PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hanz Stokenhizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stokenhizer comes into the arena with The Lucky Bullets "Cross the Line" blaring out of the sound system. BJ Penn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hanz Stokenhizer's chin.

Stokenhizer
vs
Penn

184 cm
28
162 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

175 cm
28
165 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Hanz Stokenhizer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Penn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Penn 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.
Stokenhizer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Penn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stokenhizer keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn postures up in Stokenhizer's guard and throws a big left but Stokenhizer blocks it.
Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Stokenhizer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stokenhizer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn throwing strikes from guard but Stokenhizer blocks nicely.
Stokenhizer keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stokenhizer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Penn scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokenhizer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
Stokenhizer keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn throwing strikes but missing.
Stokenhizer keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penn throws a strike but Stokenhizer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stokenhizer defends well.

Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stokenhizer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stokenhizer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Stokenhizer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stokenhizer avoids a kick to the body.
Penn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stokenhizer tries a head kick but it misses.
Stokenhizer scores with a head kick.
Penn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stokenhizer. That one must have hurt.
Stokenhizer pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Penn showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stokenhizer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Penn is just content to waste time from the top position. Stokenhizer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokenhizer keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn postures up in Stokenhizer's guard and throws a big left but Stokenhizer blocks it.
Stokenhizer keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Stokenhizer controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Stokenhizer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Stokenhizer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. BJ Penn was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Penn gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is keen to just control but Stokenhizer is a slippery customer.
Penn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penn wants to take a breather but Stokenhizer is having none of it.
Stokenhizer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Penn trying to control the action but Stokenhizer is working from the bottom.
Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Penn throwing shots but Stokenhizer is blocking nicely.
Stokenhizer taking some punishment here, with Penn in his half guard.
Penn looks to land a strike but Stokenhizer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Stokenhizer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn throws and elbow that misses. Stokenhizer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penn's guard. Nice move by Stokenhizer!
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 Hanz Stokenhizer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Stokenhizer lands a high kick!
Stokenhizer leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Penn gets the takedown into side control.
Penn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stokenhizer has one of Penn's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Penn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stokenhizer's legs.
Stokenhizer regains half guard, as Penn was trying to land strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokenhizer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penn.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stokenhizer is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Penn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stokenhizer's head.
Penn not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Penn is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Stokenhizer as he works his way to full guard.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Stokenhizer is retaining full guard.
Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Stokenhizer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stokenhizer controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stokenhizer defends it easily.

Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stokenhizer defends it easily.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stokenhizer!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stokenhizer tries to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Penn lands a big shot there that rocks Stokenhizer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Penn thowing shots but they're missing.
Stokenhizer wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to BJ Penn.
I think Penn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

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