PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caleb Conner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Conner
vs
Penn

204 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

179 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Caleb Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bj Penn!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Penn closes the distance and clinches.
Conner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Penn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Conner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Penn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penn.

It looks like Caleb Conner has been cut.
Penn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Conner blocks it with crossed arms.
Penn misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Conner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Conner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Conner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking to pass into half guard but Conner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Conner is in guard.
Conner trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conner chips away with some ground and pound.
Conner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Conner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Conner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conner landing some decent shots from guard.
Conner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Conner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to hit a switch here but Conner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Penn there!
Conner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Penn taking shots to the head.
Penn gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Conner working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Conner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Conner lands with a punch from half guard.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Conner has control of the leg.
Conner thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.

Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Conner there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conner is working Penn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Conner cracks Penn with a solid left hand.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Conner postures up and lands a big shot to Penn's brow.

Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Conner escapes and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Penn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Conner.
Conner landing a few strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Penn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Conner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caleb Conner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Penn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conner shoots in for a double leg but Penn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conner slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Conner. Conner gets slowly back to his feet.

Penn takes the fight into the clinch.
Penn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Conner tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Conner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Conner tries to pull guard but Penn won't allow it.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Penn.
Conner avoids a wild elbow strike from Penn.
Conner prevents the takedown attempt.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Penn lands an elbow inside that Conner shrugs off.
Penn wants to break free but Conner has control.

Conner jumps into guard, dragging Penn to the mat.
Penn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Penn throws a big elbow that misses.
Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conner tries to strike from the bottom.
Conner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Conner has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Penn is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A short body shot lands from Penn as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn tries for a takedown but Conner manages to get underhooks.
Conner is trying to break free.
Penn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to work over Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conner jumps guard but Penn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Penn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn has Conner pushed against the cage.
Conner tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conner takes an elbow to the temple.

Caleb Conner's cut is getting worse.
Penn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Penn tries to work over Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conner is trying to pull guard but Penn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bj Penn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Conner blocks a body shot from Penn.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Penn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Conner's brow.
Penn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Penn wants to stall.
Conner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Penn's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caleb Conner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Penn fails with a takedown attempt.

Penn drops Conner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Conner looks back up at him and smiles so Penn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Conner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Conner tries to keep at a distance but Penn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Conner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Conner's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Conner drops to his knees and Penn pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bj Penn!