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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 10336 p4p, 653 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 4535 p4p, 485 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lucan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steel Penn Alliance drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lucan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lucan has hold of one of Steel Penn Alliance's legs. Steel Penn Alliance is fighting the takedown attempt but Lucan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (0) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn Alliance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steel Penn Alliance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving.
Lucan preventing the sweep.
Lucan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steel Penn Alliance dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (2) Lucan
Steel Penn Alliance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lucan holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan working for a triangle but Steel Penn Alliance defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel Penn Alliance advances to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from Lucan's half guard. Lucan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Steel Penn Alliance postures up.
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.
Lucan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel Penn Alliance has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (2) Lucan
Steel Penn Alliance moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn Alliance (7) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a guillotine from mount but Lucan is having none of it.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Lucan from getting the reversal.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to control but Lucan wriggling away.
Steel Penn Alliance is really struggling to control Lucan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucan tries to control Steel Penn Alliance's body but Steel Penn Alliance pushes him off. Lucan squirms to his side and now Steel Penn Alliance has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn Alliance (10) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan is holding onto Steel Penn Alliance's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Lucan just trying to survive but Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to stick to Lucan's back but Lucan is turning into Steel Penn Alliance. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steel Penn Alliance's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lucan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (10) vs (4) Lucan
Steel Penn Alliance keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Lucan preventing the sweep.
Lucan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lucan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lucan looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn Alliance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (12) vs (4) Lucan
Steel Penn Alliance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
Lucan keeping full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass.
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Steel Penn Alliance pushes his legs off easily.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn Alliance is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan looking to control.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn Alliance is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lucan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel Penn Alliance works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lucan looking to control.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the guard.
Lucan is controlling Steel Penn Alliance's posture.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lucan controls Steel Penn Alliance momentarily but Steel Penn Alliance frees himself.
Steel Penn Alliance is stalling in the full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance preventing the sweep.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (12) vs (6) Lucan
Lucan passes into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control here.
Lucan is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel Penn Alliance is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lucan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming and defends easily.
Lucan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel Penn Alliance defends it well.
Lucan is working for a kimura here but Steel Penn Alliance manages to reverse the position and he's now in Lucan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (14) vs (6) Lucan
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel Penn Alliance jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steel Penn Alliance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (17) vs (6) Lucan
Lucan is trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lucan gets back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lucan looking for submissions off his back.
Lucan is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn Alliance sits in half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Lucan from improving his position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lucan keeping hold of Steel Penn Alliance's head, controlling as best he can.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is keen to just control but Lucan is a slippery customer.
Steel Penn Alliance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lucan sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel Penn Alliance has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (20) vs (6) Lucan
Lucan wants to hold on but Steel Penn Alliance pushes him away.
Lucan gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the action here.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn Alliance is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Lucan from improving his position.
Steel Penn Alliance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lucan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn Alliance preventing the sweep.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Steel Penn Alliance postures up.
Steel Penn Alliance passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (23) vs (6) Lucan
Lucan is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take a break and control but Lucan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lucan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for an arm triangle but Lucan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lucan wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lucan trying to control here.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a kimura but Lucan is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn Alliance is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn Alliance takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
A very excited looking The Steel Penn Alliance made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ADWGC 7
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 10501 p4p, 615 weight class) and Rafael Loureiro (ranked 2624 p4p, 310 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Loureiro!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loureiro clinches with his opponent.
Loureiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Loureiro 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.
Steel Penn Alliance drops back looking for a leg! Loureiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loureiro manages to kick Steel Penn Alliance off! Steel Penn Alliance jumps back into Loureiro's guard.
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.
Loureiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel Penn Alliance doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel Penn Alliance manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Loureiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to mount his opponent but Loureiro defends it.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from half guard but Loureiro is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loureiro is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take a breather but Loureiro is having none of it.
Steel Penn Alliance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loureiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Loureiro tries to roll over but Steel Penn Alliance keeps him under control.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for an arm triangle but Loureiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loureiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loureiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Loureiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn Alliance.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to free his trapped foot but Loureiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loureiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from half guard but Loureiro is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Steel Penn Alliance seems content to control.
Loureiro moves into full guard.
Loureiro is looking for a triangle here but Steel Penn Alliance uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (3) vs (0) Loureiro
Loureiro tries to improve position but can't.
Loureiro is still trying to improve position.
Loureiro gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from half guard but Loureiro is working away.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Penn Alliance works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (6) vs (0) Loureiro
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is trying to escape the mount.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Loureiro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steel Penn Alliance.
Loureiro 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.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Penn Alliance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Loureiro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Steel Penn Alliance escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Steel Penn Alliance! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (9) vs (0) Loureiro
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance tries for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loureiro tries to buck Steel Penn Alliance off but Steel Penn Alliance is having none of it.
Loureiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but Loureiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn Alliance to get the leverage.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Loureiro looks winded!
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Loureiro tries to roll over but Steel Penn Alliance keeps him under control.
Steel Penn Alliance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loureiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Loureiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn Alliance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loureiro gets full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loureiro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn Alliance puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass the half guard into mount. Loureiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance seems to be working for a kimura but Loureiro defends the submission attempt.
Loureiro is not content to let Steel Penn Alliance control the position.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura here.
Loureiro wants to sweep but Steel Penn Alliance has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (12) vs (0) Loureiro
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn Alliance presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn Alliance (14) vs (0) Loureiro
Loureiro can't escape the position.
Loureiro 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.
Steel Penn Alliance seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but Loureiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn Alliance to get the leverage.
Loureiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (17) vs (0) Loureiro
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loureiro, who protects the arm well.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loureiro, who protects the arm well.
Loureiro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is pressing down on Loureiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Loureiro is holding on for now.
Loureiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loureiro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel Penn Alliance has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (20) vs (0) Loureiro
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loureiro, who protects the arm well.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take a break and control but Loureiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loureiro is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn Alliance tries for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loureiro tries to improve position but can't.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loureiro stops Steel Penn Alliance from passing to mount.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving and retains side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loureiro, who protects the arm well.
Loureiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass the half guard into mount. Loureiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loureiro is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn Alliance eventually gives up the hold.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a submission of some sort.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is in trouble now - Steel Penn Alliance has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (23) vs (0) Loureiro
Loureiro tries to reverse the position but Steel Penn Alliance maintains control.
Loureiro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control the pace but Loureiro is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn Alliance takes the fight on points by 23 to 0.
An out of breath The Steel Penn Alliance thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ADWGC Rio
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 10386 p4p, 602 weight class) and Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 5670 p4p, 517 weight class). Diallo has chosen Africa soukouss as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Youssoufa Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn Alliance drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (0) Diallo
Steel Penn Alliance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steel Penn Alliance passes Diallo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diallo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn Alliance drops back looking for a leg! Diallo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diallo manages to kick Steel Penn Alliance off! Steel Penn Alliance jumps back into Diallo's guard.
Diallo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (2) Diallo
Steel Penn Alliance keeping full guard, as Diallo tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo passes Steel Penn Alliance's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn Alliance has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diallo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control here.
Diallo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diallo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn Alliance doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diallo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is defending against the submission attempts here by Diallo.
Diallo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (5) Diallo
Diallo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn Alliance is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steel Penn Alliance is surviving well by controlling Diallo's body position as best he can.
Steel Penn Alliance 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.
Diallo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel Penn Alliance is just riding it out for now. Diallo eventually gives up the hold.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control but can't.
Steel Penn Alliance slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diallo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn Alliance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Jako Gym inform me that Diallo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn Alliance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diallo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from the bottom.
Diallo is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a sweep. Diallo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn Alliance is working hard here to advance position.
Diallo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diallo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel Penn Alliance defends it well.
Steel Penn Alliance gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to sweep but no luck.
