PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kvintton Holkkimagnus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Penn (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.

Holkkimagnus
vs
Penn

225 cm
18
304 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
299 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kvintton Holkkimagnus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Penn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holkkimagnus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick by Holkkimagnus misses

and Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Holkkimagnus fights it but they end up in guard.
Penn pushes down on Holkkimagnus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holkkimagnus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Penn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn thows a big elbow that misses.
Penn postures up in Holkkimagnus's guard and throws a big left but Holkkimagnus blocks it.
Penn throws and elbow that misses. Holkkimagnus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penn's guard. Nice move by Holkkimagnus!
Holkkimagnus wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Penn is working an open guard so Holkkimagnus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Holkkimagnus misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holkkimagnus misses with a double jab

and Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Holkkimagnus fights it but they end up in guard.
Penn throws a strike but Holkkimagnus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Holkkimagnus wants to stand and escape but instead Penn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Holkkimagnus is keeping the position.
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holkkimagnus's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Holkkimagnus defends it.
Penn throwing shots but Holkkimagnus is blocking nicely.
Holkkimagnus is looking to improve his position.
Penn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Penn thowing shots but they're missing.
Holkkimagnus is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Holkkimagnus avoids a strike by Penn and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Penn's guard! Fantastic escape!
Penn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holkkimagnus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holkkimagnus throws a strike but Penn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Holkkimagnus trying to control the position.
Penn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holkkimagnus wants to get back to his feet but Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Holkkimagnus kicks Penn off and gets to his feet.
Holkkimagnus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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.
Holkkimagnus looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Holkkimagnus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Holkkimagnus closes the distance but Penn moves to the side

and Penn counters with a single leg into guard. Holkkimagnus didn't expect that.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Holkkimagnus is keeping the position.
Holkkimagnus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Holkkimagnus stands and steps away. Penn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Holkkimagnus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Penn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Holkkimagnus drops Penn with a left right combo! Holkkimagnus follows him down to the ground into side control.

It looks like Melvin Penn has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holkkimagnus wants to stand but Penn has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Holkkimagnus prevents Penn from getting back to his feet.

Holkkimagnus stands up and waves to Penn to follow him.
Holkkimagnus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holkkimagnus tries to clinch but Penn moves away

and Penn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Penn is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn pushing down on Holkkimagnus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn stops Holkkimagnus from getting back to his feet.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Holkkimagnus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Penn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Penn prevents Holkkimagnus from improving his position.
Melvin Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holkkimagnus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Penn misses with a head shot. Holkkimagnus uses the momentum to regain guard.
Penn won't allow Holkkimagnus to sweep him here.

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.

Holkkimagnus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holkkimagnus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holkkimagnus dodges the ground and pound from Penn.
Holkkimagnus sneaks back into half guard.
Penn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Penn passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holkkimagnus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penn punching from mount but Holkkimagnus doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Holkkimagnus wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Holkkimagnus is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Holkkimagnus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Penn.
Holkkimagnus can't escape the position.
Penn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Penn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Holkkimagnus 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.
Penn passes to full mount!
Penn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Penn prevents Holkkimagnus from getting the reversal.
Penn avoids the attempt from Holkkimagnus to control.
Penn throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Holkkimagnus because Penn loaded up on that one.
Holkkimagnus is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Penn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Holkkimagnus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kvintton Holkkimagnus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Penn's cut.
That's time! Holkkimagnus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Holkkimagnus misses with a double jab.
Holkkimagnus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holkkimagnus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kvintton Holkkimagnus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holkkimagnus looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.

Penn gets a takedown into half guard.
Holkkimagnus won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn moves nicely into side control.
Penn misses with the ground and pound.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holkkimagnus dodges the ground and pound from Penn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn with the ground and pound but Holkkimagnus regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Holkkimagnus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Holkkimagnus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holkkimagnus gets full guard.
Penn passes into half guard.
Penn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Penn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Penn throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Holkkimagnus because Penn loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holkkimagnus is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Penn unloads with some shots from mount but Holkkimagnus bucks and avoids them well.
Penn unloads with some shots from mount but Holkkimagnus bucks and avoids them well.
Penn throws a strike there. Holkkimagnus manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Penn tries to pass to full mount but Holkkimagnus defends it.
Holkkimagnus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Holkkimagnus is keeping the position.
Penn trying to move into half guard but instead Holkkimagnus has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holkkimagnus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Holkkimagnus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holkkimagnus wants to stand but Penn is controlling his posture from full guard.

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.

Holkkimagnus stands up from Penn's guard - Holkkimagnus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Penn drops his hands momentarily and Holkkimagnus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holkkimagnus throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holkkimagnus tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
Holkkimagnus fails to land with a series of punches.
Holkkimagnus misses with a shot to the body

and Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holkkimagnus's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kvintton Holkkimagnus.
I think Holkkimagnus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kvintton Holkkimagnus!