PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reagen Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Monzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Penn
vs
Monzon

186 cm
22
168 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reagen Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ramon Monzon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monzon as he avoids it easily.
Penn dives in and grabs Monzon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monzon pushes down on Penn's head and hops out.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monzon as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reagen Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monzon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Monzon shoots in looking for a takedown but Penn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monzon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monzon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monzon as he jumps to the side.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Monzon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Monzon.
Monzon shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monzon working away.
Monzon scores with punches from side control.
Monzon lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Monzon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Penn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monzon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Penn thows a huge punch but Monzon dodges it nicely.
Monzon wants to get back to his feet.

Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Monzon is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monzon is trying to stand.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Monzon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monzon pushes Penn off looking to stand but Penn dives back in and keeps control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monzon tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Monzon is in trouble now - Penn has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monzon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Monzon looks winded!
Monzon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Penn has control of Monzon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Monzon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn wants to control the pace but Monzon is squirming around nicely.
Monzon can't escape the position.
Monzon blocking the ground and pound.
Monzon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Feeble punches landing from Monzon - he's mounted - they can't hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Monzon is surviving well by controlling Penn's body position as best he can.
Monzon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Monzon is trying to escape the mount.
Monzon tries to buck Penn off but he can't manage it.
Monzon is working to get back to half guard.

Penn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Monzon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monzon is pushing Penn's head away, looking to escape. Penn manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ramon Monzon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Monzon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Monzon tries to escape but Penn is in control.
Penn working the ground and pound but Monzon is defending the strikes.
Penn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Monzon's legs.
Penn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Monzon is avoiding damage well.
Penn wants to control but Monzon is keeping him busy.
Monzon wants to get back to his feet but Penn drags him back down.

Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but Monzon is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monzon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Reagen Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Monzon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Penn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Monzon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Penn is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Penn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Penn throwing strikes here but Monzon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monzon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Penn.
Monzon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Monzon is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
Monzon wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Monzon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Penn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Monzon is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Monzon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Penn wants to stand but Monzon is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
You get the feeling that Monzon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Penn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Monzon wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Penn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Monzon is rocked!

Penn has hold of Monzon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Monzon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Monzon is still in real trouble! Can Penn finish him?
Penn fails to advance to Monzon's back.

Penn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Monzon has worked his arm free - good work by Monzon!
Monzon defending against the ground and pound.

Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Monzon seems to have recovered his senses.
Monzon wants to get back to his feet but Penn drags him back down.

Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Penn has control of an arm but Monzon manages to advance to Penn's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Can Penn hold on?! Monzon is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Penn tries to escape but Monzon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Monzon cracks Penn with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Penn from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Monzon landing with strikes.
Monzon gets his hands free as Penn looks to control.
Monzon punches Penn on the ear.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monzon doesn't have the hooks in and Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monzon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monzon is looking to stand back up but Penn counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Monzon.
Penn thows a huge punch but Monzon dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reagen Penn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Monzon with a lazy takedown attempt

so Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Monzon is retaining full guard.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Monzon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monzon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monzon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monzon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Monzon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penn prevents Monzon from getting back to his feet.

Penn gets to his feet. Monzon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monzon looks for a takedown but Penn sprawls well.

Penn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Monzon on his heels. He'll look to pass Monzon's guard now, I'm sure.
Monzon keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Monzon can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn prevents Monzon from standing back up.
Penn is keen to just control but Monzon is a slippery customer.
Monzon wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monzon is trying to stand up here but Penn is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monzon wants to get back to his feet.
Penn thows a huge punch but Monzon dodges it nicely.

Penn is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Monzon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monzon tries to kick Penn off but Penn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Penn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Monzon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Penn misses with a head shot.
Penn won't let Monzon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Penn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Monzon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Penn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Penn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Monzon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Monzon shrugs it off.
Penn wants to control the pace but Monzon is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monzon tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Monzon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Penn looking to ground and pound but Monzon is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Penn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Penn won't let Monzon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Penn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monzon wants to try and get back to his feet.
Penn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monzon is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reagen Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reagen Penn!