HUF - Fight Night 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Baggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell has chosen Let's Be Friends as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Baggs
vs
Mitchell

182 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Cage Wars: Rocha Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Baggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell is looking to clinch but Baggs is avoiding it.

Baggs instigates a clinch.
Baggs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baggs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Dave Mitchell has been cut.
Baggs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baggs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mitchell missing with knees to the body.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Baggs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mitchell fails to pull guard.
Baggs landing knees to the head.

Mitchell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baggs regains guard.
Mitchell won't allow Baggs to sweep him here.

Mitchell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baggs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baggs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baggs!

Baggs stands up and beckons Mitchell to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baggs.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mitchell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brian Baggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Mitchell.
Baggs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Baggs avoids the elbow strike from Mitchell, against the cage.
Baggs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mitchell up against the cage.
Mitchell fails to pull guard.
Baggs stalling in the clinch.
Mitchell trying to control the position but instead, Baggs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mitchell into the cage.
Baggs taking a breather.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but Baggs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mitchell looks gassed!
Baggs lands a knee to the head.
Baggs managing to block the knees to the body from Mitchell.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggs lands a knee to the body.
Baggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baggs is pressed up against the cage. Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baggs down to the mat. Baggs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baggs wants to clinch but Mitchell slips to the side

and Mitchell counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.

That has opened up Dave Mitchell's cut even more.
Baggs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baggs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Baggs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baggs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Baggs lands a knee to the head.
Baggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baggs crunches a lovely knee into Mitchell's ribcage.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Baggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baggs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by Baggs.
Baggs looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Mitchell is looking to break free of the clinch but Baggs has double underhooks.
Baggs stops a takedown attempt from Mitchell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggs scores with a knee to the head.
Baggs scores a nice knee to the body.
Baggs stalls.
Baggs missing with knees to the body.
Baggs lands an elbow inside.
Baggs scores a nice knee to the body.
Baggs stops a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Baggs scores with a knee to the head.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but Baggs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baggs landing knees to the body.
Baggs lands a damaging elbow.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
Baggs connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Baggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Mitchell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mitchell tries for a takedown but Baggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mitchell moves out of range as Baggs throws a body kick.

Baggs rushes Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baggs landing knees to the head.
Baggs landing knees to the head.
Mitchell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baggs prevents it.
Baggs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baggs scores with a knee to the head.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggs lands a knee to the head.
Mitchell takes an elbow to the temple.
Mitchell looking for a takedown.
Brian Baggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Mitchell.
Mitchell letting Baggs take a breather here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baggs lands an elbow inside that Mitchell shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Mitchell leaning against his opponent.
Mitchell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mitchell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Baggs.
Mitchell has Baggs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baggs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baggs with a knee to the head.
Baggs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Baggs landing knees to the body.
Baggs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mitchell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baggs slowing the pace effectively.
Mitchell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Baggs.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Mitchell letting Baggs take a breather here.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Baggs lands a knee to the body.
Baggs misses with a knee strike.
Baggs is stalling here.
Mitchell tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggs landing knees to the body.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mitchell takes an elbow to the temple.
Baggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggs lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
Mitchell wants to stall.
Baggs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitchell blocks it with crossed arms.

Mitchell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Baggs is trying to stand back up but Mitchell is controlling him
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Baggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to free his trapped foot but Baggs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baggs is looking for a sweep. Mitchell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Baggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Mitchell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Baggs cracks Mitchell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mitchell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baggs tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.

Baggs has managed to clinch.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from Baggs.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Baggs with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Baggs.
Baggs with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baggs.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
A bit of stalling here from Baggs.
Baggs blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baggs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baggs landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Baggs.
Brian Baggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baggs lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
Baggs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baggs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mitchell throws an elbow but misses.
Baggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baggs stalling.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Baggs holds him up against the cage and eventually Mitchell drops back down to his feet.
Brian Baggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Mitchell.
Baggs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baggs tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.
Come on Mitchell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

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.
Baggs lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
Mitchell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Baggs.
Baggs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Baggs.
Baggs lands a knee to the body.
Baggs lands a knee to the head.
Mitchell tries to stall but Baggs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Baggs.
Baggs lands a damaging elbow.
Mitchell takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baggs.
Baggs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Baggs tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Mitchell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brian Baggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
Baggs tries a head kick but it misses.

Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
Baggs slowing the pace effectively.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but Baggs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Baggs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dave Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baggs gets underhooks to prevent Mitchell's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Baggs won't allow it.
Baggs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mitchell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baggs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baggs landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baggs.
Mitchell works on Baggs's body with a couple of short punches.
Mitchell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baggs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baggs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Baggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baggs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Baggs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bj Penn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Billy Sobral's chin.

Penn
vs
Sobral

185 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

160 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Sobral!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a series of strikes that have Sobral backpedaling.

Sobral fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Penn sprawls well initially but Sobral persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Penn is pressing down on Sobral's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sobral should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sobral is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Penn controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral is looking to get to half guard.
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sobral is looking to escape.
Penn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sobral wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
The referee warns Sobral that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Penn working the ground and pound effectively.
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.
Penn prevents Sobral from getting the reversal.
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sobral is looking to escape.
Penn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn cracks Sobral with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Penn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Penn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Penn looking to control but Sobral is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sobral is bucking up trying to escape but Penn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sobral bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobral is one step ahead there.
Sobral landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sobral working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobral doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobral manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Penn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobral throws a big right hand that misses.
Sobral lands a couple of elbows.
Penn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sobral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Sobral postures up and lands a big shot to Penn's brow.
Sobral must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sobral circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobral slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Sobral is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Penn.
Sobral blocks a head kick by Penn.
Penn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Penn wants to clinch.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobral blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobral circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Sobral closes the distance and clinches up with Penn, looking for a takedown. Sobral pushes Penn against the cage but Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn lands with a nice combination. Sobral backs away looking to recover.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bj Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sobral shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sobral was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Penn trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Sobral.
Sobral is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Penn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Sobral looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Sobral.
Sobral lands a nice shot to the head.
Penn taking shots to the head.
Penn is bucking up trying to escape but Sobral cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sobral punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sobral putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bj Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Sobral.
Penn swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Sobral raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral landing strikes from the mount and Penn is in trouble!
Sobral lands a big elbow.
Sobral with the ground and pound from mount.
Sobral with the ground and pound from mount.
Sobral is landing with some decent strikes but Penn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Sobral unloading with bombs!
Sobral lands a big shot there that rocks Penn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sobral landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Penn tries to hold on but Sobral pushes him away.
Sobral controlling the position easily from mount.
Sobral scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Penn?
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Sobral looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.

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.
Sobral lands a nice shot to the head.
Sobral scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sobral is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Penn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Penn wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sobral scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sobral putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Penn tries to hold on but Sobral postures up.
Sobral lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sobral with shots to the head and body - Penn looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Sobral showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sobral keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn moves in looking to clinch but Sobral pushes him off.
Penn throws a combination. Sobral tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Penn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sobral moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
Penn throws a right hand that Sobral ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobral also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
Sobral shoots in but no luck this time.
Sobral dodges the punch combination from Penn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sobral scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to control but Sobral is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Sobral.
Penn has hold of Sobral's hands but Sobral slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sobral seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sobral's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sobral's back!
Sobral prevents Penn from getting a body triangle.
Penn thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sobral covering up well and avoiding damage.
Penn is controlling the position but Sobral somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Penn is thwarting Sobral's attempts to control the position.

That's two 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 trying to control from half guard but Sobral is working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Sobral scores with a takedown into Penn's guard.

Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sobral trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sobral cracks Penn with a solid left hand.
Sobral trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sobral is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sobral drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Sobral off! Sobral jumps back into Penn's guard.
Sobral postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn closes the distance looking to clinch

and Sobral counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Sobral is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sobral stops Penn from getting back to his feet.
Sobral trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sobral.
Sobral working Penn over with strikes.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Sobral is very close to passing his half guard.

Penn actively working from the bottom here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sobral throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sobral off to one side.
Bj Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn misses with a double jab

and Sobral counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Sobral comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sobral 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Sobral!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jill Lovelace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fill Yourcrackin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jill Lovelace has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jill Lovelace seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Lovelace
vs
Yourcrackin

176 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

166 cm
22
134 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

MMA's Best Nutrition The PIT INC
Trojan Clothing Company

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jill Lovelace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fill Yourcrackin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lovelace shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yourcrackin's guard.
Lovelace wants to pass the guard but Yourcrackin is keeping the position.

Yourcrackin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lovelace 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 Yourcrackin.
Yourcrackin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lovelace connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Yourcrackin throws Lovelace to one side and escapes!
Lovelace closes the distance and clinches up with Yourcrackin, looking for a takedown. Lovelace pushes Yourcrackin against the cage but Yourcrackin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lovelace fails with a takedown attempt.

