PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AG Pennypacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alasdair Thacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Pennypacker
vs
Thacker

186 cm
33
192 lbs
18 - 11 - 1

175 cm
30
197 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, AG Pennypacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Alasdair Thacker!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennypacker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pennypacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thacker.
Pennypacker looks to throw the jab but Thacker is out of range.

Thacker clinches with his opponent.

Pennypacker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thacker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pennypacker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thacker's head backwards.
Pennypacker digs a good hook to Thacker's body.
We've been told by Pennypacker's head coaches at LOD - Slaughterhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pennypacker lands the left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Thacker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pennypacker cracks Thacker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thacker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker tries to clinch but Pennypacker moves out of range.
Pennypacker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pennypacker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thacker takes one on the button.
The crowd cheers as Pennypacker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thacker doesn't seem phased though.

Pennypacker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thacker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Thacker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennypacker preventing the sweep.
Pennypacker tries to stand but Thacker is controlling from the bottom.
Pennypacker is looking to work some ground and pound but Thacker has wrist control.
Pennypacker wants to get up but he can't break Thacker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thacker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Pennypacker gets to his feet. Thacker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Pennypacker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thacker, pushing him back against the cage.
Thacker is looking to control Pennypacker's arms but Pennypacker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thacker has his back to the cage.
Pennypacker lands an uppercut.

Pennypacker breaks the clinch.
Thacker chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker tries to clinch up but Thacker circles away and keeps his distance.
Pennypacker misses with an uppercut.

Thacker moves into range and clinches up with Pennypacker.

Pennypacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pennypacker.
Thacker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thacker wants it to stay on the feet.
Thacker misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Pennypacker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pennypacker misses with a takedown
and Thacker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thacker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pennypacker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pennypacker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thacker slips under a jab from Pennypacker.
Thacker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pennypacker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thacker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pennypacker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pennypacker scores with the left hand. Thacker knows he should have avoided that one.
Pennypacker tries to close the distance and clinch but Thacker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pennypacker checks a leg kick.
Pennypacker shoots in looking for a takedown but Thacker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pennypacker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AG Pennypacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thacker takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker scores with a three punch combo!
Thacker tries to clinch but Pennypacker is having none of it.
Thacker misses with a straight left.
Pennypacker misses with a few strikes there.
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Pennypacker moves away and avoids it.
Pennypacker throws a lazy right hand but Thacker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pennypacker misses with a hook
and Thacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Pennypacker throws a right hand that misses
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Pennypacker throws a hook but Thacker avoids it easily.
Pennypacker misses with a series of wild punches.

Thacker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pennypacker, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Pennypacker.
Thacker misses with some punches.
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!
A short uppercut from Thacker.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker tries to pull guard but Thacker won't allow it.
Pennypacker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Pennypacker controls his hands.
Pennypacker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pennypacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Pennypacker manages to break the clinch.
Pennypacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pennypacker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thacker is out of range.
Thacker feints a jab promting Pennypacker to slip. Thacker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pennypacker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pennypacker.
A little feinted left hand from Pennypacker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Thacker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Pennypacker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pennypacker dodges the punch combination from Thacker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pennypacker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Pennypacker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thacker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pennypacker throws an overhand right that lands on Thacker's shoulder, as Thacker tries to avoid the shot.
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thacker is looking to clinch.
Thacker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Thacker has closed the distance and engaged Pennypacker in a clinch.

Pennypacker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pennypacker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pennypacker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thacker momentarily.
Pennypacker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pennypacker misses with a looping left.
Pennypacker fails to land with a series of punches.
Pennypacker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thacker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennypacker looks to throw the jab but Thacker is out of range.
Pennypacker scores with a head kick.

