PBP Commentary

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

Penn
vs
Helmet

225 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Classy Helmet!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helmet thows a body kick. Penn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Penn throws a head kick that misses
and Helmet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penn thinking.
Helmet scores with a leg kick.
Helmet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helmet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Penn is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Helmet.
A good leg kick by Helmet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helmet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helmet throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick
and Helmet counters with an inside leg kick.
Helmet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
Helmet jabs Penn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Helmet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Helmet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Helmet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Helmet is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helmet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Penn at a distance.
Helmet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Helmet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Penn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Helmet throws a head kick that misses.
Helmet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Helmet scores with a head kick.

It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Penn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Helmet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helmet.
Helmet is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Penn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Helmet.
Helmet lands a nice looking body shot.
Helmet scoring well with a low kick there.
Helmet throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helmet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Penn's head backwards.
Helmet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helmet connects with an inside leg kick.
Helmet cracks the inside of Penn's front leg.
Helmet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Helmet connects with an inside leg kick.
Helmet scores with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helmet. That's going to slow Penn down.
Helmet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn.
Helmet scores with a leg kick.
Helmet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Helmet thuds his shin into the meat of Penn's side.
Helmet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Penn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Helmet lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmet connects with a leg kick. Penn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Penn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Helmet.
Helmet scores with a kick to the midsection.
Helmet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Penn rather than just go for the knockout.
Penn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Helmet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Helmet lands with a kick to the temple. Penn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That kick from Helmet tenderised Penn's leg. Penn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Helmet. Helmet obviously looking to wear him down.
Helmet scores with a jab to the body.
Helmet lands a high kick!

BJ Penn's cut is getting worse.
Helmet throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Helmet.
Helmet lands with a kick to the temple. Penn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Helmet scores with a jab to the body.
Helmet throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it.
Helmet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helmet can pounce on him.
Penn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Helmet connects with a body shot that sends Penn's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Helmet.
Penn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Helmet, right into the meat.
Helmet scores with a shot to the body.
Helmet throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Helmet thuds a left hand into Penn's body.
Helmet lands a slapping body shot.
Helmet throws a head kick that Penn semi-blocks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Helmet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helmet thumps Penn with a low kick.
Helmet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Helmet.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Helmet.
Helmet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Helmet scores with a hook.
Helmet thumps Penn with a low kick.
Penn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Helmet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Helmet.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmet scores with a jab to the body.
Penn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Helmet. That one must have hurt.
Helmet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Helmet scoring well with a low kick there.
Penn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Penn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Helmet - the referee stops the clock and Penn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Helmet. Penn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Penn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Penn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Helmet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Helmet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Helmet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helmet. That's going to slow Penn down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helmet. That's going to slow Penn down.
Helmet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penn's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helmet throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Helmet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Helmet lands a leg kick that knocks Penn off balance momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Helmet. Penn shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Classy Helmet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A nice inside leg kick there by Helmet. That's going to slow Penn down.

