PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Penniman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton comes to the cage accompanied by Jay-z-Empire State of Mind. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Clayton
vs
Penniman

187 cm
27
193 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

178 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Penniman!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Penniman moves into the clinch successfully.
Penniman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clayton has him pressed against the cage.
Penniman is trying to break the clinch but Clayton has him pressed against the cage.

Clayton pulls guard effortlessly.
Penniman trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom.
Penniman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clayton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Clayton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penniman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clayton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penniman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Clayton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penniman is aware though and is defending well.
Penniman won't allow Clayton to sweep him here.

Clayton has his foot on Penniman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penniman works his way back into a safe position though.
Penniman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clayton is proving hard to escape from.
Penniman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Penniman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Penniman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Penniman misses with the ground and pound.
Clayton prevents Penniman from moving into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton sneaks back into half guard.
Clayton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penniman.

Clayton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penniman pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Clayton actively working from the bottom here.

Clayton looking for submissions off his back.
Clayton is breathing heavily.

Clayton looking for submissions off his back.
Clayton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Clayton looking for submissions off his back.

Penniman is looking for a kimura here.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Penniman moves into the clinch.
Penniman is trying to break the clinch but Clayton is controlling him.

Clayton has clasped his hands together around Penniman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Clayton is trying to get an arm triangle but Penniman is defending well.
Penniman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Penniman wants to control but Clayton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penniman is looking for a sweep. Clayton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clayton trying to mount his opponent but Penniman defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penniman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Penniman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penniman trying to keep a closed guard but Clayton is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clayton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penniman moves out of range of the body kick.
Clayton misses with a two punch combination.
Clayton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Penniman lands with a nice combination. Clayton backs away looking to recover.
Penniman throws a shot to the body.

Penniman pushes Clayton up against the cage in a clinch.
Penniman tries to circle away but Clayton has him pinned against the cage.
Clayton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Penniman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Penniman tries to break free but Clayton pushes him back against the cage.

Penniman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penniman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clayton doesn't seem bothered though.
Penniman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clayton.
Penniman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Penniman duly obliges.
Clayton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Penniman to score with a decent uppercut.
Good exchange - Penniman coming out on top.
Clayton throws a right and a left that Penniman avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Penniman.

Penniman forces Clayton back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton looking for a takedown.

Penniman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clayton takes one to the chin there.
Clayton throws a combination that misses
and Penniman counters with a straight right hand.
Clayton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clayton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Penniman throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Penniman. Beautiful body shot.
Penniman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clayton backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Penniman.

Penniman clinches up against the cage.
Penniman is trying to force a seperation but Clayton has the dominant position.
Clayton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Clayton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penniman is looking to break free of the clinch but Clayton has double underhooks.

Penniman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clayton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Penniman throws a nice looking combination but Clayton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penniman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clayton.
Penniman lands with a hook. Clayton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Penniman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Penniman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Penniman cracks Clayton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Penniman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clayton fails with a takedown attempt.
Penniman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clayton moves forwards but Penniman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Penniman punishes Clayton's body with a nice straight punch.
Penniman scores with a nice head shot.
Penniman tries to bum rush Clayton with a series of wild strikes but Clayton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penniman scores with a jab to the head.
Penniman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Penniman rushes Clayton and presses him up against the cage.
Clayton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Penniman walks away with a smile on his face. Clayton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Penniman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penniman wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Clayton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penniman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penniman punishes Clayton's body with a nice straight punch.
Penniman dips to his left and cracks Clayton with an uppercut!
Clayton throws a series of punches but Penniman avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clayton fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penniman cracks Clayton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clayton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penniman with a hook.
Penniman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clayton at a distance.
Clayton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Penniman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Penniman breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Penniman scores with a four punch combination!
Richard Penniman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penniman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Penniman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Penniman scores with a four punch combination!
Penniman throws a nice looking combination but Clayton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penniman scores with a three punch combo!
Penniman connects with a right hand. Clayton shakes it off.
Clayton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penniman lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Penniman. That snapped Clayton's head back.
Andre Clayton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clayton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Penniman to score with a decent uppercut.
Penniman throws a series of strikes that have Clayton backpedaling.
Jab, jab by Penniman - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penniman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Penniman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penniman counters with a left to the body.
Clayton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Penniman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penniman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clayton in his tracks.

Penniman rushes Clayton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Penniman can't break the clinch.
Clayton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Penniman's efforts to push away.

Penniman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penniman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clayton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Penniman throws a one two combo.
Penniman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Penniman digs a good hook to Clayton's body.
Penniman is working the combinations to good effect here.
Clayton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penniman throws out a powerful jab.
Richard Penniman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penniman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Penniman throws out a powerful jab.
Penniman looks to land a combination. Clayton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Clayton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton swinging wildly here.
Clayton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Penniman scores with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Penniman both land. Nice combination.
Penniman looks to land a combination. Clayton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Donk. Penniman catches Clayton right on the button with a cross.
Penniman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Penniman lands a body shot.
Penniman scores with a punch to the head.
Clayton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Penniman.
Nice shot lands for Penniman.

Clayton is rocked!
Penniman lands with a right hand.
Oh Clayton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clayton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
BOOM! Penniman lands a beautiful left hook that drops Clayton. Clayton tries to recover but Penniman is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Clayton lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Penniman!