Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Hepple vs Trudeau
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Pichushkin cracks the inside of Steel's front leg.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with a combination
and Pichushkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
and Pichushkin counters with a body kick that stops Steel in his tracks momentarily.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Pichushkin slips the punch.
Pichushkin scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Pichushkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pichushkin throws a nice head kick!
Pichushkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pichushkin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
A head kick misses from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Pichushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel misses with a hook.
Steel misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Pichushkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Steel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pichushkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steel wants to take the fight to the mat but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Pichushkin.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Pichushkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Steel.
Steel wants to take the fight to the mat but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel tries to circle away but Pichushkin has him pinned against the cage.
Pichushkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Steel.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pichushkin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Pichushkin pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Steel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Steel postures up.
Steel looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Pichushkin keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pichushkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pichushkin, not yet. #SUB2#
Pichushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pichushkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pichushkin's guard.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Pichushkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel trying to pass the guard but Pichushkin defending well.
Pichushkin tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Pichushkin has a hand on Steel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Steel content just to control the position here. #T4##SUB#
Pichushkin tries to improve his position but Steel has taken his back! Steel has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Pichushkin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Steel pushes Pichushkin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Steel!
An intense looking James Steel took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want William Wallace. That's all I have to say'.

Event: EFC Trudeau vs Lawrence
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
DeSilva catches Steel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DeSilva lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Steel misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steel tries a low kick but DeSilva avoids it.
DeSilva looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
DeSilva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steel throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
DeSilva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Steel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for DeSilva. That snapped Steel's head back.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for DeSilva. That snapped Steel's head back.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw.
DeSilva misses with a hook
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 telegraphed right hand from DeSilva misses the target.
Steel misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
DeSilva rushes Steel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel tries to score a body lock takedown but DeSilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeSilva scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head. #T1#
DeSilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Steel blocks it. #BC2#
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
DeSilva misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
DeSilva looking to score a takedown here. Steel is defending well but DeSilva drives through and ends up in Steel's guard.
DeSilva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
DeSilva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
DeSilva trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Steel working for a triangle but DeSilva defends it easily. #T2#
DeSilva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeSilva stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
DeSilva tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel 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.#SUB#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeSilva looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Steel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeSilva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeSilva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Steel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeSilva.
Steel 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.
DeSilva is stalling in the full guard.
DeSilva chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Steel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeSilva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeSilva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeSilva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeSilva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
DeSilva stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeSilva trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeSilva is aware though and is defending well.
DeSilva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steel keeping full guard, as DeSilva tries to pass.
Steel trying to control the position.
DeSilva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeSilva connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
DeSilva cracks Steel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeSilva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeSilva lands a jab to the head.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel avoids the body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSilva circles away.
DeSilva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
DeSilva throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel looks to land a left hand but DeSilva moved out of range nicely.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
DeSilva lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSilva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
DeSilva defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel throws a hook but DeSilva avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from DeSilva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
DeSilva throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeSilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by DeSilva.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
DeSilva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeSilva misses with a straight left.
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps DeSilva's head back.
Steel moves out of range as DeSilva strikes.
A jab from Steel misses.
A jab from DeSilva misses.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeSilva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from DeSilva.
DeSilva staying out of range there.
DeSilva throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
DeSilva takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Steel throws a jab when DeSilva was well out of range.#CL2#
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steel tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
Steel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steel lands a body shot.
Good body shot from DeSilva.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel is looking to take this one to the mat.
DeSilva digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for DeSilva.
DeSilva slowing the pace effectively.
DeSilva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
DeSilva slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from DeSilva.
Steel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeSilva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSilva cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Steel misses with a body punch.
DeSilva leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeSilva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeSilva works Steel's body with a nice hook.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeSilva is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
DeSilva fails with the takedown.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DeSilva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSilva checks a leg kick.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel misses with an uppercut. DeSilva saw that one coming.
Steel slips a straight right by DeSilva.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DeSilva thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel walks into a left hand.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steel cracks DeSilva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
A cross from DeSilva lands.
Steel clobbers DeSilva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeSilva throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeSilva throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
A big left from Steel misses.
DeSilva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
DeSilva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeSilva.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSilva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel throws a solid leg kick but DeSilva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steel.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. DeSilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSilva shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
Steel misses the jab.
DeSilva moves out of range as Steel strikes.
DeSilva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DeSilva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steel misses with a body shot.
DeSilva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel moves forwards but DeSilva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Steel missing with a left hand there. DeSilva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range. #CL2#
DeSilva has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steel to keep the fight standing.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeSilva is defending well for now.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
Steel letting DeSilva take a breather here.
Steel 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 is trying to break the clinch but DeSilva is controlling him.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Steel.
DeSilva tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
DeSilva tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
DeSilva misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel throws the left hand but DeSilva avoids the punch easily.
DeSilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And DeSilva tries to counter it with a takedown but Steel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeSilva scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
DeSilva works the jab nicely.
Steel slips a straight right by DeSilva.
DeSilva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DeSilva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from DeSilva.
DeSilva slips under a jab from Steel.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target. #T4#
DeSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there #TD2#
and DeSilva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DeSilva trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
DeSilva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
Steel is pressing down on DeSilva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
DeSilva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeSilva pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeSilva postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
DeSilva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeSilva passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeSilva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!

Event: Grand Prix Finals
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Army fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Army throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Army missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Army pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Army avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage. #BC#
Army pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel misses with a hook
and Army counters with a series of strikes. Steel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Army circles away.
Army lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel misses with a hook
and Army connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Army. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Army lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steel will feel that in the morning.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from Steel misses. #T1##CL2#
Steel closes the distance and pushes Army back into the cage.
Steel keeps control of Army as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Army gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Army escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Army tries to keep at a distance but Steel has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Army breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Army counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Army ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dick Army is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Army wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steel 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.#CL#
Army darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Steel lands a nice knee to the body.
Army wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Steel misses with a punch to the body. #T2##BC#
Army pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel misses with a left hand
and Army counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Army swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Army misses the shot to the body.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Army should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Dick Army has been cut.
Steel takes a swing at Army's ribcage but misses.
Army misses with a kick to the body.
Army will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Army misses the body punch
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Army tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Army.#T3#
Army lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Army misses with a hook to the body
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Army keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Army counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel digs a good body shot into Army's ribs.
Army looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Army lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.
Steel lands a jab to the head.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Army moved out of range nicely.
Army swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Steel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Army counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Army counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Army misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Steel clinches up against the cage.
Army wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it.
Steel has Army pressed against the cage, preventing Army from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Army prevents a body shot from Steel.
Army looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel working aggressively here.
Army comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Army tries to break the clinch but Steel is controlling the position.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Army's elbow.
A short uppercut from Steel. #TD2#
Steel has hold of one of Army's legs. Army is fighting the takedown attempt but Steel gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Steel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Army manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel has Army in his guard.#REVR#
Army wants to stand but Steel is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Army dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL2#
Steel clinches up against the cage.
Army wants to break free but Steel has control.
Army has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Steel.
Army is trying to break the clinch but Steel has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Army's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Army - that will leave a mark!
Army lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Army on the side of the head.
Army lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Army but Army pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Army lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased.
Army slips a straight right by Steel.#T1#
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.
Army keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Army throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Army rushes Steel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Army's efforts to push away.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Army throws a head punch that misses.
Army wants to break free but Steel has control.
Army is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Army tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Army back against the cage.
Army wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steel tries to work over Army's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Army prevents it.
Army wants to break free but Steel has control. #T2##BC#
Army's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Army connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Steel moves out of range as Army throws a body kick.
Steel scores with a punch to the head.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Army swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Army checks a low kick from Steel.
An attempted straight right counter from Army misses the target.#CL2#
Steel has managed to clinch.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Army manages to break the clinch.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel tries to clinch
and Army counters with a stiff right hand.
Army throws a big shot that misses.
Steel moves to clinch but Army breaks away
and Army cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Army clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Army is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?#T3#
Army misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Army pushes him off.
Army quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Army connects with a crisp jab.
Steel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Army tries to avoid it but Steel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Army to the ground. Army escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dick Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Army lands with a good body shot.
Army moves out of range of the strikes.
Army tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Steel looks to clinch
and Army counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Army.
Army moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Army lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased.
Dick Army is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Army moved out of range nicely.
Army defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Army quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Steel digs a good body shot into Army's ribs.
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!
Army lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Steel instigates a clinch. #BC#
Army breaks from the clinch.
Army scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Army cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel jabs Army to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel moves away from the strike by Army.
Army changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Army pushes Steel away with a front kick.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Steel drives through and clinches with Army against the cage.
Army is trying to break the clinch but Steel has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Army's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Army dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Army uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Army lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Army's shoulder, as Army tries to avoid the shot.
Army lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steel takes a step back to recover.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Army, right into the meat.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Army swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel misses with a hook
and Army counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Army slips a jab from Steel.
Steel throws a leg kick
and Army counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Army throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel sizes up Army with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Army drops his hands momentarily and Steel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Army.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Army misses with a low kick.#T1#
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Army.
Steel tries to clinch but Army is having none of it.
Army moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Steel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Army. That one must have hurt.
Steel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Army. That one must have hurt.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by Army. That's going to slow Steel down.
Both fighters circling a little - Army finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Steel looks for a takedown but Army sprawls well.#CL#
Army gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Army breaks from the clinch.
Steel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Army swivels and escapes.
Army thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
Army instigates a clinch. #T2#
Army blocks a body shot from Steel. #TD2#
Steel wants the takedown. Army is fighting it off but Steel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Army's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel is fighting to break Army's control of his arms but Army is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Army's guard.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Army is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel is looking to stall here but Army recovers full guard.
Dick Army is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Army keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Army is keeping the position.
Army pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Army not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Army connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel blocks the body kick.
Steel throws a hook but Army avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Army bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A lazy left from Army finds it's target.
Steel shoots for a double leg takedown but Army sprawls well. He's pushed Steel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dick Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
letting Army counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Army showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Army, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Army!
Dick Army decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Grand Prix Semi-Finals
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Steel blocks a head kick by Ozaki.
Ozaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ozaki misses with a low kick.
Ozaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ozaki misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steel 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.
Ozaki throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
Ozaki looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Ozaki throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A clash of legs there as Ozaki blocks the low kick.
Ozaki scores with a nice right hand.
Steel checks a leg kick.
Ozaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Steel forces Ozaki back against the cage and clinches.
Ozaki throws a head punch that misses.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Steel.
Ozaki tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozaki misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Steel. #T1#
Ozaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Ozaki can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Ozaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozaki pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ozaki fails to land.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Steel.
Ozaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ozaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel is pressed up against the cage. Ozaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel down to the mat. Steel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steel moves away from the strike by Ozaki.
Ozaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Ozaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Ozaki misses.
The fighters circling - Ozaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel throws out a powerful jab.
Steel wants to clinch up but Ozaki keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozaki doesn't seem phased though.
Steel tests Ozaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takeru Ozaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozaki defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Ozaki coming out on top.#TD2#
Steel scores with a takedown into Ozaki's guard.#ES#
Ozaki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ozaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steel stops a takedown attempt from Ozaki.
Ozaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steel pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeru Ozaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Ozaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel lands with a cross.
Steel moves out of range as Ozaki strikes.
Ozaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Ozaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ozaki misses with an uppercut
and Ozaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Ozaki misses.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.#TD#
Ozaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steel is trying to defend but Ozaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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 is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Ozaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ozaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ozaki's back!
Ozaki is really stuck here.
Ozaki trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Ozaki right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ozaki.
Ozaki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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 Takeru Ozaki 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#
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozaki doesn't seem phased though.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ozaki's calf.
Ozaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Ozaki looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Steel misses.
Ozaki loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Steel scores with a four punch combination!
Steel moves out of range as Ozaki strikes.
Steel staying out of range there.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel scores with a nice strike.
James Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozaki throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozaki misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Ozaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Ozaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozaki dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Ozaki's head and hops out.
Ozaki misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Ozaki throws a leg kick but Steel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
A jab from Ozaki misses.
Ozaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozaki.
Steel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel moves out of range as Ozaki strikes.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Ozaki - just one landing.
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ozaki as he avoids it easily.
Ozaki scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steel checks a leg kick.
A big left from Steel misses.
As Steel backs away, Ozaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozaki tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.#CL2#
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steel lands a shot to the body.
Ozaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Ozaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozaki misses with a body punch.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozaki's elbow.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozaki tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Steel tries to work over Ozaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozaki's elbow. #BC#
Ozaki breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Steel looking to score a takedown here. Ozaki is defending well but Steel drives through and ends up in Ozaki's guard.
Ozaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Steel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Ozaki.#T3#
Ozaki trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Ozaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel postures up.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel passes Ozaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ozaki is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Ozaki defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Ozaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozaki wants to stand back up but Steel manages to pass into side control.
Ozaki can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ozaki is trying to improve his position.
Ozaki is working hard here to advance position.
Ozaki is not content to let Steel control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozaki throws out the jab.
Steel cracks Ozaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ozaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ozaki throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
That kick from Ozaki tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozaki ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Ozaki.
Steel jabs Ozaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ozaki throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Steel blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozaki dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Steel slips a jab from Ozaki.
Ozaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.
Ozaki throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Ozaki.#T1#
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ozaki misses with a looping right.
Ozaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Ozaki looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Ozaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ozaki tries to score with a low kick but Steel moves his leg out of the way.
Steel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steel darts in looking for a takedown but Ozaki gets double underhooks and turns Steel into the cage.
Ozaki misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Ozaki misses with a low kick.
Ozaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel defending well as Ozaki loads up on a big left hand.
Steel cracks Ozaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ozaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ozaki loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ozaki misses with a straight right. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Ozaki.
Steel misses with the combination.
Ozaki throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozaki throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Ozaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ozaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Ozaki as Steel shoots in.
Ozaki shoots and misses
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozaki checks it well.
A good leg kick by Steel.
Ozaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ozaki misses with a leg kick
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Ozaki is predictable there
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Ozaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ozaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozaki thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Ozaki throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Steel slips a jab from Ozaki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steel.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ozaki misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel slips a straight right by Ozaki.
Ozaki throws a head kick that Steel semi-blocks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ozaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Ozaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ozaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ozaki is looking to chop away at Steel's legs.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozaki misses with a looping left.
Ozaki lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
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!
Ozaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ozaki off to one side. #T4#
Ozaki moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Ozaki tried to counter with a leg kick but Steel avoided it.
Ozaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Ozaki gets tackled into the cage by Steel. Steel maintains the clinch.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ozaki misses with some punches. #TD2#
Steel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ozaki can't fight it off and eventually Steel manages to take the fight to the floor. Ozaki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steel postures up.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ozaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozaki keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozaki has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position.
Steel wants to control from the top but Ozaki keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Steel!
Post fight, an emotional James Steel said 'I want William Wallace. That's all I have to say'.

