PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ythomas Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is bullet in my hand. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Riley
vs
Penn Jr

185 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

200 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ythomas Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bj Penn Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Riley.

It looks like Bj Penn Jr has been cut.
Riley throws a right hand that Penn Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn Jr also avoids with ease.
Riley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Riley throws a right and a left that Penn Jr avoids nicely.

Penn Jr has closed the distance and engaged Riley in a clinch.
Penn Jr avoiding damage as Riley throws knees to the body.
Riley avoids the elbow strike from Penn Jr, against the cage.
Penn Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Riley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riley just stands there and leans against the cage.

Penn Jr successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn Jr tries to strike from the bottom.
Penn Jr controls Riley momentarily but Riley frees himself.
Penn Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penn Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Riley won't allow Penn Jr to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penn Jr working a defensive guard here.

Penn Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn Jr pulls Riley in to control the position.
Riley cracks Penn Jr with a solid left hand.
Penn Jr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Riley gets to his feet - Penn Jr follows without any prompting.
Penn Jr scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riley circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Penn Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riley to keep the fight standing.
Penn Jr fails to pull guard.
Ythomas Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Penn Jr.
Penn Jr is struggling to control the position.
Riley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Penn Jr.

Penn Jr drags the fight down to the ground.

Penn Jr kicks Riley off and gets to his feet.
Riley misses with a combination

and Penn Jr moves into the clinch.
Riley tries to pull guard but Penn Jr won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riley's face.
Riley trying to control the position but instead, Penn Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riley into the cage.
Riley takes a knee right on the jaw!

Penn Jr jumps guard.
Penn Jr is trying to hold Riley in close to prevent damage but Riley has managed to pass into half guard.
Penn Jr gets back to full guard.

Penn Jr has an active guard here but Riley has managed to pass into half guard.
Riley has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Penn Jr works to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn Jr is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn Jr won't allow Riley to sweep him here.
Penn Jr advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Penn Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bj Penn Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A head kick from Penn Jr lands but Riley takes it in his stride.
Riley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters circling a little - Penn Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Penn Jr lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Penn Jr closes the distance and pushes Riley back into the cage.
Riley can't break the clinch.
Penn Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Riley looking for a takedown.
Riley is trying to pull guard but Penn Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Riley misses with a knee strike.

Penn Jr decides to pull guard.
Penn Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn Jr has control of Riley's left arm, preventing Riley from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riley's guard.
Penn Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Penn Jr advances to half guard.
Penn Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Penn Jr manages to move to mount!
Penn Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Penn Jr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Penn Jr forces the positional change into back control.
Penn Jr controls the action.

Penn Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley wants to control his opponent's hands but Penn Jr gets his hands free.
Penn Jr biding his time, controlling Riley.

Penn Jr looking to break Riley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Riley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Penn Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Penn Jr.
Riley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Penn Jr biding his time, controlling Riley.
Riley trying to get back to his feet but Penn Jr is in full control for now.
Penn Jr controlling from the back.

Riley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Penn Jr gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penn Jr tightening his grip on Riley, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Penn Jr controlling the positon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Penn Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Riley is defending well though. Penn Jr let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Penn Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bj Penn Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Penn Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Penn Jr has managed to clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Penn Jr obliges.
Riley is pressed up against the cage. Penn Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riley down to the mat. Riley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ythomas Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Penn Jr can pounce on him.
Riley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Riley works over Penn Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn Jr scores with a push kick.
Penn Jr pushes Riley away with a front kick.
Riley throws a body kick that misses.
Riley misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Penn Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ythomas Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Penn Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Riley misses with a hook
and Penn Jr counters with a solid body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Penn Jr throws a head kick that Riley semi-blocks.
Riley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Riley moves into the clinch.

Penn Jr decides to pull guard.
Riley being controlled here momentarily.
Penn Jr throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Penn Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Bj Penn Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bj Penn Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riley's guard.
Penn Jr passes Riley's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Penn Jr stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Riley to get to his feet.
Penn Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Riley will feel that in the morning.
Penn Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left and a right from Penn Jr both land. Nice combination.
Penn Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riley in his tracks.

Penn Jr moves into the clinch.
Riley struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn Jr controls his hands.
Penn Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Riley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riley throws a series of punches but Penn Jr avoids them all with ease.

Penn Jr clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Riley after a bit of a struggle.
Ythomas Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Penn Jr.
Penn Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Riley up against the cage.
Penn Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riley is defending well.
Penn Jr has Riley pressed against the cage.
Penn Jr wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley can't break the clinch.

Penn Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Penn Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Penn Jr wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
Penn Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riley!
Penn Jr controlling the pace for now.
Ythomas Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bj Penn Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penn Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bj Penn Jr!