PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Penduko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaylord Focker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Penduko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Penduko
vs
Focker

160 cm
22
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Poweful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedro Penduko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gaylord Focker!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Focker shoots in but no luck this time.

Focker gets caught flat footed, as Penduko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Penduko pushes down on Focker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Focker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Penduko is trying to work for a kimura but Focker is defending well.
Focker is trying to stand back up but Penduko is controlling him

Penduko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Penduko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Focker defends it well.

Penduko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penduko is breathing heavily.
Penduko is thwarting Focker's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penduko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Focker defends it well.
Focker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Focker keeping full guard, as Penduko tries to pass.
Focker wants to stand and escape but Penduko is having none of it.
Penduko pushing down on Focker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Focker trying to control here.
Penduko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Focker is desperately trying to improve his position but Penduko has a good base and remains in mount.

Penduko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Focker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Focker is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Focker wants to control but Penduko is having none of it.

Penduko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

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

Penduko working for a guillotine from mount but Focker is in no mood to give up.
Focker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Penduko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Focker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Focker regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penduko prevents Focker from improving his position.

Penduko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Focker defends it well.

Penduko is working for a kimura but Focker is defending it quite comfortably.

Penduko is trying to work for a kimura but Focker is defending well.
Focker is trying to stand back up but Penduko is controlling him
Penduko wants to pass the guard but Focker is defending well.
Penduko passes the guard and advances to mount!

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

Penduko working for a guillotine from mount but Focker is in no mood to give up.
Penduko with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Penduko working for a guillotine from mount but Focker is in no mood to give up.

Penduko is working for a guillotine from mount but Focker frees his head quite easily.

Penduko moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Focker has worked his arm free - good work by Focker!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Penduko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Penduko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Penduko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Focker throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Penduko tries to advance to mount but Focker denies him.

Focker sneaks out the side door and pushes Penduko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Focker tries to clinch up but Penduko circles away and keeps his distance.

Penduko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Focker tries to buck Penduko off but Penduko is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penduko prevents Focker from escaping the position.

Penduko has hold of Focker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Focker seems comfortable defending it but Penduko has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Focker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Focker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Penduko couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Penduko!