PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vig Zoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Steel Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Steel Penn
vs
Zoran

155 cm
18
143 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

181 cm
20
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vig Zoran!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zoran as he jumps to the side.
Zoran ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn takes one to the chin there.
Zoran ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn.
Zoran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Steel Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoran ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn.
Zoran lands a nice shot that snaps Steel Penn's head back.
Zoran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that Zoran avoids nicely.
Zoran digs a good hook to Steel Penn's body.
Steel Penn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Zoran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zoran looking to pass the guard.
Zoran controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn controls Zoran momentarily but Zoran frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
Zoran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Zoran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zoran wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zoran is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn.
Zoran wants to get back to full guard.

Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zoran is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Zoran is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Zoran won't allow it.
Zoran is trying to get back to full guard.
Zoran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back!

Zoran is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Steel Penn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Penn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Zoran patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Steel Penn preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zoran.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zoran has got his arm under Steel Penn's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Steel Penn has spun round into Zoran's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Zoran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zoran can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steel Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoran trying to control from the bottom.

Steel Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zoran sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vig Zoran will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Zoran. No joy for Steel Penn on that attempt.
Steel Penn takes one to the chin there.

Steel Penn gets tackled into the cage by Zoran. Zoran maintains the clinch.
Zoran prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steel Penn tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoran is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zoran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zoran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Steel Penn lands a takedown into guard.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Zoran.
Steel Penn throwing strikes from guard but Zoran blocks nicely.
Zoran is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steel Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steel Penn stands and throws Zoran's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Steel Penn working away.
Steel Penn working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoran manages to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Zoran is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zoran regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoran keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Zoran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steel Penn passes Zoran's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zoran is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.

Zoran is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoran is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zoran actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn moves into full mount! Zoran won't be happy about that!
Zoran holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Steel Penn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Steel Penn throws a wild left hand from mount and Zoran manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Zoran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steel Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zoran defends it well.
Zoran is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zoran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back!
Steel Penn tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Steel Penn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zoran's arms.
Steel Penn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Steel Penn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Steel Penn tries for a takedown but Zoran circles away easily
and Zoran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel Penn misses with a hook.
Zoran scores with a jab to the head.
Zoran scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel Penn should have avoided that one.
Zoran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel Penn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zoran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zoran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zoran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zoran staying out of range there.
A left lands for Zoran.
Zoran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Steel Penn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Penn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steel Penn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Steel Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steel Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Steel Penn tries for a kimura but Zoran is defending well.
Steel Penn throws a strike aimed at the side of Zoran's head but Zoran avoids it well.
Zoran is trying to improve his position.

Steel Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoran is trying to control Steel Penn's posture but Steel Penn avoids it.
Zoran tries to bench press Steel Penn off him but Steel Penn keeps the position.

Steel Penn is working to tighten his grip on Zoran's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Zoran has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Steel Penn is really squeezing tight and eventually Zoran passes out! Steel Penn breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The Steel Penn!
The Steel Penn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.