PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 723 p4p, 756 weight class) and Colin Penn (ranked 109 p4p, 117 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Penn's choice of entrance music: The End. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Conchobhar
vs
Penn

190 cm
27
265
16 - 6 - 1

194 cm
32
231
13 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Herleifr Conchobhar!
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, Colin Penn!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conchobhar.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Penn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Conchobhar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conchobhar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Conchobhar lands a jab to the nose.
Penn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conchobhar is fending him off so far but Penn persists. Nope, Conchobhar circles away and we're back to standing.
Conchobhar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Penn cracks a nice hook into Conchobhar's ribs.
Conchobhar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab by Penn.
The fighters circling - Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conchobhar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Conchobhar shows good takedown defense.
Penn jabs Conchobhar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Conchobhar misses the target.
Penn tries to clinch up.
Penn lands the left hand.
Conchobhar leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Herleifr Conchobhar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Penn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Penn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Conchobhar on the side of the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Conchobhar breaks the clinch.
Conchobhar misses the jab.
Penn with the counter takedown but Conchobhar avoids it easily.
Conchobhar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conchobhar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conchobhar lands a really nice looking cross but Penn seems unphased.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Conchobhar moved out of range.
Conchobhar misses the shot to the body.

Penn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Penn is leaning against Conchobhar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Conchobhar fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Conchobhar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Conchobhar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Conchobhar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conchobhar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Penn scores with a hook to the body. Conchobhar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Penn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Conchobhar is trying to stand up here but Penn is controlling him well.

Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Conchobhar is defending well.
Conchobhar is not content to let Penn control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Conchobhar is defending well.
Penn trying to control from half guard but Conchobhar is working away.
Conchobhar is trying to stand.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Conchobhar defends it.

Penn is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Conchobhar still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Conchobhar has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Conchobhar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Conchobhar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt
and Conchobhar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Conchobhar. No joy for Penn on that attempt.
Conchobhar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Penn connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
A low kick lands for Conchobhar.
Penn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conchobhar manages to avoid it.
Conchobhar throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herleifr Conchobhar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Conchobhar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Conchobhar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conchobhar swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Penn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Conchobhar misses its intended target.
Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Conchobhar defends it well.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Conchobhar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Herleifr Conchobhar is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conchobhar defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Penn moves in looking to clinch but Conchobhar pushes him off.
Penn slips under a jab from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Conchobhar counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn shoots in but Conchobhar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herleifr Conchobhar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Penn.
Conchobhar keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn defending well as Conchobhar loads up on a big left hand.
Conchobhar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Conchobhar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Conchobhar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colin Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conchobhar digs a good hook to Penn's body.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conchobhar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Herleifr Conchobhar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Conchobhar as Penn shoots in.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar misses with a two punch combination.

Penn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Conchobhar sees it coming and defends easily.

Conchobhar pushes Penn off and gets back to his feet.
Conchobhar misses with a looping right.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Conchobhar circles away.
Conchobhar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Penn does it's job there.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Conchobhar fails to land with a series of punches.
Penn takes a swing at Conchobhar's ribcage but misses.
Conchobhar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Conchobhar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good leg kick by Conchobhar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Conchobhar sprawls well initially but Penn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Conchobhar manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Penn keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Penn wants a takedown but no success here.
Penn goes for a takedown attempt but Conchobhar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conchobhar as he jumps to the side.
Conchobhar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Penn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conchobhar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Conchobhar loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Conchobhar swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Conchobhar misses.
Penn defending well as Conchobhar loads up on a big left hand.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Conchobhar.
Penn tries to clinch up but Conchobhar circles away and keeps his distance.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It appears Conchobhar was looking to counter with a kick there.
Penn blocks a jab.
Conchobhar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conchobhar takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Penn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Conchobhar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penn passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herleifr Conchobhar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Conchobhar, which made it look bad.
Conchobhar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conchobhar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Penn wants to clinch but Conchobhar slips to the side
and Conchobhar counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Conchobhar moved out of range.
Conchobhar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Conchobhar.

Penn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Penn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Conchobhar explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Penn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Conchobhar's half guard.

Penn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conchobhar is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Penn is keen to just control but Conchobhar is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Conchobhar is looking to escape.
Herleifr Conchobhar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Penn is nestled in close to Conchobhar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Penn is looking to advance position but Conchobhar won't allow it.

Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Conchobhar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Conchobhar tries to kick Penn off but Penn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Penn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Conchobhar tries to buck Penn off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to control but Conchobhar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Conchobhar is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Penn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Conchobhar is now in Penn's guard. A big mistake from Penn there, giving up the dominant position!
Conchobhar won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Colin Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control the position.
Conchobhar is standing up over Penn. Penn looks to escape but Conchobhar dives into side control.
Herleifr Conchobhar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Conchobhar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Conchobhar misses with a looping left.
Penn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Penn takes one on the button.
Penn scores with a jab. Conchobhar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conchobhar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conchobhar manages to avoid it.
Conchobhar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herleifr Conchobhar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Conchobhar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herleifr Conchobhar!
After winning the bout, Herleifr Conchobhar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Colin Penn stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh well. Not a bad loss the guy beat me tonight, I don't feel bad.'.