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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lass Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 cm
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178 lbs
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188 cm
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lass Backstrom! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Steel Penn! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Steel Penn misses with a low kick.
Backstrom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Backstrom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steel Penn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Backstrom somewhat. Backstrom checks a low kick from Steel Penn. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel Penn. Backstrom shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel Penn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Backstrom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lass Backstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him. Backstrom blocks a leg kick. Backstrom fails to land the takedown. Backstrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel Penn as he jumps to the side. Steel Penn tries to work over Backstrom's front leg with a kick but Backstrom checks it. No luck with that takedown attempt from Backstrom. Steel Penn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Backstrom is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Steel Penn leaves Backstrom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Good work by Backstrom as he checks the leg kick. Backstrom 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. Steel Penn wants to stand but Backstrom is controlling the position. Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Backstrom from controlling successfully. Steel Penn is looking to stand up but Backstrom isn't so interested in that idea. Backstrom looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Backstrom sitting in guard here, content to control. Backstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lass Backstrom just wasn't active enough. Steel Penn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Backstrom throws a head kick but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Backstrom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel Penn sprawls well. Steel Penn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Backstrom gets slowly back to his feet. Steel Penn tries a low kick but Backstrom avoids it. An inside leg kick from Steel Penn misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Steel Penn throws a head kick but Backstrom moves out of range.
Steel Penn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Backstrom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Mr Steel Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Steel Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel Penn wants it to stay on the feet. Steel Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Backstrom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Backstrom shoots in but no luck this time. Steel Penn tries a low kick but Backstrom avoids it. Steel Penn throws a nice inside leg kick. Backstrom misses with a takedown and Steel Penn counters with a nice leg kick. Backstrom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Backstrom dives in and grabs Steel Penn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel Penn pushes down on Backstrom's head and hops out. Backstrom is breathing heavily. Backstrom moves out of range of the leg kick from Steel Penn.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Steel Penn throws a leg kick but Backstrom checks it. Backstrom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel Penn pinned against the cage. Steel Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Steel Penn throws a leg kick that misses. Sloppy strikes from Backstrom. Those never looked like landing. Backstrom loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn slips the punch. That kick from Steel Penn tenderised Backstrom's leg. Backstrom is trying to keep his angry face on. Backstrom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel Penn's waist but Steel Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Backstrom off to one side. Steel Penn thumps Backstrom with a low kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A decent looking body kick lands there for Steel Penn. Steel Penn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Backstrom shoots in for a double leg but Steel Penn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Steel Penn dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Steel Penn tries to work over Backstrom's front leg with a kick but Backstrom checks it. Backstrom misses with a straight left. Steel Penn throws a leg kick but Backstrom checks it. Backstrom fails with the takedown. Steel Penn connects with a solid leg kick. Backstrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel Penn as he jumps to the side. Steel Penn throws a head kick that half lands.
Backstrom fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lass Backstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him. Steel Penn scores with a head kick. Backstrom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Steel Penn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick misses from Steel Penn. Steel Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Backstrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel Penn circles away. Backstrom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Backstrom shoots in for a takedown but Steel Penn shows good takedown defense. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Steel Penn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Steel Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Backstrom moves out of range easily. No luck with that takedown attempt from Backstrom. Steel Penn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Backstrom is out of range. Steel Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Backstrom. Backstrom gets slowly back to his feet. Steel Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Steel Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Backstrom. That did some damage! Steel Penn throws a low kick but Backstrom avoids it. Backstrom fails to land the takedown. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Backstrom checks a leg kick. Steel Penn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Lass Backstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Backstrom moves out of range of the leg kick from Steel Penn. Steel Penn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Backstrom is out of range. Backstrom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel Penn sprawls well. Steel Penn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Backstrom gets slowly back to his feet. Backstrom shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel Penn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Backstrom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Backstrom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Steel Penn scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel Penn wants to land a leg kick but Backstrom is out of range. Steel Penn misses with a low kick.
Backstrom has a takedown stuffed. Backstrom feints and as Steel Penn raises his hands in defense, Backstrom changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Steel Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Backstrom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Backstrom is trying to work for a kimura but Steel Penn is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Backstrom is looking for a kimura here.
Backstrom wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Steel Penn 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab. Backstrom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel Penn avoids it really well and circles away. Backstrom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel Penn pinned against the cage. Steel Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A bone on bone clash there as Backstrom blocks the leg kick.
Backstrom shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel Penn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Backstrom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lass Backstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him. Steel Penn connects with a leg kick. Backstrom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Steel Penn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Backstrom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lass Backstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Backstrom looks for a takedown but Steel Penn sprawls well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Steel Penn misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Steel Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Backstrom. Steel Penn keeps Backstrom at a distance using the push kick. Steel Penn feints and then cracks Backstrom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Backstrom down. Backstrom moves out of range of the leg kick from Steel Penn. A head kick from Steel Penn lands but Backstrom takes it in his stride. Steel Penn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Backstrom is able to avoid easily. Steel Penn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Backstrom checks it well. Steel Penn tried to score with a low kick but Backstrom checks it. Backstrom fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Backstrom checks the leg kick. Steel Penn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Backstrom is out of range. Backstrom closes the distance and clinches up with Steel Penn, looking for a takedown. Backstrom pushes Steel Penn against the cage but Steel Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Steel Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Penn tried to score with a low kick but Backstrom checks it. Backstrom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steel Penn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Backstrom somewhat. A head kick from Steel Penn lands but Backstrom takes it in his stride. Steel Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel Penn wants it to stay on the feet. Backstrom takes a kick to the side of the head. Backstrom fails with a takedown attempt from distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Steel Penn lands with a nice body kick. Backstrom fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A nice inside leg kick there by Steel Penn. That's going to slow Backstrom down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Steel Penn throws a solid leg kick but Backstrom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steel Penn. Backstrom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steel Penn but Steel Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one. Backstrom checks a leg kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel Penn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Backstrom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Backstrom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Steel Penn is looking to chop away at Backstrom's legs. Backstrom shoots in for a takedown but Steel Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Steel Penn misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Backstrom blocks the leg kick.
Backstrom fails with a takedown attempt. Steel Penn cracks the inside of Backstrom's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Backstrom shoots in for a takedown but Steel Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A head kick misses from Steel Penn. Backstrom fails with a takedown attempt. Backstrom shoots in but no luck this time. Steel Penn stuffs the takedown. Steel Penn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Backstrom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Backstrom shoots in but no luck this time. Steel Penn connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Mr Steel Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Steel Penn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mr Steel Penn! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Mr Steel Penn! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mr Steel Penn!
Mr Steel Penn wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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