PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr STEEL PENN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farid Abdellaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). STEEL PENN kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Everything in it's right place. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

STEEL PENN
vs
Abdellaoui

186 cm
24
183 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

178 cm
23
170 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent 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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr STEEL PENN!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Farid Abdellaoui!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abdellaoui.
Abdellaoui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says STEEL PENN as he avoids it easily.
STEEL PENN slips under a jab from Abdellaoui.
Nice cross by STEEL PENN.
Abdellaoui walks into a stiff left hand from STEEL PENN.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abdellaoui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdellaoui misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdellaoui moves in looking to clinch but STEEL PENN pushes him off.
STEEL PENN scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abdellaoui in his tracks.
A left and a right from STEEL PENN both land. Nice combination.
Horrible takedown by Abdellaoui or perhaps it was just good defense by STEEL PENN which made him look bad.
Mr STEEL PENN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farid Abdellaoui.
Abdellaoui walks into a jab.
STEEL PENN throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdellaoui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdellaoui shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdellaoui keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN lands a jab.
Abdellaoui throws an off balance right hand
and Abdellaoui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdellaoui moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
STEEL PENN pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdellaoui fails with a takedown attempt.
STEEL PENN lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
STEEL PENN lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdellaoui is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abdellaoui doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
STEEL PENN is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
STEEL PENN scores with the left hand. Abdellaoui knows he should have avoided that one.
STEEL PENN dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
STEEL PENN lands with a right hand.
Abdellaoui misses with a wild body shot.
STEEL PENN lands a body shot.
STEEL PENN throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abdellaoui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Abdellaoui shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abdellaoui showed some decent athleticism there.
Abdellaoui looks gassed!
STEEL PENN tries to kick Abdellaoui off but Abdellaoui keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
STEEL PENN avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdellaoui.
Abdellaoui wants to take a breather but STEEL PENN is having none of it.
Abdellaoui thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN is trying to stand back up but Abdellaoui is controlling him
STEEL PENN avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdellaoui.
Abdellaoui wants to control but STEEL PENN is keeping him busy.
Abdellaoui looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
STEEL PENN avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdellaoui.
STEEL PENN on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if STEEL PENN tries to get out of the position.
STEEL PENN is looking to escape.
Abdellaoui is nestled in close to STEEL PENN, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdellaoui is looking to take a break and control but STEEL PENN is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdellaoui lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
STEEL PENN is refusing to be controlled, as Abdellaoui sits in half guard.
Abdellaoui thows a huge punch but STEEL PENN dodges it nicely.
STEEL PENN keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abdellaoui not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abdellaoui sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. STEEL PENN defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abdellaoui sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. STEEL PENN defending well though.
Abdellaoui is taking a breather. STEEL PENN says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Abdellaoui throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abdellaoui throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abdellaoui is figuring out what he wants to do next.
STEEL PENN blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdellaoui.
STEEL PENN avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdellaoui.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr STEEL PENN dominated that 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.

Abdellaoui looks for a takedown but STEEL PENN sprawls well.
Abdellaoui fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
STEEL PENN stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdellaoui. Abdellaoui gets slowly back to his feet.
Mr STEEL PENN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farid Abdellaoui.
Abdellaoui closes the distance and clinches up with STEEL PENN, looking for a takedown. Abdellaoui pushes STEEL PENN against the cage but STEEL PENN circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
STEEL PENN scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abdellaoui doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdellaoui tries to clinch but STEEL PENN is having none of it.
Abdellaoui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says STEEL PENN as he avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
STEEL PENN bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abdellaoui's head backwards.
Abdellaoui moves away from the strike by STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
STEEL PENN throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abdellaoui shoots for a takedown but STEEL PENN saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
STEEL PENN throws a hook but Abdellaoui avoids it easily.
STEEL PENN lands with a nice body punch.
STEEL PENN dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdellaoui shoots in for a double leg but STEEL PENN sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abdellaoui is breathing heavily.
Abdellaoui on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abdellaoui ducks right into an uppercut from STEEL PENN.
Abdellaoui ducks right into an uppercut from STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abdellaoui in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdellaoui walks into a stiff left hand from STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN throws a jab but it's blocked by Abdellaoui.
STEEL PENN is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice straight punches there by STEEL PENN. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of STEEL PENN.
Abdellaoui takes one on the button.
Abdellaoui misses with a takedown attempt - STEEL PENN sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
STEEL PENN connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abdellaoui's hands.
A jab from STEEL PENN finds it's way through Abdellaoui's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN stuffs the takedown.
Abdellaoui has a takedown stuffed.
Abdellaoui on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Abdellaoui 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abdellaoui takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abdellaoui shoots in and drives through. STEEL PENN sprawls well.
STEEL PENN connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abdellaoui. Abdellaoui circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
STEEL PENN connects with a crisp jab.
STEEL PENN connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abdellaoui has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Abdellaoui on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abdellaoui at a distance.
Nice cross by STEEL PENN.
Abdellaoui drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abdellaoui looks to score with a jab to the body but STEEL PENN is just out of range.
STEEL PENN lunges at Abdellaoui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abdellaoui's hand.
STEEL PENN scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abdellaoui in his tracks.

