CD 2: Blood Zone PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bee Peeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amsel Socamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Peeen
vs
Socamo

161 cm
21
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

The Fire Inside
NCC: Nemesis Cage Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bee Peeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amsel Socamo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peeen misses with a double jab.
Socamo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Socamo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peeen.
Peeen misses with a few strikes there.
Amsel Socamo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socamo fails with a takedown attempt.
Socamo throws a right and a left that Peeen avoids nicely.
Socamo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peeen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Socamo throws a chopping leg kick but Peeen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Socamo throws a nice looking combination but Peeen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Peeen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peeen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Socamo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Socamo misses with a double jab

and Peeen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Peeen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peeen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peeen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peeen stopping the sweep attempt from Socamo.
Peeen throwing strikes but missing.
Socamo wants to sweep here but Peeen controlling him for the moment.
Peeen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Peeen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Socamo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peeen.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peeen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Socamo manages to avoid it.
Socamo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peeen takes a swing at Socamo's ribcage but misses.
Peeen lands with a big left! Socamo is wobbled badly! Peeen comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Socamo to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bee Peeen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Kirkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mello Shain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirkson comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Tha Noize. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kirkson
vs
Shain

184 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

The Fire Inside

The Fire Inside
NCC: Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephan Kirkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mello Shain!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shain tries to avoid it but Kirkson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shain to the ground. Shain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kirkson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kirkson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kirkson tries to clinch but Shain is having none of it.
Shain avoids the head kick by Kirkson.

Shain gets a clinch.
Shain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kirkson prevents it.
Kirkson stops a takedown attempt from Shain.
Kirkson looking to throw knees to the head but Shain is blocking nicely.
Kirkson tries a knee to the head but Shain blocks it.
Shain lands a hook that snaps the head of Kirkson backwards.
Shain has Kirkson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kirkson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stephan Kirkson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mello Shain.
Kirkson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shain is keeping busy.
Kirkson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shain blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirkson landing knees to the body.
Kirkson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shain lands a shoulder strike.
Kirkson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirkson is breathing heavily.
Shain has had enough of the clinch but Kirkson keeps him there for the moment.
Kirkson keeps control of Shain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shain lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kirkson.
Kirkson misses with a knee to the head.
Shain is looking to break free of the clinch but Kirkson has double underhooks.
Shain keeps control of Kirkson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shain scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain wants to get back to striking at distance but Kirkson won't allow it.
Shain stalling against the cage.
Shain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kirkson keeps control of Shain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shain pushes Kirkson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shain is trying to break free.
Shain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kirkson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shain wants to get back to striking at distance but Kirkson won't allow it.
Shain wants to break free but Kirkson has control.
Shain is looking to break free of the clinch but Kirkson has double underhooks.
Shain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shain.
Shain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirkson has him pressed against the cage.
Shain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shain is leaning against Kirkson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shain stops a takedown attempt from Kirkson.
A hook to the body from Shain.

Shain turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shain manages to end up in side control.

Shain has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kirkson wants to clinch up but Shain keeps it at a distance.
Kirkson tries to clinch but Shain is having none of it.

Kirkson forces Shain back against the cage and clinches.
Kirkson landing knees to the head.
Kirkson lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kirkson.
Kirkson keeps control of Shain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Kirkson.

Kirkson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shain can't fight it off and eventually Kirkson manages to take the fight to the floor. Shain looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Shain keeping moving, preventing Kirkson from controlling successfully.
Kirkson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirkson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shain wants to stand and escape but Kirkson is having none of it.
Kirkson trying to control but Shain is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkson preventing the sweep.
Shain wants to stand but Kirkson is controlling the position.
Kirkson passes into half guard.
Kirkson wants to control but Shain is keeping him busy.
Kirkson working over Shain with some ground and pound. Shain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kirkson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Kirkson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Shain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kirkson thows a huge punch but Shain dodges it nicely.
Kirkson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shain wants to improve his position but Kirkson is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shain works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirkson preventing the sweep.
Kirkson prevents Shain from getting back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirkson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Kirkson moves into range and clinches up with Shain.
Kirkson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shain wants to get back to striking at distance but Kirkson won't allow it.
Kirkson lands a nice knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kirkson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shain's brow.
Kirkson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kirkson misses with some punches.
The is referee keeping an eye on Kirkson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shain wants to get back to striking at distance but Kirkson won't allow it.
Kirkson throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stephan Kirkson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kirkson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shain connects with a crisp jab.

