PBP Commentary

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

Chisholm
vs
Steel Penn

179 cm
25
154 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

155 cm
23
143 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ambrose Chisholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Steel Penn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chisholm wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Steel Penn manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chisholm's coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Steel Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chisholm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chisholm is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chisholm keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Steel Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chisholm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steel Penn.

Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but Chisholm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisholm is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but Chisholm defending well.
Chisholm trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steel Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chisholm sees it coming and defends easily.

Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chisholm is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Chisholm tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Chisholm keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Steel Penn stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chisholm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chisholm is controlling Steel Penn's trapped leg to prevent Steel Penn from advancing to side control.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but Chisholm defending well.
Chisholm wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chisholm is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chisholm controlling the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chisholm is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Steel Penn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chisholm trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chisholm is holding on to half guard well.
Steel Penn trying to mount his opponent but Chisholm defends it.

Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but Chisholm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chisholm keeping hold of Steel Penn's head, controlling as best he can.

Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Chisholm tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Chisholm trying to control here.

Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Chisholm is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chisholm is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Steel Penn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Steel Penn lands with an uppercut that bounces Chisholm off the cage and back into range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chisholm!
Steel Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Penn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chisholm doesn't seem bothered though.
Chisholm misses with a few strikes there.
Steel Penn misses with a kick to the body
and Chisholm counters with an inside leg kick.
Chisholm swinging wildly here.
Steel Penn misses with a looping right.
Chisholm bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steel Penn shoots in but Chisholm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chisholm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel Penn.
Chisholm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chisholm but Chisholm pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn walks into a stiff left hand from Chisholm.
Chisholm with a jab.
Chisholm lands a two punch combo.
Steel Penn throws a lazy body kick
and Chisholm counters with a stiff right hand.
Chisholm doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel Penn circles away.
Steel Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ambrose Chisholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Steel Penn.

Steel Penn drives through with a takedown into Chisholm's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top 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!
Chisholm has his hands on Steel Penn's head, controlling the position.
Chisholm controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Chisholm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stays in close to Chisholm's body and controls the position.
Chisholm has control of Steel Penn's left arm, preventing Steel Penn from doing any damage.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Chisholm trying to control the position here.
Chisholm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Chisholm is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Chisholm keeps moving.
Steel Penn advances position into side control!
Chisholm struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes 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 moves into full mount!
Chisholm's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Chisholm tries to lock up and control but Steel Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chisholm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Steel Penn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chisholm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Steel Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.

Chisholm tries to improve his position but Steel Penn has taken his back! Steel Penn has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Chisholm tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Steel Penn pushes Chisholm away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Steel Penn!
Our winner, The Steel Penn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.