Diallo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn Alliance working for submissions but it's allowed Diallo to get to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a sweep. Diallo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diallo wants to pass to mount but Steel Penn Alliance is defending the position.
Steel Penn Alliance manages to get to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diallo looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn Alliance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (4) vs (5) Diallo
Steel Penn Alliance tries to free his leg and advance position but Diallo is retaining full guard.
Diallo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn Alliance is aware though and is defending well.
Diallo working a defensive guard here.
Diallo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diallo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diallo looking for a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance defends easily.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Diallo keeps moving.
Diallo trying to control the position.
Steel Penn Alliance got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diallo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn Alliance has managed to get both his arms back between Diallo's legs - danger averted.
Diallo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn Alliance passes into half guard.
Diallo is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn Alliance is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diallo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diallo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diallo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Diallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Diallo is keeping the position.
Diallo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn Alliance defends it easily.
Diallo trying to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance pushes down on Diallo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (7) vs (5) Diallo
Diallo is trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diallo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Diallo is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diallo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel Penn Alliance's guard! Nice work there by Diallo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (7) vs (7) Diallo
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control the position but Diallo postures up.
Diallo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diallo keeps trying to improve his position.
Diallo trying to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working from the bottom.
Diallo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn Alliance gets full guard.
Diallo looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn Alliance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (9) vs (7) Diallo
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn Alliance passes Diallo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura but Diallo is defending well.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a kimura but Diallo is defending it quite comfortably.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diallo is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn Alliance eventually gives up the hold.
Diallo is staying active underneath Steel Penn Alliance, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diallo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diallo wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn Alliance's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn Alliance's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn Alliance (9) vs (11) Diallo
Diallo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steel Penn Alliance knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steel Penn Alliance for a finish.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to break free.
Diallo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Steel Penn Alliance has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Diallo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn Alliance defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Diallo's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diallo wins on points by 11 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Youssoufa Diallo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ADWGC 3
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jammal Drinkwiskey (ranked 15941 p4p, 587 weight class) and The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 10376 p4p, 564 weight class). Drinkwiskey comes to the cage accompanied by Distress - Progress/Regress. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jammal Drinkwiskey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn Alliance fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Drinkwiskey. No joy for Steel Penn Alliance on that attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jammal Drinkwiskey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Steel Penn Alliance.
Drinkwiskey clinches.
Drinkwiskey tries for a takedown but Steel Penn Alliance manages to get underhooks.
Drinkwiskey is pressed up against the cage. Steel Penn Alliance has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drinkwiskey down to the mat. Drinkwiskey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a takedown into Drinkwiskey's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drinkwiskey (0) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
Drinkwiskey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drinkwiskey is pulling down on Steel Penn Alliance's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel Penn Alliance, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey is pulling down on Steel Penn Alliance's head to control his posture.
Drinkwiskey controls Steel Penn Alliance momentarily but Steel Penn Alliance frees himself.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Drinkwiskey is working from the bottom.
Drinkwiskey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drinkwiskey being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel Penn Alliance postures up.
Drinkwiskey wants to improve his position but instead Steel Penn Alliance has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drinkwiskey keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is thwarting Drinkwiskey's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drinkwiskey trying to get back to full guard but Steel Penn Alliance takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drinkwiskey (0) vs (5) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance tries to control but Drinkwiskey wriggling away.
Steel Penn Alliance avoids the attempt from Drinkwiskey to control.
Drinkwiskey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel Penn Alliance is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Drinkwiskey is looking to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance isn't that keen on the idea.
Drinkwiskey holds on, trying desperately to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance avoids the attempt from Drinkwiskey to control.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control the pace but Drinkwiskey is squirming around nicely.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to finish this one by submission but Drinkwiskey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Steel Penn Alliance.
Drinkwiskey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel Penn Alliance pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn Alliance has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Drinkwiskey tries to hold on but Steel Penn Alliance pushes him away.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn Alliance with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Drinkwiskey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Drinkwiskey is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn Alliance's attempts to control the action.
Drinkwiskey sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drinkwiskey trying to control but Steel Penn Alliance postures up.
Drinkwiskey is positioning himself well to prevent Steel Penn Alliance advancing to mount.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drinkwiskey is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey wants to get back to full guard.
Drinkwiskey wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drinkwiskey wants to control the action here but instead Steel Penn Alliance manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drinkwiskey (0) vs (8) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drinkwiskey is looking to escape.
Drinkwiskey wants to hold on but Steel Penn Alliance pushes him away.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to control but Drinkwiskey wriggling away.
Steel Penn Alliance looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey is looking to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel Penn Alliance jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Drinkwiskey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Drinkwiskey struggling a bit here.
Drinkwiskey tries to bench press Steel Penn Alliance off him but Steel Penn Alliance keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Drinkwiskey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance tries for a kimura but Drinkwiskey is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance working away.
Drinkwiskey is looking for a sweep.
Drinkwiskey struggling a bit here.
Steel Penn Alliance taking a breather here.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drinkwiskey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take a break and control but Drinkwiskey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drinkwiskey is trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Drinkwiskey is defending well.
Drinkwiskey tries to buck Steel Penn Alliance off but Steel Penn Alliance is having none of it.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Drinkwiskey is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn Alliance is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drinkwiskey tries to buck Steel Penn Alliance off but Steel Penn Alliance is having none of it.
Drinkwiskey manages to get back to half guard.
Drinkwiskey is controlling Steel Penn Alliance's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Drinkwiskey trying to hold on to Steel Penn Alliance's head to control him but Steel Penn Alliance postures up.
Steel Penn Alliance seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drinkwiskey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Drinkwiskey keeping hold of Steel Penn Alliance's head, controlling as best he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from Drinkwiskey's half guard. Drinkwiskey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance preventing the sweep.
Drinkwiskey keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
Drinkwiskey trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn Alliance is proving a slippery customer.
Drinkwiskey pulls Steel Penn Alliance in to control the position.
Drinkwiskey keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
Drinkwiskey looking for a sweep. Not yet Drinkwiskey, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Drinkwiskey is working from the bottom.
Drinkwiskey is trying to keep Steel Penn Alliance in close.
Steel Penn Alliance is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel Penn Alliance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drinkwiskey is keeping the position for now.
Drinkwiskey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Drinkwiskey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn Alliance defends well.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Drinkwiskey keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey looking to control.
Steel Penn Alliance drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel Penn Alliance jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drinkwiskey trying to control the position.
Drinkwiskey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Drinkwiskey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance drops back looking for a leg! Drinkwiskey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drinkwiskey manages to kick Steel Penn Alliance off! Steel Penn Alliance jumps back into Drinkwiskey's guard.
Drinkwiskey pulls Steel Penn Alliance in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel Penn Alliance from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drinkwiskey has control of Steel Penn Alliance's left arm, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from doing any damage.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Drinkwiskey keeps moving.
Drinkwiskey trying to control the position.
Drinkwiskey keeping full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass.
Drinkwiskey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Drinkwiskey trying to control the position.
Drinkwiskey pulls Steel Penn Alliance in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel Penn Alliance from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drinkwiskey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drinkwiskey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drinkwiskey (2) vs (8) Steel Penn Alliance
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drinkwiskey wants to take a breather but Steel Penn Alliance is having none of it.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn Alliance wins on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, The Steel Penn Alliance thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 7951 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Taylor (ranked 7370 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tim Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn Alliance scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn Alliance (4) vs (0) Taylor
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taylor, who protects the arm well.
Taylor wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance postures up.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to move into full mount but can't pass Taylor's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn Alliance tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steel Penn Alliance has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taylor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steel Penn Alliance off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn Alliance (4) vs (4) Taylor
Taylor working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Taylor controlling well, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from escaping the position.
Taylor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to escape but Taylor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working for the choke.
Steel Penn Alliance is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Taylor gets his way!
Taylor is hanging on to Steel Penn Alliance's back as he tries to escape.
