PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robin Invader (ranked 3778 p4p, 380 weight class) and Charles Pennington (ranked 4185 p4p, 412 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Invader
vs
Pennington

170 cm
26
156 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

176 cm
26
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robin Invader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Pennington!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Invader moves into the clinch.
Pennington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pennington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Invader's elbow.
Invader misses with an elbow strike.
Invader throws an elbow but it misses.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
Pennington dodges an elbow strike from Invader.
Invader avoiding damage.
Invader misses with an elbow over the top.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pennington dodges an elbow strike from Invader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invader lands an elbow that stopped Pennington in his tracks for a moment.
Invader throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike from Invader.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Invader throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Invader prevents a takedown attempt there.
Invader lands an elbow just above Pennington 's eye.
Invader lands an elbow just above Pennington 's eye.
Invader throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pennington lands with a right to the head.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Invader throws an elbow but misses.
Invader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pennington just misses with a elbow thrown towards Invader's brow.
Invader looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
With the fighters up against the cage, Invader throws an elbow but misses.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Invader misses with an elbow over the top.
Invader looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pennington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pennington blocks the elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Invader slows down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Invader.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Invader just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pennington's brow.
Invader lands an elbow inside that Pennington shrugs off.
Invader taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Invader lands an elbow just above Pennington 's eye.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Invader is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike.
Invader throws an elbow but it misses.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Invader misses with an elbow strike.
Invader has Pennington pushed against the cage.
Invader misses with an elbow strike.
Invader avoiding damage.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Pennington wants to take the fight to the mat but Invader manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Robin Invader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Pennington.
Pennington is trying to break the clinch but Invader is controlling him.
Invader looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pennington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Invader to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pennington.
Invader looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Invader looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Invader misses with an elbow over the top.
Invader lands an elbow inside.
Invader stalls.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Invader just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pennington's brow.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike from Invader.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Invader dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Invader fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pennington, pushing him back against the cage.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike from Invader.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Pennington avoids the elbow strike from Invader, against the cage.
Pennington is trying to drag Invader to the mat but Invader just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Invader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Invader.
Invader misses with an elbow over the top.
Pennington being controlled against the cage.
Invader taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Invader just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pennington's brow.
Invader lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike.
Invader misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Invader just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pennington's brow.
Pennington blocks the elbow strike.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Invader throws an elbow but it misses.
Pennington avoids the elbow strike from Invader, against the cage.
Robin Invader has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pennington being controlled against the cage.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
With the fighters up against the cage, Invader throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Invader pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pennington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Invader prevents it.
Pennington avoids the elbow strike from Invader, against the cage.
Invader stops a takedown attempt from Pennington.
Robin Invader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Pennington.
Invader stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Invader.
Pennington dodges an elbow strike from Invader.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pennington blocks the elbow strike.
Invader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pennington can do to turn this around?
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
Pennington being controlled against the cage.
Invader looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennington avoids the elbow strike from Invader, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Invader just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pennington's brow.
Pennington swings wildly with an uppercut but Invader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Invader misses with an elbow strike.
Pennington tries for a takedown but Invader manages to get underhooks.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike.
Invader looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Invader pressing his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Invader.
Invader looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Invader misses with an elbow strike.
Pennington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Invader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Pennington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Invader dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pennington jumps guard but Invader turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Invader throws an elbow but misses.

Pennington breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennington cracks Invader with a good jab.

Pennington clinches up with Invader and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Invader dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Pennington.
Invader tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pennington manages to circle out of the way.
A jab lands there for Pennington.
A low kick from Pennington misses

and Invader moves into the clinch.
Invader leaning his opponent against the cage.
Invader pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Invader looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike.
Pennington dodges an elbow strike from Invader.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Invader has Pennington pushed against the cage.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
Invader slowing the pace effectively.
Pennington dodges an elbow strike from Invader.
Invader throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Invader throws an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Invader.
Invader pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Invader throws an elbow but misses.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Pennington blocks the elbow strike.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pennington avoids the elbow strike from Invader, against the cage.
Invader misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennington blocks the elbow strike.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Pennington blocks the elbow strike.
Pennington tries to pull guard but Invader holds him up against the cage and eventually Pennington drops back down to his feet.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Invader just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pennington's brow.
Invader will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pennington up against the cage.
Invader misses with an elbow strike.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
Pennington throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennington tries to circle away but Invader has him pinned against the cage.
Invader is stalling here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pennington wants to take the fight to the mat but Invader manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Pennington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
Invader pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Invader pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pennington tries to pull guard but Invader won't allow it.
Robin Invader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Pennington.
Invader pushes off an throws an elbow but Pennington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Invader throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Invader has Pennington pushed against the cage.
Robin Invader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invader taking a breather.
Pennington wants to get back to striking at distance but Invader won't allow it.
Pennington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pennington blocks an elbow strike from Invader.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Invader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Invader, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Robin Invader!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Robin Invader!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Robin Invader!

Robin Invader wins by unanimous decision!