PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kina Penueta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penueta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Manu Samoa. Williams has chosen A Kind of Magic as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Kina Penueta has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kina Penueta seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Penueta
vs
Williams

189 cm
27
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

193 cm
22
188 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kina Penueta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penueta was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.

Penueta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penueta.
Penueta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penueta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Penueta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penueta won't allow Williams to sweep him here.

Penueta has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penueta's guard.
Penueta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Penueta tries to get out of the position.
Penueta controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kina Penueta has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penueta backs up against the cage.
No luck for Penueta with that takedown attempt.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Penueta throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Penueta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams tests Penueta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Penueta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a swing at Penueta's ribcage but misses.
Williams leaves Penueta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penueta has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kina Penueta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Penueta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Penueta scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Penueta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penueta.
Williams cracks Penueta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Penueta staying out of range there.
Penueta needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Penueta is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penueta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Penueta is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Penueta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penueta shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Penueta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a body punch but Penueta moves out of range.
Williams lands a body shot.
A jab from Williams misses.
Nice cross by Williams.
Penueta avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Penueta has a takedown stuffed.
Penueta shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Penueta thuds a left hand into Williams's body.

Penueta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Penueta lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Penueta from controlling successfully.
Penueta wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penueta moves into full guard.
Williams stops Penueta from standing up.
Penueta wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Kina Penueta has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams lands a jab to Penueta's midsection.
Penueta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams punishes Penueta's body with a nice straight punch.
Mike Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penueta misses the shot to the body.
Penueta looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Penueta closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Penueta pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams looks to land a combination. Penueta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penueta moves away.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Penueta misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kina Penueta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Penueta's head backwards.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Penueta is just out of range.
Penueta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penueta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penueta off to one side.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mike Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Penueta on the side of the head.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penueta in his tracks.
Penueta looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penueta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams pulls Penueta in close to prevent any damage.
Penueta pushing down on Williams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Williams gets full guard.
Penueta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penueta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Williams lunges at Penueta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Penueta's hand.
Penueta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams with a hook.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Penueta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Penueta ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Penueta throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Penueta's head but Penueta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Penueta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penueta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penueta moves away.
Penueta misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penueta moves away from the strike by Williams.

Penueta shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Penueta trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kina Penueta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penueta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Penueta from controlling successfully.
Williams looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Penueta throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Penueta wants to get back to his feet but Williams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kina Penueta wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Penueta with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kina Penueta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Penueta is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penueta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Penueta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Penueta throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penueta. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams misses the jab.
Penueta misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penueta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Penueta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penueta avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Penueta moved out of range nicely.
Penueta is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Penueta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams lands a body shot.
Penueta misses with a low kick.

Penueta dives in and scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Penueta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penueta trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Penueta tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.
Penueta trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Penueta won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kina Penueta has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Penueta blocks a jab.
Penueta lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mike Williams just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Williams as Penueta shoots in.
A combination from Penueta does no damage.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Penueta. Penueta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Penueta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Penueta with an uppercut!
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Penueta's head but Penueta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Penueta's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penueta shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mike Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penueta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penueta off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kina Penueta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Penueta ducks down to avoid it.
Williams lands with a straight right. Penueta didn't see that one coming.
Penueta throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Penueta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penueta defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Penueta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Penueta counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
Penueta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Penueta fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a swing at Penueta's ribcage but misses.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Penueta is out of range.
Penueta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penueta moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams takes a swing at Penueta's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Penueta. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penueta throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penueta is defended easily by Williams.
Penueta avoids the body shot from Williams.
Penueta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penueta was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Penueta's head back.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penueta was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penueta manages to avoid it.
Penueta fails to land the takedown.
Williams takes a swing at Penueta's ribcage but misses.
Penueta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Penueta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penueta shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penueta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Penueta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Penueta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penueta manages to avoid it.
Penueta misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut

and Penueta counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Penueta stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penueta wants to stand but Williams has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams parries the strikes from Penueta easily there. Penueta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Williams to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Williams dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Penueta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penueta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams tests Penueta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams lands with a straight right. Penueta didn't see that one coming.
Penueta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Penueta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Penueta showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams is controlling Penueta's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Penueta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penueta is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Penueta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Penueta trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kina Penueta.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Penueta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kina Penueta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penueta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Penueta shoots in but no luck this time.

Penueta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Penueta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kina Penueta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penueta lands a heavy elbow.
Williams sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penueta wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Penueta from controlling successfully.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Penueta slips an elbow through the middle.
Penueta wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kina Penueta has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penueta.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams cracks Penueta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Penueta shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penueta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Penueta tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Penueta misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Penueta doesn't seem phased though.
Williams scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Penueta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kina Penueta.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Williams!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.