Taylor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Taylor is looking to control Steel Penn Alliance but Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Steel Penn Alliance can't escape the position.
Taylor trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Steel Penn Alliance is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance turns into Taylor and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (6) vs (4) Taylor
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn Alliance being controlled here momentarily.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (6) vs (6) Taylor
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Taylor is pushing down on Steel Penn Alliance's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel Penn Alliance is fighting to maintain full guard but Taylor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel Penn Alliance is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taylor trying to advance position but Steel Penn Alliance counters by regaining guard.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn Alliance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor trying to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working from the bottom.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn Alliance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping the position.
Steel Penn Alliance has his foot on Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn Alliance is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (8) vs (6) Taylor
Steel Penn Alliance looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance passes easily into half guard.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for an arm triangle but Taylor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for an arm triangle but Taylor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a kimura but Taylor is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to control Steel Penn Alliance's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel Penn Alliance is working away from the top position though.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn Alliance to get the leverage.
Taylor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn Alliance's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn Alliance's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn Alliance (8) vs (10) Taylor
Steel Penn Alliance tries to escape the position.
Steel Penn Alliance is having to fend off submission attempts from Taylor, who is looking to sink in the choke. Taylor doesn't have the hooks in though and Steel Penn Alliance manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (10) vs (10) Taylor
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance advances to half guard.
Taylor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Steel Penn Alliance controlling him for the moment.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel Penn Alliance controls the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to advance position but Taylor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn Alliance (10) vs (14) Taylor
Taylor wants to take Steel Penn Alliance's back here but Steel Penn Alliance is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Steel Penn Alliance is working to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor is trying to take his opponent's back.
Taylor looking to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn Alliance is desperately trying to improve his position but Taylor has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Taylor is having none of it.
Steel Penn Alliance sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor wins on points by 14 to 10. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 7511 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 1195 p4p, 0 weight class). The Steel Penn Alliance is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hedman Karlsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (0) Hedman Karlsson
Steel Penn Alliance tries to free his leg and advance position but Hedman Karlsson is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (0) Hedman Karlsson
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.
Steel Penn Alliance goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hedman Karlsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel Penn Alliance's guard! Nice work there by Hedman Karlsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (2) Hedman Karlsson
Hedman Karlsson wants to control from the top but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance working for a triangle but Hedman Karlsson defends it easily.
Hedman Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping full guard, as Hedman Karlsson tries to pass.
Hedman Karlsson forces his way into half guard.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Steel Penn Alliance from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (5) Hedman Karlsson
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a sweep.
Hedman Karlsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Steel Penn Alliance's legs.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (7) Hedman Karlsson
Hedman Karlsson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel Penn Alliance is squirming around, avoiding Hedman Karlsson's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn Alliance is controlling an arm, preventing Hedman Karlsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Steel Penn Alliance can't escape the position.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Hedman Karlsson from taking his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (10) Hedman Karlsson
Steel Penn Alliance can't escape the position.
Hedman Karlsson is not going to allow Steel Penn Alliance to sit and survive in this position.
We've been informed that Hedman Karlsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to escape the position.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance regains half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn Alliance with the active half guard here but Hedman Karlsson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (13) Hedman Karlsson
Steel Penn Alliance gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel Penn Alliance is just riding it out for now. Hedman Karlsson eventually gives up the hold.
Hedman Karlsson trying to advance position but Steel Penn Alliance counters by regaining guard.
Steel Penn Alliance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping full guard, as Hedman Karlsson tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping full guard, as Hedman Karlsson tries to pass.
Steel Penn Alliance working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hedman Karlsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hedman Karlsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel Penn Alliance working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hedman Karlsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hedman Karlsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to keep a closed guard but Hedman Karlsson is proving a slippery customer.
Hedman Karlsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hedman Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hedman Karlsson is aware though and is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hedman Karlsson pushes down on Steel Penn Alliance's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hedman Karlsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn Alliance does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance gets back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson passes Steel Penn Alliance's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance gets full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hedman Karlsson defends well.
Steel Penn Alliance has control of Hedman Karlsson's left arm, preventing Hedman Karlsson from doing any damage.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a guillotine here but Hedman Karlsson defends easily.
Steel Penn Alliance has an active guard here but Hedman Karlsson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (16) Hedman Karlsson
Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel Penn Alliance stops Hedman Karlsson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hedman Karlsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn Alliance is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance working to try and regain half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is controlling an arm, preventing Hedman Karlsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Hedman Karlsson from taking his back.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to lock up and control but Hedman Karlsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel Penn Alliance really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Hedman Karlsson is having none of it.
Steel Penn Alliance 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson passes into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel Penn Alliance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedman Karlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn Alliance is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hedman Karlsson wins on points by 16 to 5.
A victorious Oliver Hedman Karlsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jay Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 7488 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Bahamas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jay Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in and bounces Gatsby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (0) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to sit in guard and control but Gatsby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
Gatsby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to keep Gatsby in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gatsby haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel Penn Alliance working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gatsby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gatsby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gatsby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel Penn Alliance controls Gatsby momentarily but Gatsby frees himself.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gatsby escapes and throws Steel Penn Alliance's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
Gatsby controlling the position from side mount.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (5) vs (4) Steel Penn Alliance
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from half guard but Gatsby is working away.
Steel Penn Alliance seems to be looking for submissions.
Gatsby wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel Penn Alliance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take a breather but Gatsby is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gatsby desperately trying to maintain half guard.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn Alliance has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gatsby is not content to let Steel Penn Alliance control the position.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gatsby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Penn Alliance passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gatsby! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (7) Steel Penn Alliance
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Steel Penn Alliance's lack of action.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gatsby wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gatsby defend it? Steel Penn Alliance steps over the head and cranks it - Gatsby is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Steel Penn Alliance!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Steel Penn Alliance!
The Steel Penn Alliance thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 3
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 4739 p4p, 472 weight class) and Brock Gracie (ranked 12806 p4p, 679 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie clinches up against the ropes.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn Alliance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel Penn Alliance drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Steel Penn Alliance wants a takedown but no success here.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steel Penn Alliance wants a takedown but no success here.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Gracie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (0) Gracie
Steel Penn Alliance is breathing heavily.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn Alliance is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving.
Gracie won't allow Steel Penn Alliance to sweep him here.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel Penn Alliance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn Alliance pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie won't allow Steel Penn Alliance to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn Alliance.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn Alliance is retaining full guard.
Gracie won't allow Steel Penn Alliance to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie stays in close to Steel Penn Alliance's body and controls the position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn Alliance is retaining full guard.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel Penn Alliance controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance working a defensive guard here.
Steel Penn Alliance is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
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.
Gracie stays in close to Steel Penn Alliance's body and controls the position.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn Alliance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steel Penn Alliance there! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Steel Penn Alliance can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Steel Penn Alliance is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Steel Penn Alliance tries to buck him off.
Gracie trying to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to break free.
Gracie is trying to stick to Steel Penn Alliance's back but Steel Penn Alliance is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel Penn Alliance. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (4) vs (8) Gracie
Steel Penn Alliance stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (7) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steel 's half guard.
Steel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steel Penn Alliance with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Steel Penn Alliance might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the pace. #T1#
Steel Penn Alliance is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the pace. #T2#
Steel Penn Alliance passes to side control.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Steel is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Steel Penn Alliance!
During a confident post fight interview, The Steel Penn Alliance thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Phil Arcuri (ranked 1545 p4p, 214 weight class) and The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 4751 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that The Steel Penn Alliance was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Phil Arcuri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in and drives through. Arcuri sprawls well.
Arcuri clinches with his opponent.
Steel Penn Alliance wants a takedown.
Arcuri is working for takedown but Steel Penn Alliance is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arcuri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steel Penn Alliance fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arcuri tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel Penn Alliance shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Arcuri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arcuri drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steel Penn Alliance has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arcuri (0) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arcuri trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn Alliance is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn Alliance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arcuri is keeping the position for now.
