PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ok Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Pembelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pembelton has chosen Hail Mary by Tupac as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Frank Pembelton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ok Ko's chin.

Ko
vs
Pembelton

190 cm
30
180 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

177 cm
30
179 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ok Ko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Pembelton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Ko lands.
Ko throws a leg kick but Pembelton moved away.
Pembelton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ko.
Ko wants to slow Pembelton down by chopping away at his legs.
Ko throws an overhand right that lands on Pembelton's shoulder, as Pembelton tries to avoid the shot.
Pembelton just misses with a punch to the body.

Pembelton gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pembelton content to control rather than advance.
Ko is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pembelton wants to free his trapped foot but Ko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ko is looking for a sweep. Pembelton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko trying to control from the bottom.

Pembelton is trying to work for a kimura but Ko is defending well.
Pembelton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ko pushes Pembelton off looking to stand but Pembelton dives back in and keeps control.
Ko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pembelton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pembelton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ko has hold of Pembelton's hands but Pembelton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Pembelton is looking for a kimura here.
Pembelton not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton is thwarting Ko's attempts to control the position.
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!
Ko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pembelton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pembelton wants to pass the guard but Ko is defending well.
Ko is looking to escape.
Pembelton trying to control from Ko's half guard. Ko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pembelton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ko tries to get out of the position.
Pembelton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pembelton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pembelton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ko tries to strike from the bottom.
Pembelton postures up in Ko's guard and throws a big left but Ko blocks it.
Ko pulls Pembelton in close to his closed guard and prevents Pembelton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pembelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pembelton on the ground.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pembelton misses with a wild body shot.
Pembelton avoids a kick to the body.
Pembelton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ko swivels and escapes.
Pembelton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton thows a body shot but no joy.
Ko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ko is looking to clinch but Pembelton is avoiding it.
Pembelton throws the left hand but Ko avoids the punch easily.
Pembelton shoots in for a takedown but Ko shows good takedown defense.
Pembelton needs to keep his hands up - Ko had a free shot at his head there.
Pembelton misses with a wild body shot.
Ko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pembelton on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko misses with a two punch combination.
Ko defending well as Pembelton loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ko staying out of range there.
Ko looks to land a combination. Pembelton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pembelton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pembelton circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Pembelton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pembelton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ko.
Pembelton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ko rather than just go for the knockout.
Pembelton throws the left hand but Ko avoids the punch easily.
Ko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pembelton back to the ropes. Ko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ko lands with a good body shot.
Pembelton fails with the takedown.
Ko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ko scores with a three punch combo!
Pembelton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ko leaves Pembelton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pembelton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ok Ko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Pembelton.
Pembelton fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pembelton gets tackled into the ropes by Ko. Ko maintains the clinch.
Ko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pembelton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ko stops a takedown attempt from Pembelton.
Ko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pembelton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ko misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Ko to work.
Ko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pembelton is trying to break the clinch but Ko has him pressed against the ropes.
Ko misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko swings wildly with an uppercut but Pembelton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pembelton managing to block the knees to the body from Ko.
Ko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pembelton blocks it with crossed arms.
Ko tries to land a knee to the head but Pembelton blocks with his arms.
Ko looking to throw knees to the head but Pembelton is blocking nicely.
Pembelton wants to break free but Ko has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pembelton tries a body shot but Ko blocks it.
Ko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pembelton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pembelton prevents a body shot from Ko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pembelton blocks it with crossed arms.
Ko taking a breather.
Pembelton is trying to break the clinch but Ko is controlling him.
Ko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ko tries a knee to the head but Pembelton blocks it.
Ko tries a knee to the head but Pembelton blocks it.
Ko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ko misses with a knee strike.
Ko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ko missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pembelton as Ko tries to tie him up.
Pembelton is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ko after a bit of a struggle.
Pembelton tries to pull guard but Ko won't allow it.
Pembelton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ko has him pressed against the ropes.
Ko connects with a knee to the head.
Pembelton working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pembelton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pembelton pulls guard effortlessly.
Pembelton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ok Ko dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pembelton staying out of range there.
Ko thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ko. Pembelton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pembelton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ok Ko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pembelton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Pembelton gets tackled into the ropes by Ko. Ko maintains the clinch.
Ko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ko connects with a knee to the head.
Pembelton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Ko.
Pembelton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ko throws a lazy uppercut

and Pembelton counters with a shoot 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!
Ko is trying to maintain the position but Pembelton is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pembelton won't allow Ko to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pembelton wants to pass the guard but Ko is keeping the position.
Ko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pembelton is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pembelton postures up in Ko's guard and throws a big left but Ko blocks it.
Ko working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pembelton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ko trying to control the position.
Ko wants to stand up but Pembelton is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton is in close to Ko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ko keeping moving, preventing Pembelton from controlling successfully.
Pembelton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pembelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ko looking for a sweep. Not yet Ko, not yet.
Pembelton postures up in Ko's guard and throws a big left but Ko blocks it.
Pembelton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pembelton trying to control the action but Ko is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pembelton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Frank Pembelton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ko is looking for a sweep.
Pembelton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Pembelton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pembelton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ko keeps working.
Ko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pembelton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pembelton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ko tries to bench press Pembelton off him but Pembelton keeps the position.
Ko is working hard here to advance position.

Pembelton tries for a kimura but Ko is defending well.
Check out the look on Pembelton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pembelton is working Ko over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ko is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Pembelton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pembelton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Pembelton!