PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasva Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma has chosen Captain Awesome's Theme Song as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Agent Steel Penn
vs
Jorma

165 cm
25
145 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

166 cm
38
147 lbs
26 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 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 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rasva Jorma!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorma cracks Steel Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Jorma.
Jorma swings widly with a right hand
and Steel Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jorma is looking to land body kicks.
Jorma throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel Penn throws the left hand but Jorma avoids the punch easily.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jorma throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Penn.
Jorma misses with a body kick.

Steel Penn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jorma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorma is controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Steel Penn trying to control but Jorma is working from the bottom.
Jorma trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Jorma working a defensive guard here.
Jorma looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Jorma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jorma is pressing down on Steel Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steel Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Jorma keeps moving.
Steel Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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.
Jorma trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jorma has control of Steel Penn's left arm, preventing Steel Penn from doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jorma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jorma connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel Penn moves out of range of the body kick.

Steel Penn drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jorma 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 Jorma.
Jorma tries to buck Steel Penn off but Steel Penn is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma looking for a sweep but Steel Penn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Steel Penn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jorma can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jorma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel Penn looking to control but Jorma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn unloading with bombs!
Jorma is in a horrible position here. Steel Penn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Steel Penn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Jorma sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jorma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jorma.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Jorma keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel Penn content to stall in guard here.
Jorma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Free Agent Steel Penn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jorma misses with a kick to the body.
Jorma misses with a lunging right hand

and Steel Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Jorma looking to control.
Jorma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jorma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn trying to control but Jorma is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn won't allow Jorma to sweep him here.

Jorma looking for a guillotine here but Steel Penn defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jorma throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head but Steel Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel Penn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jorma scores with a nice body kick.
Steel Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorma can do to turn this around?
Jorma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel Penn.
Jorma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel Penn.

Jorma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steel Penn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jorma is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Steel Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Jorma is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn advances to half guard.
Steel Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jorma trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to control. Jorma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jorma wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
Jorma throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jorma. Steel Penn shrugs it off though.
Jorma looks to throw a body kick

and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jorma won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma prevents Steel Penn from moving into mount.
Steel Penn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jorma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jorma is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn works his way into full mount!
Steel Penn avoids the attempt from Jorma to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Free Agent Steel Penn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Steel Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Jorma thuds his shin into the meat of Steel Penn's side.
Jorma throws a front kick that sends Steel Penn stumbling back into the ropes.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that Jorma avoids nicely.
Rasva Jorma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jorma stuffs the takedown attempt from Steel Penn. Steel Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel Penn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma with a hook.
Good shot there by Steel Penn.
Jorma is looking to slow Steel Penn down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jorma.
Jorma catches Steel Penn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn dodges the punch combination from Jorma.
Jorma lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jorma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jorma lands a leg kick that knocks Steel Penn off balance momentarily.
Jorma misses with a right hand
enabling Steel Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorma misses with a right hand
and Steel Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jorma throws a push kick but Steel Penn slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Steel Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jorma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Free Agent Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Jorma misses its intended target.
Jorma throws a leg kick
and Jorma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jorma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn moves away from the strike by Jorma.

Steel Penn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jorma is trying to defend but Steel Penn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Steel Penn trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jorma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jorma throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Jorma keeps moving.

Jorma throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel Penn uses it to pass to side control.
Free Agent Steel Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jorma tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jorma can't escape the position.
Steel Penn content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control the pace but Jorma is squirming around nicely.
Jorma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jorma wants to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Rasva Jorma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorma is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Free Agent Steel Penn.
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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Free Agent Steel Penn!
Free Agent Steel Penn thanked the fans post fight for their support.