PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tyler jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn's entrance music is Ain't no rest for the wicked.. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Penn
vs
jackman

185 cm
23
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

186 cm
19
186 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, tyler jackman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

jackman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Penn tries to hold on but jackman pushes him away.
Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as jackman sits in half guard.
jackman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Penn kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Penn is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jackman wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt
letting jackman counter with a right hand.
Penn has his takedown stuffed

and jackman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Penn!
jackman looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn is pressing down on jackman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

jackman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn keeping moving, preventing jackman from controlling successfully.
jackman postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeping full guard, as jackman tries to pass.
jackman won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn strikes from his own guard.

jackman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, jackman has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. jackman is aware though and is defending well.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - jackman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn moves into full guard.
jackman wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jackman wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
jackman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. jackman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. jackman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Penn controlling jackman's posture.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. jackman defends it easily.
jackman advances position into side control!
Penn is pushing jackman's head away, looking to escape. jackman manages to hold on to the position though.
Penn tries to buck jackman off but jackman is having none of it.
jackman working away.
jackman wants to stand but Penn has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damian Penn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No luck for jackman with that takedown attempt.

Penn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
jackman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penn.

Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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

Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but jackman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jackman tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.

Penn is trying to work for a kimura but jackman is defending well.

Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Penn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. jackman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.

Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but jackman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penn trying to control from half guard but jackman is working away.
Damian Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn is working for a kimura but jackman is defending it quite comfortably.
jackman trying to control from the bottom.

Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Penn seems to be working for a kimura but jackman defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
jackman looks like he's trying to stand up.
jackman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Penn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. jackman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Penn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Penn!