PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Faldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faldo has chosen Paparazzi Pone - Man Down as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Steel Penn Alliance
vs
Faldo

189 cm
36
201 lbs
23 - 24 - 3

182 cm
41
199 lbs
23 - 11 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Faldo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Steel Penn Alliance there.

It looks like Nick Faldo has been cut.

Steel Penn Alliance 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faldo working a defensive guard here.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn Alliance passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel Penn Alliance.
Faldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn Alliance'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faldo is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Steel Penn Alliance is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn Alliance slows the pace down in half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Faldo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to free his trapped foot but Faldo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Faldo is in trouble now - Steel Penn Alliance has advanced to mount!
Steel Penn Alliance thowing shots but they're missing.

Steel Penn Alliance looking for a guillotine from mount but Faldo is having none of it.
Steel Penn Alliance can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Faldo is looking to escape.
Steel Penn Alliance is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Faldo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to work his way around to Faldo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Faldo is looking to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance isn't that keen on the idea.

Steel Penn Alliance looking for a guillotine from mount but Faldo is having none of it.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to control but Faldo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Faldo is looking to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Faldo is having none of it.
Faldo is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance has a good base and remains in mount.

Steel Penn Alliance jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Faldo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Steel Penn Alliance dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Faldo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Faldo throws a right hand that misses
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel Penn Alliance ducks under a wild hook from Faldo.
A big left from Steel Penn Alliance misses.
Faldo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Faldo misses the jab.
Steel Penn Alliance rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faldo misses with a left hand

and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a single leg into guard. Faldo didn't expect that.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Faldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Faldo is keeping the position.
Faldo pulls Steel Penn Alliance in close to prevent any damage.
The Steel Penn Alliance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faldo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn Alliance loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Faldo keeping full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Faldo is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steel Penn Alliance connects with a high kick.

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.
Faldo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faldo as he jumps to the side.
Steel Penn Alliance sets himself, and Faldo steps forward looking for the clinch! Steel Penn Alliance avoids it this time.
Steel Penn Alliance moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Faldo lands with an overhand left.
Faldo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a three punch combo that has Faldo backing up. Faldo nods at Steel Penn Alliance to acknowledge the strikes.
Steel Penn Alliance thows a left - swing and a miss!
Faldo wants to counter with a clinch but Steel Penn Alliance pushes him away.
Faldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel Penn Alliance appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Faldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel Penn Alliance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faldo lands a jab to Steel Penn Alliance's midsection.
Steel Penn Alliance on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Faldo is predictable there

and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Faldo is keeping the position.
Steel Penn Alliance is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Faldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faldo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Faldo keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steel Penn Alliance with a flurry of punches that miss.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Faldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance attempts a counter takedown but Faldo avoids it well and moves away.
Faldo throws the left hand but Steel Penn Alliance avoids the punch easily.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steel Penn Alliance has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Steel Penn Alliance dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Faldo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Faldo moves away from the strike by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a right and a left that Faldo avoids nicely.
Faldo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a two punch combination.
Faldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Penn Alliance.
Jab from Steel Penn Alliance.
Some wild striking there from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance slips under a jab from Faldo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steel Penn Alliance is defended easily by Faldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to clinch but Faldo is avoiding it.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nick Faldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a nice looking combination but Faldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel Penn Alliance jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Faldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel Penn Alliance feinted with a counter takedown.
The Steel Penn Alliance is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a jab. Faldo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Faldo clobbers Steel Penn Alliance with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Faldo loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn Alliance slips the punch.
Steel Penn Alliance half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Steel Penn Alliance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faldo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Faldo misses the target.
Faldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Faldo is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Faldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Penn Alliance blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Faldo misses.
Faldo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Faldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel Penn Alliance changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steel Penn Alliance looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steel Penn Alliance crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Faldo - the referee stops the clock and Steel Penn Alliance gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Faldo. Steel Penn Alliance manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Penn Alliance is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Faldo throws a leg kick but Steel Penn Alliance moved away.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to counter with a takedown but Faldo is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steel Penn Alliance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn Alliance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel Penn Alliance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Steel Penn Alliance is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Steel Penn Alliance.
Faldo tests Steel Penn Alliance's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Faldo looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn Alliance moved out of range nicely.
Steel Penn Alliance seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steel Penn Alliance moves out of range of the strikes.

Steel Penn Alliance gets a double leg takedown into Faldo's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steel Penn Alliance is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faldo can do to turn this around?
Faldo struggling a bit here.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Faldo is working from the bottom.
Nick Faldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Penn Alliance takes a little break here. Faldo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

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 The Steel Penn Alliance.
Well Steel Penn Alliance 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Steel Penn Alliance!
A relieved looking The Steel Penn Alliance thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.