Yourcrackin moves into the clinch.
Yourcrackin trying to stall but Lovelace improves his position.
Lovelace throws a head punch that misses.

Yourcrackin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yourcrackin closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Yourcrackin.

Yourcrackin breaks the clinch.

Yourcrackin drives through and clinches with Lovelace against the cage.
Yourcrackin can't break the clinch.
Lovelace tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jill Lovelace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yourcrackin is looking to control Lovelace's arms but Lovelace gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yourcrackin has his back to the cage.
Yourcrackin misses with an elbow over the top.
Yourcrackin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yourcrackin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lovelace's face.

Yourcrackin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lovelace regains guard immediately.
Lovelace wants to sweep here but Yourcrackin controlling him for the moment.

Yourcrackin has gone for a leg lock! Lovelace slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yourcrackin's guard.

Yourcrackin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yourcrackin looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovelace trying to control but Yourcrackin is working from the bottom.
Yourcrackin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Yourcrackin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Lovelace drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yourcrackin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yourcrackin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yourcrackin!

Yourcrackin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lovelace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lovelace is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovelace wants to control but Yourcrackin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lovelace is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lovelace is trying to get back to full guard.

Yourcrackin decides to stand up.
Lovelace throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lovelace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yourcrackin tries to clinch but Lovelace is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yourcrackin shoots in and bounces Lovelace off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Lovelace has his foot on Yourcrackin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yourcrackin works his way back into a safe position though.

Yourcrackin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lovelace looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lovelace looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lovelace!
Yourcrackin tries to bench press Lovelace off him but Lovelace keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovelace is chipping away with strikes.
Lovelace is looking to take a break and control but Yourcrackin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lovelace is really struggling to control Yourcrackin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fill Yourcrackin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Yourcrackin scores with a one two! Lovelace had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jill Lovelace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lovelace shoots and misses
and Yourcrackin counters with a two punch combo.
Lovelace wants to clinch but Yourcrackin slips to the side

and Yourcrackin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lovelace tries to break the clinch but Yourcrackin is controlling the position.
Lovelace takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yourcrackin lands an elbow that stopped Lovelace in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yourcrackin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yourcrackin tries a knee to the head but Lovelace blocks it.
Yourcrackin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yourcrackin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Yourcrackin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yourcrackin moves in looking to clinch but Lovelace pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lovelace shoots in and bounces Yourcrackin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lovelace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yourcrackin is keeping the position for now.

Lovelace decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yourcrackin, up you get!
Yourcrackin wants to clinch.
Lovelace looks to clinch

and Yourcrackin counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yourcrackin landing knees to the body.

Yourcrackin breaks from the clinch.
Yourcrackin shoots and misses
and Lovelace counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lovelace tries a head kick but it misses.
Lovelace fails with the takedown

and Yourcrackin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yourcrackin.
Yourcrackin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lovelace lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Lovelace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lovelace throws a combination that misses

and Yourcrackin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lovelace's guard now.
Lovelace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yourcrackin on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Yourcrackin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yourcrackin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Yourcrackin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Yourcrackin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lovelace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lovelace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lovelace trying to control but Yourcrackin is working from the bottom.
Yourcrackin striking off his back but it's not causing Lovelace any problems.

That's four 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.
Lovelace trying to control the position from guard on top but Yourcrackin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Yourcrackin looking for a guillotine here but Lovelace defends easily.

Yourcrackin working for a triangle but Lovelace defends it easily.
Lovelace wanted to stand there but Yourcrackin had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fill Yourcrackin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Yourcrackin drives through with a takedown into guard.

Yourcrackin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lovelace is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yourcrackin, into his guard.
Lovelace trying to control but Yourcrackin is working from the bottom.
Yourcrackin trying to control the position.
Yourcrackin is trying to hold Lovelace in close to prevent damage but Lovelace has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourcrackin is staying active underneath Lovelace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Yourcrackin actively working from the bottom here.

Yourcrackin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lovelace decides to stand and escape the position.
Lovelace misses with a takedown attempt

and Yourcrackin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Yourcrackin is trying to work for a kimura but Lovelace is defending well.

Yourcrackin escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yourcrackin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Lovelace makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Yourcrackin is looking to clinch but Lovelace is avoiding it.
Lovelace tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Yourcrackin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yourcrackin.

