PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raegan Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson comes to the cage accompanied by Mayhem. Raegan Penn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Karlsson
vs
Penn

179 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
161 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raegan Penn!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Penn gets a takedown into half guard.
It looks like Penn is going to stand back up.

Karlsson looking for submissions off his back.
Karlsson is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karlsson is not content to let Penn control the position.
Karlsson is looking to control Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karlsson avoid being mounted?
Karlsson is not content to let Penn control the position.
Karlsson wants to get back to full guard but Penn has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is trying to escape the mount.
Penn avoids the attempt from Karlsson to control.
Karlsson can't escape the position.
Karlsson reaches up to try and control the position but Penn seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Karlsson rolls and tries to escape and now Penn has his back!
Penn keeps control of the position easily here as Karlsson tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson is keeping busy.
Penn misses with punches from the back.
Good control from Penn.
Penn connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Karlsson to escape the position.

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.
Karlsson rolls, trying to escape but Penn keeps control of the position.
Penn has good solid back control here.
Karlsson is keeping busy.

Penn working for the choke.
Penn controlling well, preventing Karlsson from escaping the position.
Penn tries to get the hooks in deep but Karlsson pushed the leg off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Karlsson right now.
Penn doesn't have the hooks in and Karlsson manages to turn into his guard.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Penn working for a triangle but Karlsson defends it easily.
Karlsson postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Penn moves in looking to clinch but Karlsson pushes him off.
Penn moves in looking to clinch but Karlsson pushes him off.

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.
Penn misses with a hook.
Karlsson stuffs the takedown.

Penn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Penn looks gassed!
Karlsson stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Karlsson working the strikes but Penn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Karlsson moves nicely into side control.
Penn is trying to control Karlsson's posture but Karlsson avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Karlsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raegan Penn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

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

Karlsson is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.

Karlsson is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karlsson to get the leverage.
Karlsson is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Karlsson is proving a slippery customer.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but Karlsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Karlsson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Penn to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Karlsson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Penn pulls down on the head and he's put Karlsson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raegan Penn!