Arcuri trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn Alliance is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn Alliance stopping the sweep attempt from Arcuri.
Arcuri trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn Alliance is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn Alliance slips nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri actively working from the bottom here.
Arcuri wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arcuri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arcuri looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Steel Penn Alliance pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arcuri (0) vs (5) Steel Penn Alliance
Arcuri wants to hold on but Steel Penn Alliance pushes him away.
Arcuri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the pace for now.
Steel Penn Alliance jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Arcuri is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Arcuri and Steel Penn Alliance has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is staying tight to Arcuri's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take a break and control but Arcuri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arcuri is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Arcuri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Arcuri is working from the bottom.
Arcuri gets back to half guard.
Arcuri looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arcuri has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Steel Penn Alliance. Oh but Arcuri has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Steel Penn Alliance goes limp - he's gone! Arcuri jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake and The Steel Penn Alliance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 4 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Blake drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (0) Steel Penn Alliance
Blake won't allow Steel Penn Alliance to sweep him here.
Steel Penn Alliance is adopting a defensive guard.
Blake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn Alliance is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn Alliance.
Blake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blake passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (5) vs (0) Steel Penn Alliance
Blake working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Steel Penn Alliance holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn Alliance is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn Alliance gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to get back to full guard but Blake takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (8) vs (0) Steel Penn Alliance
Blake is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Steel Penn Alliance has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Steel Penn Alliance! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (8) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Blake'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 four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blake keeping full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass.
Steel Penn Alliance avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn Alliance has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn Alliance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking to sweep but instead, Steel Penn Alliance has passed into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is controlling the pace.
Blake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn Alliance's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn Alliance's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blake (12) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Blake is hanging on to Steel Penn Alliance's back as he tries to escape.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Blake just sinks the hooks in.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Blake gets his way!
Blake is looking to control Steel Penn Alliance but Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn Alliance's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Blake controls the action.
Blake tries to keep control of the position but Steel Penn Alliance is staying busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blake seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Steel Penn Alliance's chin but Steel Penn Alliance turns very nicely into Blake's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Steel Penn Alliance.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (12) vs (4) Steel Penn Alliance
Blake is trying to keep Steel Penn Alliance in close.
Steel Penn Alliance is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blake is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling from the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance stopping the sweep attempt from Blake.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn Alliance slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blake keeping full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass.
Steel Penn Alliance is fighting to break Blake's control of his arms but Blake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn Alliance engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blake manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (14) vs (4) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blake passes Steel Penn Alliance's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to control Blake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel Penn Alliance avoid being mounted?
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn Alliance doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blake.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to pass the guard but Steel Penn Alliance defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Blake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance and Helio Kimura. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura gets caught napping as Steel Penn Alliance dives in and scores a takedown. Kimura manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura is pulling down on Steel Penn Alliance's head to control his posture.
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Steel Penn Alliance pushes his legs off easily.
Steel Penn Alliance is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kimura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel Penn Alliance content to stall in guard here.
Steel Penn Alliance has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to keep Steel Penn Alliance in close.
Steel Penn Alliance slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn Alliance is aware though and is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Steel Penn Alliance escapes and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (0) Kimura
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn Alliance controls the position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn Alliance wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance controls the position from side control.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn Alliance working away.
Steel Penn Alliance in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Steel Penn Alliance seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimura for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn Alliance thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance stalling.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel Penn Alliance is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steel Penn Alliance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (8) vs (0) Kimura
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel Penn Alliance can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Kimura is controlling an arm, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Steel Penn Alliance content just to control the position here.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn Alliance's attempts to control the action.
Kimura stops Steel Penn Alliance from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura is still trying to improve position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura is not content to let Steel Penn Alliance control the position.
Kimura wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Steel Penn Alliance seems content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel Penn Alliance is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura is in trouble now - Steel Penn Alliance has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (11) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the guard.
Kimura controls Steel Penn Alliance momentarily but Steel Penn Alliance frees himself.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel Penn Alliance controls the pace.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (11) vs (2) Kimura
Steel Penn Alliance trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel Penn Alliance looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel Penn Alliance looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel Penn Alliance! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn Alliance (15) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn Alliance presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn Alliance (17) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kimura is just holding on here. Steel Penn Alliance manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn Alliance (20) vs (2) Kimura
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura rolls, trying to escape but Steel Penn Alliance keeps control of the position.
Kimura turns into Steel Penn Alliance and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (20) vs (4) Kimura
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn Alliance takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
The Steel Penn Alliance thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman and The Steel Penn Alliance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roman (0) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
Roman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn Alliance has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roman trying to control the position.
Roman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel Penn Alliance controls the pace.
Roman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn Alliance gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance stays in close to Roman's body and controls the position.
Roman keeping full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass.
Steel Penn Alliance is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Roman'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 Alliance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn Alliance avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to sweep here but Steel Penn Alliance controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roman working a defensive guard but Steel Penn Alliance manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (0) vs (5) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Penn Alliance is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roman's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Roman regains half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance not doing much here.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel Penn Alliance performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn Alliance sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn Alliance has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Steel Penn Alliance seems content to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance passes into side control, despite Roman's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (0) vs (8) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Roman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel Penn Alliance has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman struggling a bit here.
Steel Penn Alliance taking a breather here.
Roman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn Alliance wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the position from side mount.
Roman sneaks back into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the action here.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn Alliance has control of the leg.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it.
Roman wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Penn Alliance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman trying to control here.
Steel Penn Alliance is controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn Alliance perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Penn Alliance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roman sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a kimura but Roman is defending it quite comfortably.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the pace.
Roman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn Alliance sits in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is stalling here. Roman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steel Penn Alliance seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Roman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roman (4) vs (8) Steel Penn Alliance
Roman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel Penn Alliance knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roman controls the position.
Roman swings around for an armbar but Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (4) vs (10) Steel Penn Alliance
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
Roman working for submissions but it's allowed Steel Penn Alliance to get to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roman is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn Alliance eventually gives up the hold.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Steel Penn Alliance seems content to control.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn Alliance has control of the leg.
Roman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Steel Penn Alliance has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (4) vs (13) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman is staying active underneath Steel Penn Alliance, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn Alliance wins on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious The Steel Penn Alliance thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Steel Penn Alliance there.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Faldo has been cut.#TD#
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.#T1#
Faldo is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
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.#T2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T3#
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.#SUB#
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.#T4#
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.#SUB#
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!
#R2#
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 #TD#
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.#T1#
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. #REF3#
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. #T2#
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.
#T3#
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 #TD#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#TD#
Steel Penn Alliance gets a double leg takedown into Faldo's guard.#T4#
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.
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Event:
SP vs The World
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Attack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like The Steel Penn Alliance has been cut.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Shark Attack has been cut.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a two punch combination.
Attack tries to bum rush Steel Penn Alliance with a series of wild strikes but Steel Penn Alliance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Attack throws a nice looking combination but Steel Penn Alliance bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel Penn Alliance drops down looking for a counter takedown but Attack sprawls and moves away.
Steel Penn Alliance pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Attack back to the cage. Steel Penn Alliance follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Attack swinging wildly here.
Attack shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steel Penn Alliance eats them both and turns towards Attack to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Attack catches Steel Penn Alliance with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Steel Penn Alliance forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shark Attack!
A less than humble Shark Attack misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Kilo 17 Pencil V Robinson 3
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Poutsi pushes Steel Penn Alliance up against the cage in a clinch.
Poutsi pushes Steel Penn Alliance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Poutsi wants the takedown. Steel Penn Alliance is fighting it off but Poutsi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steel Penn Alliance's guard against the cage.
Poutsi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poutsi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steel Penn Alliance has his hands on Poutsi's head, controlling the position.
