PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenshi Zuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuko comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang- Hellz Wind Staff. Penn has chosen Go To Church as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Brian Penn has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Zuko
vs
Penn

181 cm
36
184 lbs
26 - 17 - 1

185 cm
33
179 lbs
25 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kenshi Zuko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Penn!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Zuko.
Zuko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zuko.
Zuko thumps Penn with a low kick.
Zuko throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zuko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Zuko misses.
Penn stuffs the takedown.
Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zuko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshi Zuko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuko tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Zuko misses with a takedown attempt - Penn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penn misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuko throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Zuko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Penn finds it's target.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Penn moves into the clinch.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Zuko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zuko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
A jab from Zuko misses.
Zuko tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily

and Penn counters with a single leg into guard. Zuko didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zuko working a defensive guard but Penn passes into half guard.
Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Penn trying to control the action but Zuko is working from the bottom.
Penn tries to pass to full mount but Zuko defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuko is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Zuko wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
My spies in Bruize Brothers inform me that Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn prevents Zuko from improving his position.
Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Zuko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Penn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zuko dives in for a single leg takedown but Penn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zuko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Penn.
Zuko wants to stall.
Zuko blocks a body shot from Penn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zuko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn avoids the head kick by Zuko.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn throws a head kick but Zuko moves out of range.
Zuko throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Zuko throws a leg kick but Penn moved away.
Kenshi Zuko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn throws a low kick, looking for Zuko's leg but Zuko calmly moves out of range.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Zuko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zuko.
Zuko shoots in looking for a takedown. Penn tries to sprawl out of it but Zuko 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.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zuko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Penn tries to clinch but Zuko moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Penn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zuko fails to land the takedown.
Kenshi Zuko is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuko looks for a takedown but Penn sprawls well.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuko was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Zuko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Zuko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshi Zuko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Penn as Zuko shoots in.
Zuko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zuko cracks Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Penn tries to clinch but Zuko is having none of it.
Zuko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Penn.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Zuko's shoulder, as Zuko tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sloppy strikes from Zuko. Those never looked like landing.
Penn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zuko doesn't seem bothered though.
A left lands for Zuko.
Zuko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Zuko feints and as Penn raises his hands in defense, Zuko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn controlling Zuko's posture.
Zuko connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the position but Zuko postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Penn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brian Penn.
Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zuko.
Zuko closes the distance and clinches up with Penn, looking for a takedown. Zuko pushes Penn against the cage but Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Zuko scores with a takedown into Penn's guard.

Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zuko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn wants to sweep here but Zuko controlling him for the moment.
Brian Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zuko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Zuko from controlling successfully.
Zuko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zuko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Zuko from controlling successfully.
Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zuko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn with the ground and pound from mount.
Zuko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zuko is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
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!
Penn raining down shots from the mount!
Penn lands a big shot there that rocks Zuko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zuko gets back to half guard.
Zuko tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kenshi Zuko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Penn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zuko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zuko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuko misses with a body shot.
Penn slips a jab from Zuko.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Zuko moved out of range.
Zuko misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Penn blocks the low kick.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Zuko takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Penn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zuko is trying to defend but Penn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Penn moves nicely into side control.
Zuko is looking for a sweep.
Zuko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zuko throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
Zuko wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.

Zuko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.

Zuko trying to work for an americana but Penn has managed to regain full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Zuko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zuko has Penn in his guard.
Penn with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zuko keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zuko is trying to keep Penn in close.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuko trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn is trying to control the position but Zuko postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zuko shoots in looking for a takedown. Penn tries to sprawl out of it but Zuko 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.
Zuko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zuko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshi Zuko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn blocks a low kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Penn.
I think Penn 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brian Penn!
A victorious Brian Penn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.