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Event:
RH31
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Steel Penn throws a combination. Suluhu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Suluhu stuns Steel Penn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel Penn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC#
Suluhu is rocked!
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Steel Penn.
We've been hearing reports that Steel Penn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steel Penn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suluhu.
Steel Penn wants to clinch.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steel Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steel Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Suluhu as he connects with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Steel Penn avoids a kick to the body.
Steel Penn is looking to counter the offense by Suluhu and move into the clinch.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Steel Penn slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Suluhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Steel Penn moved away.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suluhu.
Suluhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but Suluhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Steel Penn sees coming a mile off.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Steel Penn saw that one coming.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Steel Penn moved away.
Suluhu delivers a nice body kick.
Suluhu lands a jab to Steel Penn's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body.
Steel Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Steel Penn moves into the clinch successfully.
Steel Penn tries to throw a body punch but Suluhu avoids it by throwing Steel Penn back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steel Penn moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Suluhu counters with a solid body kick.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Steel Penn.
Steel Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Steel Penn moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu lands a right hook to the body.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. Steel Penn shrugs it off though.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Steel Penn is looking for a counter combo.
Suluhu is looking to slow Steel Penn down with leg kicks. #T1#
Steel Penn is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Suluhu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel Penn moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel Penn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu scoring well with a low kick there.
Suluhu lands a lovely overhand right.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Steel Penn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a front kick that sends Steel Penn stumbling back into the ropes.
Steel Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steel Penn misses with a kick to the body.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Steel Penn in the body.
Steel Penn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steel Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Steel Penn throws a big counter combination but Suluhu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Nice body punch from Steel Penn.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steel Penn is looking to clinch.
Free Agent Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Suluhu can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kassim Suluhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Suluhu works Steel Penn's body with a nice hook.
Suluhu lands a head shot.
Steel Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Steel Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suluhu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suluhu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy body kick from Suluhu
and Steel Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Steel Penn avoids it.#CL#
Steel Penn has closed the distance and engaged Suluhu in a clinch.
Suluhu blocks a body shot from Steel Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Steel Penn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.
Steel Penn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Steel Penn.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suluhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steel Penn fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Steel Penn moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Free Agent Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Penn tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suluhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel Penn swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Steel Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel Penn misses with a body shot.
Steel Penn misses with a hook to the body
and Suluhu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Suluhu scores with a kick to the body.
Steel Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn is looking to clinch.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suluhu finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel Penn's head.
Steel Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Suluhu takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
Steel Penn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suluhu 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!
A less than humble Kassim Suluhu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
ADWGC 11
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 2005 p4p, 207 weight class) and Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 7121 p4p, 455 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. David Morrison Jr. had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn gets a double leg takedown into Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (2) Steel Penn
Steel Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morrison Jr. manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel Penn has Morrison Jr. in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (2) Steel Penn
Morrison Jr. content to stall in guard here.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Morrison Jr. uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (2) Steel Penn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
Morrison Jr. tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Morrison Jr. has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Steel Penn's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Steel Penn is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Morrison Jr.!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Morrison Jr.!
David Morrison Jr. decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ADWGC 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 1086 p4p, 115 weight class) and Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 7038 p4p, 440 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kron Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kron Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Steel Penn
Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (6) Steel Penn
Steel Penn with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Steel Penn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva is concentrating on defense, preventing Steel Penn from advancing position.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva is pulling down on Steel Penn's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel Penn has Silva in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (6) Steel Penn
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Steel Penn is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Steel Penn in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Steel Penn has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel Penn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Steel Penn. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (7) vs (8) Steel Penn
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steel Penn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Steel Penn! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (7) vs (10) Steel Penn
Silva trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (9) vs (10) Steel Penn
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Steel Penn's legs - danger averted.
Steel Penn has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (9) vs (12) Steel Penn
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 pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva gets full guard.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (11) vs (12) Steel Penn
Steel Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Steel Penn defends the submission attempt.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Steel Penn in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (11) vs (14) Steel Penn
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to pass into half guard but Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (13) vs (14) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is trying to keep Silva in close.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel Penn's guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Silva is keen to just control but Steel Penn is a slippery customer.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Steel Penn defends it.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (13) vs (16) Steel Penn
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (15) vs (16) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel Penn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (15) vs (20) Steel Penn
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Silva manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Steel Penn.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (17) vs (20) Steel Penn
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Steel Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel Penn manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Steel Penn's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Silva stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 20 to 17.
During a confident post fight interview, Free Agent Steel Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ADWGC NY
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tor Lovig (ranked 3536 p4p, 294 weight class) and Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 6740 p4p, 411 weight class). Lovig comes to the cage accompanied by . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Tor Lovig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn shoots in and drives through. Lovig sprawls well.
Free Agent Steel Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lovig defends well and Steel Penn ends up having to push Lovig into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lovig bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lovig (4) vs (0) Steel Penn
We've been hearing that Lovig has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lovig tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lovig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.
Lovig wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovig has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Steel Penn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lovig (6) vs (0) Steel Penn
Lovig is looking to work his way around to Steel Penn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lovig moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Lovig (9) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lovig is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lovig is looking to control Steel Penn but Steel Penn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Steel Penn tries to break free.
Lovig tries to keep control of the position but Steel Penn is staying busy.
Lovig controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovig doesn't have the hooks in and Steel Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lovig (9) vs (2) Steel Penn
Steel Penn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lovig (9) vs (5) Steel Penn
Lovig tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn trying to control the position but Lovig is working away.
Lovig tries to control but Steel Penn manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lovig (9) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Steel Penn working for the choke.
Steel Penn keeps control of the position as Lovig tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn struggling to keep hold of the position.
Steel Penn not allowing Lovig to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to break Lovig's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lovig remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Steel Penn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lovig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lovig is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lovig is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Lovig trying to hold on to Steel Penn's head to control him but Steel Penn postures up.
Lovig is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovig wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
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!
Lovig is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lovig trying to control from the bottom.
Lovig is looking to improve his position.
Lovig is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Steel Penn has latched onto it... Big trouble! Steel Penn pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Lovig is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Steel Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Free Agent Steel Penn!
A relieved looking Free Agent Steel Penn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ADWGC 2
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 6502 p4p, 396 weight class) and Rap Tori (ranked 3089 p4p, 265 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel Penn is trying to drag Tori to the mat but Tori just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tori has Steel Penn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steel Penn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel Penn has hold of one of Tori's legs. Tori is fighting the takedown attempt but Steel Penn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (0) Tori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now.
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tori keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Steel Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steel Penn is sitting in close to Tori's body. Tori has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Steel Penn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Steel Penn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tori.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rap Tori!
In his post fight interview, Rap Tori started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 1794 p4p, 86 weight class) and Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 5993 p4p, 0 weight class). Brah comes to the cage accompanied by Dropped by Smoke Serpent. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steel Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Brah, which made it look bad.
Brah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brah showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
Brah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (0) Steel Penn
Brah controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn tries to lock up and control but Brah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brah with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah looking to control but Steel Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brah wants to control the pace but Steel Penn is squirming around nicely.
Brah controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brah looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steel Penn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is defending well.
Brah passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn regains half guard.
Brah trying to pass the guard but Steel Penn defending well.
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Brah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brah is one step ahead there.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Brah is stalling in the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (11) vs (0) Steel Penn
Brah trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn tries to buck Brah off but Brah is having none of it.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brah is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brah (13) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn is trying to control but Brah manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (16) vs (0) Steel Penn
Brah controlling the pace for now.
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn is looking to escape.
Steel Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brah passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (19) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brah moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (22) vs (0) Steel Penn
Brah has hold of Steel Penn's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Steel Penn seems comfortable defending it but Brah has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Steel Penn is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Steel Penn is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Brah couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edgy Brah!
Edgy Brah managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 5667 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Pancake (ranked 16600 p4p, 0 weight class). Free Agent Steel Penn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pancake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (0) Pancake
Steel Penn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pancake managing to control the position.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pancake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Pancake is pulling down on Steel Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel Penn, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Pancake keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Steel Penn passes Pancake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pancake is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steel Penn in particular looking to stall.
Pancake wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn passes into side control, despite Pancake's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (0) Pancake
Steel Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pancake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pancake tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Steel Penn easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (7) vs (0) Pancake
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control the pace but Pancake is squirming around nicely.
Pancake is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel Penn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pancake is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pancake and Steel Penn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Steel Penn wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Pancake struggling a bit here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake wants to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel Penn controls the position from side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries to control but Steel Penn manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (10) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake wants to control his opponent's hands but Steel Penn gets his hands free.
Steel Penn is looking for the choke from the back position but Pancake is controlling his hands well.
Steel Penn gets his hands free as Pancake looks to control.
Pancake breaks Steel Penn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (10) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Pancake sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking for a triangle but Pancake pushes his legs off easily.
Pancake advances to half guard.
Steel Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Pancake trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pancake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Steel Penn controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has his foot on Pancake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pancake works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel Penn working for a triangle but Pancake defends it easily.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn is trying to keep Pancake in close.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pancake advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (10) vs (5) Pancake
Pancake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steel Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steel Penn is in trouble now - Pancake has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (10) vs (8) Pancake
Steel Penn wants to control but Pancake is having none of it.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pancake controlling the action here.
Steel Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pancake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pancake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (14) vs (8) Pancake
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to control his opponent's hands but Steel Penn gets his hands free.
Pancake defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (14) vs (10) Pancake
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel Penn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pancake puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pancake is trying to work for a kimura but Steel Penn is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Pancake is working for a submission of some sort.
Pancake controlling the action here.
Pancake trying to control from half guard but Steel Penn is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake is working for an americana but Steel Penn has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Pancake was thinking about the submission.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
After winning the bout, Free Agent Steel Penn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 4845 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rollo Gracie (ranked 648 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Năo Bate. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Rollo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel Penn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steel Penn manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steel Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Steel Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
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.