Abdellaoui drives through and clinches with STEEL PENN against the cage.
Abdellaoui is stalling here.
Abdellaoui is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abdellaoui misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Abdellaoui's face as he tries to break the clinch.
STEEL PENN prevents Abdellaoui from breaking the clinch.
Abdellaoui stalling against the cage.
Abdellaoui misses with a body punch.
Abdellaoui tries to stall but STEEL PENN uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Abdellaoui pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdellaoui fails with the takedown.
Mr STEEL PENN is winning the standup battle so far.
STEEL PENN lands with a shot to the body.
STEEL PENN lands a body shot.
STEEL PENN throws a shot to the body.
Abdellaoui takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abdellaoui takes a body punch but keeps moving.
STEEL PENN bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abdellaoui's head backwards.
Abdellaoui takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abdellaoui gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abdellaoui tries to close the distance and clinch up but STEEL PENN swats him away and circles back towards the center.
STEEL PENN cracks Abdellaoui with a right hand to the side of the head.
STEEL PENN moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
STEEL PENN's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abdellaoui under the eye.
Nice uppercut there from STEEL PENN.
Abdellaoui shoots in but STEEL PENN avoids the takedown attempt easily.
STEEL PENN connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abdellaoui. Abdellaoui circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
STEEL PENN dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
STEEL PENN works the jab nicely.
STEEL PENN lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abdellaoui takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdellaoui gets cracked with a nice right hand there by STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN lands with an overhand left.
STEEL PENN digs a good hook to Abdellaoui's body.
STEEL PENN scores with a one two! Abdellaoui had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN lands a nice shot that snaps Abdellaoui's head back.
Abdellaoui moves away from the strike by STEEL PENN.
Abdellaoui doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
STEEL PENN darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mr STEEL PENN is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdellaoui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but STEEL PENN moves away.
Abdellaoui takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
STEEL PENN throws a shot from downtown. Abdellaoui moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts STEEL PENN, as that shot connected.
Abdellaoui tries to clinch up but STEEL PENN circles away and keeps his distance.
STEEL PENN connects with a single shot there.
STEEL PENN scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abdellaoui doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
STEEL PENN connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
STEEL PENN slaps away a takedown attempt from Abdellaoui, before circling back to the center of the mat.
STEEL PENN jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abdellaoui closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
STEEL PENN lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr STEEL PENN dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

