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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele comes to the cage accompanied by Ironman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm
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153 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cedric Steele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele jabs at Case's body.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Case will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
A shot to the body from Case misses
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Case is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steele's half guard.
Steele trying to control from the bottom.
Steele is trying to control but Case passes into side control!
Case lands a nice forearm strike.
Case is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steele has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steele regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele wants to improve his position but Case is controlling well.
Case not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Case thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steele is not content to let Case control the position.
Case trying to control from Steele's half guard. Steele has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Case looking to pass the guard.
Steele manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Steele wants to control the pace but Case is squirming around nicely.
Case really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele trying to control but Case is having none of it.
Case really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Case tries to hold on but Steele postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case is squirming around, avoiding Steele's attempts to control the action.
Case really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Case somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Case throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Case.
Case with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Cedric Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Case.
Case misses with a shot to the body
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case slips under a jab.
Case walks into a left hand.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Case shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Case was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele is looking to improve his position but Case isn't that keen on the idea.
Case lands a heavy elbow.
Case trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele tries to hold on but Case pushes him away.
Case raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Steele dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Case.
Case works over Steele's head and body with a nice combination.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Case tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Case somewhat.
Steele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Case's head.
Steele misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steele as he jumps to the side.
Cedric Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Case.
Case will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Case shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steele but Steele pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Case is breathing heavily.
Steele misses with a straight right.
Steele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Case fails with the takedown
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Justin Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Case doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steele counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steele is fending him off so far but Case persists. Nope, Steele circles away and we're back to standing.
Steele sizes up Case with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Steele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steele.
Case takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Steele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Case doesn't seem phased though.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
A punch lands to the side of Case 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Case.
Case feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Case throwing strikes but missing.
Steele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Case drops back looking for a leg! Steele is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steele manages to kick Case off! Case jumps back into Steele's guard.
Steele seems keen to control Case's posture.
Case throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Case trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele is trying to keep Case in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steele!
Steele connects with a looping right hand.
Case drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Case wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Steele dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Case shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steele as he jumps to the side.
Case shoots in for a takedown but Steele shows good takedown defense.
Case moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Case shoots in and bounces Steele off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Case trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Case drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steele manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Case has Steele in his guard.
Case working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steele.
Case takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Case looking for a guillotine here but Steele defends easily.
Case has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Case has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steele 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 Case.
Case struggling a bit here.
Steele trying to control the position but Case is working away.
Case struggling a bit here.
Case manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Justin Case has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steele keeping full guard, as Case tries to pass.
Steele looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Case throwing strikes but missing.
Case is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steele is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steele has escaped and now he's on top!
Steele advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele moves into full mount!
Case is looking to improve his position but Steele isn't that keen on the idea.
Case wants to hold on but Steele pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Case is trying desperately to improve position.
Steele thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Cedric Steele 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steele, as that shot connected.
Case shoots in for a takedown but Steele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Case misses with a double jab
and Case takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Case darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steele works his way to full guard. Good work.
Case throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Case is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Case working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steele can't keep his opponent in guard - Case advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case is keen to just control but Steele is a slippery customer.
Steele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Case is working away from the top position though.
Case stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Steele to get to his feet.
Steele lands with a good body shot.
Steele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Case moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Case is looking to clinch but Steele is avoiding it.
Steele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a head shot.
Steele throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Case fails to land the takedown.
Case doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cedric Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Case.
Steele looks to land a right hand but Case moved out of range.
Case tries to clinch but Steele moves away
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Case avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Case fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steele avoids it really well and circles away.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Case.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case misses with a two punch combination.
Case closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steele to the mat! Steele manages to get full guard.
Case trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Steele pulls Case in close to prevent any damage.
Case stopping the sweep attempt from Steele.
Steele lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Case!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Case looks a forlorn figure.
Steele can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Case is looking to escape.
Case trying desperately to get to his feet.
Case is desperately trying to improve his position but Steele has a good base and remains in mount.
Case flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
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 Cedric Steele will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Case fails with a takedown attempt.
Case fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Case falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steele counters with a left to the body.
Steele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Case shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cedric Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Case.
Case is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Case takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case tries to move into range but Steele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cedric Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele misses with a looping left.
Case cracks Steele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Case changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steele tries to avoid it but Case manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steele to the ground. Steele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steele throws a one two combo.
Steele cracks Case with an open hand slap.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Case shoots and misses
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steele is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Case gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steele.
Steele lands with a nice body punch.
Steele lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Case will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steele connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case fails to land with a series of punches.
Steele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Case misses.
Steele lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Case backs up against the cage.
Case with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steele cracks Case with a good jab.
Case tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steele swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele scores with a shot to the body.
Case on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steele scores with the left hand. Case knows he should have avoided that one.
Case slips a straight right by Steele.
Case shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steele pinned against the cage. Steele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Case doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Case slips under a jab from Steele.
Case gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cedric Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Steele.
Steele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Case wants to clinch but Steele slips to the side
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Case has his takedown stuffed
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele lands with a cross.
Steele stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steele slips a straight right by Case.
Steele slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steele, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:44
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Steele!
Cedric Steele retains his featherweight title!
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