Steel Penn is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie is positioning himself well to prevent Steel Penn advancing to mount.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steel Penn's best efforts.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to control Steel Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel Penn is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel Penn tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Steel Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel Penn is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steel Penn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (4) Gracie
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Steel Penn sneaks back into half guard.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Steel Penn has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gracie escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (7) Gracie
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel Penn prevents Gracie from improving position.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steel Penn, who protects the arm well.
Steel Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gracie's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Steel Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (7) Gracie
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (9) Gracie
Steel Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (9) vs (14) Gracie
Steel Penn regains half guard.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Steel Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Steel Penn defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel Penn defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 14 to 9.
In his post fight interview, Rollo Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 4833 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Pouko (ranked 6904 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Touko Pouko!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn gets tackled into the cage by Pouko. Pouko maintains the clinch.
Pouko's coach down at Skulls house of pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pouko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pouko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Steel Penn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (4) Pouko
Pouko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pouko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Steel Penn trying to control but not successfully.
Steel Penn rolls, trying to escape but Pouko keeps control of the position.
Pouko has good solid back control here.
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.
Steel Penn tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn showing good submission defense here.
Steel Penn trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Steel Penn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Steel Penn is in bad spot here.
Steel Penn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pouko's arms.
Pouko has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Steel Penn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pouko is trying to stick to Steel Penn's back but Steel Penn is turning into Pouko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pouko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel Penn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (4) Pouko
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pouko dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (6) Pouko
Pouko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pouko wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Pouko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pouko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Steel Penn. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (9) Pouko
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep.
Pouko trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steel Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Penn has his foot on Pouko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pouko works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pouko trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pouko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pouko defends well.
Pouko advances to half guard.
Pouko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel Penn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pouko has passed into half guard!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pouko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pouko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pouko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (12) Pouko
Pouko avoids the attempt from Steel Penn to control.
Pouko trying to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pouko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel Penn regains half guard.
Steel Penn is not content to let Pouko control the position.
Pouko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pouko is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pouko escapes and throws Steel Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (15) Pouko
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pouko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pouko is trying to move to mount but Steel Penn reverses beautifully and ends up in Pouko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (15) Pouko
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Pouko keeps moving.
Steel Penn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pouko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pouko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (17) Pouko
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pouko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (17) Pouko
Pouko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pouko trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pouko trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn trying to control but Pouko is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pouko is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (19) Pouko
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pouko preventing the sweep.
Pouko pushes down on Steel Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pouko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pouko wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pouko is trying to control. Steel Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Pouko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Pouko content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Steel Penn has locked up a guillotine! Steel Penn's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pouko is holding on here and Steel Penn must be using up a lot of energy. Pouko has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Steel Penn gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Free Agent Steel Penn!
After winning the bout, Free Agent Steel Penn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Date: Aug 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Page closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steel Penn to the mat! Steel Penn manages to get full guard.
Steel Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Page won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
Steel Penn is controlling Page's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page is fighting to break Steel Penn's control of his arms but Steel Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Page won't allow Steel Penn to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD#
Page shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Page is standing up over Steel Penn. Steel Penn looks to escape but Page dives into side control.
#REVB#
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel Penn looking for a sweep but Page has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Page goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Steel Penn trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Page is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn throws a strike but Page rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Steel Penn trying to control the position here.
Page will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Page wants to get up but he can't break Steel Penn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Page defends it easily.
Steel Penn being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Steel Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Page is aware though and is defending well.
Steel Penn is looking to stand up but Page isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Page tries to stand but Steel Penn is controlling from the bottom.
Steel Penn is controlling Page's posture.
Steel Penn wants to hit a switch here but Page passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steel Penn there!
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position but Page isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Page dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Page shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Steel Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Steel Penn looking for a guillotine here but Page defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard. #T1#
Page engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Page really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Page throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Steel Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Page can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Page stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet.
Steel Penn is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steel Penn throws a series of punches but Page moves out of range.
Free Agent Steel Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel Penn swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Page changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steel Penn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Steel Penn sneaks out the side door and pushes Page away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Penn. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Steel Penn throws a right hand that misses
and Page counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Steel Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Page seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel Penn throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Page tries to counter with a takedown but Steel Penn is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Page shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steel Penn napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Page stands up.
Steel Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steel Penn duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Page.
Steel Penn misses with a hook
and Page counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Page drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn controls Page momentarily but Page frees himself.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Page is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn pulls Page in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Page got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Page has managed to get both his arms back between Steel Penn's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Free Agent Steel Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel Penn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steel Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page dodges the punch combination from Steel Penn.
Page changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Page throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steel Penn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Page is in Steel Penn's guard.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn working a defensive guard here.
Steel Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Steel Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Page's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Steel Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Page can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel Penn has Page pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steel Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Page forces Steel Penn back against the cage and clinches.
Steel Penn throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Page tries a body shot but Steel Penn blocks it.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Page working aggressively here.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Penn.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Steel Penn has Page pressed against the cage, preventing Page from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Page misses with a hook to the ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steel Penn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Page is trying to break free.#TD#
Page has clasped his hands together around Steel Penn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T3##SU#
Page stands up and beckons Steel Penn to his feet.
Page tries to clinch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Steel Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel Penn is looking to clinch. #CL#
Page gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Page misses with the head strike.
Steel Penn prevents a body shot from Page.
Steel Penn prevents a body shot from Page.
Steel Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Page ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Page no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steel Penn tries to stand but Page is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Steel Penn looking to improve position, pressing down on Page's thigh with his hand. Page seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Steel Penn paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Steel Penn's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Page picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Scott Page!
Post fight, an emotional Scott Page said 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Master has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steel Penn finds it's way round the side to connect with Master's head. #TD#
Master shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Master was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Steel Penn explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Master is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel Penn.#CUT2#
It looks like Slave Master has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Master closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Master lands in his opponent's guard.
Master preventing the sweep.
Master trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Master throws a big elbow that misses.
Steel Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Master trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Master throws an elbow that misses. Steel Penn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Master's guard. Nice move by Steel Penn!#REVB#
Steel Penn forces his way into half guard.
Steel Penn works his way into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Steel Penn is working to tighten his grip on Master's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Master has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Steel Penn is really squeezing tight and eventually Master passes out! Steel Penn breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Free Agent Steel Penn!
During a confident post fight interview, Free Agent Steel Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 17428 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jolly Leg Byrd (ranked 56 p4p, 12 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jolly Leg Byrd was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jolly Leg Byrd!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byrd gets a clinch.
Byrd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steel Penn uses from the top position.
Steel Penn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Byrd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Byrd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Byrd! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (4) Byrd
Byrd taking a breather here.
Steel Penn tries to bench press Byrd off him but Byrd keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (0) vs (6) Byrd
Byrd is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Byrd controlling his opponent.
Steel Penn wants to control but Byrd is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Byrd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Steel Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Byrd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Byrd avoids the attempt from Steel Penn to control.
Byrd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Byrd fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Penn tries to lock up and control but Byrd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Byrd controlling his opponent.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Byrd controlling from the full mount.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Byrd controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control but Byrd is having none of it.
Steel Penn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Byrd.
Steel Penn wants to hold on but Byrd pushes him away.
Byrd content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrd wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Byrd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Byrd has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Byrd controlling from mount.
Steel Penn is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byrd is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Steel Penn is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (0) vs (9) Byrd
I really don't envy Steel Penn right now.
Byrd just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byrd is not going to allow Steel Penn to sit and survive in this position.
What can Steel Penn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Byrd wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Byrd keeps control of the position easily here as Steel Penn tries to buck him off.
Steel Penn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Byrd is not going to allow Steel Penn to sit and survive in this position.
Byrd is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byrd tries to get the hooks in deep but Steel Penn pushed the leg off.
Byrd controls the position.
Steel Penn is in bad spot here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byrd controls the position.
Will Byrd go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I would not like to be Steel Penn right now.
Steel Penn looking very determined here, making life difficult for Byrd.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byrd has good solid back control here.
Byrd tries to get the hooks in deep but Steel Penn pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn wants to escape the position.
Byrd trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Steel Penn doesn't escape.
Steel Penn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byrd wins on points by 9 to 0.
Jolly Leg Byrd took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Hello, top 10!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns and Free Agent Steel Penn. Burns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu-Jitsu. Predator Burns is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steel Penn instigates a clinch.
Burns jumps into guard, dragging Steel Penn to the mat.
Steel Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.
Steel Penn trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns is looking for a triangle but Steel Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Steel Penn is posturing up here but Burns has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Steel Penn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Steel Penn has to tap! Slick submission there by Burns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Predator Burns!
In his post fight interview, Predator Burns gave a big smile as he said 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ozzy McKane and Free Agent Steel Penn. McKane comes to the cage accompanied by SAIL - AWOLNATION. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ozzy McKane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McKane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steel Penn napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McKane (4) vs (0) Steel Penn
McKane happy to just control the position for now.
Steel Penn is trying to control McKane's posture but McKane avoids it.
Steel Penn stops McKane from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face as McKane controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to buck McKane off but McKane is having none of it.
McKane takes a little break here. Steel Penn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McKane takes a little break here. Steel Penn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Steel Penn is looking to regain half guard here but McKane keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn prevents McKane from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control but McKane postures up.
McKane controlling the position from side mount.
Steel Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McKane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn is not content to let McKane control the position.
Steel Penn gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane seems to be working for a kimura but Steel Penn defends the submission attempt.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but McKane has control of the leg.
Steel Penn is positioning himself well to prevent McKane advancing to mount.
McKane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McKane is looking to advance position but Steel Penn won't allow it.
Steel Penn trying to hold on to McKane's head to control him but McKane postures up.
Steel Penn is refusing to be controlled, as McKane sits in half guard.
Well, if McKane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn gets full guard.
McKane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but instead McKane has moved into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is controlling McKane's trapped leg to prevent McKane from advancing to side control.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but McKane has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McKane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McKane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steel Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but McKane has control of the leg.
Steel Penn is holding on to half guard well.
Steel Penn is staying active underneath McKane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McKane is taking a breather. Steel Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but McKane keeps him under control.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard but McKane has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McKane (7) vs (0) Steel Penn
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McKane is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
A control attempt from Steel Penn but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: McKane (9) vs (0) Steel Penn
McKane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is still trying to improve position.
