PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenikonu Palowunu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boyz Are Gonna Rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vincent
vs
Palowunu

188 cm
20
258 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

193 cm
20
274 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lenikonu Palowunu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vincent looks to land a left hand but Palowunu moved out of range nicely.
Palowunu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palowunu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vincent checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Palowunu.
A jab from Vincent misses.
Palowunu misses with a low kick as Vincent jumps back.
Palowunu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vincent.
Vincent throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vincent with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Palowunu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vincent.
Palowunu throws a big shot that misses.
Vincent fails to land with a series of punches.
That kick from Palowunu tenderised Vincent's leg. Vincent is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vincent connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Lenikonu Palowunu has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palowunu drives through with a takedown into Vincent's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vincent manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Palowunu is trying to escape the mount.
Palowunu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Palowunu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Palowunu manages to get to full guard.
Palowunu looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palowunu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vincent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palowunu swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Palowunu is looking for a triangle but Vincent pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Palowunu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vincent uses it to pass to side control.
Palowunu is trying to get back to half guard.
Palowunu wants to control but Vincent postures up.
Palowunu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vincent looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Palowunu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vincent pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palowunu is looking to improve his position.

Palowunu actively working from the bottom here.

Palowunu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palowunu wants to get back to full guard.

Vincent is looking for a kimura here.
Vincent trying to mount his opponent but Palowunu defends it.

Palowunu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vincent pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palowunu is pressing down on Vincent's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vincent forces his way into half guard.
Palowunu is pressing down on Vincent's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Palowunu pulls Vincent in to control the position.
Vincent has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Vincent got a little sloppy there for a moment and Palowunu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vincent has managed to get both his arms back between Palowunu's legs - danger averted.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Palowunu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Palowunu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vincent defends well.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Palowunu keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenikonu Palowunu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenikonu Palowunu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vincent misses with a double jab

and Palowunu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vincent's guard now.
Palowunu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Palowunu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vincent struggling a bit here.

Palowunu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Palowunu tries for a kimura but Vincent is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palowunu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Palowunu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Palowunu trying to control the position but Vincent is working away.

Palowunu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vincent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Vincent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vincent tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Palowunu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Palowunu fails to move to back control.
Vincent tries to hold on but Palowunu pushes him away.
Palowunu tries to control but Vincent wriggling away.

Palowunu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palowunu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vincent is now in Palowunu's guard. A big mistake from Palowunu there, giving up the dominant position!

Palowunu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vincent 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 Palowunu.

Vincent is trying to get an arm triangle but Palowunu is defending well.
Palowunu is looking for a sweep.
Palowunu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is in trouble now - Palowunu has advanced to mount!

Palowunu working for a guillotine from mount but Vincent is in no mood to give up.
Palowunu controlling from mount.
Palowunu wants to take his opponent's back but Vincent doesn't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vincent is looking to improve his position but Palowunu isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenikonu Palowunu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lenikonu Palowunu'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!

Vincent avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vincent throws a hook but Palowunu avoids it easily.

Palowunu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Palowunu moves to take his opponent's back.
Vincent rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Palowunu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vincent!
Vincent regains half guard.
Vincent is controlling Palowunu's trapped leg to prevent Palowunu from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowunu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vincent!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palowunu controlling from the full mount.
Palowunu trying to control but Vincent is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vincent slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Palowunu trying to pass the guard but Vincent defending well.
Lenikonu Palowunu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lenikonu Palowunu has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palowunu trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Palowunu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lenikonu Palowunu.
Palowunu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vincent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Palowunu - that will leave a mark!

Palowunu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vincent's half guard.
Palowunu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vinnie Vincent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vincent is looking to improve his position.
Palowunu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vincent throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Palowunu manages to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Palowunu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Palowunu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vincent is trying to get back to half guard.
Vincent struggling a bit here.
Vincent seems a little lost for a moment, as Palowunu dominates the positioning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vincent gets back to half guard.
Palowunu controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lenikonu Palowunu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Palowunu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenikonu Palowunu!
An out of breath Lenikonu Palowunu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.