Yourcrackin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lovelace tries for a takedown but Yourcrackin circles away easily

and Yourcrackin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lovelace's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yourcrackin wants to control from the top but Lovelace keeps moving.
Fill Yourcrackin has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yourcrackin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lovelace is defending well. Yourcrackin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lovelace has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Yourcrackin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fill Yourcrackin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan KO has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maximus Richards's chin.

Richards
vs
KO

180 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

225 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maximus Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan KO!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice takedown defense from KO. No joy for Richards on that attempt.
KO throws a series of punches but Richards avoids them all with ease.

Richards looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Richards gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
KO digs a good hook to Richards's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KO sends Richards crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! KO is motioning to the referee to let Richards up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Richards is rocked!
Richards is breathing heavily.
KO throws an overhand right that has Richards reeling! KO follows up with more punches and Richards is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan KO!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dot Cotton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makoto Takana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cotton comes into the arena with Thunderstruck blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cotton
vs
Takana

177 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

225 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dot Cotton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makoto Takana!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotton pushes Takana away with a front kick.
Cotton misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cotton.
Dot Cotton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cotton misses with a wild combination.
Cotton connects with a solid leg kick.
Cotton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big head kick from Cotton and Takana is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Takana is rocked!

It looks like Makoto Takana has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takana will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Takana is still in real trouble! Can Cotton finish him?

Takana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton tries to stand but Takana is controlling from the bottom.

Cotton stands up from Takana's guard - Cotton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Takana seems to have recovered his senses.
Takana has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cotton.
Takana shoots in and drives through. Cotton sprawls well.
Cotton lands a slapping body shot.
Cotton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takana looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takana shoots in but Cotton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dot Cotton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makoto Takana.
Nice uppercut lands for Cotton. That snapped Takana's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotton feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Takana crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dot Cotton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaney Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Holt
vs
Bob

178 cm
18
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

O'Brannigan's Fightwear
Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zaney Bob!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bob on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Zaney Bob has been cut.
Bob ducks straight into an uppercut from Holt and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Bob maanges to regain guard straight away.

Bob is rocked!
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!
Holt landing with the ground and pound.
Bob is still in real trouble! Can Holt finish him?

Bob looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bob seems to have recovered his senses.
Holt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holt tries to stand but Bob is controlling from the bottom.

Bob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holt could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Holt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bob looks gassed!
Holt is keen to just control but Bob is a slippery customer.
Bob on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holt decides to return to a standing position.
Bob fails with the takedown.
Holt catches Bob napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Bob to the canvas!
Holt with a nice head shot there.

Bob is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holt wants to pass the guard but Bob is keeping the position.
Holt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holt wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bob has his foot on Holt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holt works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bob walks into a straight right hand from Holt.

That has opened up Zaney Bob's cut even more.

Holt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holt lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Holt wanted to stand there but Bob had control of the position.

Bob has his foot on Holt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holt works his way back into a safe position though.
Bob trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bob pulls Holt in close to his closed guard and prevents Holt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bob trying to control the position.
Bob trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Holt from controlling successfully.

Bob looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Holt is defending well. Bob quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Holt has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bob celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zaney Bob!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Parp Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Parp Cannon
vs
Ivey

168 cm
22
198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
213 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

aKua

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Parp Cannon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Ivey!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Parp Cannon scores with a four punch combination!
Ivey is looking to score with low kicks.
Matt Ivey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivey misses with a double jab
and Parp Cannon counters with a thumping low kick.
Parp Cannon is looking to clinch.
Ivey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parp Cannon circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivey throws a jab but it's blocked by Parp Cannon.
A head kick misses from Ivey.
Ivey missing with a left hand there. Parp Cannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Ivey catches Parp Cannon right on the button with a cross.
Ivey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parp Cannon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parp Cannon. Parp Cannon obviously looking to wear him down.
Parp Cannon could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ivey looks gassed!
Ivey misses the shot to the body.
Parp Cannon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parp Cannon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parp Cannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matt Ivey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parp Cannon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Parp Cannon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Parp Cannon is taking a breather. Ivey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ivey is refusing to be controlled, as Parp Cannon sits in half guard.
Parp Cannon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parp Cannon wants to control the pace but Ivey is squirming around nicely.
Ivey is trying to escape the mount but Parp Cannon keeps good control and instead manages to take Ivey's back.
Ivey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parp Cannon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ivey is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Parp Cannon is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ivey taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Parp Cannon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Parp Cannon!
Daniel Parp Cannon is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ville Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Apila
vs
Penn

175 cm
22
150 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Coffee Shop (SALE!: Q144 for 15$)
Valhalla War Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ville Apila!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Apila feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Apila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Apila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Apila trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apila looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apila throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Apila stops Penn from standing up.
Apila thows a big elbow that misses.
Penn is trying to control the position but Apila postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn looks to throw the jab but Apila is out of range.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Apila's head but Apila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Penn gets caught flat footed, as Apila shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Penn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apila is controlling him.
Apila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Apila has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Apila is working hard here to advance position.
Apila passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Apila looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Apila misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apila in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but Apila drags him back down.

