PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between bj penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Penn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with bj penn's chin.

penn
vs
Penn

176 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, bj penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

penn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - penn lands in his opponent's guard.

penn gets to his feet. Penn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Penn tries to land a front kick but penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

penn shoots in and bounces Penn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

penn gets to his feet. Penn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

penn moves into the clinch successfully.

penn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Penn uses from the top position.
Penn wants to stand but penn is controlling his posture from full guard.
penn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Penn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.
penn wants to get back to his feet but Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Penn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! penn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Penn, into his guard.
Penn looks gassed!

Penn is working an open guard so penn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
penn throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
penn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and penn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Penn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

penn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Penn, up you get!

penn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as penn sits in half guard.
penn thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn is looking to get back to is feet but penn passes into side control.
Penn is looking to get back to his feet here but penn is keeping cool and he's managed to take Penn's back.
penn loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Penn hold on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Penn is trying to get back to his feet but penn has full control of the position and if anything, Penn has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Penn is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

penn working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Penn is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and penn has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Penn taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). bj penn!