Event: PSE 39
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Steel blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Steel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Putin misses with a straight right.
Putin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Putin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
Putin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel punishes Putin's body with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Steel catches Putin right on the button with a cross.
Putin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Putin blocks a jab.
Putin throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Putin darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
I was talking to Steel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Steel in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Putin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Steel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Steel blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Putin.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Putin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putin lands a jab.
A big left from Putin misses.
Steel misses with a low kick as Putin jumps back.
Putin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Putin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Steel's head.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Putin lands but Steel takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Putin clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Putin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Steel misses with some punches.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel's face.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
Putin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steel's defenses.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel's face. #BC#
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel avoids the head kick by Putin.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Putin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Putin throws a counter combo.
Putin slips under a jab.
Putin tries a low kick but Steel avoids it.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Putin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Putin misses with a hook.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Putin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Steel shoots in but no luck this time.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Putin counters with a nice body kick.
Vlad Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steel.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Putin lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Putin forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Putin misses with an elbow strike.
Putin misses with some punches.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Steel shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Steel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Putin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Steel is persistently looking for the submission but Putin is defending it well. #T4##SUB#
Steel working for a choke but Putin is defending well. #SUB#
Steel has managed to slip his arm under Putin's chin. This could be all over... yep, Putin is tapping out! Submission win for Steel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Steel!
Post fight, an emotional James Steel said 'I want William Wallace. That's all I have to say'.

Event: PSE 33
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Devereux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Devereux manages to avoid it.
Devereux takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Devereux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Devereux.
Steel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Devereux missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Devereux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Devereux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Devereux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Devereux lands with an overhand left.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Steel misses.
Ross Devereux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereux misses with a jab to the body
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Devereux lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Steel blocks the leg kick.
Devereux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Devereux jabs at Steel's body.#T1#
A big left from Devereux misses.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Devereux.
Steel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Steel misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Devereux. That's going to slow Steel down.
Steel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Devereux throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Ross Devereux has been cut.
Devereux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Devereux shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Devereux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Devereux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Devereux.
Devereux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Devereux scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel avoids the body shot from Devereux.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Devereux needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick from Devereux.
Devereux blocks a jab.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Devereux is looking to counter with a body kick.
Devereux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Devereux walks into a left hand.
Devereux delivers a nice body kick.
Devereux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Devereux walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Devereux moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Devereux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Devereux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Devereux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Devereux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steel misses with a hook. Devereux ducked under it nicely.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Devereux takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Devereux throws a front kick aimed at Steel's knee but Steel avoids it well.
Devereux lands a jab to the nose.
Devereux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Devereux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Devereux thinking.
Devereux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Devereux throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devereux.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Steel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Devereux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Devereux scores with a spinning back kick!
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Devereux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steel moves forwards but Devereux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Devereux misses with a straight left.
Devereux scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Devereux throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steel checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Devereux defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Devereux's belly button to the back.
Devereux swings widly with a right hand
and Devereux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Devereux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Devereux's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Devereux pushes Steel away with a front kick.
Devereux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Steel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Devereux has got the better of the exchanges.
Devereux throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Steel counters with a shoot takedown 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.#SUB2#
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Devereux defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Devereux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel is trying to control. Devereux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura but Devereux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is thwarting Devereux's attempts to control the position.
Devereux is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Devereux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Devereux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Steel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Devereux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steel.
Devereux is trying to get back to full guard.
Devereux gets back to full guard.
Devereux looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Devereux is working hard here to advance position.
Steel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Devereux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devereux looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Devereux is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Devereux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devereux keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Devereux tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Devereux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Devereux 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Devereux is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Devereux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Devereux has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel 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 Devereux.#SUB2#
Steel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Devereux tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position. #SUB2#
Steel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
You can see the frustration on Devereux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James Steel has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Steel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Devereux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Devereux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Devereux keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devereux is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ross Devereux's cut.
That's time! Devereux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devereux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Devereux, as that shot connected.
Devereux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Devereux drives through with a takedown into Steel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a triangle but Devereux pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Devereux is looking to pass into half guard but Steel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steel is in guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Devereux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Devereux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Devereux wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Devereux working a defensive guard but Steel manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Devereux is looking to reverse the position.
Steel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Devereux!
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel tries to control but Devereux wriggling away. #SUB2#
Steel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Devereux is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Steel controlling from mount.
Devereux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel fails to advance to Devereux's back.
Devereux tries to improve his position but instead Steel has taken his back!
Steel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Devereux right now. #T4##SUB2#
Steel is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Devereux taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Steel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Steel!
James Steel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC 332
Date: Feb 19, 2019

#R1#
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Sigfridsson off the cage and back into range.
That kick from Sigfridsson tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Steel shoots in and bounces Sigfridsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sigfridsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigfridsson keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Sigfridsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel trying to control but Sigfridsson is working from the bottom.
Sigfridsson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Sigfridsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigfridsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sigfridsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sigfridsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sigfridsson is looking to clinch.
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sigfridsson looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Steel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sigfridsson sprawls well initially but Steel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sigfridsson trying to control but Steel postures up.
Sigfridsson is not content to let Steel control the position.#T2#
Sigfridsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sigfridsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sigfridsson trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Sigfridsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel 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. #T3#
Sigfridsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigfridsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sigfridsson throws a big shot that misses.
Sigfridsson throws the kick towards the body but Steel avoids it.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sigfridsson keeps Steel at a distance using the push kick.
Steel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sigfridsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel shoots for a double leg takedown but Sigfridsson sprawls well. He's pushed Steel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel blocks a jab.#T4##CL#
Sigfridsson closes the distance and clinches.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sigfridsson's elbow.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sigfridsson fails to land.
Sigfridsson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Sigfridsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sigfridsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sigfridsson throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sigfridsson looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel throws the left hand but Sigfridsson avoids the punch easily.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sigfridsson.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Sigfridsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Sigfridsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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 Benjamin Sigfridsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sigfridsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sigfridsson in his tracks.
Steel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sigfridsson but Sigfridsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Sigfridsson slips the punch.
Steel misses the jab.
Steel misses with a hook.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Sigfridsson. Those never looked like landing.
Sigfridsson slips a jab from Steel.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Sigfridsson's head but Sigfridsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Sigfridsson's head but Sigfridsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Sigfridsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sigfridsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel throws a jab when Sigfridsson was well out of range.
Sigfridsson blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and Sigfridsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sigfridsson throws a solid leg kick but Steel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sigfridsson.
Steel misses with a hook
and Sigfridsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Sigfridsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sigfridsson wants to clinch.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Sigfridsson is just out of range.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Sigfridsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sigfridsson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Steel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel is trying to control. Sigfridsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
My spies in Midnight MMA inform me that Steel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Sigfridsson is pressing down on Steel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sigfridsson wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Sigfridsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sigfridsson keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Sigfridsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sigfridsson pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Sigfridsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel throws a leg kick
and Sigfridsson counters with a series of strikes. Steel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sigfridsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sigfridsson misses with the combination.
Sigfridsson slips under a jab from Steel.#T4#
That kick from Sigfridsson tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Steel gets a clinch.
Steel tries for a takedown but Sigfridsson manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel throws a leg kick but Sigfridsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sigfridsson is out of range and Steel settles back down.
Sigfridsson moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Sigfridsson is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigfridsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
Sigfridsson slips under a jab.
Sigfridsson scores with a body shot.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Sigfridsson moved out of range nicely.
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 Benjamin Sigfridsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A big left from Steel misses.
Sigfridsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sigfridsson wants to land a leg kick but Steel is out of range.
Steel lands with a right hand.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Sigfridsson counters with a left and a right that stings Steel.
Sigfridsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steel throws a hook but Sigfridsson avoids it easily.
Steel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Steel misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a three punch combo that has Steel backing up. Steel nods at Sigfridsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sigfridsson misses with a two punch combination.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel slips under a jab from Sigfridsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigfridsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sigfridsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel throws the left hand but Sigfridsson avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Steel throws the left hand but Sigfridsson avoids the punch easily.
Sigfridsson throws a big counter combination but Steel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch up.
Sigfridsson throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Sigfridsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sigfridsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sigfridsson misses with a head kick.
Sigfridsson lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Sigfridsson shows good takedown defense.
Steel tries a low kick but Sigfridsson avoids it.
Sigfridsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch lands to the side of Sigfridsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Steel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel prevents Sigfridsson from improving his position.#T2#
Sigfridsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Sigfridsson keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sigfridsson controlling Steel's posture.
Sigfridsson wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Steel wants to control from the top but Sigfridsson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sigfridsson leaves Steel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
A jab from Steel misses.
Sigfridsson throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigfridsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
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 blocks a leg kick.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sigfridsson looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Sigfridsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sigfridsson avoids the head kick by Steel.
Sigfridsson cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel catches Sigfridsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sigfridsson but Sigfridsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson obviously looking to wear him down.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel misses with a double jab
and Sigfridsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Sigfridsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Sigfridsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sigfridsson, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sigfridsson!
Benjamin Sigfridsson 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.

Event: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 1402 p4p, 187 weight class) and James Steel (ranked 2228 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes into the arena with You'll Never Walk Alone blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

182 cm
38 yrs
180 lbs

183 cm
34 yrs
202 lbs

Bone

Steel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; James Steel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bone shoots in for a double leg but Steel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steel dives in and grabs Bone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bone pushes down on Steel's head and hops out.
Bone shoots in but Steel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bone shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Steel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bone (0) vs (2) Steel
Bone tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Bone moves into full guard.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bone managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bone keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bone is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Bone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bone controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Bone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Bone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (2) Steel
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Steel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Steel pulls Bone in to control the position.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
Bone stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Bone advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (5) vs (2) Steel
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Bone taking a break here but Steel is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bone wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Bone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bone trying to control from Steel's half guard. Steel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.

Bone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (5) vs (4) Steel
Steel pushing down on Bone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel is taking a breather. Bone 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.
Bone wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to take a breather but Bone is having none of it.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel is keen to just control but Bone is a slippery customer.
Bone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bone (9) vs (4) Steel

Bone has managed to slip his arm under Steel's chin. This could be all over... yep, Steel is tapping out! Submission win for Bone.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Bone!
Joe Bone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Steel (ranked 2201 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 19968 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

183 cm
34 yrs
202 lbs

190 cm
28 yrs
200 lbs

Steel

Schultz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Schultz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steel's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schultz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schultz's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (4) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz prevents Steel from getting a body triangle.
Schultz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Steel's guard. Nice work there by Schultz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (4) Schultz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Steel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Midnight MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Steel gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel is trying to keep Schultz in close.
Steel pulls Schultz in close to his closed guard and prevents Schultz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (4) vs (7) Schultz
Schultz takes a little break here. Steel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Steel regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz slows the pace down in half guard.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel managing to control the position.
Schultz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking to control.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steel is trying to control the position but Schultz postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to advance position but Steel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (8) vs (7) Schultz
Steel wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Schultz is working to get back to half guard.