Pennypacker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thacker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Pennypacker manages to break the clinch.
Pennypacker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thacker can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pennypacker.
Pennypacker wants to clinch up but Thacker keeps it at a distance.
Pennypacker misses with a hook.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Pennypacker avoids it with no problem.
Pennypacker shoots in but Thacker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
AG Pennypacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pennypacker misses with a left hand
and Pennypacker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thacker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pennypacker tries to clinch but Thacker is having none of it.
Thacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pennypacker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thacker! But no joy.
AG Pennypacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thacker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pennypacker misses with a left hand
and Thacker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thacker tries to clinch but Pennypacker moves out of range.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Pennypacker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pennypacker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thacker counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thacker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker misses with a straight left.
Thacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pennypacker misses with a double jab.
Pennypacker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thacker.
A big right from Thacker misses.
Thacker throws a nice looking combination but Pennypacker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pennypacker jabs Thacker right on the nose. Thacker blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pennypacker.
AG Pennypacker is winning the standup battle so far.
Thacker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pennypacker misses with a straight left.
Pennypacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thacker misses with a looping right.
Pennypacker lands a really nice looking cross but Thacker seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch lands to the side of Thacker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pennypacker moves out of range as Thacker strikes.
Pennypacker closes the distance but Thacker moves to the side
and Thacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thacker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pennypacker.
Pennypacker avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Thacker looks to land a combination but Pennypacker avoids it well.
A slow jab from Thacker misses its intended target.
Pennypacker lands a body shot.
Thacker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thacker tries to clinch but Pennypacker moves out of range.

Pennypacker closes the distance and pushes Thacker back into the cage.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pennypacker wants to break free but Thacker has control.
Thacker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Pennypacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker drops his hands momentarily and Pennypacker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Thacker moves into the clinch.
Pennypacker tries to pull guard but Thacker won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AG Pennypacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pennypacker.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pennypacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pennypacker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thacker.
Pennypacker can't break the clinch.

Pennypacker manages to break the clinch.
Thacker lands a nice shot to the body.
Thacker throws a big shot that misses.
Pennypacker lands an overhand right.
Pennypacker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pennypacker connects with the punch.
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 AG Pennypacker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pennypacker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Thacker lands with a shot to the body.
Pennypacker goes for a double leg but Thacker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thacker continues to drive forward.
A good leg kick by Pennypacker.
Pennypacker keeps the fight on the outside.
Pennypacker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pennypacker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thacker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pennypacker loads up on a big right hand but Thacker slips the punch.
Pennypacker keeps the fight on the outside.
Thacker throws a push kick but Pennypacker slaps the foot to one side.
Thacker dodges the punch combination from Pennypacker.

Pennypacker has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker prevents a body shot from Pennypacker.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Pennypacker uses good head movement to avoid it.

Pennypacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thacker throws a leg kick
and Pennypacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennypacker moves in looking to clinch but Thacker pushes him off.
Pennypacker lunges at Thacker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thacker's hand.
Pennypacker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pennypacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thacker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Pennypacker.
Pennypacker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pennypacker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thacker, right into the meat.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pennypacker dives in for a single leg takedown but Thacker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thacker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pennypacker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pennypacker misses with an uppercut
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Thacker keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thacker misses with a hook. Pennypacker ducked under it nicely.
Thacker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pennypacker.
Pennypacker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker misses with a looping right.
Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pennypacker moves away.

Thacker clinches.
Thacker lands a right hand.
Pennypacker prevents a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Pennypacker.
Thacker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pennypacker's defenses.
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thacker scores with a shoulder strike.
Thacker tries to work over Pennypacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Pennypacker.
Pennypacker prevents a body shot from Thacker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennypacker.
A body shot lands from Thacker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pennypacker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Pennypacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pennypacker tries to circle away but Thacker has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker pushes Thacker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pennypacker as Thacker tries to tie him up.
Thacker digs a right hand underneath Pennypacker's ribcage. Pennypacker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pennypacker has had enough of the clinch but Thacker keeps him there for the moment.
Pennypacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
AG Pennypacker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Pennypacker.
Thacker misses with some punches.
Alasdair Thacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pennypacker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thacker stalling against the cage.

Pennypacker manages to break the clinch.
Pennypacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pennypacker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pennypacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Pennypacker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pennypacker ducks right into an uppercut from Thacker.
Thacker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pennypacker manages to avoid it.
Pennypacker is looking to land body kicks.
Thacker swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pennypacker misses with a straight left.
Pennypacker lands a nice hook to Thacker's body. Thacker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thacker swats away the attempt to clinch by Pennypacker.
Thacker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pennypacker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thacker scoring well with a low kick there.

Pennypacker has taken the fight to the clinch.

Pennypacker manages to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alasdair Thacker.
I think Pennypacker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AG Pennypacker!
A less than humble AG Pennypacker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.