PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Landry
vs
Penn

188 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Penn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Landry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.

Landry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Penn's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Penn punching to the body, from the bottom.
Landry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Landry wants to get up but he can't break Penn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Landry stands and steps away. Penn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Landry tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn throws a series of punches but Landry avoids them all with ease.
Bj Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Landry counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Penn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Landry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jake Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Penn.
Penn is trying to drag Landry to the mat but Landry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Landry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Landry lands.
Some wild striking there from Landry.
Penn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Landry doesn't seem bothered though.

Landry moves into the clinch.

Landry breaks from the clinch.
Landry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Landry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Penn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Landry forces Penn back against the cage and clinches.
Penn wants a takedown but no success here.

Landry manages to break the clinch.

Landry closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the cage.

Landry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Landry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Penn digs a good hook to Landry's body.

Landry moves into the clinch.
Penn has Landry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Landry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Penn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Landry is defending well.
Penn is looking to take this one to the mat.

Landry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Landry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Penn is trying to control Landry's posture but Landry avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Landry stands up and beckons Penn to his feet.
Landry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Landry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Landry. Landry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Penn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Landry has taken the fight to the clinch.

Landry decides to pull guard.

Landry uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Landry is breathing heavily.
Penn throws a leg kick that is checked

and Landry holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Landry has clasped his hands together around Penn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Penn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Landry.
A lull in the action here.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Penn actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landry pulls his head out easily.

Landry is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Landry to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penn actively working from the bottom here.

Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Landry slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Landry wants to advance to full mount but Penn doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Landry is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bj Penn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Landry has Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Penn goes for a takedown attempt but Landry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Landry's waist but Landry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.

Landry closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent Landry getting side control.
Landry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Landry is working away from the top position though.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Landry stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jake Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Penn.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Penn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Penn.

Landry rushes Penn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Landry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Landry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Penn to the ground. Landry is now in Penn's guard.

Landry stands and steps away. Penn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Landry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Landry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 lands a nice looking body shot.
Landry checks a leg kick nicely.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry throws a head kick that misses.
Penn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn cracks Landry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Penn tests Landry's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Landry closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the cage.
Penn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Landry pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Landry lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Jake Landry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Landry is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.

Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Landry tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Landry slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Landry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landry pulls his head out easily.
Landry wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Landry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Landry's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Penn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jake Landry just wasn't active enough.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bj Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landry as he avoids it easily.

Landry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Landry stops a takedown attempt from Penn.

Landry manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Landry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Penn to the ground. Landry is now in Penn's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Landry defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Landry will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Penn lands with a straight right. Landry didn't see that one coming.
Penn lands a jab to the nose.
Penn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Landry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Landry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Penn.
Penn punishes Landry's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Landry doesn't seem phased though.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Landry misses.

Landry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn looking for a takedown.

Landry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn catches Landry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Landry has Penn up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Landry pulls his leg out and moves away.
Landry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jake Landry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Landry walks into a left hand.
Landry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Penn scores with a shot to the body.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Landry.

Landry clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.

Landry gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Penn is pressing down on Landry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Penn has his foot on Landry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Landry works his way back into a safe position though.

Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Landry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Penn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Landry tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Landry wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.

Landry has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Penn to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Landry is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Penn pulls down on the head and he's put Landry to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bj Penn!
A determined Bj Penn didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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