Schultz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steel.
Steel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is just holding on here. Steel manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (11) vs (7) Schultz
Steel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Schultz trying to control but not successfully.

Steel 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, Schultz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
What can Schultz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Schultz showing good submission defense here.
Schultz is in bad spot here.
Steel is not going to allow Schultz to sit and survive in this position.

Steel tightening his grip on Schultz, looking for the choke.
Steel biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the hands but Steel won't let him.
Steel is riding his opponent, not letting Schultz buck him off.
Schultz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Schultz defends the submission attempt.
Steel is keen to just control but Schultz is a slippery customer.
Steel content to control rather than advance.

Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schultz has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel stalling away here and it's allowed Schultz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Steel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz pulls Steel in to control the position.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Schultz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (11) vs (9) Schultz
Steel is trying to keep Schultz in close.
Schultz controlling from the top position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schultz controls the pace.

Steel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schultz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel is pulling down on Schultz's head. It's preventing any offense from Schultz, at least for the moment.
Schultz looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (13) vs (9) Schultz
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Schultz has Steel pulled in close to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
James Steel gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Steel (ranked 2192 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steel Grappler (ranked 19763 p4p, 601 weight class). Steel Grappler told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

183 cm
34 yrs
202 lbs

185 cm
28 yrs
216 lbs

Steel

Grappler

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grappler shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grappler shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Grappler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel Grappler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Steel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Grappler
Grappler wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.

Grappler is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Grappler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grappler looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Grappler wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler 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.

Grappler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grappler looking for a sweep. Not yet Grappler, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel won't allow Grappler to sweep him here.
Steel trying to control but Grappler is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grappler working a defensive guard but Steel passes into half guard.
Grappler tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (0) Grappler

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Grappler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grappler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Steel has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (8) vs (0) Grappler
Grappler is working to get back to half guard.
Steel 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.
Grappler working to try and regain half guard.
Grappler keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grappler is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel trying to control but Grappler is having none of it.
Grappler is trying desperately to improve position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grappler gets back to half guard.

Grappler looking for submissions off his back.
Grappler wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Grappler wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel is trying to control. Grappler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grappler wants to get back to full guard.
Grappler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grappler is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Grappler defends the submission attempt.
Steel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grappler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Grappler is keeping the position.

Grappler has an active guard here but Steel has managed to pass into half guard.
Steel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (11) vs (0) Grappler

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to control but Grappler wriggling away.
Grappler working to try and regain half guard.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grappler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel content just to control the position here.

Steel has hold of Grappler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Grappler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is working to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to control but Grappler wriggling away.
Grappler is working to get back to half guard.

Steel looking for a guillotine from mount but Grappler is having none of it.
Grappler working to try and regain half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control but Grappler is having none of it.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grappler regains half guard.
Grappler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grappler.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (14) vs (0) Grappler
Steel trying to control the position but Grappler is working away.
Grappler looks to move to half guard but instead Steel has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (16) vs (0) Grappler
Grappler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steel wants to control the pace but Grappler is squirming around nicely.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grappler can't escape the position.
Steel content just to control the position here.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grappler is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel controlling from mount.
Grappler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grappler can't escape the position.
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Steel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grappler turns into him and now he's in Steel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (16) vs (2) Grappler
Grappler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grappler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grappler's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (18) vs (2) Grappler
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
Grappler is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
James Steel very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: EFC Matusov vs Loogie
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Steel looks to throw the jab but Pencil is out of range.
Pencil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Pencil swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Steel connects with a crisp jab.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pencil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pencil misses with a looping right.
Pencil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil misses with a looping left.
Pencil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Steel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Steel has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Pencil is trying to break the clinch but Steel is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
A frustrated look appears on Pencil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pencil backwards.
Pencil blocks a body shot from Steel.
Pencil prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pencil has a couple of punches blocked by Steel. #TD2#
Steel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel wants to control from the top but Pencil keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Steel working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel stands and throws Pencil's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Pencil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pencil is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Steel controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Steel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pencil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel trying to control the position but Pencil is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Steel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pencil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Steel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pencil is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Steel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Steel misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Pencil counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pencil prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pencil is defending well.
Pencil looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pencil is trying to push Steel away but Steel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pencil tries to circle away but Steel has him pinned against the cage.
Steel can't get the takedown.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.#BC#
Pencil manages to break the clinch.
Steel thuds his right hand into Pencil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pencil is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Pencil circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel scores with a jab to the head.
Pencil lands with an overhand left.
Pencil loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pencil.#T1#
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pencil circles away.
Pencil tried to score with a low kick but Steel checks it.
Pencil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Pencil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steel catches Pencil with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Pencil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pencil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel misses with a body punch
and Pencil counters with a nice uppercut.
Pencil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel cracks Pencil with a good jab.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel throws a hook but Pencil avoids it easily.
Pencil throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Pencil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Pencil does it's job there.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pencil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pencil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pencil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pencil throws a low kick, looking for Steel's leg but Steel calmly moves out of range.
Pencil ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
James Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Pencil scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Steel drives through with a takedown into Pencil's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Steel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pencil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Steel has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4##SUB2#
Steel is trying to get an arm triangle but Pencil is defending well.
Steel fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Steel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pencil wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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 Wooden Pencil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Steel.
Pencil misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pencil. Pencil obviously looking to wear him down.
Pencil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Steel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A leg kick checked by Steel.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Pencil is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Steel has closed the distance and engaged Pencil in a clinch.
Pencil has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.
Steel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pencil prevents it.
Steel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pencil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Pencil tries to circle away but Steel has him pinned against the cage.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Pencil is trying to break free.
Steel is working Pencil over against the cage.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Pencil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pencil slips a jab from Steel.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Steel shoots in for a double leg but Pencil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pencil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pencil.#T2#
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pencil.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel looks for a takedown but Pencil sprawls well.
Steel darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Pencil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Pencil would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pencil defends well.
Steel is trying to keep Pencil in close.
Steel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pencil puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel is trying to control the position but Pencil postures up.
Pencil tries to stand but Steel is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Steel has his foot on Pencil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pencil works his way back into a safe position though.
Pencil wants to stand but Steel is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Pencil stands and steps away. Steel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pencil, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Pencil manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Steel.
Well Steel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Steel!
James Steel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: EFC DeSilva vs Bang
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Harden connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Harden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel darts in looking for a takedown but Harden gets double underhooks and turns Steel into the cage.
Harden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Harden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harden throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel with a poor takedown
and Harden counters with a right hand to the body.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel.
Harden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harden circles away.
James Harden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel misses with a takedown
enabling Harden to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel blocks a jab.
Harden misses with a head kick.
Harden throws a leg kick
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harden lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Harden throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel with the counter takedown but Harden avoids it easily.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Harden.
Harden fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harden manages to avoid it.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harden throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Steel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Steel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harden is just riding it out for now. Steel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Steel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harden sees it coming and defends easily.
Harden trying to control here. #T2#
Harden is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Steel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harden sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura here.
Harden trying to control here.
Harden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel on the ground.#SUB2#
Steel is looking for submissions but instead, Harden has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harden being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Harden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harden wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Harden is keeping the position.#T4#
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 passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harden is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura here.
Harden is looking to improve his position.
Harden wants to control but Steel passes into side. #SUB2#
Steel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harden, who protects the arm well.
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 James Harden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
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 throws the left hand but Harden avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harden with a hook.
Harden throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel. #TD2#
Steel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harden tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Steel has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Steel looking to secure an arm triangle but Harden defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Harden regains half guard.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Harden is working away. #SUB2#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel moves nicely into side control.
Harden wants to control but Steel postures up.
Steel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Harden! #T2##SUB2#
Steel working for a guillotine from mount but Harden is in no mood to give up.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Harden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harden because Steel loaded up on that one.
Harden is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel lands a nice shot to the head.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Harden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Steel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Harden has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Steel is looking to work his way around to Harden's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Steel looking to control but Harden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Steel wants to finish this one by submission but Harden is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Steel.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Steel tries to control but Harden wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Harden to take his back!#SUB2#
Steel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Harden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.
Harden lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Harden as Steel shoots in.
Harden went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Steel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harden to the ground. Steel is now in Harden's guard.
Harden is looking to stand back up but Steel counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Harden.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Steel trying to pass the guard but Harden defending well.
Harden trying to control but Steel postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel is trying to control. Harden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Harden is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harden avoid being mounted?
Steel is looking to advance position but Harden won't allow it.
Steel is keen to just control but Harden is a slippery customer.
Steel trying to control from Harden's half guard. Harden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Harden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Steel trying to control but Harden is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harden throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Harden misses its intended target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steel is defended easily by Harden.
Steel defending well as Harden loads up on a big left hand.
Harden throws a body shot but no joy.
James Harden is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel tries to clinch but Harden moves out of range.
Harden throws a right hand that misses
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Harden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steel checks it well.
Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steel is looking to clinch.
Harden swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Harden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harden loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
James Harden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Steel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Steel prevents Harden from improving his position.#SUB2#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Harden is defending well. #T4#
Harden is doing well to control the position and prevent Steel from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Harden is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel.
Harden is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel stops Harden from getting back to his feet.
James Steel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harden tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.

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 James Harden.
I think Harden 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Harden!

