PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ayrton Pena Milani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Pena Milani
vs
Ferrigno

193 cm
32
285 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

200 cm
37
265 lbs
22 - 18 - 1

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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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ayrton Pena Milani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena Milani throws a head kick that misses.
Ferrigno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pena Milani circles away.
Pena Milani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferrigno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pena Milani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Ferrigno with that takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Ferrigno has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Ferrigno shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pena Milani is trying to defend but Ferrigno finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pena Milani tries to roll over but Ferrigno keeps him under control.

Ferrigno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ferrigno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Ferrigno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena Milani tries to get to full guard but Ferrigno has control of the leg.

Ferrigno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pena Milani is holding on to half guard well.

Ferrigno is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pena Milani trying to hold on to Ferrigno's head to control him but Ferrigno postures up.
Ferrigno wants to pass the guard but Pena Milani is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno is looking to pass Pena Milani's guard but actually Pena Milani recovers to full guard.
Ferrigno trying to control the position from guard on top but Pena Milani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferrigno tries to free his leg and advance position but Pena Milani is retaining full guard.
Ferrigno preventing the sweep.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferrigno drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pena Milani looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pena Milani looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pena Milani!
Ferrigno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pena Milani keeping control of the position.

Ferrigno seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena Milani trying to hold on to Ferrigno's head to control him but Ferrigno postures up.

Ferrigno is working for a submission of some sort.
Pena Milani is looking to improve his position.
Pena Milani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferrigno is working away from the top position though.
Pena Milani tries to roll over but Ferrigno keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferrigno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pena Milani is just riding it out for now. Ferrigno eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ferrigno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pena Milani trying to control from the bottom.

Ferrigno is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pena Milani manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ferrigno drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pena Milani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferrigno has Pena Milani in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lou Ferrigno will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ferrigno fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferrigno fails to land the takedown.
Ferrigno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pena Milani's waist but Pena Milani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrigno off to one side.
Ayrton Pena Milani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.

Ferrigno gets the takedown into side control.
Pena Milani sneaks back into half guard.
Pena Milani gets full guard.
Ferrigno tries to free his leg and advance position but Pena Milani is retaining full guard.
Ferrigno trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pena Milani manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pena Milani 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferrigno keeping moving, preventing Pena Milani from controlling successfully.

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

Pena Milani got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferrigno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pena Milani has managed to get both his arms back between Ferrigno's legs - danger averted.
Pena Milani trying to control but Ferrigno is working from the bottom.
Pena Milani wants to pass the guard but Ferrigno is keeping the position.
Ferrigno is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferrigno working for a triangle but Pena Milani defends it easily.

Ferrigno looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pena Milani has picked Ferrigno up and slammed him! Ferrigno can't keep hold of the triangle and Pena Milani manages to pass to side control!
Ferrigno is trying to get back to half guard.
Lou Ferrigno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferrigno wants to control but Pena Milani postures up.
Ferrigno is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pena Milani trying to control the position but Ferrigno is working away.
Ferrigno gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena Milani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferrigno's head.

Ferrigno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferrigno trying to control here.
Pena Milani tries to stand and escape but Ferrigno is controlling the position.
Pena Milani lands with a punch from half guard.
Ferrigno tries to get to full guard but Pena Milani has control of the leg.
Ferrigno is trying to control but can't.
Pena Milani wants to stand up but Ferrigno has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Ferrigno looking for submissions off his back.
Ferrigno is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pena Milani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pena Milani missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ferrigno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferrigno.
Ferrigno keeping moving, preventing Pena Milani from controlling successfully.
Pena Milani tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferrigno is retaining full guard.
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!
Pena Milani trying to control but Ferrigno is working from the bottom.

Ferrigno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pena Milani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ferrigno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pena Milani defends it easily.

Ferrigno is looking for a triangle but Pena Milani pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Ferrigno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pena Milani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Pena Milani lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ferrigno will feel that in the morning.

Pena Milani clinches.
Ferrigno is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pena Milani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferrigno backwards.
Pena Milani lands with a short shot to the head.
Pena Milani taking a breather.

Ferrigno gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pena Milani is trying to control but can't.
Ferrigno is looking to pass Pena Milani's guard but actually Pena Milani recovers to full guard.
Pena Milani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferrigno is one step ahead there.
Pena Milani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno is looking to advance position but Pena Milani has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pena Milani landing strikes from the mount.
Ferrigno is squirming around, avoiding Pena Milani's attempts to control the action.
Ferrigno is working to get back to half guard.
Pena Milani with a couple of short strikes.
Ferrigno gets back to half guard.
Pena Milani wants to take a breather but Ferrigno is having none of it.
Ferrigno is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ferrigno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ferrigno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pena Milani pulls his head out easily.
Ferrigno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferrigno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pena Milani is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ferrigno is trying to control but can't.
Pena Milani tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ferrigno controls his leg.
Pena Milani looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pena Milani wants to stand but Ferrigno has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ferrigno on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno wants to get back to full guard.
Pena Milani trying to control the action but Ferrigno is working from the bottom.

Ferrigno looking for submissions off his back.

Pena Milani escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ferrigno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferrigno goes for a double leg but Pena Milani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pena Milani continues to drive forward.
Pena Milani with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pena Milani keeps control of Ferrigno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferrigno is trying to break free.
Pena Milani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pena Milani leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pena Milani lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pena Milani.
Pena Milani has Ferrigno pushed against the cage.
Ferrigno wants a takedown but no success here.
Ayrton Pena Milani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pena Milani.
A short left from Pena Milani.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferrigno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ayrton Pena Milani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pena Milani lands an uppercut.
Ferrigno is looking for a takedown.
Ferrigno is trying to push Pena Milani away but Pena Milani has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pena Milani landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Pena Milani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferrigno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Pena Milani lands a big head kick that sends Ferrigno tumbling to the mat! Pena Milani takes a step backwards and waves Ferrigno back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Lou Ferrigno has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferrigno blocks a head kick by Pena Milani.
A good leg kick by Pena Milani.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Pena Milani throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Ferrigno is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ayrton Pena Milani!
After the big win, Ayrton Pena Milani made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.