PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hisoka Misawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Penn
vs
Misawa

180 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

170 cm
28
164 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Conviction

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hisoka Misawa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a series of punches but Misawa moves out of range.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Misawa's shoulder, as Misawa tries to avoid the shot.
Misawa blocks a jab.
Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Misawa.

Misawa rushes Penn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Misawa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Penn uses from the top position.
Penn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Misawa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Penn controls the pace.
Misawa working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Misawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Penn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Misawa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Misawa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Misawa!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Penn is not content to let Misawa control the position.
Penn tries to bench press Misawa off him but Misawa keeps the position.

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

Misawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.

That's two 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.

Misawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Misawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn struggling a bit here.

Misawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Misawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Penn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Penn is not content to let Misawa control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard.
Penn struggling a bit here.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Misawa trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Misawa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Penn kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Penn is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Misawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn tries to buck Misawa off but Misawa is having none of it.

Misawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Penn is defending well.
Penn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Misawa.

Misawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Misawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Misawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hisoka Misawa dominated that round.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Misawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Penn misses with an uppercut. Misawa saw that one coming.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Misawa moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Penn fails with the takedown

and Misawa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Misawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Misawa won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Misawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Misawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Misawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn controlling Misawa's posture.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Misawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Misawa prevents Penn from getting back to his feet.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Misawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Misawa.

Misawa drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Misawa off! Misawa jumps back into Penn's guard.
Penn controls Misawa momentarily but Misawa frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Misawa trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Misawa advances to half guard.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Misawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Misawa's back!
Penn somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Penn avoiding Misawa 's attempts to control his hands.
Misawa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Penn with the ground and pound but Misawa uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Misawa working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn landing some decent shots from guard.
Penn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Misawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Misawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Misawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.

Misawa looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn throws a strike but Misawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hisoka Misawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Penn misses with a double jab

and Misawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.
Misawa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Misawa wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Misawa drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Misawa off! Misawa jumps back into Penn's guard.
Misawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Penn keeping full guard, as Misawa tries to pass.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.

Misawa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa won't allow Penn to get back to his feet.
Misawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hisoka Misawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Misawa trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Misawa is aware though and is defending well.
Misawa stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.

Misawa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Penn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Misawa, into his guard.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Misawa is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn throws and elbow that misses. Misawa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penn's guard. Nice move by Misawa!
Misawa wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.

Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Misawa defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Misawa keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mark Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn won't allow Misawa to sweep him here.
Hisoka Misawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Misawa working a defensive guard here.
Penn passes Misawa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Misawa wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Misawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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.

Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Misawa is defending well.
Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Misawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hisoka Misawa.
I've got Misawa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hisoka Misawa!