Event: EFC Boudain vs Raymaker
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Steel gets a nice trip takedown 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.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Steel is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Jones keeping control of the position.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Steel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel prevents Jones from improving his position.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs. #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 performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel prevents Jones from improving his position.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Steel has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a leg kick but Steel moved away.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steel.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Jones thumps Steel with a low kick.
Mario Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones slips a jab from Steel.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Steel shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A leg kick checked by Steel.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Steel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Steel ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Steel is wise to it.
A lazy left from Steel finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Jones has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Jones.
Steel prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Steel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steel manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Steel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel working away.#T1#
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel tries to move to full mount but Jones actually manages to regain half guard.
Jones preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is controlling Steel's trapped leg to prevent Steel from advancing to side control.
Jones is not content to let Steel control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steel is able to avoid easily.
Mario Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3##CL#
Steel moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel lands a body shot.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Jones tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steel.
Jones digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steel checks it well.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steel's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel fails with the takedown.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones throws a leg kick but Steel checks it.
Jones cracks the inside of Steel's front leg.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Steel lands with a right hand.
Jones wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands. #TD#
Steel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steel manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James Steel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Steel is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel controlling the action here.
Mario Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Steel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steel.
Jones trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up. #T3#
Steel wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones wants to control but Steel is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Steel saw it coming and moves away.
Steel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Steel tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage!
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Jones!
Mario Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EFC Sagaki vs Ruenroeng
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1##CL#
Sestius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steel tries to land knees in the clinch but Sestius avoids the damage to the body.
Sestius working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sestius.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sestius misses with the head strike.
Steel blocks the elbow strike.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Sestius controls his hands.
Sestius with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Sestius fails to land.
Sestius prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel misses with some punches.
Sestius gets underhooks to prevent Steel's takedown attempt.
Steel is working for takedown but Sestius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Publius Sestius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Sestius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sestius defends it nicely.#T1#
Sestius throws a one two combo.
Sestius throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Sestius fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel throws out a counter right but Sestius avoids it with no problem.
Sestius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Sestius moves out of range as Steel strikes.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sestius has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel tries to work over Sestius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sestius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steel's defenses.
Sestius misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Sestius breaks the clinch.
Sestius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab. #T2#
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sestius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sestius tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel misses with the combination.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sestius at a distance.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
A punch combination from Sestius misses.
Publius Sestius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel tries to score with a low kick but Sestius moves his leg out of the way.
Sestius tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Sestius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sestius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sestius misses with a double jab. #T3#
Sestius moves away from the strike by Steel.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sestius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Sestius throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Sestius fails to land with a series of punches.
Sestius wants to slow Steel down by chopping away at his legs.
Sestius slips under a jab.
Sestius tries to work over Steel's front leg with a kick but Steel checks it.
Sestius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
We've been told by Sestius's head coaches at We never Tap that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sestius misses with a two punch combination.
Sestius on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Sestius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Sestius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel tries to score with a low kick but Sestius moves his leg out of the way.
Steel connects with a single shot there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sestius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sestius moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Steel tests Sestius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sestius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel.
Steel is looking for the big counter here.
Sestius cracks the inside of Steel's front leg. #CL#
Sestius closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Steel.
Sestius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sestius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Publius Sestius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sestius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Sestius.
Sestius avoids the body shot from Steel.
Sestius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sestius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sestius throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Steel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel.
Sestius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sestius keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sestius wants to stand but Steel is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Steel trying to control but Sestius is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sestius scores with a head kick.
Sestius moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.#CL#
Sestius clinches up with Steel and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Sestius fails to land.
Sestius with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Steel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sestius is keeping the position for now.
Steel trying to control but Sestius is working from the bottom.
Steel won't allow Sestius to get back to his feet. #ES#
Sestius has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Steel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sestius tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Sestius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sestius throws a big counter combination but Steel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sestius scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Sestius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sestius tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel throws a leg kick but Sestius moved away.
Sestius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Publius Sestius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sestius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Steel tries to keep at a distance but Sestius has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sestius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Sestius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel cracks Sestius with an open hand slap.
Sestius throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sestius is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Sestius circles away and we're back to standing.
Sestius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sestius closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Steel counters with a shoot takedown into 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!
Sestius scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Steel manages to mount him!
Sestius is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Steel wants to control the pace but Sestius is squirming around nicely.
Steel fails to move to back control.
Sestius is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
That's time! Sestius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sestius throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel. #CL#
Sestius drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel. #BC#
Sestius manages to break the clinch.
Sestius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sestius tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
Steel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steel blocks a head kick by Sestius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Sestius doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Steel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sestius wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Sestius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel misses with a double jab
enabling Sestius to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Sestius throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Sestius tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sestius is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Sestius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sestius - that will leave a mark!
Sestius staying out of range there.
Sestius tries to clinch up.
Steel goes for a double leg but Sestius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sestius continues to drive forward.#T2#
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel scores with a punch to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Sestius. Those never looked like landing.
Sestius misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#
Sestius is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sestius get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Sestius stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Steel runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Steel!
James Steel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: EFC Obama vs Ruenroeng
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Nice jab there from Ladd.
Ladd slips a straight right by Steel.
A punch combination from Ladd misses.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ladd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ladd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steel counters with a nice leg kick.
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ladd lunges at Steel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel's hand.
Ladd throws a right hand that misses
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Steel shoots in and bounces Ladd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ladd manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ladd's elbow.
Ladd blocking some punches.
Ladd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ladd can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steel. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Ladd wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it.
Ladd blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel is trying to drag Ladd to the mat but Ladd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
Ladd is trying to force a seperation but Steel has the dominant position.
Steel has Ladd pressed against the cage, preventing Ladd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steel prevents Ladd from breaking the clinch.
Ladd is trying to break free.
Ladd wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steel.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Ladd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ladd prevents a body shot from Steel. #BC2#
Ladd breaks the clinch.
Rosco Ladd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ladd loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd scores with a hook.
Rosco Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Ladd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Ladd.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ladd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ladd backs up against the cage.
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ladd on the side of the head.
Ladd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ladd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ladd throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ladd throws out the jab.
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Ladd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ladd lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Steel looks for a takedown but Ladd sprawls well.
Ladd throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Ladd throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel avoids the body shot from Ladd.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ladd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ladd throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ladd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Steel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ladd tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Ladd is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Steel stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Steel connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ladd.
Ladd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Steel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ladd cracks Steel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ladds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ladd slips under a jab from Steel.
A countering left hand to the body from Ladd misses.
Ladd looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Steel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ladd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel slips under a jab.
Ladd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Ladd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steel back to the cage. Ladd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ladd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ladd lands with a nice body punch.
Ladd walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ladd throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ladd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ladd slips a straight right by Steel.
Ladd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Ladd does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosco Ladd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Ladd. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rosco Ladd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ladd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ladd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ladd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ladd is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel moves out of range as Ladd strikes.
Ladd throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ladd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ladd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ladd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steel tries to move into range but Ladd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ladd scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ladd slips under a jab from Steel.
Ladd swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Ladd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ladd jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Steel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ladd misses with a few strikes there.
Steel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice cross by Steel.
Ladd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ladd was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
It seemed like Ladd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ladd throws a right hand that misses
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
Ladd cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ladd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Ladd.
Ladd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steel counters with a lovely 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!
A left lands for Steel.
Steel throws out a leg kick but Ladd moves out of range and Steel only half commits.
Nice cross by Steel.
Ladd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ladd takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Ladd connects with a crisp jab.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
A left lands for Ladd.
Ladd moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel slips under a jab from Ladd.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Ladd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ladd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel scores with a one two! Ladd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ladd throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel tests Ladd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ladd moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Ladd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Ladd misses with a double jab.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ladd loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Ladd's head.
Ladd checks a leg kick.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ladd.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel cracks Ladd with a good jab.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ladd doesn't seem phased though.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Steel.
Steel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steel lands a leg kick that knocks Ladd off balance momentarily.
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Ladd looks to move away, Steel throws a big counter combo but Ladd just gets out of the way.
Ladd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ladd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ladd swings for the body but Steel moves out of range. #TD#
Steel gets the takedown into side control.
Steel tries to move to mount but Ladd blocks the move with his legs.
Ladd tries to buck Steel off but Steel is having none of it.
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!
Ladd prevents Steel from moving into mount.
Rosco Ladd has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Steel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Steel controls the position.
Ladd can't do much from the bottom here.
Ladd tries to improve position but can't.
Ladd is trying to control Steel's posture but Steel avoids it. #SUB#
Steel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ladd, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Steel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rosco Ladd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ladd moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Steel connects with a crisp jab.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Steel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ladd works the jab nicely.
Nice shot lands for Ladd.
Ladd works the jab nicely.
Ladd scores with a nice strike.
Ladd misses with a right hand
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel tries to move into range but Ladd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ladd stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ladd misses with a jab to the body
and Ladd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Ladd misses.
A swing and a miss from Ladd.
Ladd misses with a hook to the body
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Ladd lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ladd throws out the jab. #T1#
Ladd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ladd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ladd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel throws the left hand but Ladd avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Steel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ladd did well to prevent Steel getting side control.
Ladd won't allow Steel to pass to mount.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ladd 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.
Ladd pushes Steel off looking to stand but Steel dives back in and keeps control.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ladd tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Steel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ladd wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ladd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ladd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ladd wants to stand but Steel is controlling the position.
Steel looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ladd controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ladd takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ladd lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased. #TD#
Steel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ladd's guard.
Ladd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ladd looking to control.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ladd is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Ladd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladd manages to get to full guard.
Steel pushes down on Ladd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rosco Ladd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ladd is looking to improve his position. #ES2#
Ladd has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Steel is on him like a limpet, forcing Ladd back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rosco Ladd.
I've got Ladd 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosco Ladd!

Event: CFEC 310
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Steel throws a right hand that Stewart ducks under and follows up with a left that Stewart also avoids with ease.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stewart swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Stewart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stewart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jitsu Jim in the buildup to the fight.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Stewart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stewart scrambles back to his feet.
Stewart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stewart throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel cracks Stewart with a good jab.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stewart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stewart lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stewart dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Steel checks a leg kick.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel. That's going to slow Stewart down.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewart misses with a leg kick
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel misses with the combination.
Stewart blocks a jab.
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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Stewart lunges at Steel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel's hand.
That kick from Stewart tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Stewart closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Stewart pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steel avoids the head kick by Stewart.
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
Stewart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stewart thows a leg kick but Steel checks it #TD2#
and Steel counters with a shoot takedown. Stewart fights it but they end up in guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Stewart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Steel tries to roll over but Stewart keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stewart lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Stewart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Stewart eventually gives up the hold.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Steel trying to control but Stewart postures up.
Stewart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steel wants to try and get back to his feet.
Stewart scoring with strikes but Steel is staying in there.
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stewart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape. #SUB#
Stewart has hold of Steel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Steel 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.#T4#
Steel squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Stewart wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.
Steel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stewart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stewart is really struggling to control Steel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Steel wants to hold on but Stewart pushes him away.
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 Don Stewart will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stewart has a takedown stuffed.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart ducks right into an uppercut from Steel.
Steel staying out of range there.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steel wants to land a leg kick but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stewart slips under a jab.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stewart misses with a body punch
and Steel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Stewart misses.
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Stewart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stewart showed some decent athleticism there.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel pulls Stewart in to control the position.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stewart trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Stewart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Steel keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stewart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel pulls Stewart in close to prevent any damage.
Stewart trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Stewart is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Steel. #CL#
Stewart has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Steel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steel stops a takedown attempt from Stewart.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel counters with a leg kick.
Steel throws a solid leg kick but Stewart takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steel.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Stewart defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stewart has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stewart and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stewart scores with a head kick.
Stewart moves out of range as Steel strikes.#TD#
Stewart gets a double leg takedown into Steel's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel managing to control the position. #T1#
Stewart postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Don Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stewart's guard. #REVB#
Steel trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Steel keeping full guard, as Stewart tries to pass.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but Stewart is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Stewart tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stewart is aware though and is defending well.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
Stewart trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steel 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Stewart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Steel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stewart scores with a leg kick.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Stewart moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Stewart throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Stewart throws a hook but Steel 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 Don Stewart.
I think Stewart 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Stewart!
Don Stewart managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vikai Gear, into his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC 307
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Nazarov moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nazarov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nazarov connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
Nazarov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nazarov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nazarov slips under a jab.
Steel misses the jab.
Steel looks to clinch
and Nazarov counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Nazarov does it's job there.
A jab from Nazarov does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nazarov as he jumps to the side.
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarov moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nazarov checks a leg kick.
Nazarov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.#TD2#
Steel gets caught napping as Nazarov dives in and scores a takedown. Steel manages to retain guard.
Nazarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nazarov postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Nazarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nazarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Nazarov is in close to Steel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nazarov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nazarov defends well.
Nazarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Nazarov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nazarov has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Nazarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steel in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Nazarov tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Nazarov is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nazarov is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel is thwarting Nazarov's attempts to control the position.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Nazarov is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Steel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nazarov is just riding it out for now. Steel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nazarov tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel is trying to control. Nazarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel trying to pass the guard but Nazarov defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Steel looks to throw a body kick
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel wants to clinch but Nazarov slips to the side
and Nazarov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A leg kick checked by Nazarov.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Steel walks into a stiff left hand from Nazarov.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Nazarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Nazarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nazarov doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazarov should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nazarov.#T1#
Nazarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nazarov cracks Steel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel darts in looking for a takedown but Nazarov gets double underhooks and turns Steel into the cage.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Steel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Nazarov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
Steel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Steel forces Nazarov back against the cage and clinches.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nazarov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steel tries to work over Nazarov's front leg with a kick but Nazarov checks it.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nazarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Nazarov's belly button to the back.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nazarov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Nazarov lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Steel.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Nazarov scores with a jab. Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Nazarov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nazarov lands with a cross.
Steel throws a series of punches but Nazarov avoids them all with ease.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel thows a leg kick but Nazarov checks it
and Nazarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Steel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Steel seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Nazarov has recovered full guard. #T3#
Nazarov has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Steel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nazarov working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Nazarov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
Steel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Steel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nazarov 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#
Nazarov seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Steel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nice body punch from Steel.
Nazarov throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Jab from Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nazarov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steel wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Nazarov lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Nazarov is quick to defend against it.
Steel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steel throws a chopping leg kick but Nazarov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazarov staying out of range there.
Nazarov swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Nazarov lands a slapping body shot.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nazarov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Steel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steel's best efforts.#T2#
Nazarov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nazarov is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Nazarov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel wants to control from the top but Nazarov keeps moving.
Nazarov is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Nazarov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Steel is trying to control. Nazarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nazarov tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Nazarov defends the submission attempt.
Vadim Nazarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nazarov defends it well.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarov wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Steel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Nazarov is defending well.
Nazarov trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steel is defended easily by Nazarov.
Steel misses with a straight right.

