PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penncil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles DAvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DAvis has chosen Miles DAvis - someday my prince will come as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Bj Penncil has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Penncil
vs
DAvis

170 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
158 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Canadian Fighter Clothing

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bj Penncil !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles DAvis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Penncil . No joy for DAvis on that attempt.

DAvis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

DAvis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penncil is just riding it out for now. DAvis eventually gives up the hold.
DAvis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

DAvis is looking for a kimura but Penncil is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DAvis to get the leverage.

Penncil is defending against the submission attempts here by DAvis.
Penncil is trying to stand up here but DAvis is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DAvis wants to work for an arm triangle but Penncil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

DAvis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penncil is just riding it out for now. DAvis eventually gives up the hold.
Penncil is trying to stand up here but DAvis is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

DAvis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penncil is just riding it out for now. DAvis eventually gives up the hold.
DAvis is trying to control the action in half guard but Penncil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Penncil swinging wilding here.

DAvis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
DAvis is staying tight to Penncil 's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DAvis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penncil , who protects the arm well.
DAvis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Penncil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but DAvis has just dragged him back down to the mat.

DAvis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
DAvis taking a break here but Penncil is having none of it and regains half guard.

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.

DAvis is working for a submission of some sort.

DAvis wants to work for an arm triangle but Penncil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

DAvis is looking for a kimura but Penncil is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DAvis to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles DAvis dominated that round.
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.

DAvis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penncil swivels and escapes.
Miles DAvis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Penncil .
DAvis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for DAvis with that takedown attempt.
DAvis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bj Penncil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles DAvis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penncil looks to throw the jab but DAvis is out of range.
DAvis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penncil swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DAvis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penncil circles away.
Penncil stuffs the takedown attempt from DAvis. DAvis gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Penncil .
DAvis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penncil swivels and escapes.
DAvis fails to land the takedown.
DAvis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penncil tries to avoid it but DAvis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penncil to the ground. Penncil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DAvis is breathing heavily.
DAvis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two 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.
Horrible takedown by DAvis or perhaps it was just good defense by Penncil which made him look bad.
Penncil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penncil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penncil lands a jab-cross combination.
DAvis is looking to clinch but Penncil is avoiding it.
Penncil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DAvis.
Penncil tries to bum rush DAvis with a series of wild strikes but DAvis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Penncil .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DAvis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DAvis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by DAvis or perhaps it was just good defense by Penncil which made him look bad.
Penncil misses with a wild combination.
Penncil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DAvis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DAvis shoots for a takedown but Penncil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DAvis shoots for a takedown but Penncil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Penncil throws a right hand that DAvis ducks under and follows up with a left that DAvis also avoids with ease.
DAvis closes the distance and clinches up with Penncil , looking for a takedown. DAvis pushes Penncil against the cage but Penncil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DAvis fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Penncil .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Penncil dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

DAvis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Penncil to score with a decent uppercut.
Penncil misses with a few strikes there.
DAvis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penncil circles away.
Bj Penncil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DAvis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Penncil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penncil throws a right hand that DAvis ducks under and follows up with a left that DAvis also avoids with ease.
Penncil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DAvis shoots for a takedown but Penncil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bj Penncil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles DAvis.
DAvis fails to land the takedown.
Penncil looks to land a combination but DAvis avoids it well.
DAvis fails with the takedown.

DAvis shoots in and bounces Penncil off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
DAvis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penncil wants to get back to his feet but DAvis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Penncil pushes DAvis off and scrambles back to his feet.
DAvis tries to clinch up.

DAvis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

DAvis is working for a kimura but Penncil is defending it quite comfortably.
DAvis is trying to control. Penncil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DAvis wants to work for an arm triangle but Penncil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penncil wants to get back to his feet.

DAvis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penncil is trying to stand back up but DAvis is controlling him

DAvis is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

DAvis is trying to work for a kimura but Penncil is defending well.
DAvis is looking to take a break and control but Penncil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penncil tries to kick DAvis off but DAvis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles DAvis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DAvis 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles DAvis!