Poutsi chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poutsi throwing strikes from guard but Steel Penn Alliance blocks nicely.
Poutsi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poutsi with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Poutsi lands a couple of digs.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Poutsi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to keep Poutsi in close.
Poutsi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel Penn Alliance is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position here.
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.
Poutsi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poutsi throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel Penn Alliance manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poutsi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Poutsi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn Alliance is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Poutsi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn Alliance defends well.#SUB2#
Poutsi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Poutsi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Poutsi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poutsi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn Alliance has managed to get both his arms back between Poutsi's legs - danger averted.
Poutsi looking to control.
Steel Penn Alliance slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Poutsi is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn Alliance advances to full mount.
Poutsi is trying to reverse the position but instead Steel Penn Alliance has taken his back - oops!#T4#
Poutsi is really stuck here.
Steel Penn Alliance lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Poutsi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Steel Penn Alliance off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Poutsi wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance tightening his grip on Poutsi, looking for the choke.
Poutsi tries to roll but Steel Penn Alliance sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Poutsi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Poutsi has managed to clinch.
Poutsi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Poutsi fails to land.
Poutsi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poutsi has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance working aggressively here.
Poutsi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel Penn Alliance backwards.
Poutsi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Poutsi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poutsi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Poutsi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel Penn Alliance's head. #SUB2#
Poutsi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Poutsi thows a huge punch but Steel Penn Alliance dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Poutsi throws a strike but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel Penn Alliance bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poutsi's guard. #REVR#
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Poutsi is working from the bottom.
Tim Poutsi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poutsi can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn Alliance advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Poutsi is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn Alliance is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Steel Penn Alliance blocks the strikes from Poutsi.
#SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but Poutsi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn Alliance to get the leverage.
Steel Penn Alliance is nestled in close to Poutsi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steel Penn Alliance is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poutsi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poutsi is pressing down on Steel Penn Alliance's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Poutsi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn Alliance puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poutsi is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn Alliance eventually gives up the hold.
Poutsi is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn Alliance sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for an arm triangle but Poutsi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a submission of some sort.
Poutsi is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take a breather but Poutsi is having none of it.
Poutsi wants to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Poutsi looking for submissions off his back.
Poutsi wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poutsi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steel Penn Alliance scores with a couple of nice shots.
Steel Penn Alliance throwing shots but Poutsi is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tim Poutsi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Crunch! Poutsi slams his shin into Steel Penn Alliance's torso.
Poutsi lands a nice hook to Steel Penn Alliance's body. Steel Penn Alliance takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poutsi throws the kick towards the body but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it.
Steel Penn Alliance drops down looking for a counter takedown but Poutsi sprawls and moves away.
Poutsi is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Poutsi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poutsi misses with the head strike.
Poutsi tries to work over Steel Penn Alliance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Poutsi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Poutsi.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poutsi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poutsi's back!
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!
Poutsi is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Poutsi! Can he survive? No! He's out! Steel Penn Alliance gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Steel Penn Alliance!
An out of breath The Steel Penn Alliance thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
kilo 14 ???
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel Penn Alliance keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bateman.
Steel Penn Alliance appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bateman scores with a jab. Steel Penn Alliance acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Bateman.
Bateman scores with a jab to the body.
Bateman catches Steel Penn Alliance with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bateman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bateman misses with the combination.
Steel Penn Alliance drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bateman sprawls and moves away.
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to counter with a takedown but Bateman is quick to defend against it.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel Penn Alliance tries to sprawl out of it but Bateman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel Penn Alliance manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Steel Penn Alliance takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bateman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bateman scores with a body shot.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel Penn Alliance drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bateman sprawls and moves away.
Bateman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel Penn Alliance makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Bateman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn Alliance looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel Penn Alliance on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bateman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel Penn Alliance circles away.
The Steel Penn Alliance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.#T2#
Bateman misses with the combination.
Steel Penn Alliance changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck for Bateman with that takedown attempt.
Bateman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel Penn Alliance defending well as Bateman loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to counter the offense by Bateman and move into the clinch.
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!
Bateman scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel Penn Alliance should have avoided that one.
Bateman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bateman closes the distance and clinches up with Steel Penn Alliance, looking for a takedown. Bateman pushes Steel Penn Alliance against the cage but Steel Penn Alliance circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Bateman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steel Penn Alliance to the mat! Steel Penn Alliance manages to get full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Steel Penn Alliance manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bateman. #BC#
Steel Penn Alliance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Bateman.
Nice uppercut lands for Bateman. That snapped Steel Penn Alliance's head back.
Steel Penn Alliance misses the jab.
Bateman looks to land a right hand but Steel Penn Alliance moved out of range.
Bateman dives in and grabs Steel Penn Alliance's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel Penn Alliance pushes down on Bateman's head and hops out.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.#T4#
Nice cross by Bateman.
Bateman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel Penn Alliance had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bateman misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a single leg into guard. Bateman didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman looking to control.
#SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bateman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn Alliance has managed to get both his arms back between Bateman's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bateman has an active guard here but Steel Penn Alliance has managed to pass into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Bateman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bateman tries for a takedown but Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to counter with a takedown but Bateman is quick to defend against it.
Bateman throws an off balance right hand
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a leg kick.
Steel Penn Alliance gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steel Penn Alliance stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel Penn Alliance wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel Penn Alliance appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Penn Alliance.
Bateman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel Penn Alliance's head backwards.
Bateman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel Penn Alliance feinted with a counter takedown.
Bateman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a good low kick that Bateman was not able to check.
The Steel Penn Alliance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a shot to the body.
Bateman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bateman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Bateman misses with an uppercut. Steel Penn Alliance saw that one coming.
Steel Penn Alliance appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bateman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance lands with a right hand.
Bateman lands a nice hook to Steel Penn Alliance's body. Steel Penn Alliance takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Bateman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bateman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steel Penn Alliance half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a stiff right hand.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Steel Penn Alliance makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bateman is breathing heavily.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bateman misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn Alliance appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel Penn Alliance stuffs the takedown attempt from Bateman. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a straight right. #T2#
Steel Penn Alliance lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel Penn Alliance cracks Bateman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bateman throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Steel Penn Alliance counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and waves to Bateman to follow him.
Bateman's corner calls for a 1-2. Bateman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel Penn Alliance tries to sprawl out of it but Bateman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel Penn Alliance manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn Alliance's head but Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel Penn Alliance half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Bateman misses with a right hand #TD#
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Steel Penn Alliance decides to stand back up. Steel Penn Alliance steps back and let's Bateman get back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel Penn Alliance sprawls well. Steel Penn Alliance wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Bateman lands a body shot.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to counter with a takedown but Bateman is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Steel Penn Alliance misses. #T4#
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn Alliance moved out of range nicely.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Penn Alliance listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Paddy Bateman's cut even more.
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!
Bateman misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bateman.
Bateman slips under a jab.
Bateman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bateman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel Penn Alliance.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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 Paddy Bateman's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Bateman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paddy Bateman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bateman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Steel Penn Alliance stands and steps away. Bateman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Penn Alliance drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bateman misses with a looping left.
Steel Penn Alliance feinted with a counter takedown.
Bateman lands with a nice combination. Steel Penn Alliance backs away looking to recover.
Bateman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel Penn Alliance's hands.
Bateman misses with an uppercut
#TD#
so Steel Penn Alliance counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman wants to improve his position but instead Steel Penn Alliance has moved into half guard.
Bateman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Steel Penn Alliance decides to stand up. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Bateman misses with the combination.
Bateman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bateman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel Penn Alliance is fending him off so far but Bateman persists. Nope, Steel Penn Alliance circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel Penn Alliance appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a good cross that connects.
Nice sprawl there from Steel Penn Alliance as Bateman shoots in.