McKane controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to hold on but McKane pushes him away.
Steel Penn working to try and regain half guard.
McKane tries to control but Steel Penn wriggling away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but McKane has a good base and remains in mount.
McKane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position but McKane isn't that keen on the idea.
McKane controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McKane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel Penn is squirming around, avoiding McKane's attempts to control the action.
McKane controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn tries to hold on but McKane postures up.
Steel Penn regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McKane takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
After the fight, Ozzy McKane was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ori Jokinen and Free Agent Steel Penn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ori Jokinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn closes the distance and clinches.
Steel Penn has Jokinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jokinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jokinen has picked Steel Penn up - he's going for a ride! Jokinen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jokinen (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Jokinen is controlling the pace.
Steel Penn is controlling Jokinen's trapped leg to prevent Jokinen from advancing to side control.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jokinen trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn controls Jokinen momentarily but Jokinen frees himself.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jokinen being controlled here momentarily.
Steel Penn is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jokinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (2) vs (2) Steel Penn
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steel Penn pushing down on Jokinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jokinen trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (4) vs (2) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is pulling down on Jokinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jokinen, at least for the moment.
Steel Penn working a defensive guard but Jokinen passes into half guard.
Jokinen is controlling the pace.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard but Jokinen has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jokinen (7) vs (2) Steel Penn
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Steel Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Jokinen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Steel Penn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jokinen.
Jokinen working for a guillotine from mount but Steel Penn is in no mood to give up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Steel Penn wants to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen trying to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Jokinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jokinen tries to control but Steel Penn wriggling away.
Steel Penn tries to lock up and control but Jokinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Jokinen fails to move to back control.
Jokinen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Steel Penn has worked his arm free - good work by Steel Penn!
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jokinen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jokinen controls the position.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn keeping his opponent close.
Steel Penn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel Penn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Steel Penn is working away.
Jokinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jokinen wants to control for a moment but Steel Penn uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn is holding on to half guard well.
Jokinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jokinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jokinen is working away from the top position though.
Jokinen controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is staying active underneath Jokinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Jokinen is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Penn wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Jokinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jokinen (10) vs (2) Steel Penn
Jokinen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Steel Penn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Steel Penn and Jokinen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jokinen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Steel Penn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jokinen but great work by Steel Penn. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jokinen (10) vs (6) Steel Penn
Jokinen wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Steel Penn has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jokinen's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Jokinen is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Steel Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Free Agent Steel Penn!
A very excited looking Free Agent Steel Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn and Dave Gomes. Gomes has chosen Roadhouse Blues as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dave Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gomes moves into range and clinches up with Steel Penn.
Gomes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Gomes
Steel Penn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel Penn is controlling Gomes's trapped leg to prevent Gomes from advancing to side control.
Gomes slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Steel Penn won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Gomes wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Gomes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomes controlling from the top position.
Steel Penn pulls Gomes in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomes from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn continues to stall.
Steel Penn wants to control but Gomes passes easily into half guard.
Gomes controlling the pace.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn working a defensive guard here.
Gomes won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn has control of Gomes's left arm, preventing Gomes from doing any damage.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Steel Penn defends it.
Steel Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gomes won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
Steel Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn controlling Gomes's posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Gomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gomes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel Penn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel Penn has an active guard here but Gomes has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is still trying to improve position.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gomes in particular looking to stall.
My spies in Johnson MMA inform me that Gomes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gomes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Steel Penn reverses the position - he's now on top in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (4) Gomes
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn pushes down on Gomes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes wants to control but Steel Penn passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (4) Gomes
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gomes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (6) Gomes
Steel Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn is controlling Gomes's posture.
Steel Penn looking to control.
Gomes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
A relieved looking Free Agent Steel Penn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 7
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Koltun looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn moved out of range nicely.
Koltun seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel Penn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Koltun dives in and scores a takedown into Steel Penn's guard.
Steel Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koltun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun preventing the sweep.
Koltun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koltun's guard. #REVB#
Koltun striking from his own guard.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully. #T1#
Steel Penn passes Koltun's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Steel Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koltun sees it coming and defends easily.
Koltun regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koltun trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Koltun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Koltun trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in ICON TOP TEAM inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Koltun has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Steel Penn doesn't defend quickly enough and Koltun has managed to lock this one up! Can Steel Penn escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Koltun on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ksawery Koltun!
A less than humble Ksawery Koltun misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 4
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Datsik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Datsik misses with a body punch
and Steel Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Datsik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steel Penn connects with a crisp jab.
Datsik lands with a good body shot.
Datsik misses with a left hand
and Steel Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel Penn walks into a stiff left hand from Datsik.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Steel Penn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#
Datsik is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Datsik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Datsik is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel Penn finish him?
Datsik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Steel Penn moved away.
A punch combination from Steel Penn misses.
Steel Penn wants to clinch but Datsik slips to the side
and Datsik counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Steel Penn gets a clinch.
Steel Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Datsik seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Datsik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel Penn backwards. #BC2#
Datsik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Datsik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Datsik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Datsik has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Datsik throws a wild body kick that Steel Penn sees coming a mile off.
Datsik misses with a double jab
and Steel Penn counters with a two punch combo.
Steel Penn tries to bum rush Datsik with a series of wild strikes but Datsik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Datsik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Datsik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Datsik.
Datsik looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
Datsik scores with the left hand. Steel Penn knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Datsik lands an overhand right.
Steel Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Datsik counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Datsik loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn slips the punch.
Steel Penn misses with a right hand
and Datsik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steel Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Datsik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Datsik lands with a cross.
Datsik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steel Penn misses with a lunging right hand
and Datsik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Datsik keeps Steel Penn at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Steel Penn avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Datsik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steel Penn checks a leg kick.
Steel Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel Penn misses with a wild combination.
Steel Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Datsik counter with a right hand.
A combination from Steel Penn does no damage.
Datsik takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
Datsik throws a big shot that misses.
Datsik misses with a hook. Steel Penn ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Datsik. Steel Penn shrugs it off though. #T4#
Steel Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
Datsik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel Penn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Steel Penn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big left from Datsik misses.
Steel Penn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 misses with an uppercut. Datsik saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Datsik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel Penn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Datsik. Datsik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steel Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel Penn misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Datsik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Datsik 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.
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Datsik misses.
Steel Penn throws a lazy head kick
and Datsik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Datsik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Datsik misses.
Datsik misses the shot to the body.
Datsik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel Penn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Datsik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Datsik! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Steel Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Datsik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Datsik throws a chopping leg kick but Steel Penn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Datsik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Datsik misses with a right hand
and Steel Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Steel Penn does no damage.
Datsik cracks the inside of Steel Penn's front leg.
Steel Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Datsik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Datsik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Datsik.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steel Penn.
David Datsik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel Penn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steel Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Steel Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Datsik counters with a thumping low kick.
Datsik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel Penn!
Steel Penn throws a right hand that Datsik ducks under and follows up with a left that Datsik also avoids with ease.
Free Agent Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Datsik fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steel Penn is out of range.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick by Steel Penn misses
and Datsik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel Penn's knee momentarily.
Steel Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Datsik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steel Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Datsik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Datsik lunges at Steel Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel Penn's hand. #T3#
Datsik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Datsik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Datsik. Steel Penn shrugs it off though.
Datsik takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
Steel Penn throws a big counter combination but Datsik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice jab there from Datsik.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel Penn moves out of range as Datsik strikes.
Steel Penn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Steel Penn is looking to clinch.
Datsik looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Datsik scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Datsik tenderised Steel Penn's leg. Steel Penn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Datsik misses the jab.#T4#
Datsik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Datsik cracks Steel Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
A combination from Steel Penn does no damage.
Datsik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steel Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Datsik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Datsik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steel Penns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steel Penn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steel Penn cracks Datsik with an open hand slap.
Steel Penn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Datsik throws a head kick that Steel Penn semi-blocks.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Datsik.
Steel Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Datsik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Datsik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel Penn's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Datsik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel Penn avoids a kick to the body.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that Datsik avoids nicely.
Steel Penn takes one to the side of the head.
Datsik throws a leg kick that misses.
Steel Penn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Datsik dodges the punch combination from Steel Penn.
Datsik now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steel Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Datsik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up but Datsik circles away and keeps his distance.
Datsik scores with a head kick. Steel Penn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
A punch combination from Steel Penn misses.
Steel Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Datsik counters with a series of strikes. Steel Penn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steel Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Datsik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Datsik connects with a leg kick. Steel Penn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steel Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steel Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Steel Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datsik misses with a two punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Datsik.
#T2#
Steel Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Datsik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Datsik, as that shot connected.
Steel Penn walks into a straight right hand from Datsik.
Steel Penn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Datsik lands a head shot.
Steel Penn throws a right hand that misses
and Datsik counters with a low kick, right behind Steel Penn 's knee.
Datsik with a jab.
Steel Penn throws a series of punches but Datsik avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Steel Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Datsik circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Datsik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steel Penn looks to throw the jab but Datsik is out of range.
Datsik slips a jab and a cross from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Free Agent Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Datsik scores with a jab to the body.
Datsik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Datsik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steel Penns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steel Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Datsik counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Steel Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Datsik counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Penn misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Datsik! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Datsik lands a jab to the nose.
Steel Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Datsik moves out of range easily.
Steel Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Datsik counters with a straight right hand.
Steel Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Datsik at a distance.
Steel Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Steel Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel Penn wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Datsik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Datsik 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Datsik!
A relieved looking David Datsik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 3
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Steel Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lauzon.
Steel Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Penn blocks a head kick by Lauzon.
Ben Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn stalks Lauzon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lauzon's face. Lauzon staggers backwards, shaken.
Steel Penn throws a right hand that Lauzon ducks under and follows up with a left that Lauzon also avoids with ease.#TD#
Lauzon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn pushes Lauzon off but Lauzon dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel Penn tries to buck Lauzon off but Lauzon is having none of it.#T1##SU#
Lauzon stands up and beckons Steel Penn to his feet.