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 James Steel.
I think Nazarov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Nazarov!
Vadim Nazarov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC 304
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Brown throws a leg kick #TD#
and Steel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Steel blocks nicely.
Steel pulls Brown in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Steel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Steel parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steel to escape. #T1#
Brown tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brown working away.
Steel is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Steel to see if he's OK.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Steel tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Steel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.
Steel defending against the ground and pound.
Brown tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Brown working away.#T2#
Steel gets back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Brown throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel 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.
Steel wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Steel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel has his hands clasped together around Brown's back. He's all about the action.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Brown is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Steel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Brown thows an elbow strike that misses. Steel gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Brown doesn't seem too bothered but Steel quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Brown is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Brown really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Steel!
James Steel really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CEFC 302
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Frost defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
We've been hearing reports that Steel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Frost throws a leg kick but Steel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steel throws a big counter combination but Frost scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frost lands a glancing blow to the side of Steel's head.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frost throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Frost scores with a jab to the head.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost misses with a straight right.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Frost connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frost with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel checks a leg kick.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Frost 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frost.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Frost off the cage and back into range.
Frost throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
A jab from Frost misses.
Steel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel momentarily.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Frost lands a slapping body shot.
Steel blocks a jab.
Frost jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steel defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.
Frost looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Steel is looking to counter punch.
Frost scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Donk. Frost catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Frost misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Frost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frost scores with a nice head shot.
Frost jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel throws a low kick but Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Frost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel's sensitive parts.
Jab by Frost.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frost throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Frost's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Frost checks a low kick from Steel.
Frost has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range. #T3#
Frost clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frost connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Frost blocks a leg kick.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Frost cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steel clobbers Frost with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Frost cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Steel checks a leg kick.
Frost throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frost cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Steel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost lands a jab to the nose.
Steel moves out of range of the leg kick from Frost.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost checks a leg kick nicely.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frost.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Frost swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Frost works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel moves out of range as Frost strikes.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frost at a distance.
Frost goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steel throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Olaf Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Frost blocks the low kick.
Frost lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Frost throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel works the jab nicely.
Frost missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Frost misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel wants to land a leg kick but Frost is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel thinking.
Steel throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frost.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost lands a head shot.#T1#
Frost blocks the body kick.
Frost lands the left hand.
Frost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frost throws a front kick aimed at Steel's knee but Steel avoids it well.
Steel looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
Steel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Steel walks into a jab.
A big right from Frost misses.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost lands with a shot to the body.
Frost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel slips a straight right by Frost.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Steel looks to land a combination. Frost sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frost looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Steel's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steel 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 tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
Frost lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel slips under a jab from Frost.
Steel throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frost on the side of the head.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Frost connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frost avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Frost connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frost slips under a jab.
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Frost misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Frost dips to his left and cracks Steel with an uppercut!#T4#
A jab from Steel misses.
Steel slips under a jab from Frost.
Frost lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frost connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frost throws a big shot that misses.
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from Frost.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Frost throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Frost cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Frost throws a nice head kick!
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steel's calf.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Steel is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
Steel with a nice cross.
Steel tries to move into range but Frost moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frost checks it well.
Frost throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Frost lands with an overhand left.
Frost lands with an overhand left.
Frost scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Frost misses.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Steel avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Frost lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Steel moves away from the strike by Frost.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel staying out of range there.
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frost finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head.
Steel takes one on the button.
Frost takes one to the side of the head.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frost sprawls and moves away.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Frost lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Steel dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frost throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Frost cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost thows a leg kick but Steel checks it
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
Frost has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Frost throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Frost moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steel punishes Frost's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Frost as Steel shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frost.
Good standup being displayed there by Frost as he connects with a hook.
Steel shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Frost scores with a jab to the body.
Steel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frost feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick from Frost.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
A punch combination from Steel misses.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Frost manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost with a nice cross.#T4#
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frost blocks a leg kick.
Frost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Frost lands with a cross.
Frost cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frost moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost catches Steel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frost lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frost has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
In his post fight interview, Olaf Frost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEFC 299
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
Rolla connects with a nice looking jab.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Rolla connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
Rolla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Rolla is quick to defend against it.
Steel stuns Rolla with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rolla blocks a jab.
Rolla shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a hook but Rolla avoids it easily.
Rolla moves out of range as Steel throws a body kick.
Rolla unleashes a big counter combination but Steel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rolla doesn't seem phased though.
Rolla scores with a jab. Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Steel looks to land a left hand but Rolla moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Ronnie Rolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolla throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Steel misses.
That kick from Rolla tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rolla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rolla. Rolla obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab from Rolla.
Rolla lunges at Steel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel's hand.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolla.
Rolla throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
Steel throws a hook but Rolla blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel tests Rolla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rolla has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel tries to bum rush Rolla with a series of wild strikes but Rolla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rolla counters with an outside leg kick.
Steel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rolla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rolla moves to clinch but Steel breaks away
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rolla to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Rolla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel attempts a counter takedown but Rolla avoids it well and moves away.
Steel throws a hook but Rolla blocks it.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rolla misses with a looping right.
Rolla takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Steel misses.
Rolla walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel throws the left hand but Rolla avoids the punch easily.
Rolla throws a body shot but no joy.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Rolla.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rolla.
Steel misses with a looping left.#T4#
Rolla throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Rolla works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolla thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
Steel slips a straight right by Rolla.
Steel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rolla is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rolla tried to score with a low kick but Steel checks it.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rolla. Rolla obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rolla tries to land a leg kick but Steel saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Rolla misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Rolla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Steel moves away from the strike by Rolla.
Rolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rolla lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab by Rolla.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Rolla.
Ronnie Rolla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Rolla.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rolla tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Rolla slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Rolla.
Rolla unleashes a big counter combination but Steel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Rolla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rolla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel misses the jab.
Rolla digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Rolla ducks down to avoid it.
Rolla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - Rolla coming out on top.
Steel throws a combination that misses
and Rolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Rolla clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Rolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rolla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Rolla moved out of range nicely.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolla slips under a jab.#T2#
Rolla attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ronnie Rolla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Rolla.
Rolla digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Rolla throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rolla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Rolla.
Rolla takes one to the side of the head.
Steel throws a right hand that Rolla ducks under and follows up with a left that Rolla also avoids with ease.
Rolla swinging wildly here.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rolla catches Steel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Rolla has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steel finds it's way round the side to connect with Rolla's head.
Rolla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Rolla tries to score with a low kick but Steel moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rolla.
Rolla swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Rolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Rolla misses with a straight right.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rolla sprawls and moves away.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Steel misses with a double jab
and Rolla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Rolla fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel.
Rolla ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Rolla misses with a looping right.
Rolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rolla can pounce on him.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Rolla ducks down to avoid it.
Rolla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rolla is looking to clinch.
Steel staying out of range there.
Steel throws the left hand but Rolla avoids the punch easily.
Steel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Steel pushes Rolla up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Rolla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Rolla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rolla works Steel's body with a nice hook.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Rolla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel thinking.
Steel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Rolla ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Rolla releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rolla slips under a jab.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Rolla.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Rolla moved out of range.
As Steel backs off Rolla throws a huge counter combo but Steel manages to avoid it all.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolla.
Steel tries to clinch there but Rolla circles away.
Rolla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla connects with a leg kick. Steel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rolla scores with a jab. Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rolla scores with a shot to the body.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Rolla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Rolla lands a right hook to the body.
Rolla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Rolla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
Rolla blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Rolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rolla plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.#TD#
Rolla tries to sprawl but Steel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Steel is looking to advance position but Rolla won't allow it.
Rolla controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Steel is looking to advance position but Rolla won't allow it. #T2#
Steel is trying to control. Rolla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Steel 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolla is concentrating on defense, preventing Steel from advancing position.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Rolla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel is thwarting Rolla's attempts to control the position.
Ronnie Rolla is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Steel trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rolla avoid being mounted?
Steel stops Rolla from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right-left combo lands from Rolla.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rolla scores with a nice strike.
Steel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rolla scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Rolla.
Rolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rolla's hands.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rolla under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rolla. That did some damage!
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolla.
Rolla leaves Steel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Rolla - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Rolla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rolla 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Rolla!
A relieved looking Ronnie Rolla thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEFC 297
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Jab by Rollins.
A jab lands there for Rollins.
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Rollins.
Steel tries to move into range but Rollins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rollins backs up against the cage.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.#CL#
Steel moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Steel tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
A short right from Rollins.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Rollins.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Rollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rollins misses with some punches.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel blocks a body shot from Rollins.
Rollins lands an uppercut.
Rollins lands a body shot.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Steel.
Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rollinss head.
Rollins lands with a light punch inside.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins misses with some punches.
Rollins lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rollins.
Rollins tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rollins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Rollins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Rollins lands a shoulder strike.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Rollins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rollins lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow.
Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rollins is pressed up against the cage. Steel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rollins down to the mat. Rollins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins keeps the fight on the outside.
Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Steel shakes him off and moves away.
Rollins throws a big shot that misses.
Rollins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Rollins throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Rollins takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from Rollins.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Rollins.
Rollins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands.
Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steel lands with a nice body punch.
Steel throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Rollins as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rollins, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castor Rollins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel thuds a left hand into Rollins's body.
Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Rollins wants to counter the offense by Steel and move into the clinch position.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rollins throws a hook but Steel blocks it.#CL#
Steel moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is leaning against Rollins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steel is trying to drag Rollins to the mat but Rollins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands. #T1#
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel working aggressively here.
Rollins working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Steel.
Steel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rollins.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rollins.
Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage.
Rollins lands a shot to the body.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
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!
Rollins digs a right hand underneath Steel's ribcage. Steel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins misses with a body punch.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action. #T3#
Rollins blocking some punches.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
Castor Rollins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel prevents a body shot from Rollins.
Rollins lands a body punch.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow. #T4#
Rollins blocks a body shot from Steel.
A short right from Rollins.
Rollins scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Rollins tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins misses with a body punch.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rollins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Rollins sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Steel.#CL#
Steel clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Steel wants to clinch.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel wants to clinch up but Rollins keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rollins looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel tries to clinch there but Rollins circles away.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Rollins's shoulder, as Rollins tries to avoid the shot.
Rollins connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.#T1#
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel tries to clinch there but Rollins circles away.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rollins scores with a nice right hand.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rollins.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rollins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rollins throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rollins sprawls and moves away.
Rollins lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back. #T2#
Rollins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Rollins.
A big left from Rollins misses.
Steel misses with a leg kick.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Steel misses.
Steel sets himself, and Rollins steps forward looking for the clinch! Steel avoids it this time.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Steel takes the fight into the clinch.
Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Steel tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rollins lands a left hand.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Steel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rollins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rollins.
Steel feinted with a counter takedown.
Rollins throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Rollins tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Rollins on the inside.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Rollins prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4#
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rollins stops a takedown attempt from Steel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel misses with some punches.
Steel wants a takedown but no success here.
Steel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Castor Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rollins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins!
Castor Rollins made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC 294
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Face does no damage.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Face's belly button to the back.
Steel blocks a jab.
That kick from Steel tenderised Face's leg. Face is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Face is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Steel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Face's calf.
Steel avoids the body shot from Face.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Face chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Face misses.
Steel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Steel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Face under the eye.
No joy there for Face, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Face has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Face there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Face thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Face moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Face lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Face throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Face.
Steel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Steel's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Face blocks a jab.
Face misses with an uppercut
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Face misses the target.
Steel lands with a cross.
Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel takes a swing at Face's ribcage but misses.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Face scores with a jab.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Face scores with a jab to the head.
Face keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Face on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Steel misses. #T3#
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
Face moves out of range of the strikes.
Face on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steel scores with a nice strike.
Face scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Face ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Face takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Face might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Face throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Face.
A left lands for Face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Face misses with a wild combination.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Face.#T4#
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Face blocks a jab.
Steel swings for the body but Face moves out of range.
Face shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Face moves away from the strike by Steel.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Face.
Steel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Face throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Steel moves out of range as Face strikes.
Steel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Face throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Steel 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#
Steel throws a leg kick which misses Face's front leg but catches the back leg as Face tries to avoid it.
Face lands an overhand right.
Face throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Face walks into a left hand.
James Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Face should have avoided that one.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Face misses with a hook.
Face avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Face finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head.
A cross from Steel lands.
Face loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Face doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel jabs at Face's body.
Steel misses with a body shot. #T1#
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Face in his tracks.
Face is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Face's head.
Face connects with a looping right hand.
Face slips a straight right by Steel.
Face moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steel.
Steel cracks the inside of Face's front leg.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Face counters with a right hand to the body.
Face misses with a straight left.
Face swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Face's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel defending well as Face loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel looks to throw the jab but Face is out of range. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Face misses with a looping left.
Face listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel tries to land a leg kick but Face saw it coming and moves away.
Face thows a left - swing and a miss!
Face slips under a jab.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Face misses the target.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel lands with a straight right. Face didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Steel throws out a leg kick but Face moves out of range and Steel only half commits.
Steel lands a jab to the nose.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel. That's going to slow Face down.
Steel catches Face with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Face takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel lands the left hand.
Face takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A lazy left from Steel finds it's target.#ROC#
Face is rocked!
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Face is just out of range.
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Face can do to turn this around?
Face is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel.
Face is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Face misses with a wild body shot.
Steel is looking to slow Face down with leg kicks. #T4#
Face avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel connects with a crisp jab.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Face has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Face misses with a straight left.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
Face ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Face misses the jab.
Face has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Face misses with a jab, cross combination.
Face misses with a right hand
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Face lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Face throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Steel scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Steel dominated that second round.
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 wants to land a leg kick but Face is out of range.
Face seems to have recovered his senses.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Face.
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Face has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Face tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Face walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
A cross from Steel lands.
Face lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Face - just one landing.
Steel throws a jab when Face was well out of range.
Face misses with a straight right.
Face on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Face blocks a jab.
Steel slips a straight right by Face.
Steel thuds his right hand into Face's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Face throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Steel looks to land a combination but Face avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Face misses.
Face throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Face's sensitive parts.
Steel works Face's body with a nice hook.
Face ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Face checks it well.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Face stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel throws a low kick but Face moves out of range easily.
Face pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Face fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
Face takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Face has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steel lands a jab to Face's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Face staying out of range there.
Face misses with a double jab.
Steel throws out a powerful jab.
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Face tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Face's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Face scrambles back to his feet.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Face pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Face.#T3#
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Face throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Face at a distance.
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
James Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel misses with a leg kick.
Steel sizes up Face with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Steel tests Face's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
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!
Donk. Face catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Face connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Face on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Face takes one to the side of the head.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Face misses with the combination.
Steel cracks Face with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Angel Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Face swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Face thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
James Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steel 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Steel!
James Steel gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CEFC 291
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Rollins throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Steel misses with the combination.
Rollins connects with a body shot.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins slips under a jab.
Rollins slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Rollins lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rollins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Rollins. No joy for Steel on that attempt. #T1#
Rollins misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Steel.
Rollins cracks Steel with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Rollins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Rollins takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Steel. #SUB#
Steel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rollins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel's guard! Nice work there by Rollins!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Rollins stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rollins passes into half guard. #SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rollins controlling the pace. #SUB#
Steel looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rollins pushes past his half guard into mount!
Steel wants to control but Rollins is having none of it.
Steel can't escape the position. #T3#
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Rollins content just to control the position here.
Steel regains half guard.
Rollins works his way into full mount!
Steel is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Steel wants to hold on but Rollins pushes him away.
Steel can't escape the position.
Steel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel moves into full guard. #SUB#
Steel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rollins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rollins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Steel moves into the clinch.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins lands with a light punch inside.
Rollins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rollins misses with some punches.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rollins is defending well.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Rollins lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rollins.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Rollins cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Steel. #T2#
Rollins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land.
Steel cracks Rollins with a nice body shot.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Rollins takes a shot to the head.
Castor Rollins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Steel misses with a body punch. #T3#
Rollins misses with the head strike.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steel digs a right hand underneath Rollins's ribcage. Rollins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Still in the clinch, Rollins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rollins tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Steel. #TD#
Steel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rollins tries to buck Steel off but Steel is having none of it.
Rollins can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB#
Steel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rollins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Steel but great work by Rollins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel is being controlled here.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Steel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rollins off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Steel is looking for the choke from the back position but Rollins is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Rollins looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
Rollins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Rollins.
A lazy left from Steel finds it's target.
Rollins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins lands a right hook to the body.
Steel throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range.
Steel is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Rollins lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away. #T1##CL#
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steel blocking some punches.
Rollins lands a right hand.
Rollins misses with the head strike.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
Steel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rollins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it. #T2#
Steel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rollins or not.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. #TD#
Steel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel advances position into side control!#SUB#
Steel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rollins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rollins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rollins has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Steel 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.
Rollins manages to get to full guard. #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.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Steel advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Castor Rollins just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Steel tries to clinch there but Rollins circles away.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt - Rollins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away.
Rollins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rollins connects with a single shot there.
Steel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range.
Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Steel shakes him off and moves away.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rollins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rollins tries to counter with a clinch but Steel shakes him off and moves away.
Steel misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Rollins slips under a jab from Steel.
Rollins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steel.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rollins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.#T1#
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch.
Rollins avoids the body shot from Steel.
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Rollins wants to counter with a clinch but Steel pushes him away.
Rollins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Steel slips under a jab from Rollins.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rollins sprawls and moves away.
Rollins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rollins misses with a body shot. #T2#
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off.
Rollins misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Steel is looking to clinch.
Rollins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rollins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Steel forces Rollins back against the cage and clinches.
Steel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rollins prevents it. #T3#
Steel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Steel presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rollins pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rollins lands with a left to the head.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins lands with a left to the head.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel prevents a body shot from Rollins.
Steel working aggressively here. #T4#
Rollins misses with a body punch.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage.
Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
Rollins lands with a left to the head.
Rollins misses with a body punch.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Rollins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins gets underhooks to prevent Steel's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Rollins.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rollins cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Rollins gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rollins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castor Rollins dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
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!
#R5#
Steel looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range.
Rollins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rollins connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Steel throws a series of punches but Rollins avoids them all with ease.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch.
Rollins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rollins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins checks the leg kick.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it. #T1#
Steel connects with a body shot.
Steel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rollins but Rollins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rollins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rollins scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Rollins.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Rollins gets tackled into the cage by Steel. Steel maintains the clinch.
Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins lands a left hand. #T2#
A short right from Rollins on the inside.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Rollins gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Steel pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Steel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Rollins misses with the head strike.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Rollins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Rollins as the two fighters clinch.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch.
Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Steel.
Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel working hard to break the clinch.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Steel.
Steel blocks a body shot from Rollins.
Steel tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Steel tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rollins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow.
Steel is trying to drag Rollins to the mat but Rollins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steel tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Castor Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rollins 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins!
Castor Rollins is the new middleweight champion!
Castor Rollins very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CEFC Live 54
Date: May 17, 2018

