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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prodigy Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Redyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prodigy Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Redyan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn misses with a wild combination.
Redyan lands a head kick. Steel Penn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Steel Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redyan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steel Penn misses with a leg kick
and Redyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redyan defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn swings for the body but Redyan moves out of range.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that Redyan avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Redyan.
Redyan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Prodigy Steel Penn has been cut.
Steel Penn tries for a takedown but Redyan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steel Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redyan.
Steel Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Redyan swinging wildly here.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redyan but Redyan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Redyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Red Redyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Redyan as Steel Penn shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prodigy Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Redyan sprawls well. He's pushed Steel Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redyan feints and then cracks Steel Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel Penn down.
Steel Penn misses with a takedown attempt
and Redyan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steel Penn's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn is breathing heavily.
Redyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Redyan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redyan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Redyan is pushing down on Steel Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Redyan has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Redyan keeps him under control.
Steel Penn looking for subs from the bottom but Redyan mounts him!
Redyan controlling the position easily from mount.
Redyan looking to control but Steel Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redyan wants to control the pace but Steel Penn is squirming around nicely.
Steel Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel Penn gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redyan pushing down on Steel Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel Penn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Redyan jumps into side control!
Redyan wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Redyan trying to control the position but Steel Penn is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn is not content to let Redyan control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Redyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Prodigy Steel Penn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steel Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Redyan is just out of range.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown but Redyan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Redyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redyan. That's going to slow Steel Penn down.
Steel Penn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Redyan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steel Penn is in Redyan's guard.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Red Redyan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel Penn prevents Redyan from getting back to his feet.
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redyan is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redyan wants to stand and escape but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Redyan is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Redyan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Steel Penn trying to control the position but Redyan is working away.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Redyan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Redyan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control but Redyan is keeping him busy.
Redyan is trying to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redyan, who protects the arm well.
Steel Penn throws an elbow but Redyan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Redyan tries to escape but Steel Penn is in control.
Steel Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Redyan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steel Penn decides to stand back up. Steel Penn steps back and let's Redyan get back to his feet.
Steel Penn fails with the takedown.
Steel Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prodigy Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redyan.
Redyan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn shoots in and drives through. Redyan sprawls well.
Steel Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Redyan sprawls well. He's pushed Steel Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redyan counters with a shoot takedown. Steel Penn fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Redyan wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel Penn is looking for a triangle here but Redyan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Redyan controls the position from side control.
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 Prodigy Steel Penn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Prodigy Steel Penn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Redyan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Redyan delivers a nice body kick.
Redyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Prodigy Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redyan is looking to slow Steel Penn down with leg kicks.
Steel Penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Redyan counters with a single leg into guard. Steel Penn didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Redyan tries to pass.
Redyan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Redyan is controlling him.
Redyan wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Redyan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Red Redyan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steel Penn.
Red Redyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redyan. That's going to slow Steel Penn down.
Redyan avoids the head kick by Steel Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn 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.
Redyan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Steel Penn manages to pass to side control.
Steel Penn prevents Redyan from standing back up.
Steel Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn is working for a kimura but Redyan is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redyan is trying to stand back up but Steel Penn is controlling him
Steel Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redyan sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel Penn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Steel Penn stops Redyan from standing up.
Redyan can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Redyan tries to kick Steel Penn off but Steel Penn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Steel Penn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redyan wants to stand and escape but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redyan wants to stand up but Steel Penn is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Red Redyan.
Well Redyan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Redyan!
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