Lauzon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head.#TD#
Steel Penn gets caught flat footed, as Lauzon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Lauzon stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.#T2##SU#
Lauzon gets to his feet - Steel Penn follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Steel Penn pushes Lauzon up against the cage in a clinch.
Lauzon misses with a knee to the head.
Lauzon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steel Penns head.
Lauzon lands a good knee to the midsection. Steel Penn won't want to take too many of those.
Steel Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Lauzon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lauzon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lauzon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Steel Penn is not content to let Lauzon control the position.
Lauzon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel Penn's head.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Lauzon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn trying to get back to full guard but Lauzon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Lauzon working for a guillotine from mount but Steel Penn is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Lauzon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Steel Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon is looking to stand but Steel Penn has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Penn wants to control but Lauzon is having none of it.
Lauzon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Lauzon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Lauzon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lauzon showed some decent athleticism there.
Steel Penn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Steel Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn controlling Lauzon's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon advances position into side control!
Lauzon wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Ben Lauzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SU#
Lauzon stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Lauzon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel Penn, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Steel Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lauzon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lauzon with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Lauzon tries to circle away but Steel Penn has him pinned against the cage.
Steel Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lauzon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel Penn's face.
Steel Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Steel Penn.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Lauzon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Lauzon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn pulls Lauzon in to control the position. #T3#
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet.
Lauzon is stalling in the full guard.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lauzon looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lauzon wants to stand but Steel Penn is controlling the position.
Steel Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lauzon is controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Steel Penn wants to stand but Lauzon is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lauzon wants to stand and escape but Steel Penn is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Lauzon dominated that second round.
That's time! Lauzon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Steel Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steel Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lauzon fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Steel Penn misses.
Lauzon tries to counter by clinching up but Steel Penn breaks away and moves out of range.
Lauzon dodges the punch combination from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Lauzon rushes Steel Penn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lauzon obliges.
Steel Penn lands with a light punch inside.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Lauzon misses with a knee strike.
Lauzon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel Penn is defending well for now.
Steel Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Steel Penn.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lauzon.
Steel Penn being controlled against the cage.
Steel Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Lauzon controls the action.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body.
Lauzon misses with a knee to the head.
Ben Lauzon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ben Lauzon has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Steel Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel Penn misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Lauzon.
Steel Penn tries to throw a body punch but Lauzon avoids it by throwing Steel Penn back against the cage.
Steel Penn scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Steel Penn blocking some punches.
Lauzon blocking some punches.
Free Agent Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauzon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steel Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzon. #T4#
Lauzon missing with knees to the body.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Steel Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel Penn throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Free Agent Steel Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lauzon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Lauzon!
Ben Lauzon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 1
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Flanagan clinches up with Steel Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Flanagan lands a left hand.
Flanagan can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn controls the action.
A short left from Flanagan.
Flanagan has had enough of the clinch but Steel Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Steel Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flanagan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flanagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Flanagan misses with a body punch.
Flanagan misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Flanagan manages to break the clinch.
Flanagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flanagan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel Penn on the side of the head.
Steel Penn throws a series of punches but Flanagan moves out of range.
Flanagan scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Steel Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flanagan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel Penn blocks a jab.#CL#
Flanagan moves into the clinch.
Steel Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Flanagan backwards.
Steel Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Flanagan controls the action.
Flanagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flanagan.
Flanagan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flanagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flanagan misses with a punch to the body.
Flanagan can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flanagan.
Flanagan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flanagan.
Flanagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flanagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Flanagan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flanagan scores with a shoulder strike.
Steel Penn misses with a body punch.
Steel Penn working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Flanagan.
Flanagan scores with a shot to the side of Steel Penn's head.
Steel Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flanagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flanagan can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn controls the action.
Flanagan misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Steel Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flanagan backwards.
Flanagan blocks an uppercut.
Steel Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flanagan throws a head punch that misses.
Flanagan misses with a punch on the inside.
Flanagan tries to throw a body punch but Steel Penn avoids it by throwing Flanagan back against the cage.
Flanagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flanagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flanagan lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Flanagan.
Flanagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Flanagan fails to land. #T4#
Flanagan has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Penn.
Flanagan can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn controls the action.
Flanagan blocks a body shot from Steel Penn.
Flanagan misses with some punches.
Flanagan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel Penn misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flanagan.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the head.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flanagan.
Steel Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Flanagan.
Flanagan misses with some punches.
Steel Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fireaway Flanagan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Flanagan throws a chopping leg kick but Steel Penn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Flanagan scores with a head kick. Steel Penn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Flanagan swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Steel Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel Penn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Steel Penn wants to stand but Flanagan has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Steel Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Steel Penn wants to stand but Flanagan is controlling his arm.
Flanagan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Flanagan trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn works his way into full mount!
Steel Penn tries to control but Flanagan wriggling away.
Flanagan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Flanagan regains half guard.
Flanagan tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Steel Penn there.
Steel Penn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Steel Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Flanagan defends the submission attempt.
My spies in ICON TOP TEAM inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Flanagan tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Steel Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Flanagan has a hand on Steel Penn's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel Penn takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Steel Penn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Flanagan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to get back to his feet but Flanagan is holding on tight.
Steel Penn prevents Flanagan from getting the reversal.#T4##SU2#
Steel Penn is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Flanagan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flanagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Penn.
Flanagan blocks a head kick by Steel Penn.
Flanagan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Flanagan lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Flanagan. Beautiful body shot.
Steel Penn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Flanagan.
Fireaway Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flanagan lands a jab to Steel Penn's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flanagan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flanagan. Flanagan obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel Penn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flanagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Free Agent Steel Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Flanagan blocks the low kick.
Steel Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Flanagan clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Penn.
Flanagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flanagan's elbow. #BC#
Flanagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Flanagan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Flanagan.
Steel Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel Penn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Flanagan lands a body shot.
#T1#
Steel Penn tries to clinch up.
Flanagan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flanagan takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Flanagan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steel Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flanagan misses with a body punch.
Flanagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flanagan wants to break free but Steel Penn has control.
Steel Penn blocks an uppercut.
Flanagan wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel Penn won't allow it.
Steel Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Flanagan fails to land.
Flanagan scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Flanagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Flanagan.
Flanagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flanagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Penn controls his hands.
Flanagan swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flanagan.
Flanagan throws a head punch that misses.
Flanagan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flanagan lands a body punch.
Flanagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Steel Penn misses with a body punch.
Flanagan misses with a body punch.
Flanagan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Penn's elbow.
Flanagan scores with a hook to the body.
Flanagan is trying to push Steel Penn away but Steel Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flanagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel Penn has Flanagan pressed against the cage, preventing Flanagan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Penn.
Flanagan working aggressively here.
Flanagan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fireaway Flanagan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steel Penn blocks a body shot from Flanagan.
Flanagan tries to break free but Steel Penn pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Flanagan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flanagan tries a body shot but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Flanagan.
Flanagan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel Penn blocking some punches.
Flanagan digs a right hand underneath Steel Penn's ribcage. Steel Penn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Flanagan misses with a body punch.
Flanagan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel Penn blocks a body shot from Flanagan.
Flanagan misses with some punches.
Flanagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fireaway Flanagan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flanagan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fireaway Flanagan!
Fireaway Flanagan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SP vs The World
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel wants to clinch up but Steel Penn keeps it at a distance.
Steel Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel attempts a counter takedown but Steel Penn avoids it well and moves away.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn moved out of range nicely.
Steel sets himself, and Steel Penn steps forward looking for the clinch! Steel avoids it this time.
Steel Penn misses with a hook.
Steel Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel Penn sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Steel looks to land a combination. Steel Penn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Steel Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Steel Penn moved out of range.
We've been told by Steel's head coaches at ICON TOP TEAM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steel moves to clinch but Steel Penn breaks away
letting Steel Penn counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Steel Penn gets a clinch.
Steel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steel Penn as Steel tries to tie him up. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steel Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Steel missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Steel Penn fails to land.
Steel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel Penn's face.
#T4#
Steel looking to throw knees to the head but Steel Penn is blocking nicely.
Steel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel Penn's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steel obliges.
Steel missing with knees to the body.
Steel Penn lands with a left to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Steel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Steel connects with a looping right hand.
Steel Penn misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Free Agent Steel Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel Penn circles away.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Steel Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steel's guard.
Steel Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU2#
Steel Penn gets to his feet - Steel follows without any prompting.
Free Agent Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel Penn misses the target.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel feinted with a counter takedown.
Steel Penn misses with a wild combination.
Steel Penn misses with a hook.#CL2#
Steel Penn darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Steel Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Steel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel Penn avoids it.
Steel Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel Penn working aggressively here.
Steel connects with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Steel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Steel Penn avoiding damage as Steel throws knees to the body.
Steel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Free Agent Steel Penn has been cut.#T4#
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Steel Penn avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Free Agent Steel Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Free Agent Steel Penn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Steel Penn is quick to defend against it.
Steel misses with a combination
and Steel Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Steel Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel Penn misses with a double jab.
Steel Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel Penn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steel Penn.
Steel staying out of range there.#T1##CL2#
Steel Penn has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Penn.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steel Penn's brow.
Steel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Steel tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steel Penn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
A knee to the head by Steel.
Steel Penn managing to block the knees to the body from Steel.
Steel Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Steel.
Steel Penn avoiding damage as Steel throws knees to the body.
Steel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steel Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel Penn managing to block the knees to the body from Steel.
Steel tries a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Penn.
Steel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steel Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel tries a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mr Steel.
I think Steel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colt McLaren and Free Agent Steel Penn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Colt McLaren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McLaren did well to prevent Steel Penn getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McLaren (0) vs (2) Steel Penn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steel Penn is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from McLaren as he works his way to full guard.
Steel Penn trying to control but McLaren is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel Penn trying to control but McLaren is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren pulls Steel Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel Penn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but McLaren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLaren (2) vs (2) Steel Penn
Steel Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel Penn looking to control but McLaren passes into half guard.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel Penn is trying to maintain the position but McLaren is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but McLaren keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McLaren is taking a breather. Steel Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Steel Penn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McLaren is thwarting Steel Penn's attempts to control the position.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
McLaren is taking a breather. Steel Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn gets back to full guard.
