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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nova Uniao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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201 lbs
10 - 13 - 1 |
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198 lbs
22 - 18 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nova Uniao!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uniao tries to bum rush Steel Penn Alliance with a series of wild strikes but Steel Penn Alliance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab lands there for Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to score a takedown here. Uniao is defending well but Steel Penn Alliance drives through and ends up in Uniao's guard.
Steel Penn Alliance pushes down on Uniao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uniao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Uniao is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uniao looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to stall here but Uniao recovers full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uniao keeping full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass.
Steel Penn Alliance stopping the sweep attempt from Uniao.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Uniao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Uniao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Uniao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take a break and control but Uniao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uniao looks to move to half guard but instead Steel Penn Alliance has passed into mount! Damn!
Steel Penn Alliance working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Steel Penn Alliance moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Uniao has worked his arm free - good work by Uniao!
Steel Penn Alliance lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance moves into full mount!
Uniao is trying to escape the mount.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steel Penn Alliance can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Uniao is looking to escape.
Uniao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel Penn Alliance working Uniao over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance working for a submission but Uniao is keeping him at bay.
Steel Penn Alliance working for a guillotine from mount but Uniao is in no mood to give up.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control the pace but Uniao is squirming around nicely.
Uniao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Uniao is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a guillotine from mount but Uniao is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Steel Penn Alliance dominated that round.
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.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick but Uniao moves out of range.
Uniao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Steel Penn Alliance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uniao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uniao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel Penn Alliance. Steel Penn Alliance obviously looking to wear him down.
Uniao darts in looking for a takedown but Steel Penn Alliance gets double underhooks and turns Uniao into the cage.
Steel Penn Alliance checks a leg kick.
Steel Penn Alliance pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Uniao back to the cage. Steel Penn Alliance follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steel Penn Alliance punishes Uniao's body with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Steel Penn Alliance as he checks the leg kick.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Uniao avoids the body shot from Steel Penn Alliance.
Nova Uniao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uniao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel Penn Alliance. Steel Penn Alliance obviously looking to wear him down.
Uniao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uniao throws a lazy right hand but Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uniao avoids the body shot from Steel Penn Alliance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uniao.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a chopping leg kick but Uniao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Uniao throws a jab when Steel Penn Alliance was well out of range.
Uniao stuffs the takedown attempt from Steel Penn Alliance. Steel Penn Alliance gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Uniao.
Uniao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uniao connects with a body shot.
Steel Penn Alliance fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uniao on the side of the head.
Uniao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel Penn Alliance.
Uniao ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance throws the kick towards the body but Uniao avoids it.
Uniao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uniao moves into range and clinches up with Steel Penn Alliance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance takes a shot to the head.
Uniao tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel Penn Alliance shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Steel Penn Alliance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Uniao.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uniao.
Steel Penn Alliance wants the takedown. Uniao is fighting it off but Steel Penn Alliance persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Uniao's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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.
Uniao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Uniao is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to free his leg and advance position but Uniao is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance preventing the sweep.
Uniao trying to control the position.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Uniao is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uniao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Nova Uniao has been cut.
Steel Penn Alliance clinches with his opponent.
Steel Penn Alliance has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uniao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Uniao.
Steel Penn Alliance has clasped his hands together around Uniao's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Steel Penn Alliance connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Uniao some visible discomfort.
Steel Penn Alliance passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Uniao!
Uniao is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn Alliance's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance working for a submission but Uniao is keeping him at bay.
Uniao tries to hold on but Steel Penn Alliance postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uniao has given up his back here.
Steel Penn Alliance connects with a big shot to the side of Uniao's head.
Uniao defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Steel Penn Alliance's arms.
The Steel Penn Alliance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uniao is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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 Nova Uniao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Steel Penn Alliance looks to score with a jab to the body but Uniao is just out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uniao can do to turn this around?
Uniao blocks a head kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
The Steel Penn Alliance is winning the standup battle so far.
Uniao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Uniao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uniao slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel Penn Alliance, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steel Penn Alliance lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to wear down Uniao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in for a takedown but Uniao shows good takedown defense.
Uniao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a head kick.
Steel Penn Alliance lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steel Penn Alliance.
Uniao is rocked!
Uniao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Uniao is still in real trouble! Can Steel Penn Alliance finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Penn Alliance had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uniao defends it easily.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping moving, preventing Uniao from controlling successfully.
Uniao seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uniao preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn Alliance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uniao's guard.
Uniao isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Steel Penn Alliance stacks Uniao on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Steel Penn Alliance!
Uniao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nova Uniao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel Penn Alliance is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Uniao is in trouble now - Steel Penn Alliance has advanced to mount!
Uniao is looking to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel Penn Alliance scoring with strikes but Uniao is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Penn Alliance can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Uniao is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Uniao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel Penn Alliance is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Uniao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The Steel Penn Alliance is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Uniao is having none of it.
Uniao gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Uniao is not content to let Steel Penn Alliance control the position.
Steel Penn Alliance takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Uniao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel Penn Alliance passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take a break and control but Uniao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Steel Penn Alliance showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steel Penn Alliance, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Steel Penn Alliance!
The Steel Penn Alliance bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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