PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Lamzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Penn Jr
vs
Lamzak

200 cm
21
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

193 cm
20
217 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bj Penn Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lars Lamzak!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lamzak.

It looks like Bj Penn Jr has been cut.
Lamzak tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lamzak throws a right hand that Penn Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn Jr also avoids with ease.
Bj Penn Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Penn Jr rushes Lamzak and presses him up against the cage.
Penn Jr is looking to control Lamzak's arms but Lamzak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Penn Jr has his back to the cage.
Lamzak has had enough of the clinch but Penn Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Penn Jr trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Penn Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Lamzak.
Penn Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lamzak is keeping busy.
Penn Jr stalling the fight.
Penn Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamzak avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamzak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamzak jumps guard but Penn Jr stands there with Lamzak around his waist. Lamzak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Penn Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Penn Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamzak avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Penn Jr.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lamzak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Penn Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Penn Jr wants to stall.
Penn Jr misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamzak.
Penn Jr is looking to control Lamzak's arms but Lamzak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Penn Jr has his back to the cage.

Lamzak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Penn Jr wants to control but Lamzak postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lamzak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penn Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Lamzak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Lamzak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn Jr tries to buck Lamzak off but Lamzak is having none of it.

Lamzak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Lamzak goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Penn Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lamzak's guard! Nice work there by Penn Jr!
Penn Jr wanted to stand there but Lamzak had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak is trying to keep Penn Jr in close.
Penn Jr wants to stand but Lamzak is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lamzak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lamzak is trying to control the position but Penn Jr postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Lamzak.
Penn Jr looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lars Lamzak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bj Penn Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Penn Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Penn Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Penn Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Penn Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lamzak back to the cage. Penn Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Penn Jr throws a leg kick which misses Lamzak's front leg but catches the back leg as Lamzak tries to avoid it.
Penn Jr tries to clinch but Lamzak moves out of range.
Lamzak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn Jr but Penn Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Penn Jr!
Penn Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Penn Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lamzak misses the body punch
and Penn Jr counters with a leg kick.
Penn Jr throws a head kick that Lamzak semi-blocks.
Penn Jr lands a head kick. Lamzak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn Jr dodges the punch combination from Lamzak.
Lamzak thuds his right hand into Penn Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lamzak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lamzak is breathing heavily.
Lamzak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn Jr throws a head kick that Lamzak semi-blocks.
Penn Jr tries to clinch up.
Bj Penn Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamzak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Penn Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn Jr works over Lamzak's head and body with a nice combination.
Penn Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Lamzak off balance momentarily.
Lamzak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn Jr tries to avoid it but Lamzak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn Jr to the ground. Penn Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bj Penn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Lamzak.

Penn Jr has Lamzak up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penn Jr misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Penn Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penn Jr stalling against the cage.
Penn Jr gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Penn Jr seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Penn Jr scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Penn Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Lamzak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Penn Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Penn Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Bj Penn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Penn Jr tenderised Lamzak's leg. Lamzak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lamzak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Penn Jr.
Lamzak shoots in and drives through. Penn Jr sprawls well.
Lamzak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn Jr's waist but Penn Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lamzak off to one side.
Penn Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamzak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Penn Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lamzak.
Lamzak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamzak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn Jr defends it nicely.
Penn Jr throws a one two combo.
Penn Jr throws a head kick that Lamzak semi-blocks.

Lamzak is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Penn Jr.
Lamzak is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn Jr finish him?
Penn Jr lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lamzak is looking to close the distance but Penn Jr sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lamzak crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lamzak is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bj Penn Jr!