PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penncil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Jeggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Jeggins will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Penncil
vs
Jeggins

173 cm
24
190 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Penncil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Jeggins!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penncil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jeggins but Jeggins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penncil tries to clinch but Jeggins is having none of it.

Jeggins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jeggins wants to pass to mount but Penncil is defending the position.
Penncil is looking to improve his position.
Penncil might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Penncil trying to hold on to Jeggins's head to control him but Jeggins postures up.

Jeggins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jeggins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penncil keeps working.
Penncil tries to get to full guard but Jeggins has control of the leg.
Jeggins wants to take a breather but Penncil is having none of it.

Jeggins seems to be working for a kimura but Penncil defends the submission attempt.
Jeggins stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeggins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jeggins moves to the back position.
Penncil's coaches at Elite Training Facility have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penncil is in bad spot here.

Penncil showing good submission defense here.
Jeggins gets his hands free as Penncil looks to control.

Jeggins working for the choke.
Jeggins punches Penncil on the ear.
Jeggins not allowing Penncil to control his hands.

Penncil is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jeggins gets his way!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Jeggins working for the choke.
Jeggins is hanging on to Penncil's back as he tries to escape.
Penncil manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jeggins's guard. Nice work there by Penncil.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jeggins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jeggins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penncil is one step ahead there.

Penncil 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.
Jeggins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jeggins, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penncil trying to control but Jeggins is working from the bottom.
Jeggins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penncil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penncil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeggins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jeggins keeping moving, preventing Penncil from controlling successfully.
Penncil looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because BJ Penncil just wasn't active enough.
Penncil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jeggins as he jumps to the side.
Jeggins moves out of range as Penncil throws a body kick.
BJ Penncil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeggins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penncil. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jeggins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeggins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Penncil!
We've been informed that Jeggins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Jeggins with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jeggins wants to control the pace but Penncil is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeggins lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jeggins throws some wild stikes that Penncil manages to avoid easily.
Penncil is looking to get to half guard.
Penncil slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Penncil trying to hold on to Jeggins's head to control him but Jeggins postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penncil wants to get back to full guard.

Jeggins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penncil has managed to free his arm - good work.

Penncil actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Jeggins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Penncil drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penncil trying to control but Jeggins is working from the bottom.
Penncil preventing the sweep.
Jeggins keeping full guard, as Penncil tries to pass.
Jeggins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jeggins, not yet.
Jeggins keeping full guard, as Penncil tries to pass.
Penncil trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penncil wants to pass the guard but Jeggins is keeping the position.
Jeggins tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jeggins looking for a guillotine here but Penncil defends easily.
Jeggins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeggins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Penncil!
Penncil is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penncil reaches up to try and control the position but Jeggins seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Penncil rolls and tries to escape and now Jeggins has his back!
Penncil trying to control the position but Jeggins manages to sink in the hooks.

Jeggins is looking for the choke from the back position but Penncil is controlling his hands well.
Penncil wants to escape the position.

Penncil defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jeggins's arms.
You can see the frustration on Penncil's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Jeggins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Penncil defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jeggins trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penncil tries to break free.
Jeggins tries to keep control of the position but Penncil is staying busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penncil turns into Jeggins and is now in his guard.
Penncil won't allow Jeggins to sweep him here.
Jeggins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jeggins wants to sweep here but Penncil controlling him for the moment.
Penncil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jeggins wants to sweep here but Penncil controlling him for the moment.
Penncil forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeggins is trying to get back to full guard.
Penncil tries to pass to full mount but Jeggins defends it.
Penncil prevents Jeggins from improving his position.
Jeggins moves into full guard.
Jeggins is trying to keep Penncil in close.
Dick Jeggins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penncil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeggins is keeping the position for now.
Jeggins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penncil is one step ahead there.
Jeggins keeping full guard, as Penncil tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jeggins has his foot on Penncil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penncil works his way back into a safe position though.
Jeggins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jeggins keeping moving, preventing Penncil from controlling successfully.
Penncil passes Jeggins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Penncil frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jeggins working to try and regain half guard.

Penncil with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penncil with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Penncil wants to finish this one by submission but Jeggins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Penncil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that BJ Penncil will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Penncil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jeggins is looking to control Penncil's arms but Penncil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jeggins has his back to the cage.
Jeggins seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.

Jeggins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Penncil is trying to keep an underhook but Jeggins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jeggins moves nicely into side control.
Jeggins working away.
Penncil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jeggins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jeggins advances to full mount.

Penncil defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jeggins.
Penncil sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeggins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jeggins is looking to work his way around to Penncil's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jeggins prevents Penncil from getting the reversal.

Jeggins jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Penncil is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Penncil and Jeggins has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jeggins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penncil is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penncil gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jeggins is taking a breather. Penncil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Penncil wants to control but Jeggins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penncil is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jeggins is looking for a kimura here.
Penncil gets full guard.
Jeggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Penncil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeggins tries to free his leg and advance position but Penncil is retaining full guard.
Penncil is trying to control the position but Jeggins postures up.

Penncil looking for a guillotine here but Jeggins defends easily.

Penncil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jeggins wants to pass the guard but Penncil is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeggins trying to control but Penncil is working from the bottom.
Jeggins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jeggins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penncil swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Penncil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jeggins is aware though and is defending well.
Jeggins is stalling in the full guard.
Jeggins passes Penncil's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penncil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jeggins passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeggins fails to take his opponent's back.
Jeggins unloads with some shots from mount but Penncil bucks and avoids them well.
Penncil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Jeggins wants to finish this one by submission but Penncil is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jeggins.
Jeggins with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeggins misses with a head shot.
Penncil is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jeggins looking to ground and pound but Penncil is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jeggins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Penncil to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Penncil shrugs it off.
Penncil is trying desperately to improve position.
Penncil slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Jeggins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jeggins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Jeggins!
Dick Jeggins is the new middleweight champion!
Dick Jeggins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.