PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AG Pennypacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

LaMotta
vs
Pennypacker

185 cm
26
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
192 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Zipp Zapp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake LaMotta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, AG Pennypacker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaMotta throws a right hand that misses

and Pennypacker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pennypacker controlling the action here.
LaMotta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pennypacker content to control rather than advance.
Pennypacker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
LaMotta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pennypacker on the ground.
LaMotta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pennypacker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pennypacker's back!
LaMotta tries to keep control of the position but Pennypacker is staying busy.
LaMotta controlling from the back.
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!
Pennypacker tries to escape the position.
Pennypacker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennypacker tries to escape but LaMotta has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
LaMotta misses with an elbow to the head.
I really don't envy Pennypacker right now.
A lull in the action here.
LaMotta keeps control of the position as Pennypacker tries to break free.
Pennypacker breaks LaMotta's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pennypacker throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pennypacker.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pennypacker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pennypacker won't allow LaMotta to sweep him here.
LaMotta is adopting a defensive guard.
LaMotta trying to keep a closed guard but Pennypacker is proving a slippery customer.
LaMotta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pennypacker controls the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaMotta trying to control the position.

Jake LaMotta has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
LaMotta throws a poor cross that misses

and Pennypacker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pennypacker.
Pennypacker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pennypacker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LaMotta is pulling down on Pennypacker's head. It's preventing any offense from Pennypacker, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker postures up.
Pennypacker passes LaMotta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pennypacker drops an elbow to the side of LaMotta's head.
LaMotta is trying to control but can't.
LaMotta is looking for a sweep. Pennypacker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LaMotta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pennypacker.
Pennypacker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
LaMotta is looking to improve his position.
Pennypacker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LaMotta defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pennypacker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaMotta is trying to get back to full guard.
LaMotta is working hard here to advance position.
Pennypacker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LaMotta's head.
Pennypacker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
LaMotta is staying active underneath Pennypacker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pennypacker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pennypacker prevents LaMotta from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pennypacker throws a wild body kick that LaMotta sees coming a mile off.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pennypacker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
LaMotta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pennypacker.
LaMotta is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
LaMotta throws a jab when Pennypacker was well out of range.
LaMotta looks to land a right hand but Pennypacker moved out of range.
LaMotta throws a body punch but Pennypacker moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pennypacker.
Pennypacker throws out a loose jab but LaMotta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pennypacker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
AG Pennypacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pennypacker tries to clinch up.
LaMotta misses with a wild body shot.
Pennypacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaMotta moves away.
Pennypacker cracks the inside of LaMotta's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pennypacker.
LaMotta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pennypacker.
LaMotta throws a body punch but Pennypacker moves out of range.
LaMotta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
LaMotta thows a body shot but no joy.
LaMotta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pennypacker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaMotta misses with a body punch

and Pennypacker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for LaMotta!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on LaMotta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
LaMotta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LaMotta tries to get out of the position.
Pennypacker is looking to take a break and control but LaMotta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pennypacker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta is trying to control Pennypacker's posture but Pennypacker avoids it.
LaMotta takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pennypacker working the head with strikes.
Pennypacker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
LaMotta is trying to improve his position.
LaMotta taking punishment in the form of punches.
LaMotta taking a bit of punishment here - Pennypacker scoring with strikes.
LaMotta managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pennypacker.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pennypacker working his ground and pound in the gym.
Pennypacker lands a few punches from side control.
LaMotta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pennypacker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
LaMotta is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pennypacker connects with a decent elbow.
Pennypacker throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta taking punishment in the form of punches.
An elbow from Pennypacker crashes against the mat.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Pennypacker in side control lands a decent elbow.
LaMotta is trying to control Pennypacker's posture but Pennypacker avoids it.
Pennypacker landing strikes.
Pennypacker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but LaMotta is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
LaMotta is looking for a sweep.
LaMotta takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pennypacker landing strikes.
Pennypacker grinds an elbow into LaMotta's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennypacker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
LaMotta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pennypacker.
LaMotta is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker is chipping away with strikes.
LaMotta parries the strikes from Pennypacker easily there. Pennypacker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable LaMotta to escape.
You can see the frustration on LaMotta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pennypacker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
LaMotta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pennypacker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pennypacker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pennypacker is looking to take a break and control but LaMotta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on LaMotta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaMotta is trying to get back to half guard.
LaMotta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pennypacker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AG Pennypacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! LaMotta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pennypacker misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Pennypacker.
LaMotta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaMotta throws a hook but Pennypacker avoids it easily.
Pennypacker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pennypacker cracks the inside of LaMotta's front leg.
Pennypacker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaMotta.
Pennypacker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pennypacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaMotta.
Pennypacker throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pennypacker.
LaMotta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennypacker doesn't manage to clinch there - LaMotta circles away.
Pennypacker misses with a wild body shot.
Pennypacker throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Pennypacker - just one landing.
Pennypacker misses with a takedown attempt - LaMotta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pennypacker misses with a body kick.
A jab from LaMotta misses.
Good work by LaMotta as he checks the leg kick.
Pennypacker is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaMotta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LaMotta lands a nice shot that snaps Pennypacker's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta throws a hook to the side of Pennypacker's head but Pennypacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaMotta throws a big shot that misses.
LaMotta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jake LaMotta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaMotta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pennypacker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaMotta connects with a nice looking jab.
LaMotta misses the shot to the body.
Pennypacker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pennypacker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pennypacker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LaMotta.
LaMotta swats away the attempt to clinch by Pennypacker.
Pennypacker takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker moves out of range of the strikes.
LaMotta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LaMotta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pennypacker. Pennypacker obviously looking to wear him down.
LaMotta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pennypacker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
LaMotta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
LaMotta misses with a hook.
Pennypacker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaMotta blocks a low kick nicely.
LaMotta ducks under a wild hook from Pennypacker.
A big right from LaMotta misses.
Pennypacker dodges the punch combination from LaMotta.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker is looking to clinch.
LaMotta throws a lazy uppercut

