PBP Commentary

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

Penn
vs
Akana

175 cm
19
154 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

173 cm
19
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Artemio Akana!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Penn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akana is fending him off so far but Penn persists. Nope, Akana circles away and we're back to standing.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akana circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
No joy there for Akana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Penn.
Penn tries to move into range but Akana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Penn tries to move into range but Akana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Penn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Akana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Penn is breathing heavily.

Akana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Penn tries a body shot but Akana blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn goes for a takedown attempt but Akana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akana!
Penn closes the distance but Akana moves to the side

and Akana counters with a left hand that sends Penn to the canvas!

Penn is rocked!
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Akana distracts Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akana seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Penn wants to sweep here but Akana controlling him for the moment.
Akana content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akana stands up over Penn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akana throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Akana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn is trying to control the position but Akana postures up.
Penn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akana.
Akana is stalling in the full guard.

Penn has his foot on Akana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akana works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Akana wanted to stand there but Penn had control of the position.
Akana wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Penn tries to move into range but Akana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

BJ Penn's cut is getting worse.
Penn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Penn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akana bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Penn! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Penn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

BJ Penn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Akana is in close to Penn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artemio Akana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Akana connects with a nice cross there... Penn is looking wobbly and Akana recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Penn to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Akana jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artemio Akana!