#R1#
Rolla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rolla is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steel throws a series of punches but Rolla avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Steel has managed to clinch.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Rolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rolla lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.#CL2#
Steel has closed the distance and engaged Rolla in a clinch.
A short right from Rolla.
Our sources have told us that Rolla has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rolla creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Rolla is controlling him.
Steel digs a right hand underneath Rolla's ribcage. Rolla let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Steel.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Rolla has him pressed against the cage.
Steel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rolla blocks a body shot from Steel. #T1#
Steel blocks the elbow strike.
Rolla cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Steel tries to work over Rolla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolla tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Rolla controls the action.
Rolla trying to control the position but instead, Steel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rolla into the cage.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Rolla breaks from the clinch.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolla comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rolla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Rolla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolla lands a glancing blow to the side of Steel's head.#T2#
Rolla misses the jab.
Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel is working for takedown but Rolla is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rolla lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel working aggressively here.
Rolla tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rolla works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Rolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Rolla.#CL#
Rolla closes the distance and pushes Steel back into the cage.#BC#
Rolla breaks from the clinch.
Steel avoids the head kick by Rolla.
Rolla takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel. That's going to slow Rolla down.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rolla.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Rolla tries to clinch up.#CL#
Rolla darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Rolla stalling against the cage.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rolla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ronnie Rolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Rolla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage!
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel tries to clinch but Rolla moves out of range.
Steel tries to clinch but Rolla is having none of it.
Rolla fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice takedown defense from Rolla. No joy for Steel on that attempt. #T4#
Steel tries to clinch there but Rolla circles away.
Rolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Rolla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolla bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.#CL2#
Steel moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rolla. #BC#
Rolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rolla moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Steel with a poor takedown
and Rolla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Steel misses.
Rolla throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Rolla lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Rolla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rolla looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
Steel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rolla counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rolla blocks a jab.
Rolla goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Steel slips a jab and a cross from Rolla.
Steel lands an overhand right.
Rolla scores with a punch to the head.
Rolla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rolla defends well and Steel ends up having to push Rolla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rolla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Steel misses with an uppercut
enabling Rolla to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Steel rushes Rolla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rolla blocks a body shot from Steel. #T1#
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Rolla. #BC#
Rolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rolla throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Rolla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rolla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steel throws a series of punches but Rolla avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Rolla was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steel.
Steel tries to clinch up but Rolla circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rolla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ronnie Rolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rolla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolla swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Steel wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Steel clinches with his opponent.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolla's elbow. #BC#
Rolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rolla shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steel eats them both and turns towards Rolla to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel!
Ronnie Rolla is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Rolla steps into range and cracks Steel with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Steel flops backwards and Rolla dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#
Steel is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up James Steel's cut even more.
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.
Rolla postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steel is still in real trouble! Can Rolla finish him?
Rolla throws a big elbow that misses.
Rolla chips away with some ground and pound.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Rolla postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Rolla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rolla tries to stand but Steel is controlling from the bottom.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Rolla from controlling successfully.
Rolla scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rolla's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rolla is sitting in close to Steel's body. Steel has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rolla is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rolla is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Steel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Steel!
James Steel is the new middleweight champion!
After the big win, James Steel made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CEFC 285
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Steel tries to clinch but Face is having none of it.
Face scores with a jab. Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Steel rushes Face and presses him up against the cage.
Steel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Face gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Face has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Face is looking to break free of the clinch but Steel has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Steel. #TD#
Steel lands a takedown into guard.
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel forces his way into half guard.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Face defends it well. #T1#
Steel is trying to control. Face wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura here.
Face is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Face is working away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Face has his hands clasped together around Steel's back. He's all about the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Face can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura here.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Face is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Steel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Face doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steel. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Steel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Face doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steel.
Steel content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Steel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Face sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Face defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Steel 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Steel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Face misses.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Face sprawls and moves away.
Face slips a straight right by Steel.
Face throws a counter combo.
Steel scores with a three punch combo!
Face thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Face.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Face takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel lands with a right hand.
Face looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Face's head.
Steel scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel shoots and misses
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Face circles away quickly and effectively.
Face throws a shot to the body.
Steel throws a body punch but Face moves out of range.
Face misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.
Face misses with a looping left.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Steel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Face throws a one two combo.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Face let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Steel has Face up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Face is trying to break the clinch but Steel is controlling him.
Face is trying to force a seperation but Steel has the dominant position.
Steel wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Face uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Face blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Face escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel closes the distance but Face moves to the side
and Face counters with a series of strikes. Steel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Face's head back.
Face swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Steel is looking to clinch.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Face walks into a left hand.
Steel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Face.
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel defending well as Face loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Face.
No luck for Steel with that takedown attempt.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Face fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel tries to clinch but Face is having none of it.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Face swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Face lands an overhand right.
Angel Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Face takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Face misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target. #CL#
Steel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steel has Face pressed against the cage, preventing Face from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Face wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it.
Steel cracks Face with a nice body shot.
Steel tries a body shot but Face blocks it.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Face can do to turn this around?
Face tries to circle away but Steel has him pinned against the cage.
Face can't break the clinch.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Face has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Face looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Face is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Face's efforts to push away.
Face has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Face's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Steel dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Face misses.
Angel Face seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel lands a nice hook to Face's body. Face takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Steel moves into the clinch.
Face wants to break the clinch but can't.
Face wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it.
Face working hard to break the clinch.
Face is trying to break the clinch but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Steel has Face pressed against the cage, preventing Face from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Face is trying to break the clinch but Steel is controlling him.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Steel lands an uppercut.
Face wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Face tries to circle away but Steel has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Steel.
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Face tries to break free but Steel pushes him back against the cage.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Face controls his hands.
A short right from Steel.
Face wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it. #T1#
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel has Face pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Face manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel goes for a takedown attempt but Face pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steel with a jab.
Face comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steel with a poor takedown
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel blocks a jab.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Face.
Steel wants to clinch up but Face keeps it at a distance.
Steel slips a jab from Face.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Face saw that one coming.#T2#
Face throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Face defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steel.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Face throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Face manages to avoid it.
Face misses with a combination #TD#
and Steel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Face wants to stand back up but Steel manages to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Steel tries for a kimura but Face is defending well. #SUB#
Steel tries for a kimura but Face is defending well. #SUB#
Steel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Steel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Face 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.
Face really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steel has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Steel controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Face can't escape the position.
Steel content just to control the position here.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Face for as long as he can get away with.
Angel Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
James Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steel, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Steel!
James Steel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 221
Date: Apr 05, 2018