and Pennypacker counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaMotta won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pennypacker working the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pennypacker working the ground and pound but LaMotta is defending the strikes.
LaMotta is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Pennypacker crashes against the mat.
LaMotta is looking for a sweep.
Pennypacker cracks LaMotta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pennypacker in side control, throwing shots but LaMotta defends.
Pennypacker scoring with punches and elbows.

It looks like Jake LaMotta has been cut.
LaMotta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pennypacker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
LaMotta is not content to let Pennypacker control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AG Pennypacker really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake LaMotta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

LaMotta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pennypacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LaMotta throws a poor cross that misses

and Pennypacker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LaMotta keeping moving, preventing Pennypacker from controlling successfully.
Pennypacker stopping the sweep attempt from LaMotta.
Pennypacker trying to control the position from guard on top but LaMotta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pennypacker throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennypacker wants to control from the top but LaMotta keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by AG Pennypacker.
Pennypacker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pennypacker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LaMotta avoids the body shot from Pennypacker.
LaMotta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pennypacker.
Pennypacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaMotta was well out of range. Poor timing from Pennypacker.
Pennypacker throws a leg kick but LaMotta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Pennypacker.
LaMotta throws a right hand that misses

and Pennypacker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in LaMotta's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pennypacker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pennypacker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pennypacker postures up in LaMotta's guard and throws a big left but LaMotta blocks it.
Pennypacker postures up and lands a big shot to LaMotta's brow.
Pennypacker throwing strikes from guard but LaMotta blocks nicely.
LaMotta has his hands on Pennypacker's head, controlling the position.
Pennypacker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker trying to control the position from guard on top but LaMotta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pennypacker preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pennypacker cracks LaMotta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
LaMotta looks to throw the jab but Pennypacker is out of range.
Pennypacker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pennypacker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LaMotta checks it well.
AG Pennypacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pennypacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaMotta.
Pennypacker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
LaMotta throws out a loose jab but Pennypacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pennypacker scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LaMotta throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Pennypacker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in LaMotta's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pennypacker throwing strikes but missing.
LaMotta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pennypacker being controlled here momentarily.
Pennypacker throwing strikes from guard but LaMotta blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaMotta trying to control the position.
Pennypacker forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AG Pennypacker dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jake LaMotta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pennypacker.
Pennypacker throws a quick inside leg kick.
LaMotta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LaMotta swings widly with a right hand

and Pennypacker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in LaMotta's guard.
Pennypacker trying to control but LaMotta is working from the bottom.
LaMotta controls Pennypacker momentarily but Pennypacker frees himself.
Pennypacker trying to control the position from guard on top but LaMotta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pennypacker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pennypacker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennypacker distracts LaMotta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pennypacker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaMotta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LaMotta has his hands on Pennypacker's head, controlling the position.
LaMotta 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.
Pennypacker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pennypacker is working LaMotta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pennypacker controlling from the top position.
LaMotta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker wants to control from the top but LaMotta keeps moving.
LaMotta is pulling down on Pennypacker's head to control his posture.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LaMotta lands a glancing blow to the side of Pennypacker's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pennypacker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pennypacker digs a good body shot into LaMotta's ribs.
Pennypacker ducks under a wild hook from LaMotta.
Pennypacker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pennypacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pennypacker scores with a nice head shot.
Pennypacker slips a straight right by LaMotta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Pennypacker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pennypacker.
Pennypacker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LaMotta trying to control the position.
Pennypacker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pennypacker with a flurry of punches that miss.
LaMotta is pulling down on Pennypacker's head to control his posture.
Pennypacker is in close to LaMotta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pennypacker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaMotta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pennypacker trying to control the position from guard on top but LaMotta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pennypacker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta wants to sweep here but Pennypacker controlling him for the moment.
LaMotta trying to control the position.
Jake LaMotta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pennypacker postures up in LaMotta's guard and throws a big left but LaMotta blocks it.
LaMotta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LaMotta is adopting a defensive guard.
Pennypacker wants to control from the top but LaMotta keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pennypacker, as that shot connected.
Pennypacker feints a jab promting LaMotta to slip. Pennypacker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. LaMotta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
AG Pennypacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pennypacker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AG Pennypacker!
AG Pennypacker is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath AG Pennypacker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.