Shain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kirkson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kirkson regains half guard.
Kirkson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirkson.
Shain landing some decent shots from guard.
Kirkson is trying to control the position but Shain postures up.
Shain throws and elbow that misses. Kirkson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shain's guard. Nice move by Kirkson!
Kirkson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shain keeping moving, preventing Kirkson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Shain working for submissions but it's allowed Kirkson to get to half guard.
Shain taking some punishment here, with Kirkson in his half guard.
Shain is looking for a sweep. Kirkson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shain tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kirkson manages to move to mount!
Kirkson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shain?
Shain tries to hold on but Kirkson pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain wants to get back to his feet.
Shain is looking to improve his position but Kirkson isn't that keen on the idea.

Kirkson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shain can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Shain working to try and regain half guard.
Shain throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kirkson. What's that going to do exactly?
Shain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kirkson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shain.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shain preventing the sweep.
Shain trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain wanted to stand there but Kirkson had control of the position.
Kirkson looking to control.

Shain gets to his feet - Kirkson follows without any prompting.
Stephan Kirkson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirkson throws a nice head kick!

Kirkson moves into range and clinches up with Shain.
Shain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirkson has him pressed against the cage.
Kirkson crunches a lovely knee into Shain's ribcage.
Kirkson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Kirkson drags the fight down to the ground.
Kirkson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Shain throws a strike but Kirkson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shain looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkson trying to control but Shain is working from the bottom.
Shain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shain wants to stand but Kirkson is controlling the position.
Kirkson tries to stand but Shain is controlling from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kirkson throws a sloppy head kick and Shain moves out of range easily.
Mello Shain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shain throws a right and a left that Kirkson avoids nicely.
Shain avoids the body shot from Kirkson.
Kirkson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephan Kirkson dominated that second round.
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!

Kirkson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Shain as he connects with a hook.
Kirkson throws a hook but Shain blocks it.
Shain throws a lazy head kick

and Kirkson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kirkson gets underhooks to prevent Shain's takedown attempt.
Kirkson lands a knee to the body.
Shain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirkson has him pressed against the cage.
Shain is looking to break free of the clinch but Kirkson has double underhooks.
Shain wants to get back to striking at distance but Kirkson won't allow it.
Shain wants to get back to striking at distance but Kirkson won't allow it.

Shain manages to break the clinch.
Kirkson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shain.
Shain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirkson throws a right and a left that Shain avoids nicely.
Kirkson wants to clinch
and Shain counters with a left and a right that stings Kirkson.

Shain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shain looking to ground and pound but Kirkson is blocking nicely.
Shain lands with some strikes.
Shain landing shots from mount.

Kirkson is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkson is bucking up trying to escape but Shain cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Kirkson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shain postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kirkson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Shain and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mello Shain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Furgeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Furgeson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Furgeson
vs
Penn

175 cm
22
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

NCC: Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 Hilo, Kenny Furgeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furgeson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Penn.
Penn throws a body punch but Furgeson moves out of range.
Furgeson has a takedown stuffed.
Penn with a lazy takedown attempt

and Furgeson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Furgeson preventing the sweep.
Furgeson passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Furgeson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Furgeson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Penn to regain full guard.
Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furgeson keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Furgeson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Furgeson working a defensive guard but Penn passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn controlling the action here.

Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Furgeson is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Furgeson is trying to get back to full guard.
Furgeson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Furgeson pulls Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Furgeson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Furgeson keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Furgeson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Furgeson working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Furgeson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furgeson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Furgeson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furgeson cracks Penn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Penn wants to hold on but Furgeson pushes him away.
Penn looks gassed!
Furgeson tries to control but Penn wriggling away.