McLaren preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn trying to control the position.
Steel Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McLaren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel Penn's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McLaren performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but McLaren has control of the leg.
Steel Penn trying to control but McLaren postures up.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard but McLaren has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (5) vs (2) Steel Penn
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn tries to hold on but McLaren postures up.
McLaren pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Steel Penn is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, McLaren has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McLaren (8) vs (2) Steel Penn
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McLaren controlling well, preventing Steel Penn from escaping the position.
McLaren gets his hands free as Steel Penn looks to control.
Steel Penn tries to escape but McLaren has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McLaren really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Steel Penn.
McLaren has the hooks in. Steel Penn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McLaren gets his hands free as Steel Penn looks to control.
McLaren is hanging on to Steel Penn's back as he tries to escape.
Steel Penn trying to control the hands but McLaren breaks the grip.
McLaren is hanging on to Steel Penn's back as he tries to escape.
Steel Penn trying to control the hands but McLaren breaks the grip.
Steel Penn is trying to break free.
McLaren trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Steel Penn doesn't escape.
McLaren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is in bad spot here.
Steel Penn is still trying to improve position.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but McLaren just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Steel Penn is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn breaks McLaren's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLaren (8) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is stalling in the full guard.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but McLaren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLaren (10) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McLaren is now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but McLaren keeps him under control.
Steel Penn trying to control here.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn wants to control but McLaren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLaren is taking a breather. Steel Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Steel Penn wants to control but McLaren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
McLaren takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A victorious Colt McLaren thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Taiki Aoki and Free Agent Steel Penn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Taiki Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Steel Penn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (0) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn swings around for an armbar but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (4) Steel Penn
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel Penn is defending well.
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel Penn is defending well.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Steel Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Steel Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Steel Penn is trying to control but can't.
Steel Penn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel Penn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is defending well.
Steel Penn wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aoki stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn trying to control the position.
Aoki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aoki has Steel Penn in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (5) vs (6) Steel Penn
Aoki is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has his foot on Steel Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Aoki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel Penn uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (9) Steel Penn
Aoki tries to improve position but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Aoki trying to get back to full guard but Steel Penn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (12) Steel Penn
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Steel Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel Penn tries to control but Aoki wriggling away.
Aoki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steel Penn.
Aoki tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn avoids the attempt from Aoki to control.
Aoki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Steel Penn trying to control from Aoki's half guard. Aoki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steel Penn has picked Aoki up and slammed him! Aoki can't keep hold of the triangle and Steel Penn manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (15) Steel Penn
Aoki is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Steel Penn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel Penn prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki prevents Steel Penn from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Aoki's face as Steel Penn controls the position.
Aoki tries to buck Steel Penn off but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Aoki looking for a sweep but Steel Penn has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (5) vs (17) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Aoki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
My spies in ICON TOP TEAM inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki is looking to improve his position but Steel Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
Aoki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Steel Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aoki sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aoki has his foot on Steel Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel Penn is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Steel Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Aoki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel Penn has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (20) Steel Penn
Aoki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki seems a little lost for a moment, as Steel Penn dominates the positioning.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (5) vs (22) Steel Penn
Aoki regains half guard.
Aoki won't allow Steel Penn to pass to mount.
Steel Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Steel Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn is controlling the pace.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 22 to 5.
An out of breath Free Agent Steel Penn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn and Abraham Donowitz. Donowitz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: JEW FLOW. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Abraham Donowitz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Abraham Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Donowitz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Donowitz lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Donowitz
Donowitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donowitz pushes down on Steel Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel Penn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Donowitz content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Steel Penn trying to hold on to Donowitz's head to control him but Donowitz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to control Donowitz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel Penn avoid being mounted?
Donowitz controlling the pace.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Donowitz controlling the pace.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (5) Donowitz
Steel Penn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Donowitz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Donowitz has a good base and remains in mount.
Donowitz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel Penn wants to control but Donowitz is having none of it.
Donowitz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Donowitz has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel Penn wants to control but Donowitz is having none of it.
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (5) Donowitz
Donowitz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Donowitz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donowitz wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Donowitz working a defensive guard here.
Donowitz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel Penn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Donowitz is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz looking for a sweep. Not yet Donowitz, not yet.
Donowitz is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donowitz is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Donowitz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Donowitz keeps moving.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Donowitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (7) Donowitz
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Donowitz postures up.
Donowitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Donowitz trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Donowitz controls the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to keep Donowitz in close.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz content to stall in guard here.
Donowitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has his hands on Donowitz's head, controlling the position.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn trying to control the position here.
Steel Penn is looking to sweep but instead, Donowitz has passed into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Donowitz in particular looking to stall.
Steel Penn is trying is best to control the position here.
Steel Penn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Donowitz jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (10) Donowitz
Donowitz staying calm.
Steel Penn tries to improve position but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control but Donowitz postures up.
Steel Penn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donowitz trying to mount his opponent but Steel Penn defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donowitz wins on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Abraham Donowitz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alphons Draclau and Free Agent Steel Penn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Alphons Draclau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Draclau closes the distance and clinches.
Draclau is looking to take this one to the mat.
Draclau pulls guard.
Draclau has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Draclau has control of Steel Penn's left arm, preventing Steel Penn from doing any damage.
Steel Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Draclau is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draclau is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Draclau is pulling down on Steel Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel Penn, at least for the moment.
Draclau trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn being controlled here momentarily.
Steel Penn has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Double XX. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Draclau wants to improve his position but instead Steel Penn has moved into half guard.
Draclau wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draclau wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy.
Steel Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draclau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Draclau keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Draclau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Draclau wants to control the position but Steel Penn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Draclau keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draclau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Draclau is trying to control but can't.
Draclau tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Steel Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn is thwarting Draclau's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Draclau won't allow it.
Draclau is controlling Steel Penn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Draclau is looking to control Steel Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Draclau avoid being mounted?
Steel Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Draclau defends the submission attempt.
Steel Penn wants to control but Draclau is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Draclau holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Steel Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Draclau trying to hold on to Steel Penn's head to control him but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Draclau is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Draclau wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Draclau is defending the position.
Steel Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Draclau is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Draclau is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Steel Penn not doing much here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Draclau wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Penn prevents Draclau from improving his position.
Steel Penn works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Draclau (0) vs (3) Steel Penn
Steel Penn trying to control the position but Draclau is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Draclau gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control from Draclau's half guard. Draclau has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steel Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel Penn trying to control but Draclau is working from the bottom.
Draclau has his foot on Steel Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Draclau keeps moving.
Draclau has control of Steel Penn's left arm, preventing Steel Penn from doing any damage.
Steel Penn trying to control but Draclau is working from the bottom.
Draclau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draclau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Draclau's legs - danger averted.
Draclau keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steel Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Draclau keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn controlling from the top position.
Draclau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Draclau keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Draclau pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Draclau seems keen to control Steel Penn's posture.
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Draclau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Draclau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Draclau is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Draclau looking to control but Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Steel Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Draclau works his way to full guard. Good work.
Draclau is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draclau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Draclau's legs - danger averted.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Draclau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Draclau is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn is stalling in the full guard.
Draclau wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draclau has his hands on Steel Penn's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 3 to 0.
A victorious Free Agent Steel Penn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Willy Wonka and Free Agent Steel Penn. Chooooooooon! I think Wonka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Willy Wonka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wonka clinches up with Steel Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Wonka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wonka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wonka (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Wonka stands and throws Steel Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wonka (5) vs (0) Steel Penn
Wonka laying and praying for a moment but Steel Penn takes advantage and regains half guard.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Wonka'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.
Wonka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel Penn is just riding it out for now. Wonka eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is positioning himself well to prevent Wonka advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel Penn.
Wonka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wonka trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Wonka looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wonka (5) vs (2) Steel Penn
Wonka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wonka looking for a guillotine here but Steel Penn defends easily.
Wonka looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel Penn is pressing down on Wonka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wonka is holding on for now.
Steel Penn is trying to control. Wonka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel Penn is taking a breather. Wonka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wonka is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wonka wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
Steel Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wonka wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonka trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Wonka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wonka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wonka (5) vs (5) Steel Penn
My spies in The Good the Bad and The Ugly inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wonka tries to bench press Steel Penn off him but Steel Penn keeps the position.
Wonka is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Steel Penn is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wonka (5) vs (7) Steel Penn
Wonka is looking to get to half guard.
Steel Penn avoids the attempt from Wonka to control.
Steel Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel Penn manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wonka to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wonka (5) vs (10) Steel Penn
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wonka tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Steel Penn has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Wonka is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Free Agent Steel Penn!
During a confident post fight interview, Free Agent Steel Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Willy Wonka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well this didn't go the way I wanted it too, but that doesn't change the fact that it's time for me to walk away. A big thank you to Gamma and Mentor for the chance to chase my dreams. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Austin Williams and Free Agent Steel Penn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Austin Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Steel Penn gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williams scores with a takedown into Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Williams trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel Penn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Williams (2) vs (4) Steel Penn
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Williams moves into full guard.
Williams is pulling down on Steel Penn's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
My spies in The Good the Bad and The Ugly 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 wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (4) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steel Penn dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (4) vs (6) Steel Penn
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (6) vs (6) Steel Penn
We've been hearing good reports from Williams'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.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Steel Penn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (6) vs (8) Steel Penn
Williams keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Williams looking to control.
Steel Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Williams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn is taking a breather. Williams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stalling.
Williams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams wants to improve his position but instead Steel Penn has moved into half guard.
Steel Penn content to control rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Steel Penn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Williams (10) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel Penn is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steel Penn dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (10) vs (10) Steel Penn
Williams wants to control the position but Steel Penn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn forces his way into half guard.
Williams wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams is controlling Steel Penn's trapped leg to prevent Steel Penn from advancing to side control.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams gets full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Williams is trying to hold Steel Penn in close to prevent damage but Steel Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams gets full guard.
