PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Pena
vs
Lil III

186 cm
38
165 lbs
27 - 23 - 0

180 cm
36
160 lbs
27 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ba Lil III!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena throws a head kick that misses.
Lil III's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pena under the eye.
Lil III looks to land a combination but Pena avoids it well.
Pena has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pena there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pena seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pena tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lil III looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Lil III misses.
Pena uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lil III has time to react.
Pena lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pena takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lil III connects with a right hand. Pena shakes it off.
Ba Lil III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pena throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lil III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pena.
Pena drops his hands momentarily and Lil III takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Lil III.
Lil III moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Lil III is predictable there
and Pena counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Lil III 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.

Lil III takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena wants to get back to striking at distance but Lil III won't allow it.
Lil III's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lil III is working Pena over against the cage.
Pena is looking to break free of the clinch but Lil III has double underhooks.
Lil III throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lil III - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lil III tries to throw a body punch but Pena avoids it by throwing Lil III back against the cage.
Pena wants to break free but Lil III has control.
Lil III tries to work over Pena's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lil III.

Pena manages to break the clinch.
Lil III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Lil III misses.
Nice defenses there by Pena.
Lil III bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lil III cracks Pena with a good jab.
Lil III feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pena's calf.
Pena connects with a crisp jab.
Lil III misses with a low kick.
Pena with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lil III misses with a hook.
It looked like Pena was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lil III.
Lil III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pena.

Lil III takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lil III.
Lil III tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pena takes a shot to the head.
Lil III lands a shot to the body.
Lil III is pushing Pena up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lil III doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pena wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Lil III fails to land.
Lil III throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lil III has a couple of punches blocked by Pena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Pena manages to break the clinch.
Lil III throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lil III ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lil III swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pena lands a head kick. Lil III smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pena throws a combination. Lil III tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lil III lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lil III connects with a body shot.
Lil III bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pena's head backwards.
Pena takes one on the button.
Lil III swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lil III.
Lil III is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pena had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lil III.
A head kick misses from Pena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ba Lil III dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pena tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lil III was well out of range. Poor timing from Pena.
Pena drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pena thuds his right hand into Lil III's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pena finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pena misses with a looping right.
Lil III takes one to the chin there.
Lil III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pena misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lil III appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lil III tries to clinch but Pena is having none of it.
Pena lands with a kick to the temple. Lil III shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lil III misses with an uppercut. Pena saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Pena as he connects with a hook.
Lil III loads up on a big right hand but Pena slips the punch.
Lil III misses with a series of wild punches.
Lil III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Lil III throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pena scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pena throws a hook to the side of Lil III's head but Lil III sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pena misses with a hook.
Lil III follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lil III swings widly with a right hand
and Pena counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Pena misses.
Pena takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pena moves away from the strike by Lil III.
Lil III scores with a jab. Pena acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Pena.
Lil III lands a glancing blow to the side of Pena's head.
Lil III drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lil III scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pena on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lil III jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Pena misses.
A low kick from Lil III is predictable there
and Pena counters with a good low kick that Lil III was not able to check.
Lil III throws a body shot but no joy.
Pena pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lil III rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lil III takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lil III looks to land a left hand but Pena moved out of range nicely.
Pena lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lil III backs up against the cage.
Lil III lands a body shot.
Lil III swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lil III throws a looping overhand right but Pena ducks down to avoid it.
Pena takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pena takes a swing at Lil III's ribcage but misses.
Pena tries a head kick but it misses.
Lil III lands a nice shot to the body.
Pena scores with a sloppy right hand. Lil III should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III throws a body punch but Pena moves out of range.
Pena takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pena misses with a leg kick.
Lil III throws out a counter right but Pena avoids it with no problem.
Lil III is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lil III swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lil III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Lil III misses.
Pena throws a hook but Lil III blocks it.
Lil III misses with a series of wild punches.
Pena swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Lil III misses.
Pena with a hook.
Lil III tries to clinch but Pena moves out of range.
Pena misses with an uppercut.
Lil III throws out a counter right but Pena avoids it with no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III takes a swing at Pena's ribcage but misses.
Lil III lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pena lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lil III tries to clinch but Pena is having none of it.
Pena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lil III avoids the head kick by Pena.
Lil III connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pena's hands.
Lil III takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lil III lands a nice looking body shot.
Lil III is looking to clinch but Pena is avoiding it.
Lil III throws the left hand but Pena avoids the punch easily.
Pena takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lil III connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pena attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lil III ducks under a wild hook from Pena.
Lil III thuds his right hand into Pena's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ba Lil III will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.

Lil III throws a head kick but Pena moves out of range.
Lil III takes a swing at Pena's ribcage but misses.
Pena misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Pena. Beautiful body shot.
Lil III wants to clinch but Pena slips to the side
and Pena counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pena throws a hook to the side of Lil III's head but Lil III sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lil III lands with a cross.
Lil III swings widly with a right hand
and Pena counters with a straight right hand.
Pena tries to land a leg kick but Lil III saw it coming and moves away.

Pena gets tackled into the cage by Lil III. Lil III maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lil III misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lil III throws a head punch that misses.

Pena breaks the clinch.
Pena throws a looping overhand right but Lil III ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena moves away from the strike by Lil III.
Pena lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lil III attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pena takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pena is looking to score with low kicks.
Lil III throws a leg kick
and Pena cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Pena lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lil III doesn't seem phased though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pena - that will leave a mark!
Pena misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lil III avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pena thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Lil III was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pena's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lil III connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pena scrambles back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lil III!
Pena looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lil III throws a series of punches but Pena avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lil III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ba Lil III is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Pena misses its intended target.
Lil III ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pena moves away.
Pena slips a jab and a cross from Lil III.
Pena comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the body from Lil III misses
and Pena counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pena slips a straight right by Lil III.
Pena appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lil III ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pena moves away.
Pena tried to counter with a leg kick but Lil III avoided it.
Lil III tries to close the distance and clinch but Pena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Lil III moves into range and clinches up with Pena.
Pena is looking to break free of the clinch but Lil III has double underhooks.
Pena is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lil III struggles to land a body shot inside as Pena controls his hands.
Lil III is stalling here.
Javier Pena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lil III lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ba Lil III seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pena is trying to break the clinch but Lil III is controlling him.

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.
Lil III prevents Pena from breaking the clinch.
Pena wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lil III lands with a light punch inside.
Lil III misses with a punch on the inside.
Pena tries to work over Lil III's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pena wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pena goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ba Lil III.
I've got Lil III 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ba Lil III!
Ba Lil III was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.