PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dong Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casey Penn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Long
vs
Penn

165 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
27
152 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Penn!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries to bum rush Long with a series of wild strikes but Long uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Penn.
Long throws a low kick but Penn moves out of range easily.
Penn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Long throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Penn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Casey Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Long.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Penn defending well as Long loads up on a big left hand.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.

Long dives in and scores a takedown into Penn's guard.
Long stands up over Penn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Long postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Penn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Long, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Long is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Long definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Long looking for a sweep. Not yet Long, not yet.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Long is retaining full guard.
Long manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Long wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Long throws an elbow that misses. Penn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Long's guard. Nice move by Penn!
Penn passes Long's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Long is trying to get back to full guard.

Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Long gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Long is keeping the position for now.

Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Long looking to control.

Long escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Long is retaining full guard.
Penn won't allow Long to sweep him here.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Long is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn stands and throws Long's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Long gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Long is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Long is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Penn's 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!

Long tightening his grip on Penn, looking for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Long somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dong Long will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Long shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Penn's guard.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Long wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Long is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Long has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dong Long overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn pushes Long off looking to stand but Long dives back in and keeps control.
Long moves into full mount! Penn won't be happy about that!
Penn tries to hold on but Long pushes him away.
Penn is looking to get to half guard.

Long is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Penn is surviving well by controlling Long's body position as best he can.

Long working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Long gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Penn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Long.
Long wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Long throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Long sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Long throws some wild stikes that Penn manages to avoid easily.
Long controlling from mount.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Long lands a couple of good shots and Penn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Penn fending off the submission attempt from Long.
Long struggling to keep hold of the position.
Penn rolls, trying to escape but Long keeps control of the position.
Penn keeps trying to improve his position.

Penn is trying to defend against the choke here but Long has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Long Tightens the hold and Penn taps out furiously! Long displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dong Long!
A very excited looking Dong Long made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.