#R1#
Pedro misses with a body kick. #CL#
Pedro darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Pedro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steel.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel goes for a takedown attempt but Pedro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
George Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Pedro tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Pedro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pedro staying out of range there.
Steel tests Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Pedro. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.#CL#
Pedro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steel blocks a body shot from Pedro. #T1#
Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Pedro is trying to trip Steel. He has hold of a leg but Steel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pedro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pedro preventing the sweep.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pedro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Pedro wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Pedro wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Pedro works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Pedro trying to control the position.
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Pedro keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Pedro pulls Steel in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pedro wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel preventing the sweep. #T3#
Steel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pedro wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel throws the left hand but Pedro avoids the punch easily.
Pedro slips under a jab.
Pedro throws a leg kick but Steel moved away.
Pedro throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel slips a jab from Pedro.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pedro is defended easily by Steel.
Pedro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pedro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pedro connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedro scores with a jab to the body.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Pedro lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Pedro 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#
Steel with a jab.#CL#
Pedro rushes Steel and presses him up against the cage.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedro.
Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pedro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Steel tries to counter it with a takedown but Pedro pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Pedro forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel digs a right hand into Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pedro's gas tank.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Pedro avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Pedro has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steel digs a right hand underneath Pedro's ribcage. Pedro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
Pedro scores with a hook to the body.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel prevents a body shot from Pedro.
Good body shot from Steel.
Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Steel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
George Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro prevents a body shot from Steel.
Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedro misses with the head strike.
Pedro misses with some punches. #T2#
Pedro misses with some punches.
Pedro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel lands a left hand.
Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Pedro is controlling him.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Pedro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Pedro tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Pedro is controlling him.
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedro's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Steel.
Steel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steel wants to take the fight to the mat but Pedro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
George Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steel pushes Pedro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pedro works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
Pedro throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Pedro avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pedro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Pedro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Steel looking for a takedown.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Pedro.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedro digs a right hand underneath Steel's ribcage. Steel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Pedro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Pedro feints and then cracks Steel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel down.
Steel moves out of range as Pedro throws a body kick.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Pedro misses its intended target.
Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a leg kick but Pedro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pedro tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Pedro moved out of range nicely.
Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Pedro counters by moving into the clinch.
Steel blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pedro has picked Steel up - he's going for a ride! Pedro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pedro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working. #SUB2#
Steel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pedro pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pedro is working away from the top position though.
Pedro wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Pedro is nestled in close to Steel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedro drops an elbow to the side of Steel's head.
George Pedro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pedro 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.
Pedro is nestled in close to Steel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pedro slips a nice elbow through Steel's hands, connecting with Steel's forehead.#T2#
Pedro working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pedro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pedro trying to control the pace.
Pedro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel is controlling Pedro's trapped leg to prevent Pedro from advancing to side control.
Pedro trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Steel wants to improve his position but Pedro is controlling well. #T3#
Pedro works his way into side control.
Pedro trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pedro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Pedro grinds an elbow into Steel's temple.
Pedro grinds an elbow into Steel's temple.
Steel manages to get back to half guard.
Pedro is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Pedro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Steel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pedro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pedro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Steel wants to improve his position but Pedro is controlling well.
Steel 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.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pedro is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Pedro 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Pedro clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Pedro lands a body shot.
Pedro moves out of range as Steel strikes.
George Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Steel tries to keep at a distance but Pedro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Pedro working aggressively here.
Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pedro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pedro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
Pedro doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away. #T1#
Steel misses with a body shot.
Pedro misses with a body kick.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Pedro has managed to clinch.
Pedro stops a takedown attempt from Steel.
Nice body punch from Pedro - that landed with a thud.
Steel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.
Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pedro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
Pedro lands with a light punch inside.
Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedro.
Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pedro tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Pedro digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
Pedro is working Steel over against the cage.
Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Pedro digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedro tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Steel is rocked!
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Pedro finish him?
Steel blocks a body shot from Pedro.
Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pedro fails to land.
Pedro gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Pedro fails to land.
Pedro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pedro cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Pedro.
Steel is trying to force a seperation but Pedro has the dominant position.#T4#
Good body shot from Pedro.
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
Pedro tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro lands a shot to the body.
Pedro pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Pedro lands a right hand.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Steel tries for a takedown but Pedro manages to get underhooks.
George Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Steel prevents a body shot from Pedro.
Steel wants to break free but Pedro has control.
Pedro keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steel is trying to break free.
Pedro digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Pedro had his way with James Steel in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Pedro tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel lands a jab to Pedro's midsection.
Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pedro is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Pedro's corner calls for a 1-2. Pedro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel with the counter takedown but Pedro avoids it easily.
Pedro misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Pedro slips under a jab from Steel.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pedro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pedro.
Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pedro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steel connects with a looping right hand.
Pedro tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Pedro misses with a low kick.
Pedro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steel takes a step back to recover.
Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pedro takes one to the chin there.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Pedro scores with a leg kick.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Pedro avoids the body shot from Steel. #T2#
Pedro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pedro throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side.
Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.#CL#
Pedro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steel working aggressively here.
Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel is trying to drag Pedro to the mat but Pedro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Pedro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Pedro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pedro has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Pedro stands up over Steel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pedro has passed into side control. #T3#
Pedro controls the position.
Pedro trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel tries to buck Pedro off but Pedro is having none of it.
Steel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pedro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pedro is nestled in close to Steel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel scores with a nice shot.
Pedro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steel's head.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pedro 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pedro!
George Pedro retains his middleweight title!
George Pedro looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This was my last. Thanks, all.'.

Event: CEFC 280
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arnold counters with a one-two to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Steel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Arnold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arnold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arnold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel blocks a jab.
Steel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Steel throws a series of strikes that have Arnold backpedaling.
Arnold scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Arnold moved out of range nicely.
Arnold throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Arnold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arnold.
Arnold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Steel throws out a leg kick but Arnold moves out of range and Steel only half commits.
Arnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Arnold counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arnold as he avoids it easily.
Arnold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel attempts a counter takedown but Arnold avoids it well and moves away.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Arnold moves away and avoids it.
Arnold unleashes a big counter combination but Steel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jermey Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnold counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Steel throws out a loose jab but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnold scores with a jab to the head.
Arnold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt - Arnold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steel moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromArnold.
Arnold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.#CL2#
Arnold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steel managing to block the knees to the body from Arnold.
Arnold with a knee to the head.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Steel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Arnold clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Steel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arnold has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Steel is trying to stick to Arnold's back but Arnold is turning into Steel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Arnold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arnold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Steel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Arnold has picked Steel up and slammed him! Steel can't keep hold of the triangle and Arnold manages to pass to side control!
Arnold working away.
Steel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Arnold's best efforts.
Steel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Arnold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermey Arnold dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Arnold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps Arnold's head back.
Arnold throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Steel counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Arnold manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jermey Arnold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel blocks a head kick by Arnold.
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 scores with the left hand. Arnold knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Arnold is rocked!
Steel misses with a low kick.
Arnold is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with a hook. Arnold ducked under it nicely.
Arnold seems to have recovered his senses.
Arnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Arnold lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Arnold defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steel.
Arnold let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel shoots in looking for a takedown but Arnold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arnold lands with a cross.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice combination there by Arnold.
Arnold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arnold lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
Arnold scores with a nice right hand.
Arnold listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Steel lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnold wants to slow Steel down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Arnold throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Arnold is quick to defend against it.#KD#
Steel drops Arnold with a beautiful combination! Arnold stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steel is looking for the KO!
James Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Arnold takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Steel cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Steel!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James Steel waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SFC30 - Brasi vs Bang
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
letting Yol counter with a right hand.
Yol jabs at Steel's body.
Yol throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Yol counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel throws a leg kick
letting Yol counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.#CL2#
Steel has Yol up against the cage in a clinch.
Yol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Steel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yol has Steel pushed against the cage.
Yol tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Yol back against the cage.
Yol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel prevents a body shot from Yol.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel prevents a body shot from Yol.
Yol can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Yol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steel takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Yol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yol throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel tries to work over Yol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yol controlling the action here for a moment.
Yol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yol misses with the head strike.
Steel working aggressively here.
Yol tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Steel lands a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steel 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.
Yol tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Yol blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel blocks a body shot from Yol.
Yol tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Yol back against the cage.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Yol avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Yol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yol.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yol misses the jab.
Yol lands a lovely overhand right.
SB Yol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yol swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Steel gets a clinch. #TD2#
Steel gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Steel seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Yol is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Steel!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Steel made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
SB Yol spoke after the fight, saying 'Vengeance will be mine'.

Event: SFC28 - Pendragon vs Yol
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Steel throws a series of punches but Dall avoids them all with ease.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Dall takes one on the button.#CL#
Steel clinches up with Dall and pushes him back against the cage.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Steel closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Dall breaks the clinch.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
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!#CL#
Steel moves into the clinch.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Steel. #TD#
Steel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dall gets back to full guard.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Dall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Steel controls Dall momentarily but Dall frees himself.
Steel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dall is controlling him.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dall trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Dall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Dall controlling from the top position.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall prevents Steel from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a triangle but Dall pushes his legs off easily.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steel tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.
Dall takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a right hand to the body.
Steel lands a head shot.#CL#
Steel moves into range and clinches up with Dall.
Steel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dall throws a head punch that misses.
Dall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Dall.
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!#BC#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dall closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Dall pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
James Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Dall throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Steel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dall throws a shot to the body. #CUT2#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.#CL#
Dall gets tackled into the cage by Steel. Steel maintains the clinch.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel jumps guard but Dall stands there with Steel around his waist. Steel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall controls his hands.
Dall blocking some punches.
Dall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dall can turn it around.
Dall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Dall controls the action.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel gets underhooks to prevent Dall's takedown attempt.
Steel tries a body shot but Dall blocks it.
Dall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Steel misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steel.
Dall tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Dall back against the cage.
Dall lands with a light punch inside.
James Steel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dall throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Steel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dall is pressing down on Steel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steel trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom. #SU#
Steel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Steel lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Steel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Dall backs away, Steel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Dall misses.
Dall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Dall lands with a kick to the temple. Steel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Steel moves into range and clinches up with Dall.
Dall has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dall.
Dall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dall walks away with a smile on his face. Steel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Steel blocks it well.
Dall throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Dall should have avoided that one.
Dall misses the body punch
and Steel counters with a nice leg kick.
Dall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Steel is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steel is looking to clinch.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel cracks Dall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dall lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Steel avoids the head kick by Dall.
Steel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dall back to the cage. Steel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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 James Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Dall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Dall blocking some punches.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel is trying to pull guard but Dall has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Dall turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dall manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Dall is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Steel won't allow Dall to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
Steel won't allow Dall to pass to mount.
Steel is trying to stand.
Steel has his hands clasped together around Dall's back. He's all about the action.
Wykyd Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel pushes Dall off looking to stand but Dall dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
James Steel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall prevents Steel from standing back up. #SUB2#
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Dall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Dall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel trying to control here.
Steel is trying to stand back up but Dall is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dall misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steel is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
Dall circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Dall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steel tries to clinch
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Steel checks the leg kick.
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Steel clinches with his opponent.
Dall lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Dall.
Dall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steel gets underhooks to prevent Dall's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel blocks a body shot from Dall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wykyd Dall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steel 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SFC26 - Christmas Crusades
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Sandow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steel.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel!
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sandow.
Steel feints and then cracks Sandow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sandow down.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Sandow shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Sandow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sandow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
Sandow misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Sandow tries to clinch but Steel moves away
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Sandow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steel 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.
Steel keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Sandow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Sandow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sandow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Sandow has gone for a leg lock! Steel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sandow's guard.#REVB#
Steel wants to control from the top but Sandow keeps moving.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Steel slips a nice elbow through Sandow's hands, connecting with Sandow's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandow wants to sweep but Steel has passed to side control!
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandow keeps working.
Sandow regains half guard.#SUB2#
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Sandow defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.
Steel trying to control the pace.
Sandow is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Killer Instinct ☠, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Sandow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sandow is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel.
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SUB2#
Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sandow defends it well. #SUB#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sandow has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Steel 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. #SUB#
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sandow is working to get back to half guard.
Steel controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Sandow's cut.
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 tries to land a front kick but Sandow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandow with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Steel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sandow's guard.
Steel postures up and lands a big shot to Sandow's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is looking to stand up but Sandow won't let him.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Sandow is keeping the position.
Steel forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sandow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Sandow is defending well. #SUB#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sandow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Steel is working for a kimura but Sandow is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura but Sandow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel to get the leverage.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sandow defends it well.
Well, if Steel 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. #SUB#
Sandow looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Steel 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. #SUB#
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sandow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Sandow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB#
Sandow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Steel gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Steel slaps away a takedown attempt from Sandow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Damien Sandow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel scores with a jab. Sandow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steel with a nice cross.
Steel swinging wildly here.
Sandow shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Sandow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Steel.
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sandow. Sandow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sandow takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Sandow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sandow scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sandow fails with the takedown
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sandow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sandow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steel. That one must have hurt.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandow should have avoided that one.
James Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sandow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Steel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sandow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Sandow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sandow goes for a double leg but Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel continues to drive forward.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel as he avoids it easily.
Steel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crunch! Steel slams his shin into Sandow's torso.
Sandow moves away from the strike by Steel.
Steel cracks the inside of Sandow's front leg.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Sandow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steel looks to land a combination but Sandow avoids it well.
Sandow misses with a takedown attempt - Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Sandow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sandow's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Sandow. Sandow gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel cracks Sandow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Steel as Sandow shoots in.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Sandow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sandow is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Steel working for a triangle but Sandow defends it easily. #SUB2#
Steel working for a triangle but Sandow defends it easily.
Sandow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sandow is aware though and is defending well.
Sandow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
Steel is positioning himself well to prevent Sandow advancing to mount. #SUB#
Sandow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James Steel has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Sandow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Steel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Sandow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Sandow won't allow Steel to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sandow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sandow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
James Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sandow looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily. #T4##SUB#
Sandow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Sandow is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Damien Sandow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Sandow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Steel!
James Steel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Damien Sandow stepped up to the mic, saying 'One of the best i have ever fought congratualtions to him he is the real deal '.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLIV
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Ruth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruth doesn't seem phased though.
Steel drops his hands momentarily and Ruth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steel misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth connects with a jab.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Ruth defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Ruth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ruth 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.
Steel takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Steel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ruth misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Ruth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ruth blocks a jab.
Ruth cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A lazy left from Ruth finds it's target.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruth.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Ruth misses with a looping right.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Ruth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruth off the cage and back into range.
Ruth dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Ruth's head and hops out.
Ruth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Ruth shoots in but Steel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel scores with a jab.
Ruth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel works over Ruth's head and body with a nice combination.
Steel slips a jab from Ruth.
As Ruth looks to move away, Steel throws a big counter combo but Ruth just gets out of the way.
Steel cracks the inside of Ruth's front leg.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruth defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel catches Ruth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Ruth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Steel scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Ruth cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruth misses with a looping right.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ruth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steel but Steel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steel throws a big counter combination but Ruth scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Steel moves out of range as Ruth strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Ruth lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steel throws a leg kick that misses.
Steel walks into a jab.
Ruth jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
Steel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Ruth moves away and avoids it.
Ruth with the counter takedown but Steel avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ruth shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Steel looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Ruth 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.
#R2#
Ruth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruth doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Ruth shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruth postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Ruth postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it. #T1#
Ruth postures up.
Ruth connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel pulls Ruth in to control the position.
Ruth is in close to Steel's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruth defends it easily.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Ruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ruth throws an elbow that misses. Steel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruth's guard. Nice move by Steel!#REVR#
Steel preventing the sweep.
Ruth is still trying to improve position.
Ruth wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Steel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruth sees it coming and defends easily.
Ruth is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth gets back to full guard.
Ruth is trying to control the position but Steel postures up. #T3#
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ruth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel passes Ruth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ruth is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel preventing the sweep.
John Ruth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ruth wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth misses with a wild combination.
Ruth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ruth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Ruth goes for a double leg but Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel continues to drive forward.
Ruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel scores with a jab.
Ruth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel is looking to counter punch.
James Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruth's head.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Ruth - just one landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Steel moves away from the strike by Ruth.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
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!
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruth doesn't seem phased though.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Ruth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Steel catches Ruth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steel takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Ruth coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Ruth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel walks into a jab.
Steel tries to bum rush Ruth with a series of wild strikes but Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Steel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Ruth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ruth cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruth cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
John Ruth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruth momentarily.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruth.
James Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Steel slips a jab from Ruth.
Ruth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steel finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruth's head.
Steel takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Ruth connects with a crisp jab.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Ruth misses the jab.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Ruth lunges at Steel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel's hand.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruth.
Ruth fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Ruth counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Steel!
Ruth working away.
Ruth in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ruth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steel prevents Ruth from moving into mount.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Ruth wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy. #T4#
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Ruth keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel being controlled for a moment.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Ruth controlling the position.
Steel is not content to let Ruth control the position.
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.

