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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caidan Cartwright (ranked 3466 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Steel Penn (ranked 6956 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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221 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
32
213 lbs
13 - 20 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caidan Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Penn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cartwright.
A low kick from Cartwright is predictable there
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cartwright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartwright throws a head kick but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cartwright defends it well.
Cartwright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartwright.
Steel Penn feints the counter takedown.
Steel Penn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steel Penn blocks a jab.
Steel Penn feints the counter takedown.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
Steel Penn blocks a head kick by Cartwright.
Cartwright cracks a nice hook into Steel Penn's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick
and Steel Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Cartwright fights it but they end up in guard.
Steel Penn gets to his feet - Cartwright follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick from Cartwright is predictable there
and Steel Penn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cartwright lands with a nice body kick.
Steel Penn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cartwright 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 counter with a clinch but Cartwright shakes him off and moves away.
Cartwright misses with a wild body shot.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Cartwright pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel Penn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Caidan Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Cartwright is working an open guard so Steel Penn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut
and Steel Penn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn stops Cartwright from standing up.
Cartwright has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Steel Penn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright throws a combination that misses
and Steel Penn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Steel Penn stands up and waves to Cartwright to follow him.
Steel Penn walks into a left hand.
Cartwright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cartwright defends it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses
and Steel Penn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn decides to stand and escape the position.
Cartwright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright feints and then cracks Steel Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel Penn down.
Cartwright lands with a cross.
It looks like Mr Steel Penn has been cut.
Cartwright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel Penn.
Cartwright misses the body punch
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cartwright won't be happy with that.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn is dominant here and he's now got Cartwright's back!
Steel Penn stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Cartwright misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
Steel Penn stands up from Cartwright's guard - Steel Penn perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cartwright misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright thows a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it
and Steel Penn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn stands up and waves to Cartwright to follow him.
Steel Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cartwright defends it well.
Cartwright looks to throw a body kick
and Steel Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cartwright's guard.
Steel Penn gets to his feet. Cartwright looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steel Penn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cartwright misses with a leg kick
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cartwright won't be happy with that.
Cartwright is trying to buck Steel Penn off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel Penn decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Steel Penn dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cartwright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick
and Steel Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Steel Penn! Cartwright is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Steel Penn!
Mr Steel Penn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
69% |
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