Helmet clinches with his opponent.
Helmet pushes Penn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Helmet stalling in the clinch but Penn improves position.
Helmet throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Good body shot from Helmet.
Helmet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penn taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Helmet.
Penn is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Helmet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Helmet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Helmet missing with knees to the body.
Helmet is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Helmet scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Helmet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Helmet.
Helmet pushes Penn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn stalling in the clinch but Helmet improves position.
Helmet pushes Penn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Helmet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penn.
Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Helmet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Helmet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
Helmet presses Penn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Helmet on the inside.
Helmet lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Helmet.
Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Penn tries to stall but Helmet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Helmet.
Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Helmet wants to stall.
Penn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Helmet lands a shoulder strike.
Helmet has Penn pushed against the ropes.
Helmet scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helmet is trying to maintain a safe position but Penn gets an underhook and turns Helmet into the ropes.
Helmet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn is trying to stall.
Helmet missing with knees to the body.
Penn wants to stall.
Helmet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Penn avoids it.
Helmet is trying to maintain a safe position but Penn gets an underhook and turns Helmet into the ropes.
Helmet tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
Penn is trying to stall.
Helmet misses with a body punch.
Penn tries to stall but Helmet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Helmet taking a breather.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Helmet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by BJ Penn.
Penn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Penn throws a sloppy head kick
and Helmet counters with a good, hard body kick but Penn shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmet feints and then cracks Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penn down.
Classy Helmet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Helmet.
Helmet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Penn's calf.
Helmet connects with a high kick.
A head kick by Penn misses
and Helmet counters with a head kick.
Helmet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Penn tries to keep at a distance but Helmet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Helmet tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Helmet back against the cage.
Helmet lands an elbow just above Penn 's eye.
Penn looking to stall.
Helmet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Helmet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Helmet is trying to stall.
Helmet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helmet is leaning against Penn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Penn is trying to maintain a safe position but Helmet gets an underhook and turns Penn into the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmet trying to stall but Penn improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Helmet as Penn tries to tie him up.
Helmet lands a nice elbow.
Penn is trying to stall.
Helmet lands a nice elbow.
Helmet trying to control the position but instead, Penn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Helmet into the ropes.
Penn stalling in the clinch but Helmet improves position.
Helmet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by BJ Penn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Helmet.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helmet can pounce on him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helmet feints and then cracks Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penn down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helmet.
Helmet scoring well with a low kick there.
Helmet connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Classy Helmet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Penn throws a sloppy head kick
and Helmet counters with a big head kick but Penn shrugs it off.
Helmet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Helmet.
Penn throws a head kick that misses
and Helmet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Helmet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Helmet.
Helmet throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick from Helmet.
Penn avoids the head kick by Helmet.
Penn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Helmet connects with a leg kick. Penn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Helmet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Helmet lands with a good body shot.
Helmet lands with a kick to the temple. Penn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Helmet tenderised Penn's leg. Penn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Helmet connects with a high kick.
Penn avoids the head kick by Helmet.
BJ Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Helmet lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Helmet.
Penn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Helmet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Helmet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Helmet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helmet scores with a head kick. Penn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Helmet tries a head kick but it misses.
Helmet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Helmet.
Helmet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Helmet throws a head kick that half lands.
Good leg kick by Helmet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Helmet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Penn throws a head kick that misses
and Helmet counters with a low kick, right behind Penn 's knee.
Helmet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helmet. That's going to slow Penn down.
Helmet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Penn blocks a head kick by Helmet.
Helmet lands a body shot.
Helmet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Helmet throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Helmet scores with a push kick.

Helmet drives through and clinches with Penn against the ropes.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Helmet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the ropes.
Nice body punch from Helmet.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Helmet is keeping busy.
Helmet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Penn.
Helmet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Helmet.
Helmet is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Helmet as Penn tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmet scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Helmet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Penn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by BJ Penn.
Helmet lands with a kick to the temple. Penn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Penn throws a lazy head kick
and Helmet counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Helmet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Penn throws a head kick that misses
and Helmet counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Penn throws a head kick that misses
and Helmet counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Penn throws a head kick that misses
and Helmet counters with a nice leg kick.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick
and Helmet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Penn's knee momentarily.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick
and Helmet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Penn throws a lazy head kick
and Helmet counters with a leg kick.
Helmet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Penn throws a lazy head kick
and Helmet counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Helmet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Helmet wants to stall.
Helmet has Penn pressed against the ropes.
Helmet wants to stall.
Penn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Helmet lands a damaging elbow.
Penn looking to stall.
Helmet lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helmet tries to stall but Penn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Helmet takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Penn is looking to control Helmet's arms but Helmet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Penn has his back to the ropes.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helmet lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Helmet as Penn tries to tie him up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Classy Helmet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Helmet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Classy Helmet!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Classy Helmet!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Classy Helmet!

Classy Helmet wins by unanimous decision!