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 in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Furgeson goes for an armbar but Penn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Penn.
Furgeson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Furgeson is working hard here to advance position.
Furgeson looking to control but Penn passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Furgeson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Penn tries for a takedown but Furgeson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Furgeson checks a low kick from Penn.
Kenny Furgeson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Furgeson is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Penn as Furgeson shoots in.
Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Furgeson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Penn!
Furgeson with shots to the head and body - Penn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Penn wants to hold on but Furgeson pushes him away.
Furgeson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Furgeson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Penn's face.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Furgeson landing shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furgeson with the ground and pound from mount.
Furgeson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Penn?
Penn tries to lock up and control but Furgeson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.

Furgeson working for a guillotine from mount but Penn is in no mood to give up.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Penn trying to control but Furgeson is having none of it.

Penn is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Furgeson misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Furgeson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Furgeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Penn stands up and waves to Furgeson to follow him.
Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Furgeson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kenny Furgeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furgeson pushes down on Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to hold on to Furgeson's head to control him but Furgeson postures up.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Furgeson wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
Furgeson drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn is looking to stand back up but Furgeson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Furgeson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Furgeson darts in and clinches Penn up against the cage.

Furgeson breaks the clinch.
Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Furgeson counters by clinching up.
Furgeson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Penn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Penn prevents a takedown attempt there.

Furgeson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Furgeson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Furgeson is trying to keep Penn in close.
Furgeson wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Furgeson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Furgeson manages to get to full guard.
Penn trying to control but Furgeson is working from the bottom.
Kenny Furgeson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furgeson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Furgeson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Furgeson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Penn is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Furgeson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Penn's back instead.
Furgeson controlling well, preventing Penn from escaping the position.

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.
Furgeson is working the ground and pound. Can Penn escape?
Penn is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Penn grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Penn breaks Furgeson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Furgeson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard.
Penn looking to control.
Furgeson wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.

Furgeson drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Furgeson off! Furgeson jumps back into Penn's guard.
Furgeson wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furgeson trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.

Furgeson is sitting in close to Penn's body. Penn has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Furgeson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Furgeson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Penn.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). BJ Penn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lichon Kawali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ferdinand
vs
Kawali

195 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

NCC: Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franz Ferdinand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lichon Kawali!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdinand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kawali wants to clinch.
Ferdinand keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Ferdinand or perhaps it was just good defense by Kawali which made him look bad.

Kawali has managed to clinch.
Kawali connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ferdinand's face.
Ferdinand wants a takedown.
Ferdinand is trying to break free.
Ferdinand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kawali connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ferdinand's face.
Ferdinand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferdinand.
Ferdinand is trying to break free.
Ferdinand tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Ferdinand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawali.
Kawali tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kawali lands a shot to the body.
Kawali gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kawali throws a head punch that misses.
Ferdinand is working for takedown but Kawali is calmly controlling the position for now.

Ferdinand tightens his grip and picks Kawali up, before dumping him to the ground. Kawali manages to land in guard.
Ferdinand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawali should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kawali is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferdinand is controlling him.
Kawali is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand looking to pass the guard.
Kawali looking to control.
Ferdinand scoring with some ground and pound.
Ferdinand lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kawali throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kawali manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ferdinand is trying to escape the mount.
Ferdinand throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kawali. What's that going to do exactly?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand is desperately trying to improve his position but Kawali has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferdinand regains half guard.
Ferdinand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferdinand tries to get out of the position.

Kawali stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kawali staying out of range there.
Ferdinand misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Ferdinand.
Kawali tries to clinch there but Ferdinand circles away.
Kawali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferdinand throws out a loose jab but Kawali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferdinand lands a big uppercut and Kawali crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kawali looks OK.

Kawali is rocked!

It looks like Lichon Kawali has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice strikes from Ferdinand there.
Kawali is still in real trouble! Can Ferdinand finish him?
Ferdinand passes to full mount!

Kawali bucks up and throws Ferdinand to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Kawali looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand drops Kawali with a huge uppercut! Kawali drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ferdinand is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franz Ferdinand!