Steel Penn trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (10) vs (13) Steel Penn
Williams tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Williams (10) vs (15) Steel Penn
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Steel Penn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams tries to lock up and control but Steel Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
Williams wants to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn controlling his opponent.
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 15 to 10.
A very excited looking Free Agent Steel Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SPI - 4
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Jorma cracks Steel Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Jorma.
Jorma swings widly with a right hand
and Steel Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jorma is looking to land body kicks.
Jorma throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel Penn throws the left hand but Jorma avoids the punch easily.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jorma throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Penn.
Jorma misses with a body kick.#TD#
Steel Penn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jorma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorma is controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Steel Penn trying to control but Jorma is working from the bottom.
Jorma trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1#
Jorma keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Jorma working a defensive guard here.
Jorma looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Jorma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jorma is pressing down on Steel Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steel Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Jorma keeps moving.
Steel Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jorma trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jorma has control of Steel Penn's left arm, preventing Steel Penn from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jorma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jorma connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel Penn moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Steel Penn drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Jorma has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel Penn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jorma.
Jorma tries to buck Steel Penn off but Steel Penn is having none of it.#T3#
Jorma looking for a sweep but Steel Penn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Steel Penn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jorma can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jorma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel Penn looking to control but Jorma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn unloading with bombs!
Jorma is in a horrible position here. Steel Penn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Steel Penn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T4#
Jorma is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Jorma sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jorma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jorma.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Jorma keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel Penn content to stall in guard here.
Jorma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Free Agent Steel Penn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jorma misses with a kick to the body.
Jorma misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Steel Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Jorma looking to control.
Jorma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jorma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn trying to control but Jorma is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn won't allow Jorma to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Jorma looking for a guillotine here but Steel Penn defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma working a defensive guard here.
#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jorma throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head but Steel Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel Penn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jorma scores with a nice body kick.
Steel Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorma can do to turn this around?
Jorma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel Penn.
Jorma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel Penn.
#TD#
Jorma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steel Penn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jorma is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
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.
Steel Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Jorma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Jorma is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn advances to half guard.
Steel Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jorma trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Steel Penn is trying to control. Jorma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jorma wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
Jorma throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jorma. Steel Penn shrugs it off though.
Jorma looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jorma won't be happy with that. #T4#
Jorma prevents Steel Penn from moving into mount.
Steel Penn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jorma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jorma is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn works his way into full mount!
Steel Penn avoids the attempt from Jorma to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Free Agent Steel Penn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Steel Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Jorma thuds his shin into the meat of Steel Penn's side.
Jorma throws a front kick that sends Steel Penn stumbling back into the ropes.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that Jorma avoids nicely.
Rasva Jorma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jorma stuffs the takedown attempt from Steel Penn. Steel Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel Penn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma with a hook.
Good shot there by Steel Penn.
Jorma is looking to slow Steel Penn down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jorma.
Jorma catches Steel Penn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Steel Penn scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn dodges the punch combination from Jorma.
Jorma lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jorma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jorma lands a leg kick that knocks Steel Penn off balance momentarily.
Jorma misses with a right hand
enabling Steel Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorma misses with a right hand
and Steel Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jorma throws a push kick but Steel Penn slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Steel Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jorma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Free Agent Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Jorma misses its intended target.
Jorma throws a leg kick
and Jorma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Jorma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jorma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn moves away from the strike by Jorma. #TD#
Steel Penn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jorma is trying to defend but Steel Penn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Steel Penn trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jorma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jorma throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3#
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Jorma keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jorma throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel Penn uses it to pass to side control.
Free Agent Steel Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jorma tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jorma can't escape the position.
Steel Penn content just to control the position here. #T4#
Steel Penn wants to control the pace but Jorma is squirming around nicely.
Jorma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jorma wants to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Rasva Jorma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorma is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Free Agent Steel Penn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steel Penn, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Free Agent Steel Penn!
Free Agent Steel Penn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn and Mega Funkyama. Funkyama has chosen Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 5 losses; Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn pushes Funkyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel Penn is pressed up against the cage. Funkyama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel Penn down to the mat. Steel Penn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches.
Funkyama gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Funkyama
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Funkyama working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Funkyama won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Funkyama postures up.
Steel Penn is controlling Funkyama's posture.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama slips nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn is concentrating on defense, preventing Funkyama from advancing position.
Steel Penn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama is just content to waste time from the top position. Steel Penn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funkyama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama slips nicely into half guard.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
Funkyama tries to pass to full mount but Steel Penn defends it.
Funkyama is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn is trying to maintain the position but Funkyama is very close to passing his half guard.
Funkyama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Funkyama.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Funkyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel Penn won't allow Funkyama to pass to mount.
Steel Penn keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funkyama trying to control from half guard but Steel Penn is working away.
Funkyama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn looking to control.
Funkyama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkyama is one step ahead there.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Funkyama trying to move into half guard but instead Steel Penn has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Funkyama
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Funkyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funkyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Funkyama controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funkyama is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (4) Funkyama
Funkyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steel Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (4) Funkyama
Steel Penn postures up.
Funkyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Funkyama pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Funkyama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Funkyama is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Funkyama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stays in close to Funkyama's body and controls the position.
Funkyama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn content to stall in guard here.
Funkyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Funkyama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (6) Funkyama
Steel Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Funkyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Funkyama passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (9) Funkyama
Funkyama controlling the position.
Funkyama working away.
Funkyama goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steel Penn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Funkyama's guard! Nice work there by Steel Penn! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (9) Funkyama
Funkyama controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Funkyama is pulling down on Steel Penn's head to control his posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Funkyama is retaining full guard.
Funkyama has Steel Penn pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Funkyama.
Funkyama is pulling down on Steel Penn's head to control his posture.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funkyama is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Funkyama is pulling down on Steel Penn's head to control his posture.
Funkyama looking to control.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funkyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama working a defensive guard but Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Funkyama controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Funkyama is defending the position.
Funkyama moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funkyama is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Funkyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Funkyama wins on points by 9 to 6.
Our winner, Mega Funkyama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn and Honza Kucera. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Honza Kucera!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kucera tries to keep at a distance but Steel Penn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kucera wants a takedown.
Kucera stops a takedown attempt from Steel Penn.
Kucera decides to pull guard.
Kucera working for a triangle but Steel Penn defends it easily.
Kucera keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.
Kucera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel Penn uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (3) vs (0) Kucera
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn controlling from side mount.
Kucera felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kucera tries to improve position but can't.
Steel Penn controlling from side mount.
Kucera is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kucera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kucera is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kucera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kucera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kucera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Steel Penn has passed into half guard!
Steel Penn is trying to control. Kucera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kucera has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Steel Penn escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Steel Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (0) Kucera
Kucera gets back to half guard.
Kucera trying to control here.
Steel Penn passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (0) Kucera
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn gets to mount! Kucera was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (11) vs (0) Kucera
Kucera tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Kucera is looking to improve his position but Steel Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel Penn controlling from mount.
Kucera is working to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kucera wants to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kucera is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel Penn looking to control but Kucera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kucera is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kucera is looking to escape.
Kucera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel Penn prevents Kucera from getting the reversal.
Steel Penn controlling his opponent.
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.
Steel Penn prevents Kucera from getting the reversal.
Kucera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kucera tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Kucera is having none of it.
Kucera tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Steel Penn trying to mount his opponent but Kucera defends it.
Steel Penn content to control rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kucera tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Kucera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kucera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Kucera keeps moving.
Steel Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kucera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kucera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kucera is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kucera looking to control.
Kucera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kucera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kucera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kucera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kucera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kucera controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kucera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn trying to control but Kucera is working from the bottom.
Kucera is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Steel Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kucera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kucera wants to sweep but no luck.
Kucera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kucera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kucera being controlled here, momentarily.
Kucera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Kucera is working from the bottom.
Kucera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kucera controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kucera looking for a guillotine here but Steel Penn defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Free Agent Steel Penn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn and Alphons Draclau. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Alphons Draclau!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Draclau napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (0) Draclau
Draclau is trying to get back to half guard.
Draclau seems a little lost for a moment, as Steel Penn dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draclau regains half guard.
Draclau is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Steel Penn works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (0) Draclau
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draclau tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draclau is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Steel Penn is staying active.
Steel Penn content just to control the position here.
Draclau wants to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Draclau is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draclau working to try and regain half guard.
Steel Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel Penn prevents Draclau from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn controlling from mount.
Steel Penn working for a submission but Draclau is keeping him at bay.
Draclau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Draclau gets back to half guard.
Draclau trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Draclau defends the submission attempt.
Draclau looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steel Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Draclau is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn stalling.
Draclau is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel Penn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel Penn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Draclau for as long as he can get away with.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Draclau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Draclau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Draclau is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
Draclau being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Draclau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Draclau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Draclau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Draclau pulls Steel Penn in to control the position.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Draclau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Draclau keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Draclau pulls Steel Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel Penn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Draclau has his foot on Steel Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Draclau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel Penn controls the pace.
Draclau keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Draclau controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Draclau pulls Steel Penn in to control the position.
Draclau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Draclau is controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Draclau looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn is controlling the pace.
Draclau gets back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Draclau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Draclau is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Draclau wants to sweep but no luck.
Draclau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Draclau looking to control.
Draclau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Draclau looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn pushing down on Draclau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel Penn is taking a breather. Draclau says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Draclau trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Draclau tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Draclau is still trying to improve position.
Draclau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn controlling the action here.
Draclau is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (4) Draclau
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Draclau is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Well, with Draclau on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Steel Penn is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Draclau not allowing Steel Penn to control his hands.
Draclau keeps control of the position as Steel Penn tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draclau working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A relieved looking Free Agent Steel Penn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn and Radar Salter. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Radar Salter!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Salter pulls guard.
Salter wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn stays in close to Salter's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Salter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salter has Steel Penn pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Salter is keeping the position.
Salter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Salter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Salter
Salter tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter forces his way into half guard.
