PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papas Kanamun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbert Fortenberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papas Kanamun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kanamun
vs
Fortenberry

199 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

188 cm
21
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Machine Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Papas Kanamun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Norbert Fortenberry!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortenberry throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kanamun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kanamun ducks under a wild hook from Fortenberry.
Kanamun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kanamun fails to land with a series of punches.

Kanamun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fortenberry's half guard.

Fortenberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kanamun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kanamun seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fortenberry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kanamun pulls his head out easily.
Kanamun is looking to take a break and control but Fortenberry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kanamun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanamun prevents Fortenberry from improving his position.
Kanamun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kanamun is looking to pass Fortenberry's guard but actually Fortenberry recovers to full guard.
Kanamun will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kanamun looking to pass the guard.
Kanamun is fighting to break Fortenberry's control of his arms but Fortenberry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kanamun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Kanamun preventing the sweep.
Fortenberry keeping moving, preventing Kanamun from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kanamun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortenberry is keeping the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Fortenberry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kanamun to the mat! Kanamun manages to get full guard.
Fortenberry pushing down on Kanamun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kanamun gets back to full guard.
Fortenberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kanamun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fortenberry landing with the ground and pound.
Fortenberry wants to pass the guard but Kanamun is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortenberry lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Kanamun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fortenberry defends it easily.
Fortenberry looking to pass the guard.
Fortenberry trying to control but Kanamun is working from the bottom.
Fortenberry tries to free his leg and advance position but Kanamun is retaining full guard.
Kanamun wants to stand but Fortenberry is controlling the position.

Fortenberry sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Kanamun doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Fortenberry paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Kanamun - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Papas Kanamun!