It looked like Steel Penn Alliance wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Steel Penn Alliance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.
Bateman lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Steel Penn Alliance gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bateman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Penn Alliance attempts a counter takedown but Bateman avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Bateman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steel Penn Alliance sprawls well initially but Bateman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Bateman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bateman is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel Penn Alliance is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to stand.
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.#SUB2#
Bateman seems to be working for a kimura but Steel Penn Alliance defends the submission attempt.#ES#
Steel Penn Alliance pushes Bateman off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
A good leg kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bateman.
Bateman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Bateman misses the target.
Steel Penn Alliance explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bateman walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Bateman is rocked!
Steel Penn Alliance throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bateman with the counter takedown but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it easily.
Bateman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bateman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Steel Penn Alliance was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bateman misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bateman. Steel Penn Alliance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bateman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel Penn Alliance defending well as Bateman loads up on a big left hand.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn Alliance manages to avoid it.
Steel Penn Alliance attempts a counter takedown but Bateman avoids it well and moves away.
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!
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Steel Penn Alliance decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bateman's guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to stand but Bateman is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Bateman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn Alliance is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Steel Penn Alliance showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel Penn Alliance has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Steel Penn Alliance!
A victorious The Steel Penn Alliance thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Kilo 10 Pencil V Robinson 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Diode bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel Penn Alliance's head.
Diode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Penn Alliance takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diode swinging wildly here.
Diode lands a leg kick that knocks Steel Penn Alliance off balance momentarily.
Steel Penn Alliance takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel Penn Alliance sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel Penn Alliance feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diode tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to counter with his kicks.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with an uppercut. Diode saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Steel Penn Alliance.
Light Diode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Diode looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel Penn Alliance is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Steel Penn Alliance as Diode shoots in.
Steel Penn Alliance tries a quick counter leg kick but Diode is wise to it.
Diode throws the kick towards the body but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it.
Diode throws a body punch but Steel Penn Alliance moves out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steel Penn Alliance takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diode is looking to wear down Steel Penn Alliance with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot by Diode.
Diode tries a head kick but it misses.
Diode throws a body punch but Steel Penn Alliance moves out of range. #CL#
Diode has Steel Penn Alliance up against the cage in a clinch.
Diode misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to break free.
Diode takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Penn Alliance.
Diode has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steel Penn Alliance after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Light Diode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel Penn Alliance blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diode presses Steel Penn Alliance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diode can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn Alliance controls the action.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to break free but Diode pushes him back against the cage.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to break the clinch but Diode is controlling the position. #T3##BC#
Diode breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Diode.
Diode misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance throws out a counter right but Diode avoids it with no problem.
Diode shoots in for a takedown but Steel Penn Alliance shows good takedown defense.
Steel Penn Alliance was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diode goes for a double leg but Steel Penn Alliance avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel Penn Alliance continues to drive forward.
Steel Penn Alliance looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Diode shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel Penn Alliance manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Steel Penn Alliance is controlling Diode's posture.
Diode looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diode looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn Alliance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Diode wants to improve his position but instead Steel Penn Alliance has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Diode looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to advance position but Diode won't allow it.
Steel Penn Alliance looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Light Diode dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Diode closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Steel Penn Alliance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel Penn Alliance displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diode throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to slow Diode down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Diode darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diode.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diode's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diode's back!
We've been hearing good reports from Diode'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.
Diode is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn Alliance can do to turn this around?#T1#
Steel Penn Alliance gets his hands free as Diode looks to control.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the position well here. Diode rolled but Steel Penn Alliance kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diode tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
My spies in The Good the Bad and The Ugly inform me that Steel Penn Alliance has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn Alliance fails to advance to Diode's back. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diode is surviving well by controlling Steel Penn Alliance's body position as best he can.
Diode is trying to escape the mount.
Diode tries to hold on but Steel Penn Alliance postures up.#T2#
Diode is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel Penn Alliance takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diode tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn Alliance sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take his opponent's back but Diode doesn't allow it. #T3#
Diode is looking to get to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diode really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel Penn Alliance content just to control the position here.
Diode reaches up to try and control the position but Steel Penn Alliance seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Diode rolls and tries to escape and now Steel Penn Alliance has his back!
#T4#
I would not like to be Diode right now.
Diode trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diode is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Steel Penn Alliance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Steel Penn Alliance misses.
That kick from Steel Penn Alliance tenderised Diode's leg. Diode is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diode ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance slips under a jab from Diode.
Diode backing away here, and Steel Penn Alliance unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Light Diode is winning the standup battle so far.
Diode changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel Penn Alliance tries to avoid it but Diode manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel Penn Alliance to the ground. Steel Penn Alliance escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance shapes to counter with a head kick.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a low kick but Diode avoids it.
Diode throws a sloppy head kick
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circling - Diode throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diode.
Diode backing away here, and Steel Penn Alliance unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diode misses with a looping right.
Steel Penn Alliance counters with a body kick.
Diode looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel Penn Alliance is just out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance throws out a counter right but Diode avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Diode shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steel Penn Alliance but Steel Penn Alliance pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steel Penn Alliance flicks out a counter leg kick but Diode steps away.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a nice strike.
Steel Penn Alliance is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diode looks to clinch
and Diode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diode scores with a spinning back kick!
Diode pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance flicks out a counter leg kick but Diode steps away.
Diode fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn Alliance manages to avoid it.#TD#
Diode drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Diode trying to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is controlling Diode's posture.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping moving, preventing Diode from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn Alliance pulls Diode in to control the position.
Diode wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping the position.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position.
#T3#
Diode stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn Alliance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steel Penn Alliance looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick from Steel Penn Alliance misses.
Steel Penn Alliance chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diode dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diode lands a nice hook to Steel Penn Alliance's body. Steel Penn Alliance takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4##TD#
Diode drives through with a takedown into Steel Penn Alliance's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Diode trying to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working from the bottom.
Diode looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn Alliance, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Light Diode showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diode 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Light Diode!
A very excited looking Light Diode made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Kilo 4 fight night
Date: Aug 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel Penn Alliance throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robinson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steel Penn Alliance goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Steel Penn Alliance swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Robinson counters by clinching up.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Robinson .
Robinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Robinson is looking to clinch.
Robinson swinging wildly here.
Steel Penn Alliance looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Robinson feints a jab promting Steel Penn Alliance to slip. Robinson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steel Penn Alliance slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn Alliance keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Steel Penn Alliance throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Steel Penn Alliance lands but Robinson takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robinson . That's going to slow Steel Penn Alliance down.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a wild body shot.
Steel Penn Alliance works over Robinson 's head and body with a nice combination.
Robinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steel Penn Alliance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a head kick.
Robinson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Robinson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Penn Alliance throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robinson 's head.
A head kick by Steel Penn Alliance misses
and Robinson counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel Penn Alliance blocks an elbow strike from Robinson .
#T2#
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Penn Alliance controls his hands.
#BC#
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Robinson has knocked Steel Penn Alliance down with a huge combo! Robinson steps away and waves a wobbly Steel Penn Alliance back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Steel Penn Alliance is rocked!#CL#
Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steel Penn Alliance is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
Robinson lands a big right hand that drops Steel Penn Alliance! The killer instinct kicks in and Robinson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Robinson !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allen Robinson !
A very excited looking Allen Robinson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Corozzo V.S. Harris
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a takedown into Lopez Lopez's guard.
Steel Penn Alliance won't allow Lopez Lopez to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez Lopez wants to stand but Steel Penn Alliance is controlling the position.
