PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ceester Crack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingo Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. deftones-simple man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dingo Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Crack
vs
Penn

175 cm
26
144 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

160 cm
24
143 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ceester Crack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dingo Penn!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Penn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crack avoids it really well and circles away.
Crack thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn with a poor takedown
and Crack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penn thinking.
Ceester Crack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingo Penn.
Crack throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Crack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crack stuffs the takedown.
Crack jabs at Penn's body.
Crack throws a shot to the body.
Dingo Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Penn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crack on his heels. He'll look to pass Crack's guard now, I'm sure.
Penn wants to control from the top but Crack keeps moving.

Crack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crack's head.
Crack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crack swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Crack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Crack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Crack keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crack is keeping the position for now.

Crack has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Penn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Crack.
Crack is breathing heavily.
Penn trying to control the action but Crack is working from the bottom.
Crack is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crack is looking for a sweep.
Crack regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn tries to pass to full mount but Crack defends it.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Penn wants to control but Crack is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crack keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Crack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
Crack working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crack is keeping the position for now.
Penn passes Crack's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Penn prevents Crack from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Crack is keeping the position.

Crack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crack trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Crack keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crack is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crack's guard.
Crack regains full guard. Nicely done.

Crack has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Crack is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Crack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crack has momentary wrist control but Penn slips an elbow through the middle.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crack is keeping the position for now.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dingo Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Crack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crack sprawls well. Crack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn shoots in and drives through. Crack sprawls well.
Ceester Crack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingo Penn.
Crack swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn shoots in but Crack avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crack swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Crack shows good takedown defense.

Penn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crack to the mat! Crack manages to get full guard.
Crack 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.
Crack trying to control the position.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crack swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Crack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn trying to control but Crack is working from the bottom.
Dingo Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Crack is retaining full guard.
Crack controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.

Crack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
Crack keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crack trying to control the position.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.
Crack working a defensive guard here.
Penn advances to half guard.
Penn is looking to advance position but Crack won't allow it.
Penn is thwarting Crack's attempts to control the position.
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 trying to pass the guard but Crack defending well.
Crack trying to control from the bottom.
Penn working the head and body with strikes.
Penn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Crack is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Penn prevents Crack from improving his position.
Penn passes to side control.
Penn trying to control the position but Crack is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penn is chipping away with strikes.
Penn landing strikes.
Penn wants to control but Crack is keeping him busy.
Crack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crack is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Penn passes into half guard.
Crack is looking to improve his position.
Crack is trying to control but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn trying to pass the guard but Crack defending well.
Crack trying to control here.
Penn passes to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crack struggling a bit here.
Crack taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dingo Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Crack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Crack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crack as he avoids it easily.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crack circles away.
Penn tries for a takedown but Crack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ceester Crack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingo Penn.
Crack cracks Penn with an open hand slap.
Penn misses with a takedown

and Crack counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.

Crack looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard.
Penn is trying to control Crack's posture but Crack avoids it.
Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Crack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 tries to get to full guard but Crack has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Crack postures up.
Penn wants to improve his position but Crack is controlling well.
Crack trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.

Crack seems to be looking for submissions.

Crack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penn tries to roll over but Crack keeps him under control.
Dingo Penn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn has his hands clasped together around Crack's back. He's all about the action.
Penn tries to roll over but Crack keeps him under control.
Penn trying to control but Crack postures up.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Crack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Crack.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crack trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn has control of Crack's left arm, preventing Crack from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crack trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Crack is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crack is one step ahead there.

Ceester Crack has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Crack takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.

Penn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crack's guard.
Crack looking for a sweep. Not yet Crack, not yet.
Crack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crack trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn stands and throws Crack's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Crack is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn is thwarting Crack's attempts to control the position.
Penn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ceester Crack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn blocks the strikes from Crack.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dingo Penn.
I've got Penn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dingo Penn!
Dingo Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.