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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Striker Steel Penn (ranked 4959 p4p, 355 weight class) and Gorm Ygdrar (ranked 5855 p4p, 377 weight class). Gorm Ygdrar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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142 lbs
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154 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Striker Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorm Ygdrar!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ygdrar.
Ygdrar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ygdrar's coach down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ygdrar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gorm Ygdrar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn forces Ygdrar back against the cage and clinches.
Steel Penn has hold of one of Ygdrar's legs. Ygdrar is fighting the takedown attempt but Steel Penn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Steel Penn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel Penn gets to his feet. Ygdrar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steel Penn clinches with his opponent.
Steel Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ygdrar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steel Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ygdrar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel Penn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ygdrar circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Penn darts in looking for a takedown but Ygdrar gets double underhooks and turns Steel Penn into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Striker Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ygdrar misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel Penn looks for a takedown but Ygdrar sprawls well.
Ygdrar digs a good body shot into Steel Penn's ribs.
Steel Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
Ygdrar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel Penn misses with a double jab
and Ygdrar counters with a left and a right that stings Steel Penn.
Steel Penn shoots for a takedown but Ygdrar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ygdrar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ygdrar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steel Penn trying to control but Ygdrar is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ygdrar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Penn breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Ygdrar.
Ygdrar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head.
Steel Penn forces Ygdrar back against the cage and clinches.
Ygdrar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel Penn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ygdrar.
Ygdrar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws a hook but Ygdrar blocks it.
Steel Penn dodges the punch combination from Ygdrar.
Ygdrar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ygdrar misses with a body shot.
Steel Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steel Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ygdrar tries to bum rush Steel Penn with a series of wild strikes but Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ygdrar scores with a three punch combo!
Ygdrar slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ygdrar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ygdrar cracks Steel Penn with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ygdrar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steel Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel Penn shoots in and drives through. Ygdrar sprawls well.
Ygdrar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steel Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Gorm Ygdrar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Penn tries for a takedown but Ygdrar circles away easily
and Ygdrar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steel Penn rushes Ygdrar and presses him up against the cage.
Steel Penn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ygdrar avoids it.
Steel Penn jumps guard but Ygdrar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Steel Penn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ygdrar to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Ygdrar fails to land.
Ygdrar tries a body shot but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Ygdrar. Those never looked like landing.
Steel Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ygdrar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorm Ygdrar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ygdrar lands with a right hand.
Steel Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel Penn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ygdrar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ygdrar sizes up Steel Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel Penn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ygdrar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel Penn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ygdrar is defending well.
Ygdrar avoiding damage as Steel Penn throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ygdrar backwards.
Ygdrar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Penn breaks the clinch.
Ygdrar gets tackled into the cage by Steel Penn. Steel Penn maintains the clinch.
Ygdrar takes a shot to the head.
Ygdrar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ygdrar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ygdrar has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ygdrar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel Penn fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Striker Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel Penn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ygdrar is looking to break free of the clinch but Steel Penn has double underhooks.
Ygdrar has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn prevents a body shot from Ygdrar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Penn tries to land knees in the clinch but Ygdrar avoids the damage to the body.
Striker Steel Penn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ygdrar struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Penn controls his hands.
Steel Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steel Penn tries to pull guard but Ygdrar holds him up against the cage and eventually Steel Penn drops back down to his feet.
Steel Penn presses Ygdrar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ygdrar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Penn's elbow.
Steel Penn breaks from the clinch.
Ygdrar tries to keep at a distance but Steel Penn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ygdrar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steel Penn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ygdrar misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ygdrar fails to land.
Ygdrar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel Penn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ygdrar throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Penn.
Ygdrar swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ygdrar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steel Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn manages to break the clinch.
Steel Penn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ygdrar defends well and Steel Penn ends up having to push Ygdrar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steel Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Steel Penn tries for a takedown but Ygdrar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ygdrar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head.
Steel Penn moves into range and clinches up with Ygdrar.
Steel Penn prevents a body shot from Ygdrar.
Steel Penn manages to break the clinch.
Steel Penn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ygdrar scores with a hook to the body. Steel Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ygdrar throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ygdrar!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ygdrar slips under a jab.
Ygdrar cracks Steel Penn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ygdrar connects with a jab.
Ygdrar throws a one two combo.
Steel Penn looks for a takedown but Ygdrar sprawls well.
Ygdrar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steel Penn backs up against the cage.
Steel Penn moves into range and clinches up with Ygdrar.
Ygdrar throws a head punch that misses.
Ygdrar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Penn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ygdrar to keep the fight standing.
Steel Penn has Ygdrar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ygdrar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steel Penn prevents Ygdrar from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorm Ygdrar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Steel Penn takes the fight into the clinch.
Ygdrar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ygdrar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Penn looking for a takedown.
Steel Penn breaks the clinch.
Ygdrar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel Penn at a distance.
Ygdrar misses with a body shot
and Steel Penn counters with a series of strikes. Ygdrar will be more careful next time no doubt.
A solid body kick from Steel Penn.
Ygdrar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ygdrar cracks a nice hook into Steel Penn's ribs.
Ygdrar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ygdrar.
Ygdrar avoids the body shot from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn shoots in for a double leg but Ygdrar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Striker Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel Penn looks for a takedown but Ygdrar sprawls well.
Striker Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ygdrar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ygdrar lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ygdrar sneaks out the side door and pushes Steel Penn away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ygdrar fails to land with a series of punches.
Gorm Ygdrar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ygdrar throws a right hand that Steel Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel Penn also avoids with ease.
Ygdrar misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ygdrar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel Penn's hands.
Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ygdrar.
Steel Penn is looking for a counter combo.
Ygdrar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steel Penn rather than just go for the knockout.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ygdrar as he avoids it easily.
Ygdrar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ygdrar lands a slapping body shot.
Ygdrar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel Penn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ygdrar defends well and Steel Penn ends up having to push Ygdrar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ygdrar throws a combination. Steel Penn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A shot to the liver by Ygdrar. Beautiful body shot.
Ygdrar slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steel Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ygdrar counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ygdrar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ygdrar cracks Steel Penn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Ygdrar sprawls well. He's pushed Steel Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel Penn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ygdrar.
Steel Penn tries for a takedown but Ygdrar circles away easily
and Ygdrar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ygdrar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from Ygdrar.
Ygdrar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Ygdrar finds it's target.
Ygdrar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ygdrar leaves Steel Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ygdrar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steel Penn is defended easily by Ygdrar.
Ygdrar connects with a jab.
Gorm Ygdrar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel Penn wants to clinch up but Ygdrar keeps it at a distance.
Ygdrar with a nice cross.
No luck for Steel Penn with that takedown attempt.
Striker Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ygdrar lands a nice hook to Steel Penn's body. Steel Penn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorm Ygdrar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ygdrar 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorm Ygdrar!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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