Steel Penn is doing well to control the position and prevent Salter from advancing to side control.
Salter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Salter is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn keeping hold of Salter's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salter.
Salter tries to pass to full mount but Steel Penn defends it.
Still in half guard, Salter seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Salter postures up.
Steel Penn is holding on to half guard well.
Salter trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
Salter working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Steel Penn's thigh. Steel Penn counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Salter is stalling in the full guard.
Steel Penn pulls Salter in close to prevent any damage.
Salter trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Salter wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Salter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel Penn is trying to keep Salter in close.
Salter trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salter is looking to pass into half guard but Steel Penn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steel Penn is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Salter
Salter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Salter is continuing to stall.
Steel Penn controlling from the top position.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Salter.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salter keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Steel Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel Penn won't allow Salter to sweep him here.
Steel Penn content to stall in guard here.
Salter wants to control but Steel Penn passes easily into half guard.
Salter wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salter is trying to control but Steel Penn passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (2) Salter
Salter tries to buck Steel Penn off but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Salter is being controlled here.
Salter can't do much from the bottom here.
Salter is trying to work for a sweep but Steel Penn has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (7) vs (2) Salter
Steel Penn wants to control the pace but Salter is squirming around nicely.
Steel Penn avoids the attempt from Salter to control.
Steel Penn controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salter tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Steel Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Salter tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Salter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salter wants to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salter is looking to escape.
Salter wants to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Salter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn controlling the pace for now.
Salter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Salter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (4) Salter
Salter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steel Penn pulls Salter in to control the position.
Salter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Salter from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Salter trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (4) Salter
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Free Agent Steel Penn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SP-ICON:Viva Las Vegas
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
McTavish closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel Penn swings for the body but McTavish moves out of range.
McTavish was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McTavish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Steel Penn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McTavish is trying to stand up here but Steel Penn is controlling him well.
McTavish tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Steel Penn manages to move to mount!
You get the feeling that McTavish really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Steel Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McTavish is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T1#
McTavish trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Steel Penn controlling his opponent.
McTavish is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Steel Penn content just to control the position here.
McTavish's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel Penn controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that McTavish really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Steel Penn throwing strikes here but McTavish is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #ES#
McTavish somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#TD2#
Steel Penn gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
McTavish kicks off Steel Penn and gets to his feet. #T3#
Steel Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. McTavish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McTavish works the jab nicely.
Steel Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
McTavish scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Steel Penn connects with a nice looking jab.
Steel Penn throws a shot from downtown. McTavish moves away and avoids it.
Steel Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McTavish.
Free Agent Steel Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Steel Penn dives in and scores a takedown into McTavish's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
McTavish has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Steel Penn is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
McTavish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel Penn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel Penn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McTavish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Donald McTavish will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Steel Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and McTavish counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel Penn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Steel Penn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McTavish sprawls well initially but Steel Penn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McTavish is trying to stand back up but Steel Penn is controlling him
#T1#
McTavish tries to kick Steel Penn off in order to stand up. Steel Penn Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Steel Penn controls the position.
Steel Penn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Steel Penn prevents McTavish from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steel Penn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McTavish defends well and Steel Penn ends up having to push McTavish into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Steel Penn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McTavish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel Penn.
McTavish tries to kick Steel Penn off but Steel Penn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Steel Penn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steel Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel Penn feints a jab promting McTavish to slip. Steel Penn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McTavish slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
McTavish misses the shot to the body.
McTavish throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
McTavish explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Steel Penn misses with a takedown attempt - McTavish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donald McTavish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Agent Steel Penn.
McTavish throws out a loose jab but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McTavish sprawls well. McTavish wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
McTavish is looking to counter punch.
Donald McTavish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Penn shoots in but McTavish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McTavish throwing a counter right hand but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.
McTavish slips a straight right by Steel Penn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn shoots in for a double leg but McTavish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McTavish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Penn throws out a counter right but McTavish avoids it with no problem.
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 Donald McTavish will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Steel Penn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McTavish tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steel Penn is in McTavish's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McTavish wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steel Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McTavish wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McTavish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Steel Penn trying to control but McTavish is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McTavish wants to stand but Steel Penn is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steel Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but McTavish sprawls well. He's pushed Steel Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McTavish was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel Penn throws an overhand right that lands on McTavish's shoulder, as McTavish tries to avoid the shot.
McTavish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel Penn.
McTavish is looking to counter punch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steel Penn lands with a good body shot.
Steel Penn shoots and misses
and McTavish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel Penn throws an off balance right hand
enabling McTavish to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel Penn closes the distance and clinches up with McTavish, looking for a takedown. Steel Penn pushes McTavish against the cage but McTavish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Donald McTavish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Agent Steel Penn.
McTavish swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Steel Penn.
McTavish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel Penn.#T3#
Steel Penn looks for a takedown but McTavish sprawls well.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
McTavish scores with a nice right hand.
Free Agent Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Steel Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McTavish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel Penn thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Steel Penn dives in and grabs McTavish's left leg, looking for a takedown. McTavish pushes down on Steel Penn's head and hops out.
Steel Penn swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting McTavish counter with a right hand.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTavish.
McTavish throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Steel Penn moves into the clinch.#BC#
McTavish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel Penn shoots and misses
and McTavish counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald McTavish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McTavish, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald McTavish!
A relieved looking Donald McTavish thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
ROV 70
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Bozzi misses #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bozzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.#SUB#
Steel Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn works over Bozzi with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn trying to control but Bozzi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Bozzi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel Penn's guard. #REVR#
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozzi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bozzi landing some decent shots from guard.
Bozzi prevents Steel Penn from getting back to his feet.
Bozzi wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Bozzi throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Bozzi wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Bozzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bozzi postures up in Steel Penn's guard and throws a big left but Steel Penn blocks it.
Bozzi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bozzi throwing strikes from guard but Steel Penn blocks nicely.
Steel Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel Penn is looking to stand up but Bozzi isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bozzi throws out a leg kick but Steel Penn moves out of range and Bozzi only half commits. #T3#
Steel Penn fails with the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Bozzi. Beautiful body shot.
Bozzi lands a slapping body shot.
Bozzi sizes up Steel Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bozzi scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Steel Penn misses.
Jason Bozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozzi throws a shot from downtown. Steel Penn moves away and avoids it.
Steel Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Steel Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bozzi tests Steel Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bozzi throws a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it.
Bozzi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bozzi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steel Penn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bozzi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bozzi connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bozzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Bozzi.
Bozzi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bozzi. Steel Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bozzi thows a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it #TD2#
so Steel Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bozzi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bozzi has control of Steel Penn's left arm, preventing Steel Penn from doing any damage.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozzi is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Bozzi is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Bozzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bozzi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn stalling.
Bozzi tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.#T7#
Steel Penn not doing much here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Bozzi.
Steel Penn fails with the takedown
and Bozzi counters with a three punch combo that has Steel Penn backing up. Steel Penn nods at Bozzi to acknowledge the strikes.
Jason Bozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Agent Steel Penn.
Bozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Penn.
Bozzi lands a jab to the nose.
Bozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Bozzi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bozzi.
#T8#
Steel Penn stuns Bozzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Bozzi throws the left hand but Steel Penn avoids the punch easily.
Steel Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bozzi. Steel Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bozzi jabs Steel Penn right on the nose. Steel Penn blinks but takes it well.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Bozzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bozzi looks to land a combination but Steel Penn avoids it well.
Bozzi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bozzi.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bozzi defends it well.#T9#
Steel Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bozzi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crunch! Bozzi slams his shin into Steel Penn's torso.
Bozzi throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick from Bozzi lands but Steel Penn takes it in his stride.
Bozzi scores with a head kick. Steel Penn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice cross by Bozzi.
We've been told by Bozzi's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bozzi throws a sloppy head kick and Steel Penn moves out of range easily.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel Penn looks for a takedown but Bozzi sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bozzi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bozzi misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Steel Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bozzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Bozzi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bozzi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Steel Penn escapes and throws Bozzi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bozzi seems a little lost for a moment, as Steel Penn dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bozzi looks to move to half guard but instead Steel Penn has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Bozzi tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Bozzi can't escape the position.
Bozzi is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount.
Bozzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steel Penn trying to control but Bozzi is having none of it.
Bozzi working to try and regain half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control but Bozzi is having none of it.
Steel Penn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3#
Steel Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bozzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount.
Bozzi is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel Penn looking to control but Bozzi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn unloading with bombs!
Steel Penn trying to control but Bozzi is having none of it.
Steel Penn controlling his opponent. #T5#
Bozzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bozzi forces his way into half guard.
Steel Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Bozzi sits in half guard.
Bozzi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bozzi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Steel Penn because Bozzi loaded up on that one. #T6#
Steel Penn blocking the ground and pound.
Bozzi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Steel Penn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bozzi.
Bozzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bozzi misses with a head shot.
Steel Penn blocking the ground and pound.
Free Agent Steel Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bozzi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bozzi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Steel Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Bozzi looking to land elbow strikes but Steel Penn uses the position to regain half guard.
Bozzi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bozzi trying to pass the guard but Steel Penn defending well.
Bozzi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bozzi wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bozzi controlling the action here.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bozzi stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.
Bozzi distracts Steel Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bozzi won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
Bozzi working some strikes from top position.
Bozzi wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Bozzi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bozzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T9#
Bozzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bozzi swings widly with a right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Bozzi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bozzi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bozzi won't be happy with that.
Bozzi is looking for a sweep.
Bozzi can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Bozzi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Free Agent Steel Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Bozzi connects with a nice looking jab.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Bozzi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bozzi.
Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi tries to land a front kick but Steel Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel Penn looks for a takedown but Bozzi sprawls well.
Bozzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bozzi cracks Steel Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown but Bozzi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bozzi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steel Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bozzi.
Steel Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jason Bozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Agent Steel Penn.
Bozzi connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel Penn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bozzi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Bozzi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bozzi throws a jab when Steel Penn was well out of range.
Steel Penn with the counter takedown but Bozzi avoids it easily.
