PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 1223 p4p, 46 weight class) and Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 495 p4p, 14 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Penn
vs
Payakarakatong

170 cm
24
140 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

161 cm
25
136 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Payakarakatong takes the fight into the clinch.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.

Payakarakatong gets control of Penn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Payakarakatong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Payakarakatong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Payakarakatong wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.

Payakarakatong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Payakarakatong has a closed guard, preventing Penn from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Payakarakatong looking for a sweep. Not yet Payakarakatong, not yet.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Payakarakatong is retaining full guard.
Payakarakatong is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payakarakatong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Penn is out of range and Payakarakatong settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Payakarakatong misses.
A leg kick checked by Penn.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong throws out a leg kick but Penn moves out of range and Payakarakatong only half commits.
Penn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payakarakatong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Payakarakatong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Penn's head coaches at LOD:Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Penn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Penn blocks a head kick by Payakarakatong.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakarakatong scores with a spinning back kick!
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong obviously looking to wear him down.
Penn throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Payakarakatong throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payakarakatong thinking.
Payakarakatong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong connects with a leg kick. Penn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Payakarakatong takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Payakarakatong pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Penn lands with a right to the head.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn prevents a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakarakatong's elbow.
Penn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Payakarakatong.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakarakatong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Penn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Payakarakatong lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn gets underhooks to prevent Payakarakatong's takedown attempt.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Payakarakatong tries to pull guard but Penn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Penn walks away with a smile on his face. Payakarakatong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Payakarakatong throws a wild body kick that Penn sees coming a mile off.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy body kick
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice head shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target.
Payakarakatong looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakarakatong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Penn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Payakarakatong.
Penn misses with an uppercut. Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong 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.

Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Payakarakatong.
Penn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Payakarakatong ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Payakarakatong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payakarakatong misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Payakarakatong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payakarakatong tries to work over Penn's front leg with a kick but Penn checks it.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick
and Penn counters with a two punch combo.
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Payakarakatong's head but Payakarakatong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Payakarakatong lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong motions for Penn to come forward. Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Penn appears to be looking for a big counter.

Penn tries to keep at a distance but Payakarakatong has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong lands an uppercut.

Payakarakatong jumps guard and drags Penn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Payakarakatong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payakarakatong wants to sweep but no luck.
Payakarakatong is trying to keep Penn in close.
Penn passes Payakarakatong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakarakatong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Payakarakatong looking for submissions off his back.
Penn not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong is looking to improve his position.
Payakarakatong trying to control from the bottom.
Penn controlling the action here.
Payakarakatong tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Payakarakatong is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn controlling the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payakarakatong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penn's sensitive parts.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Payakarakatong connects with a body shot.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong works Penn's body with a nice hook.
Payakarakatong connects with a leg kick. Penn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakarakatong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Penn needs to keep his hands up - Payakarakatong had a free shot at his head there.
Payakarakatong with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Payakarakatong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penn in his tracks.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakarakatong slips under a jab.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong connects with a single shot there.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payakarakatong lands a right hook to the body.
Payakarakatong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong throws a right hand that misses
and Payakarakatong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Payakarakatong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Payakarakatong connects with a body shot that sends Penn's belly button to the back.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick that misses
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Penn is able to avoid easily.
Payakarakatong cracks a nice hook into Penn's ribs.
Payakarakatong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Penn connects with a right hand. Payakarakatong shakes it off.
Payakarakatong digs a good hook to Penn's body.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn tries to avoid it but Payakarakatong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn to the ground. Penn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Penn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn staying out of range there.
Penn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payakarakatong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong works the jab nicely.
Payakarakatong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab.

Payakarakatong instigates a clinch.
Payakarakatong fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong is trying to pull guard but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn is leaning against Payakarakatong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Penn prevents a body shot from Payakarakatong.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Penn lands a right hand.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payakarakatong has him pressed against the cage.
Payakarakatong cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Payakarakatong won't allow it.
Penn tries to work over Payakarakatong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BJ Penn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Payakarakatong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Penn just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Payakarakatong is working for takedown but Penn is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakarakatong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
A shot in the inside from Penn.

Payakarakatong is rocked!
Penn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Penn creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Payakarakatong's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Payakarakatong 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 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.