PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Francis Farnsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Left Fist Of Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Farnsworth has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Farnsworth
vs
Fist Of Steel Penn

175 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
144 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francis Farnsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Left Fist Of Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Steel Penn throws a body punch but Farnsworth moves out of range.
Steel Penn throws a series of punches but Farnsworth moves out of range.
Steel Penn misses with a body shot.
Farnsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel Penn.
Farnsworth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel Penn misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Steel Penn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Farnsworth is keeping the position.
Farnsworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Farnsworth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Farnsworth has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steel Penn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Farnsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws a head kick but Farnsworth moves out of range.

Steel Penn gets a double leg takedown into Farnsworth's guard.
Farnsworth wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farnsworth can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Farnsworth trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Left Fist Of Steel Penn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Steel Penn scores with a takedown into Farnsworth's guard.
Farnsworth keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Steel Penn throws a strike but Farnsworth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Farnsworth passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Farnsworth keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farnsworth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Left Fist Of Steel Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farnsworth working away.
Farnsworth trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Farnsworth gets to mount! Steel Penn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farnsworth prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Farnsworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Farnsworth wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Left Fist Of Steel Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Farnsworth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Farnsworth tries to improve position but can't.
Steel Penn takes a little break here. Farnsworth wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Farnsworth taking punishment in the form of punches.
Steel Penn wants to control but Farnsworth is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Farnsworth is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steel Penn is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Farnsworth is trying to escape and Steel Penn transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Farnsworth is forced to tap! Nice work there by Steel Penn! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Left Fist Of Steel Penn!