PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolores Doremus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Agent Steel Penn
vs
Doremus

165 cm
23
145 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

165 cm
24
144 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Free Agent Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolores Doremus!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Steel Penn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Doremus is looking to improve his position.
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.

Doremus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doremus wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.

Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Doremus is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doremus is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doremus wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel Penn not doing much here.

Doremus looking for submissions off his back.

Doremus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Doremus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.

Doremus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doremus wants to get back to full guard.

That's two 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.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Doremus controls his leg.
Steel Penn is nestled in close to Doremus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Doremus tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.
Steel Penn wants to control but Doremus is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn drops an elbow to the side of Doremus's head.
Doremus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn trying to control from half guard but Doremus is working away.
Doremus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Doremus actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Steel Penn connects with a nice short shot to Doremus's temple.
Steel Penn stalling.
Doremus is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn wants to control but Doremus is keeping him busy.

Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Doremus wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.

Doremus looking for submissions off his back.
Doremus works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Doremus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Steel Penn has passed into half guard!
Steel Penn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn lands strikes from half guard.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Doremus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Free Agent Steel Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Doremus ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn.

Steel Penn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Doremus!
Doremus is looking to reverse the position.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Doremus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doremus is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Doremus some visible discomfort.
Doremus can't do much from the bottom here.
Doremus is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doremus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Doremus trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
Free Agent Steel Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Doremus is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn trying to control the pace.

Doremus looking for submissions off his back.
Doremus is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.

Doremus looking for submissions off his back.
Doremus regains full guard. Nicely done.

Doremus working for submissions but it's allowed Steel Penn to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control from half guard but Doremus is working away.
Doremus has hold of Steel Penn's hands but Steel Penn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Steel Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doremus can do to turn this around?
Doremus 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 rolls, trying to escape but Doremus keeps control of the position.

Doremus tightening his grip on Steel Penn, looking for the choke.
Steel Penn tries to roll but Doremus sticks to his back.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to his feet but Doremus has full control of the position and if anything, Steel Penn has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Steel Penn tries to roll but Doremus sticks to his back.
Doremus throwing sloppy strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steel Penn fending off the submission attempt from Doremus.

Doremus looking to break Steel Penn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steel Penn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Doremus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Doremus thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Doremus throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Doremus missing with punches from the back.
Steel Penn looking very determined here, making life difficult for Doremus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Steel Penn showing good submission defense here.
Steel Penn is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dolores Doremus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Doremus enables Steel Penn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Doremus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steel Penn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Doremus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doremus trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doremus's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doremus keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.

Doremus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doremus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.
Steel Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Doremus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Doremus is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn working the head and body with strikes.

That's two 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.

Doremus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steel Penn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doremus is trying to get back to full guard.
Doremus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
Doremus wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy.
Steel Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doremus keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to stand up but Doremus is controlling the position.

Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doremus is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Doremus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Steel Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Doremus defends the submission attempt.

Doremus actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Doremus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn drops an elbow to the side of Doremus's head.

Steel Penn is working for a kimura but Doremus is defending it quite comfortably.

Doremus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn is controlling the pace.
Steel Penn working Doremus over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Free Agent Steel Penn clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Doremus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel Penn is fending him off so far but Doremus persists. Nope, Steel Penn circles away and we're back to standing.

Steel Penn gets the takedown into side control.
Doremus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doremus being controlled for a moment.
Doremus looking for a sweep but Steel Penn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Steel Penn content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doremus is working to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel Penn tries to control but Doremus wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doremus is bucking up trying to escape but Steel Penn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Doremus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel Penn trying to control but Doremus is having none of it.
Doremus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Doremus actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Doremus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Doremus is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel Penn wants to stand up but Doremus has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Steel Penn controlling the action here.
Steel Penn trying to control from half guard but Doremus is working away.
Doremus is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doremus is trying to control but can't.
Steel Penn is keen to just control but Doremus is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn wants to control but Doremus is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doremus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel Penn swivels and escapes.
Steel Penn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doremus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steel Penn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Steel Penn as Doremus shoots in.
Free Agent Steel Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolores Doremus.

Steel Penn shoots in and bounces Doremus off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Doremus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Doremus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn defends it easily.
Steel Penn stays in close to Doremus's body and controls the position.

Doremus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Doremus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doremus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Doremus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel Penn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Free Agent Steel Penn had his way with Dolores Doremus in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Steel Penn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doremus to the ground. Steel Penn is now in Doremus's guard.

Doremus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Doremus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doremus working a defensive guard here.

Doremus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel Penn trying to control but Doremus is working from the bottom.
Doremus trying to strike off his back.
Steel Penn is working Doremus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Doremus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn is aware though and is defending well.

Doremus working for a triangle but Steel Penn defends it easily.
Doremus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Steel Penn landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Doremus keeps moving.
Doremus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Doremus working a defensive guard but Steel Penn manages to pass into side control anyway.
Steel Penn controlling the position.
Doremus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steel Penn's best efforts.
Doremus trying to control from the bottom.
Steel Penn is keen to just control but Doremus is a slippery customer.
Dolores Doremus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doremus actively working from the bottom here.

Doremus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.

Doremus looking for submissions off his back.
Doremus is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Free Agent Steel Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doremus trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Doremus is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Steel Penn is staying active.

Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doremus is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Steel Penn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Doremus's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doremus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Doremus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel Penn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Doremus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Free Agent Steel Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steel Penn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Free Agent Steel Penn!
After winning the bout, Free Agent Steel Penn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.