Steel Penn Alliance is pushing down on Lopez Lopez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lopez Lopez is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel Penn Alliance has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steel Penn Alliance missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopez Lopez is trying to stand up here but Steel Penn Alliance is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez Lopez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lopez Lopez looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Steel Penn Alliance uses his free foot to push down on Lopez Lopez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lopez Lopez. #SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lopez Lopez trying desperately to get to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to control but Lopez Lopez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Lopez Lopez tries to buck Steel Penn Alliance off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lopez Lopez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lopez Lopez shrugs it off.
You get the feeling that Lopez Lopez really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Steel Penn Alliance fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance working for a guillotine from mount but Lopez Lopez is in no mood to give up.
Lopez Lopez stops Steel Penn Alliance from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lopez Lopez blocking the ground and pound.
Lopez Lopez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3##SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance goes for an armbar but Lopez Lopez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lopez Lopez.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping full guard, as Lopez Lopez tries to pass.
Steel Penn Alliance lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Steel Penn Alliance stops Lopez Lopez from standing up.
Steel Penn Alliance pushes down on Lopez Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steel Penn Alliance stops Lopez Lopez from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez Lopez is defending well.
#T4#
Lopez Lopez tries to kick Steel Penn Alliance off but Steel Penn Alliance keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but Lopez Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn Alliance to get the leverage.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to mount his opponent but Lopez Lopez defends it. #SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopez Lopez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Lopez Lopez is keeping him busy.
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.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez Lopez won't allow Steel Penn Alliance to pass to mount.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take a breather but Lopez Lopez is having none of it. #SUB#
Lopez Lopez is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn Alliance.
Lopez Lopez wants to stand back up but Steel Penn Alliance manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Steel Penn Alliance dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lopez Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel Penn Alliance can pounce on him.
Steel Penn Alliance with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez Lopez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lopez Lopez avoids the head kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance thuds his right hand into Lopez Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel Penn Alliance connects with a body shot that sends Lopez Lopez's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance thows a body kick. Lopez Lopez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a leg kick which misses Lopez Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez Lopez tries to avoid it.
Steel Penn Alliance thumps Lopez Lopez with a low kick.#T1##TD#
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steel Penn Alliance stands and throws Lopez Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopez Lopez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Lopez Lopez from escaping the position.
Lopez Lopez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to advance to mount but Lopez Lopez denies him. #SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Lopez Lopez is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance looks up at the clock and then as Lopez Lopez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Steel Penn Alliance smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2##ES2#
Lopez Lopez sneaks out the side door and pushes Steel Penn Alliance away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lopez Lopez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Steel Penn Alliance - the referee stops the clock and Lopez Lopez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Steel Penn Alliance. Lopez Lopez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez Lopez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel Penn Alliance lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez Lopez off balance momentarily.
Lopez Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Steel Penn Alliance.
The Steel Penn Alliance is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lopez Lopez under the eye.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a leg kick
and Lopez Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Lopez Lopez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel Penn Alliance.#ROC#
Lopez Lopez is rocked!
Good exchange - Steel Penn Alliance coming out on top.
Lopez Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel Penn Alliance finish him?
The Steel Penn Alliance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel Penn Alliance lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopez Lopez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance cracks Lopez Lopez with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lopez Lopez tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Steel Penn Alliance pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lopez Lopez is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Steel Penn Alliance!
After winning the bout, The Steel Penn Alliance thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Adams V.S. Williams
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Lopez Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez Lopez throws a combination that misses
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a one-two to the body.
Lopez Lopez misses with a body kick.
Steel Penn Alliance fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Lopez Lopez gets caught flat footed, as Steel Penn Alliance shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez Lopez is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel Penn Alliance accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopez Lopez wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn Alliance is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Lopez Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez Lopez wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn Alliance is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn Alliance stands and throws Lopez Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lopez Lopez being controlled for a moment.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lopez Lopez to see if he's OK.#T2#
Steel Penn Alliance in side control, throwing shots but Lopez Lopez defends.
Lopez Lopez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Steel Penn Alliance is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lopez Lopez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel Penn Alliance's guard! Nice work there by Lopez Lopez!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn Alliance is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Steel Penn Alliance engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lopez Lopez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steel Penn Alliance is controlling him.
Steel Penn Alliance connects with a couple of short punches.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Lopez Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Lopez Lopez keeps moving.
Steel Penn Alliance won't allow Lopez Lopez to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance passes Lopez Lopez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lopez Lopez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Steel Penn Alliance manages to mount him!
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lopez Lopez is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez Lopez is looking to pass into half guard but Steel Penn Alliance pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steel Penn Alliance is in guard.#REVB##T4##ES#
Lopez Lopez kicks Steel Penn Alliance off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Steel Penn Alliance closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lopez Lopez has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES#
Lopez Lopez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A left lands for Steel Penn Alliance.
A left lands for Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Lopez Lopez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez leaves Steel Penn Alliance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel Penn Alliance darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Steel Penn Alliance dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steel Penn Alliance avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steel Penn Alliance.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez Lopez as Steel Penn Alliance shoots in.
Steel Penn Alliance uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez connects with a right hand. Steel Penn Alliance shakes it off.
Lopez Lopez misses with a hook
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a straight right hand.
Steel Penn Alliance has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopez Lopez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel Penn Alliance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lopez Lopez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel Penn Alliance. Steel Penn Alliance circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steel Penn Alliance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Steel Penn Alliance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez Lopez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a head kick. Lopez Lopez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Lopez Lopez is rocked!
Lopez Lopez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oh Lopez Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Lopez Lopez connects with a single shot there.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Lopez Lopez and Steel Penn Alliance goes tumbling to the canvas! Lopez Lopez follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Steel Penn Alliance is rocked!
Lopez Lopez uses his free foot to push down on Steel Penn Alliance's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance is still in real trouble! Can Lopez Lopez finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Lopez Lopez working for a guillotine from mount but Steel Penn Alliance is in no mood to give up.
Lopez Lopez prevents Steel Penn Alliance from getting the reversal.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Lopez Lopez wants to finish this one by submission but Steel Penn Alliance is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lopez Lopez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Lopez Lopez working for a submission but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Lopez Lopez wants to finish this one by submission but Steel Penn Alliance is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to lock up and control but Lopez Lopez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel Penn Alliance sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance seems to have recovered his senses.
The Steel Penn Alliance has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel Penn Alliance regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopez Lopez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel Penn Alliance manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lopez Lopez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Steel Penn Alliance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez Lopez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steel Penn Alliance stands and throws Lopez Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Lopez Lopez is defending well.
Lopez Lopez is pushing Steel Penn Alliance's head away, looking to escape. Steel Penn Alliance manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steel Penn Alliance is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lopez Lopez's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take a break and control but Lopez Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopez Lopez, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Lopez Lopez is defending well. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopez Lopez, who protects the arm well.
Lopez Lopez wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lopez Lopez is not content to let Steel Penn Alliance control the position.
Lopez Lopez prevents Steel Penn Alliance from moving into mount.
Steel Penn Alliance advances to mount. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance looking to secure an arm triangle but Lopez Lopez defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Guywaun Lopez Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lopez Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance unleashes a big counter combination but Lopez Lopez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a series of punches but Lopez Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Steel Penn Alliance takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopez Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a big counter head kick but Lopez Lopez avoids it with no problem.
Steel Penn Alliance uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez Lopez.
Steel Penn Alliance lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steel Penn Alliance moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a counter combo.
Steel Penn Alliance has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lopez Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez Lopez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Steel Penn Alliance darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to advance position but Lopez Lopez won't allow it. #ES#
Lopez Lopez kicks off Steel Penn Alliance and gets to his feet. #T1#
Nice jab there from Lopez Lopez.