Apila tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Apila has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Apila looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Apila in side control, throwing shots but Penn defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn struggling a bit here.
Apila prevents Penn from escaping the position.
Penn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Apila connects with a decent elbow.

Apila tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Apila lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Penn down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apila throws a strike aimed at the side of Penn's head but Penn avoids it well.
Apila throws an elbow but Penn slips to the side and avoids it well.
Apila throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Apila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Apila throws a strike aimed at the side of Penn's head but Penn avoids it well.
Penn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Apila.
Penn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apila creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Penn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Apila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Penn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Apila.
Penn is looking for a sweep.

Apila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Apila working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Penn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Apila working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Apila throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Penn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Apila cracks Penn with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Apila seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Apila throws an elbow but Penn slips to the side and avoids it well.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but Apila drags him back down.
Apila throws a strike aimed at the side of Penn's head but Penn avoids it well.

Apila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Apila throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Apila throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
BJ Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Penn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Penn looks to land a combination. Apila sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Apila ducks down to avoid it.
Apila just misses with a punch to the body.
Apila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apila throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.

Apila scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Apila connects with a nice short shot to Penn's temple.
Apila throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Apila prevents Penn from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apila not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Apila is working for a submission of some sort.
Apila missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Apila not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Apila dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Penn misses with a hook.
Apila slips a jab from Penn.
Penn works Apila's body with a nice hook.

Apila shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Apila passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Apila winds up and cracks Penn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Penn is looking to escape.
Ville Apila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Apila not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Apila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Apila works his foot free and advances to mount.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila with shots to the head and body - Penn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Apila looking to finish with strikes here!
BOOM! Apila connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Penn tries to hold on but Apila pushes him away.

Apila goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Penn is on top in guard.

Apila is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Apila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn trying to control but Apila is working from the bottom.
Apila wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Penn is looking to stand up but Apila won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Apila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Apila striking off his back but it's not causing Penn any problems.
Apila trying to strike off his back.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Apila is retaining full guard.
Apila wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.

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 is looking to stand up but Apila won't let him.
Apila lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Apila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Apila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.

Apila closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Apila lands in his opponent's guard.
Apila throws and elbow that misses. Penn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Apila's guard. Nice move by Penn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Apila clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Apila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apila sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Apila drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Penn wants to stand up but Apila is controlling him.
Apila looking to pass the guard.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Apila manages to pass to side control.

Apila is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Apila looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Apila takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two 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 gets full guard.
Apila loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Apila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Apila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Penn wants to stand and escape but Apila is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apila thows a big elbow that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Apila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn throws a right and a left that Apila avoids nicely.
Penn lands with a right hand.
Apila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Apila.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apila.

Apila looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Penn!

Apila is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Penn is surviving well by controlling Apila's body position as best he can.
Apila throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Penn because Apila loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apila throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Apila unloads with some shots from mount but Penn bucks and avoids them well.
Apila misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Apila misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Apila.
Penn blocking the ground and pound.
Apila raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Apila had his way with BJ Penn in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Penn lands a jab.
Apila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Apila.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn lands with a shot to the body.
Apila shoots for a takedown but Penn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Apila feints and as Penn raises his hands in defense, Apila changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Apila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Apila throws a big right hand that misses.
Apila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila thows a big elbow that misses.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Apila postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it.
Apila trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Apila thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Apila dodges the punch combination from Penn.

Apila shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Apila working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Apila working the head and body with strikes.
Apila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.

Apila is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penn pushes Apila off looking to stand but Apila dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apila is nestled in close to Penn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Penn wants to control but Apila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Apila throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
Apila uses his free foot to push down on Penn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Penn.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apila punching from mount but Penn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Apila thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Apila lands with some strikes.
Apila thowing shots but they're missing.
Apila looking to ground and pound but Penn is blocking nicely.
Apila thowing shots but they're missing.
Penn squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Apila throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Penn because Apila loaded up on that one.
Ville Apila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Apila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apila, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ville Apila!
Ville Apila retains his featherweight title!