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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 3172 p4p, 173 weight class) and Braylin Timmon (ranked 1408 p4p, 85 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 3, fighting out of New York, Braylin Timmon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmon throws a head kick that Steel Penn semi-blocks.
Timmon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
Timmon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steel Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel Penn throws a jab when Timmon was well out of range.
Timmon cracks Steel Penn with an open hand slap.
Steel Penn lands a head kick. Timmon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Timmon tries to clinch but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel Penn, as that shot connected.
Timmon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Timmon misses with a wild body shot.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses
and Steel Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmon slips a jab and a cross from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Timmon's shoulder, as Timmon tries to avoid the shot.
Steel Penn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel Penn throws a sloppy body shot
and Timmon counters with a head kick. That will keep Steel Penn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Steel Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Timmon scores with a head kick.
Timmon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel Penn. Steel Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steel Penn throws a low kick but Timmon avoids it.
Timmon instigates a clinch.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel Penn prevents a body shot from Timmon.
Timmon stalling in the clinch.
Timmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steel Penn up against the cage.
Timmon continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Steel Penn blocks a body shot from Timmon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Timmon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Timmon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmon.
Timmon digs a right hand into Steel Penn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel Penn's gas tank.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Penn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Timmon wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Steel Penn stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Steel Penn seems content to control.
Steel Penn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Timmon for as long as he can get away with.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but Timmon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage.
Steel Penn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel Penn prevents Timmon from standing back up.
Steel Penn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Timmon's thigh. Timmon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Timmon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Timmon avoids a kick to the body.
Steel Penn sets himself, and Timmon steps forward looking for the clinch! Steel Penn avoids it this time.
Steel Penn tries to move into range but Timmon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Timmon rushes Steel Penn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Timmon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steel Penn up against the cage.
Timmon misses with a body punch.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Steel Penn avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn can't get the takedown.
Steel Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timmon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Steel Penn blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmon can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn controls the action.
Timmon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steel Penn up against the cage.
Timmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steel Penn up against the cage.
Timmon throws a head punch that misses.
Timmon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Timmon misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon tries a body shot but Steel Penn blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmon prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Timmon pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmon drives through and clinches with Steel Penn against the cage.
Timmon digs a right hand underneath Steel Penn's ribcage. Steel Penn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Timmon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmon lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel Penn working hard to break the clinch.
Timmon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Timmon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Steel Penn blocks an uppercut.
Steel Penn breaks the clinch.
Timmon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel Penn's hands.
Timmon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel Penn, pushing him back against the cage.
Timmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timmon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Timmon tries to work over Steel Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmon is working Steel Penn over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Penn.
Timmon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Timmon stops a takedown attempt from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is looking for a takedown.
Timmon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Timmon on the inside.
Timmon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Timmon stops a takedown attempt from Steel Penn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Timmon misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon 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!
Timmon lands a nice shot that snaps Steel Penn's head back.
Braylin Timmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timmon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Timmon takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Timmon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel Penn doesn't seem phased though.
Braylin Timmon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Timmon.
Steel Penn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Timmon's guard.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Timmon keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Timmon holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Timmon wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Timmon controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Timmon has his hands on Steel Penn's head, controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Timmon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steel Penn back to the cage. Timmon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn needs to keep his hands up - Timmon had a free shot at his head there.
Steel Penn swings for the body but Timmon moves out of range.
Steel Penn tries to work over Timmon's front leg with a kick but Timmon checks it.
Timmon lands with a nice body kick.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Timmon scores with the left hand. Steel Penn knows he should have avoided that one.
Timmon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Timmon forces Steel Penn back against the cage and clinches.
Steel Penn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Timmon is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmon slows down the pace here.
Steel Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but Timmon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon pushes Steel Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmon is pressed up against the cage. Steel Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timmon down to the mat. Timmon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmon darts in and clinches Steel Penn up against the cage.
Braylin Timmon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Timmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Timmon slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but Timmon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel Penn is trying to drag Timmon to the mat but Timmon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Timmon working aggressively here.
Timmon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Timmon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braylin Timmon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Timmon 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braylin Timmon!
A pretty intense looking Braylin Timmon took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
The Steel Penn was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back. '.
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hype
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