Lopez Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Lopez Lopez gets caught napping as Steel Penn Alliance dives in and scores a takedown. Lopez Lopez manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez Lopez wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn Alliance is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez Lopez is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance passes Lopez Lopez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Lopez Lopez is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Steel Penn Alliance uses his free foot to push down on Lopez Lopez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lopez Lopez.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take his opponent's back but instead Lopez Lopez manages to regain half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel Penn Alliance is keen to just control but Lopez Lopez is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Penn Alliance is keen to just control but Lopez Lopez is a slippery customer.#T3#
Steel Penn Alliance thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez Lopez's head. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopez Lopez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lopez Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take a breather but Lopez Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez Lopez is looking to escape.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass to full mount but Lopez Lopez defends it.
Lopez Lopez is looking to get back to is feet but Steel Penn Alliance passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #ES#
Lopez Lopez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Steel Penn Alliance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lopez Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Steel Penn Alliance manages to avoid it.
Lopez Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lopez Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel Penn Alliance fails with a takedown attempt.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez Lopez defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Steel Penn Alliance.
I think Steel Penn Alliance has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
SP-ICON:WW Tournament Rd.2
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Steel Penn Alliance looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lopez Lopez!
Lopez Lopez tries to buck Steel Penn Alliance off but Steel Penn Alliance is having none of it.
Steel Penn Alliance working away.
Lopez Lopez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lopez Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Lopez Lopez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopez Lopez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lopez Lopez wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopez Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopez Lopez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lopez Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lopez Lopez managing to control the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez Lopez is looking to chop away at Steel Penn Alliance's legs.
Steel Penn Alliance moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez Lopez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lopez Lopez tries to score with a low kick but Steel Penn Alliance moves his leg out of the way.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to counter punch.
Lopez Lopez tries a low kick but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it.
Lopez Lopez slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel Penn Alliance, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4##TD2#
Lopez Lopez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steel Penn Alliance quickly recovers to half guard.
Lopez Lopez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lopez Lopez tries to pass to full mount but Steel Penn Alliance defends it.
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. Lopez Lopez connects with a nice short shot to Steel Penn Alliance's temple.
Lopez Lopez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn Alliance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopez Lopez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guywaun Lopez Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Steel Penn Alliance's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lopez Lopez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez Lopez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel Penn Alliance connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopez Lopez scrambles back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel Penn Alliance checks a leg kick.
Lopez Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Penn Alliance.
#TD2#
Steel Penn Alliance tries to sprawl but Lopez Lopez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel Penn Alliance defending well though. #SUB2#
Lopez Lopez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lopez Lopez is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel Penn Alliance is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Lopez Lopez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn Alliance doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lopez Lopez. #SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the position for now.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steel Penn Alliance blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopez Lopez.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel Penn Alliance manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lopez Lopez is in close to Steel Penn Alliance's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Lopez Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lopez Lopez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lopez Lopez wants to control from the top but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving.
Lopez Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Lopez Lopez trying to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working from the bottom.
Lopez Lopez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lopez Lopez cracks Steel Penn Alliance with a solid left hand.
Lopez Lopez passes into half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lopez Lopez uses his free foot to push down on Steel Penn Alliance's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel Penn Alliance.
Lopez Lopez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lopez Lopez working Steel Penn Alliance over with strikes here.
Lopez Lopez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steel Penn Alliance's face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn Alliance slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lopez Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn Alliance has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez Lopez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice shot lands for Steel Penn Alliance.#TD#
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.
Lopez Lopez is trying to control the position but Steel Penn Alliance postures up. #SUB2#
Lopez Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steel Penn Alliance passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez Lopez wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy.
#T1#
Lopez Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lopez Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopez Lopez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lopez Lopez trying to control here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopez Lopez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn Alliance's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn Alliance's back!#SUB2#
Lopez Lopez working for the choke.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lopez Lopez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steel Penn Alliance knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steel Penn Alliance for a finish.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Steel Penn Alliance is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy.
The Steel Penn Alliance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Penn Alliance rolls, trying to escape but Lopez Lopez keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lopez Lopez tightening his grip on Steel Penn Alliance, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Lopez Lopez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4#
Steel Penn Alliance manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lopez Lopez's guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez Lopez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Steel Penn Alliance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez Lopez is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Steel Penn Alliance showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lopez Lopez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
SP-ICON-WW Tournament Rd.1
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Klincko tries a low kick but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it.
Steel Penn Alliance lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steel Penn Alliance looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Klincko scores with a push kick.
A punch combination from Klincko misses.
Klincko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klincko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Klincko. Those never looked like landing.
Klincko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steel Penn Alliance takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Klincko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a single leg into guard. Klincko didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Klincko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Steel Penn Alliance has passed into half guard!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klincko works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Klincko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steel Penn Alliance is controlling him.
Klincko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel Penn Alliance's guard. #REVB#
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn Alliance, not yet.
Steel Penn Alliance preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klincko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steel Penn Alliance's head.
Klincko throws an elbow that misses. Steel Penn Alliance uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klincko's guard. Nice move by Steel Penn Alliance!#REVR#
Klincko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Klincko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klincko tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Klincko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Steel Penn Alliance escapes and throws Klincko's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klincko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Steel Penn Alliance is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Klincko told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance manages to capitalize on a mistake by Klincko to take his back!#SUB#
Klincko is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Steel Penn Alliance gets his way!
#SUB#
Steel Penn Alliance patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Steel Penn Alliance keeps control of the position as Klincko tries to break free.
#T3#
Klincko prevents Steel Penn Alliance from getting a body triangle.
Klincko is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Klincko is trying to roll into a better position but Steel Penn Alliance has get a rear naked choke and Klincko is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Steel Penn Alliance!
The Steel Penn Alliance seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
fogies Trudeau V Malek
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with the left hand. Sosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel Penn Alliance has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sosa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
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.
Sosa keeping full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to sit in guard and control but Sosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn Alliance, not yet. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a triangle but Sosa pushes his legs off easily.
Sosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sosa passes into half guard.
Sosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sosa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sosa content just to control the position here.
Sosa with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Steel Penn Alliance tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sosa wants to control the pace but Steel Penn Alliance is squirming around nicely.
Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to hold on but Sosa postures up.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying desperately to improve position.
Sosa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sosa looking to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sosa controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nir Sosa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick but Sosa moves out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in but Sosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick that misses.
Sosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel Penn Alliance. Steel Penn Alliance obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Steel Penn Alliance throws a sloppy head kick and Sosa moves out of range easily.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick but Sosa moves out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a sloppy head kick and Sosa moves out of range easily.
Sosa tries to counter with a takedown but Steel Penn Alliance is quick to defend against it.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots for a takedown but Sosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel Penn Alliance somewhat.
Sosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel Penn Alliance sprawls and moves away.
Nir Sosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Steel Penn Alliance.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel Penn Alliance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sosa is fending him off so far but Steel Penn Alliance persists. Nope, Sosa circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in looking for a takedown but Sosa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel Penn Alliance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sosa tries to counter with a takedown but Steel Penn Alliance is quick to defend against it.
Steel Penn Alliance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa attempts a counter takedown but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
A head kick misses from Steel Penn Alliance.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steel Penn Alliance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a nice head kick!
#T4#
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.#TD2#
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sosa's guard.
Steel Penn Alliance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sosa is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Steel Penn Alliance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Steel Penn Alliance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sosa avoids the head kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance looks to land a right hand but Sosa moved out of range.
Sosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in for a takedown but Sosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sosa napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Sosa stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The Steel Penn Alliance has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sosa is trying to control Steel Penn Alliance's posture but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it.
Sosa is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sosa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Steel Penn Alliance but great work by Sosa.
Steel Penn Alliance can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Steel Penn Alliance gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance gets full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to sweep here but Sosa controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance has an active guard here but Sosa has managed to pass into half guard.
Sosa passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Steel Penn Alliance really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sosa tries to control but Steel Penn Alliance wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sosa controlling his opponent.
Sosa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa wants to control the pace but Steel Penn Alliance is squirming around nicely.
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 Nir Sosa.
I think Sosa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nir Sosa!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nir Sosa made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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