STEEL PENN ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
STEEL PENN connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from STEEL PENN misses.
Abdellaoui tries to score a power double leg takedown but STEEL PENN sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdellaoui somewhat.
Abdellaoui with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling STEEL PENN to score with a decent uppercut.
STEEL PENN lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abdellaoui changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. STEEL PENN tries to avoid it but Abdellaoui manages to keep hold of a leg and drag STEEL PENN to the ground. STEEL PENN escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
STEEL PENN scores with a hook.
STEEL PENN changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and STEEL PENN wants it to stay on the feet.
Mr STEEL PENN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farid Abdellaoui.
STEEL PENN lands with a nice body punch.
STEEL PENN lands a really nice looking cross but Abdellaoui seems unphased.
Abdellaoui on the wrong end of a nice hook.
STEEL PENN loads up on a big right hand but Abdellaoui slips the punch.
STEEL PENN lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
STEEL PENN scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
STEEL PENN lands a jab.
Jab, jab by STEEL PENN - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
STEEL PENN uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abdellaoui has time to react.
Abdellaoui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
STEEL PENN connects with a body shot that sends Abdellaoui's belly button to the back.
STEEL PENN works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
STEEL PENN uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abdellaoui has time to react.
Abdellaoui looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? STEEL PENN is fending him off so far but Abdellaoui persists. Nope, STEEL PENN circles away and we're back to standing.
Abdellaoui is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
STEEL PENN lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
STEEL PENN lands a jab.
STEEL PENN lands a jab to the nose.
STEEL PENN getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
STEEL PENN jabs at Abdellaoui's body.
STEEL PENN stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdellaoui. Abdellaoui gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdellaoui takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
STEEL PENN lands a nice shot to the body.
Good exchange - STEEL PENN coming out on top.
STEEL PENN lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
STEEL PENN throws out a powerful jab.
STEEL PENN lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
STEEL PENN throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mr STEEL PENN is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN's corner calls for a 1-2. STEEL PENN obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abdellaoui throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around STEEL PENN's waist but STEEL PENN gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdellaoui off to one side.
Abdellaoui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
STEEL PENN lands with a straight right. Abdellaoui didn't see that one coming.
Abdellaoui slips a jab and a cross from STEEL PENN.
Abdellaoui is trying hard to land a takedown here. STEEL PENN sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
STEEL PENN stuffs the takedown.
STEEL PENN lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abdellaoui in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
STEEL PENN throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abdellaoui on the side of the head.
STEEL PENN works Abdellaoui's body with a nice hook.
Abdellaoui takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. STEEL PENN catches Abdellaoui right on the button with a cross.
Abdellaoui defending well as STEEL PENN loads up on a big left hand.
STEEL PENN lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
STEEL PENN scores with a jab to the body.
STEEL PENN misses with a looping left.
STEEL PENN cracks a nice hook into Abdellaoui's ribs.
Abdellaoui shoots for a takedown but STEEL PENN saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
STEEL PENN lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as STEEL PENN lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abdellaoui doesn't seem phased though.
STEEL PENN thuds a left hand into Abdellaoui's body.
Abdellaoui gets cracked there but stands up to it.
STEEL PENN punishes Abdellaoui's body with a nice straight punch.
STEEL PENN lands a jab to Abdellaoui's midsection.
STEEL PENN's corner calls for a 1-2. STEEL PENN obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
STEEL PENN dips to his left and cracks Abdellaoui with an uppercut!
STEEL PENN cracks Abdellaoui with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abdellaoui is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from STEEL PENN.
Jab, jab by STEEL PENN - just one landing.
Abdellaoui takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abdellaoui takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
STEEL PENN throws a looping overhand right but Abdellaoui ducks down to avoid it.
STEEL PENN with a hook.
STEEL PENN scores with a nice right hand.
STEEL PENN scores with a nice strike.
STEEL PENN lunges at Abdellaoui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abdellaoui's hand.
STEEL PENN listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by STEEL PENN - just one landing.
STEEL PENN moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
STEEL PENN tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdellaoui was well out of range. Poor timing from STEEL PENN.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from STEEL PENN finds it's target.
Abdellaoui closes the distance and clinches up with STEEL PENN, looking for a takedown. Abdellaoui pushes STEEL PENN against the cage but STEEL PENN circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
STEEL PENN stuffs the takedown.
STEEL PENN lands with a cross.
STEEL PENN lands a slapping body shot.
Abdellaoui drops his hands momentarily and STEEL PENN takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
STEEL PENN scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
STEEL PENN scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abdellaoui doesn't seem bothered though.
STEEL PENN scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abdellaoui has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdellaoui there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
STEEL PENN throws a big shot that misses.
STEEL PENN lunges at Abdellaoui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abdellaoui's hand.
STEEL PENN circles away from the clinch attempt.
STEEL PENN digs a good body shot into Abdellaoui's ribs.
STEEL PENN scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdellaoui drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
STEEL PENN ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
STEEL PENN is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdellaoui can do to turn this around?
Abdellaoui shoots in looking for a takedown. STEEL PENN tries to sprawl out of it but Abdellaoui keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. STEEL PENN manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. STEEL PENN darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr STEEL PENN showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for STEEL PENN, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr STEEL PENN!