PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuba Kubaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kubaa
vs
Penn

183 cm
24
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
28
165 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Good chin

ADCC Champion
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kuba Kubaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kubaa enables Penn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kubaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Penn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Penn thows a big elbow that misses.

Kubaa working for submissions but it's allowed Penn to get to half guard.
Penn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kubaa wants to get back to full guard.
Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kubaa is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Kubaa trying to control but Penn postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubaa tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Penn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Penn throwing shots but Kubaa is blocking nicely.
Penn trying to control the action but Kubaa is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn throwing shots but Kubaa is blocking nicely.
Kubaa is not content to let Penn control the position.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Kubaa defends it.
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kubaa missing with punches from the bottom.
Kubaa is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn controlling the action here.
Penn throwing shots but Kubaa is blocking nicely.
Kubaa is looking to improve his position.

Kubaa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kubaa wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Penn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kubaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penn.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kubaa trying to control from the bottom.
Kubaa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Penn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Penn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kubaa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Penn's back!
Penn trying to control the hands but Kubaa won't let him.
Penn is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kubaa is staying active.

Kubaa is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Penn with him. Penn is trying to defend but Kubaa has an arm under the chin now! Penn grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kuba Kubaa!