PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuisamoa Alailefaleula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bull Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen got the life by korn as his entrance music. Tuisamoa Alailefaleula has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Alailefaleula
vs
Penn

184 cm
21
213 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tuisamoa Alailefaleula !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bull Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alailefaleula feints and as Penn raises his hands in defense, Alailefaleula changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alailefaleula is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alailefaleula 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tuisamoa Alailefaleula wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Penn misses with a right hand

and Alailefaleula counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face as Alailefaleula controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alailefaleula decides to stand up, so the ref orders Penn to his feet.
Alailefaleula throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Alailefaleula is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut

and Alailefaleula counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alailefaleula is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alailefaleula has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alailefaleula looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tuisamoa Alailefaleula just wasn't active enough.
Alailefaleula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Tuisamoa Alailefaleula has been cut.
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn slaps away a takedown attempt from Alailefaleula , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alailefaleula looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula fails with the takedown
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuisamoa Alailefaleula . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alailefaleula tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuisamoa Alailefaleula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tuisamoa Alailefaleula 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Penn as Alailefaleula shoots in.

Alailefaleula bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Penn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alailefaleula controls the position from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tuisamoa Alailefaleula just wasn't active enough.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Alailefaleula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alailefaleula shoots in looking for a takedown. Penn tries to sprawl out of it but Alailefaleula keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Penn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuisamoa Alailefaleula . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Alailefaleula decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.
Penn keeping full guard, as Alailefaleula tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula passes into half guard.
Alailefaleula keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuisamoa Alailefaleula dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tuisamoa Alailefaleula 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Alailefaleula fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alailefaleula tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alailefaleula stalks Penn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Penn's face. Penn staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn lands a lovely overhand right.
Penn throws an off balance right hand

and Alailefaleula counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Penn's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alailefaleula is stalling in the full guard.
Bull Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tuisamoa Alailefaleula wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Alailefaleula scores with a takedown into Penn's guard.
Alailefaleula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tuisamoa Alailefaleula wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Alailefaleula .

That's four 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.
Alailefaleula rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn scores with a punch to the head.
Alailefaleula tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penn swivels and escapes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bull Penn.
I think Alailefaleula has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuisamoa Alailefaleula !