Bozzi scores with a hook to the body. Steel Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bozzi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bozzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Bozzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Bozzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steel Penn blocks a head kick by Bozzi.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Bozzi.
Steel Penn feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Bozzi.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Bozzi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel Penn tries to bum rush Bozzi with a series of wild strikes but Bozzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It appears Bozzi was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
Bozzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bozzi misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn content to control rather than advance.
Bozzi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Bozzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bozzi is looking for a triangle but Steel Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Bozzi controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Bozzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Steel Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Steel Penn looking to control.
Bozzi looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Steel Penn is working Bozzi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Bozzi trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel Penn content to stall in guard here.
Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bozzi throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a takedown into side control.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Bozzi is working from the bottom. #T7#
Bozzi is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn gets to mount! Bozzi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bozzi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn is landing with some decent strikes but Bozzi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Steel Penn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T8#
Steel Penn tries to push Bozzi's head away but Bozzi is holding on tight.
Steel Penn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bozzi is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Steel Penn wants to control the pace but Bozzi is squirming around nicely.
Bozzi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bozzi is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Bozzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jason Bozzi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Steel Penn cracks Bozzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel Penn.
Bozzi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Bozzi is predictable there #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bozzi!
Bozzi is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Bozzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steel Penn's best efforts.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn stalling.
Steel Penn prevents Bozzi from improving his position.
Bozzi is pressing down on Steel Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bozzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bozzi controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bozzi keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bozzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Steel Penn counter with a right hand.
A jab from Bozzi misses.
Bozzi misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Bozzi keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bozzi has an active guard here but Steel Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
Bozzi keeping control of the position. #T3#
Bozzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steel Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control from Bozzi's half guard. Bozzi has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bozzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steel Penn.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steel Penn fails with the takedown.
Bozzi lands a jab to the nose.#T5#
Bozzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bozzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steel Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bozzi defends it well.
Bozzi tests Steel Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bozzi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bozzi lands a head kick!
Steel Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bozzi can pounce on him.
#T6#
Bozzi lands with a cross.
Bozzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel Penn's head backwards.
Steel Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Penn has a takedown stuffed.
Jason Bozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Agent Steel Penn.
Bozzi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel Penn.
Bozzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel Penn.
Steel Penn blocks a head kick by Bozzi.
#T7#
Bozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Steel Penn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Steel Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel Penn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steel Penn shoots in looking for a takedown but Bozzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel Penn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jason Bozzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bozzi throws a leg kick but Steel Penn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bozzi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bozzi scores with a nice right hand.
#T8#
Bozzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bozzi throws a leg kick which misses Steel Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel Penn tries to avoid it.
A lazy left from Bozzi finds it's target.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Bozzi misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bozzi!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bozzi stops Steel Penn from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Bozzi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bozzi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T9#
Bozzi being controlled for a moment.
Bozzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steel Penn's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jason Bozzi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bozzi lands a jab.
Bozzi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steel Penn checks a low kick from Bozzi.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bozzi looks to land a combination. Steel Penn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steel Penn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bozzi misses with a kick to the body.
Steel Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bozzi circles away.
Bozzi misses the shot to the body.
Bozzi looks to land a combination but Steel Penn avoids it well.
Steel Penn throws a counter combo.#T1#
Bozzi misses with a body shot
and Steel Penn counters with a two punch combo.
Bozzi thuds his right hand into Steel Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bozzi thows a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it
and Steel Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bozzi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bozzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steel Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bozzi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bozzi throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Penn with the counter takedown but Bozzi avoids it easily.
Steel Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Bozzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bozzi.
Bozzi 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.
Steel Penn blocks a leg kick.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Bozzi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bozzi tries to bum rush Steel Penn with a series of wild strikes but Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steel Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bozzi throws a right hand that Steel Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel Penn also avoids with ease.
Steel Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Bozzi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel Penn on the side of the head.
Bozzi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bozzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bozzi defends it well.
Bozzi lands with a good body shot.
Bozzi thuds a left hand into Steel Penn's body.
Nice body kick there by Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bozzi is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Bozzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bozzi keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bozzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T5##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steel Penn with a hook.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bozzi as he avoids it easily.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bozzi sprawls well. Bozzi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Jason Bozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Agent Steel Penn.#T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Penn.
Bozzi with a nice cross.
Bozzi swinging wildly here.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bozzi lands with a right hand.
Steel Penn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steel Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bozzi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T7#
Bozzi misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Bozzi.
Steel Penn with the counter takedown but Bozzi avoids it easily.
Bozzi throws a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it.
Bozzi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn trying to control but Bozzi is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bozzi working a defensive guard here.
#T8##SUB#
Bozzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel Penn cracks Bozzi with a solid left hand.
Free Agent Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bozzi working a defensive guard but Steel Penn manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bozzi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Steel Penn's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T9#
Bozzi trying to hold on to Steel Penn's head to control him but Steel Penn postures up.
#SUB#
Bozzi looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Bozzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Bozzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bozzi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bozzi!
Jason Bozzi is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jason Bozzi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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ROV 68
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Steel Penn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Doremus is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Doremus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doremus wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Doremus is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doremus is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doremus wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
#T1#
Steel Penn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel Penn not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Doremus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Doremus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Doremus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Doremus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Doremus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doremus wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Doremus controls his leg.
Steel Penn is nestled in close to Doremus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Doremus tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.
Steel Penn wants to control but Doremus is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn drops an elbow to the side of Doremus's head.
Doremus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn trying to control from half guard but Doremus is working away.
Doremus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Steel Penn connects with a nice short shot to Doremus's temple.
Steel Penn stalling.
Doremus is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn wants to control but Doremus is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Doremus wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Doremus looking for submissions off his back.
Doremus works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Doremus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Doremus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Steel Penn has passed into half guard!
Steel Penn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn lands strikes from half guard.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Doremus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Free Agent Steel Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Doremus ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn.#TD#
Steel Penn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Doremus!
Doremus is looking to reverse the position.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Doremus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doremus is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Doremus some visible discomfort.
Doremus can't do much from the bottom here.
Doremus is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Doremus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Doremus trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
Free Agent Steel Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Doremus is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Doremus looking for submissions off his back.
Doremus is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.#SUB2#
Doremus looking for submissions off his back.
Doremus regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Doremus working for submissions but it's allowed Steel Penn to get to half guard.
#T3#
Steel Penn trying to control from half guard but Doremus is working away.
Doremus has hold of Steel Penn's hands but Steel Penn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Steel Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doremus can do to turn this around?
Doremus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back!
Steel Penn rolls, trying to escape but Doremus keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Doremus tightening his grip on Steel Penn, looking for the choke.
Steel Penn tries to roll but Doremus sticks to his back.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to his feet but Doremus has full control of the position and if anything, Steel Penn has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Steel Penn tries to roll but Doremus sticks to his back.
Doremus throwing sloppy strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Steel Penn fending off the submission attempt from Doremus. #SUB2#
Doremus looking to break Steel Penn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steel Penn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Doremus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Doremus thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Doremus throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Doremus missing with punches from the back.
Steel Penn looking very determined here, making life difficult for Doremus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Steel Penn showing good submission defense here.
Steel Penn is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dolores Doremus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Doremus enables Steel Penn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Doremus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steel Penn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Doremus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doremus trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doremus's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doremus keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Doremus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Doremus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.
Steel Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Doremus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Doremus is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Doremus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steel Penn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doremus is trying to get back to full guard.
Doremus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
Doremus wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy.
Steel Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doremus keeps working. #T3#
Steel Penn wants to stand up but Doremus is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doremus is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Doremus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Steel Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Doremus defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Doremus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn drops an elbow to the side of Doremus's head. #SUB#
Steel Penn is working for a kimura but Doremus is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Doremus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn is controlling the pace.
Steel Penn working Doremus over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Free Agent Steel Penn clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Doremus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel Penn is fending him off so far but Doremus persists. Nope, Steel Penn circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Steel Penn gets the takedown into side control.
Doremus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doremus being controlled for a moment.
Doremus looking for a sweep but Steel Penn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Steel Penn content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doremus is working to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel Penn tries to control but Doremus wriggling away. #T1#
Doremus is bucking up trying to escape but Steel Penn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Doremus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel Penn trying to control but Doremus is having none of it.
Doremus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Steel Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Doremus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Doremus is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel Penn wants to stand up but Doremus has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Steel Penn controlling the action here.
Steel Penn trying to control from half guard but Doremus is working away.
Doremus is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doremus is trying to control but can't.
Steel Penn is keen to just control but Doremus is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn wants to control but Doremus is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doremus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel Penn swivels and escapes.
Steel Penn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doremus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steel Penn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Steel Penn as Doremus shoots in.
Free Agent Steel Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolores Doremus.#TD#
Steel Penn shoots in and bounces Doremus off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Doremus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#SUB2#
Doremus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn defends it easily.
Steel Penn stays in close to Doremus's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Doremus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Doremus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doremus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Doremus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel Penn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Free Agent Steel Penn had his way with Dolores Doremus in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5##TD#
Steel Penn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doremus to the ground. Steel Penn is now in Doremus's guard.#SUB2#
Doremus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Doremus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Doremus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Doremus working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Doremus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel Penn trying to control but Doremus is working from the bottom.
Doremus trying to strike off his back.
Steel Penn is working Doremus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Doremus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Doremus working for a triangle but Steel Penn defends it easily.
Doremus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Steel Penn landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Doremus keeps moving.
Doremus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Doremus working a defensive guard but Steel Penn manages to pass into side control anyway.
Steel Penn controlling the position.
Doremus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steel Penn's best efforts.
Doremus trying to control from the bottom.
Steel Penn is keen to just control but Doremus is a slippery customer.
Dolores Doremus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Doremus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Doremus looking for submissions off his back.
Doremus is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Free Agent Steel Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doremus trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Doremus is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Steel Penn is staying active.#SUB2#
Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doremus is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Steel Penn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Doremus's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doremus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Doremus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel Penn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Doremus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Free Agent Steel Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steel Penn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Free Agent Steel Penn!
After winning the bout, Free Agent Steel Penn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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