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 James Steel.
I think Ruth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ruth!

Event: OFC 310: Barca vs Stanfield
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1##CL#
Grimes has Steel up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target.
Grimes tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Grimes takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Grimes moves into the clinch successfully.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Steel jumps into guard, dragging Grimes to the mat.
Grimes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grimes trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Grimes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steel's guard.
Steel looking to control. #T1##SUB2#
Steel is looking for a triangle but Grimes pushes his legs off easily.
Grimes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel on the ground.#SUB2#
Steel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Grimes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Steel has tightened it up now! Grimes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Steel!
After the big win, James Steel made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFC 304: Barca vs Camacho
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aoki misses with a straight left. #TD#
Steel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel.
Aoki pushes Steel off looking to stand but Steel dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Steel prevents Aoki from improving his position.#ES2#
Aoki kicks Steel off and gets back to his feet.
Aoki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aoki avoids it really well and circles away.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Aoki counters with a right hand to the body.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Aoki misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel lands a body shot.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aoki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Steel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well. #ES2#
Aoki has one foot on Steel's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3##TD#
Steel 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.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aoki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel stops Aoki from standing up.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well. #T4#
Aoki looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Steel wants to work for an arm triangle but Aoki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki wants to get back to his feet.
Aoki is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel controlling the action here.
Aoki trying to control here.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Loki Aoki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aoki misses the jab.
Loki Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki blocks a jab.
Steel throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.
Steel cracks Aoki with an open hand slap.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Aoki moved out of range nicely.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loki Aoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aoki.
Aoki connects with a looping right hand.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Steel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aoki to the ground. Steel is now in Aoki's guard.#ES2#
Aoki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki looks to land a combination. Steel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.#T1#
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loki Aoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel slips a jab and a cross from Aoki.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aoki dips to his left and cracks Steel with an uppercut!#TD#
Steel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aoki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Steel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aoki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Steel is trying to get an arm triangle but Aoki is defending well.
Steel trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T2#
Steel controls the position from side control.
Aoki is pushing Steel's head away, looking to escape. Steel manages to hold on to the position though.
Steel wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Steel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Steel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aoki is pushing Steel's head away, looking to escape. Steel manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Steel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aoki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel is looking to stall here but Aoki recovers full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
James Steel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aoki's guard.
Aoki tries to kick Steel off but Steel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loki Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Steel finds it's target.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel misses with a hook.
Aoki throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Steel counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki pushes Steel off looking to stand but Steel dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoki has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES2#
Aoki manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Steel keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Steel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aoki walks away with a smile on his face. Steel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aoki's coach down at Fight Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aoki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aoki fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aoki.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aoki.
Steel takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Steel lands with a hook. Aoki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki throws a counter combo.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.#KD2#
Aoki lands a left and a right that send Steel crashing to the mat, dazed. Aoki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T2#
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 telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target. #TD#
Steel drives through with a takedown into Aoki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Aoki pushes Steel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Aoki misses with a kick to the body.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Aoki counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steel! Aoki lets Steel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#KD2#
Aoki lands a big uppercut and Steel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Steel looks OK. Aoki waves Steel back to his feet!#ROC2#
Steel is rocked!
Aoki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Oh Steel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Aoki. Beautiful body shot.
Aoki steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Steel is out on his feet! Aoki sets himself and nearly takes Steel's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Loki Aoki!
Loki Aoki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: The Final Battle
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
Steel misses with a hook. Vicini ducked under it nicely.
Vicini with a hook.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vicini clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vicini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Vicini moved out of range.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vicini.
Vicini moves out of range of the leg kick from Steel.
Vicini wants to clinch.
Vicini looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Vicini checks the leg kick.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Vicini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vicini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vicini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicini is just out of range.#TD2#
Steel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel lands in his opponent's guard.
Steel won't allow Vicini to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Vicini looking for a triangle here. Steel is fighting it but it looks tight! Vicini pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Steel is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OMEGA 33
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1#
Steel misses with the combination. #CL2#
Aldridge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aldridge has Steel pushed against the cage.
Aldridge blocks a body shot from Steel.
Aldridge prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Steel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldridge is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Steel is trying to get an arm triangle but Aldridge is defending well.
Steel trying to control the position but Aldridge is working away.
Steel working away.#T1##SUB#
Steel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aldridge, who protects the arm well.
Aldridge is not content to let Steel control the position.
Steel is really struggling to control Aldridge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aldridge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Steel trying to control but Aldridge postures up.
Steel moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldridge postures up.
Steel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aldridge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Aldridge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aldridge is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Steel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel won't allow Aldridge to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Steel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aldridge is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aldridge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel wants to sweep here but Aldridge controlling him for the moment.
Aldridge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aldridge working away.#T4#
Steel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aldridge lands a few punches from side control.
Steel tries to buck Aldridge off but Aldridge is having none of it.
Aldridge trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel tries to buck Aldridge off but Aldridge is having none of it.
Aldridge is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldridge scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevaughn Aldridge dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Aldridge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Aldridge.
Steel avoids the head kick by Aldridge.
Steel is looking to clinch.
Steel stuns Aldridge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aldridge misses with a combination
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldridge misses with a few strikes there.
Aldridge throws a head kick that Steel semi-blocks.
Aldridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldridge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aldridge throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aldridge.
Aldridge throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick by Aldridge misses
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Steel misses with a body shot.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses.
Aldridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Aldridge.
Aldridge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aldridge doesn't seem bothered though.
Kevaughn Aldridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldridge tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Aldridge circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aldridge counters with a series of strikes. Steel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steel avoids the body shot from Aldridge.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel cracks Aldridge with an open hand slap.
Aldridge scores with a push kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Aldridge clinches with his opponent.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Aldridge stalling the fight.
Aldridge dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aldridge receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aldridge throws an elbow but misses.
Aldridge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel blocks the elbow strike.
Aldridge lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Steel wants a takedown but no success here.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldridge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aldridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Steel is trying to trip Aldridge. He has hold of a leg but Aldridge is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Steel persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T3#
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldridge is keeping the position for now.
Aldridge pulls Steel in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aldridge keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Aldridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Steel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aldridge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel has Aldridge in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Aldridge stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aldridge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aldridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Aldridge trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steel's guard.
Aldridge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aldridge with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevaughn Aldridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aldridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldridge.
Kevaughn Aldridge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldridge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Steel tries to clinch up but Aldridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Aldridge misses with a head kick.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aldridge throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Aldridge slips a jab from Steel.
A head kick misses from Aldridge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Aldridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel moves out of range as Aldridge strikes.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldridge lands a head kick. Steel smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Aldridge is looking to clinch.
Aldridge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel connects with a crisp jab.
Steel avoids the head kick by Aldridge.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Kevaughn Aldridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldridge scores with a push kick.
Aldridge lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aldridge throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Aldridge.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel shoots for a takedown but Aldridge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldridge moves away.
Aldridge swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldridge connects with a high kick.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldridge.
Aldridge throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side.
Aldridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Steel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aldridge did well to prevent Steel getting side control.
Aldridge trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Steel moves nicely into side control.
Aldridge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steel off and has taken his back!#T3#
Aldridge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Aldridge looking to break Steel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Aldridge will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Aldridge keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Aldridge punishes Steel with strikes from the back mount.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aldridge gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Aldridge working for the choke.
Aldridge is trying to stick to Steel's back but Steel is turning into Aldridge. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aldridge's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel.#T4#
Aldridge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Aldridge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel forces his way into half guard.
Aldridge tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Kevaughn Aldridge has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aldridge wants to get back to full guard.
Steel with the ground and pound but Aldridge uses the opportunity to regain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevaughn Aldridge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aldridge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevaughn Aldridge!
Kevaughn Aldridge thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Omega 31
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Steel moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robinson cracks the inside of Steel's front leg.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson scores with a kick to the body.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Robinson.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Robinson lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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 takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good leg kick by Robinson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Robinson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robinson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Steel looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range.
Ja Wuan Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheers as Robinson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.
Robinson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steel works Robinson's body with a nice hook.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson slips under a jab.
Robinson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steel is out of range and Robinson settles back down.
Steel lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Robinson's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks. #CL2#
Steel clinches with his opponent.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel blocking some punches. #T2#
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson scores with a shoulder strike.
Steel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Robinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Steel tries to score a body lock takedown but Robinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robinson lands a body punch.
Robinson tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Steel clinches up against the cage.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Steel blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Steel.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson lands with a light punch inside.
Robinson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steel misses with a body punch. #BC#
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Robinson gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Robinson.
Steel tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Robinson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ja Wuan Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from Robinson.
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robinson throws a low kick but Steel moves out of range easily.
Ja Wuan Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robinson pushes Steel away with a front kick.
Robinson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Steel clinches. #BC#
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to avoid it but Steel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robinson to the ground. Robinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Steel rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robinson is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Robinson.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel jumps guard but Robinson stands there with Steel around his waist. Steel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ja Wuan Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.#BC#
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robinson.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Steel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robinson stalls.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel cracks Robinson with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson. #BC#
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Robinson, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson scores with a body shot.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel cracks Robinson with an open hand slap.
Robinson cracks Steel with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Robinson tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Steel rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Steel.
Robinson gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Steel.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Robinson tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
Robinson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steel manages to circle out of the way.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robinson slips a jab from Steel.
Steel throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Robinson tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robinson thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
Nice cross by Steel.
Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robinson lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Robinson with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Steel forces Robinson back against the cage and clinches.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Robinson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Robinson tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ja Wuan Robinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Steel gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.
Robinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steel wants a takedown.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
A hook to the body from Robinson.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Robinson tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Robinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Robinson.
Robinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ja Wuan Robinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Steel'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Robinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steel's calf.
Robinson lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.#CL#
Robinson moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robinson. #BC#
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Robinson throws a leg kick which misses Steel's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel tries to avoid it.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robinson is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Robinson circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Steel closes the distance and pushes Robinson back into the cage.
Steel letting Robinson take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Robinson does it's job there.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Robinson scores with a four punch combination!
Steel throws a combination that misses
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel has a takedown stuffed.
Ja Wuan Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Robinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robinson with a nice cross.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Robinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robinson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Robinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
Robinson throws the kick towards the body but Steel avoids it.
Steel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target. #T2#
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Robinson thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Robinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
Robinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robinson works Steel's body with a nice hook.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Robinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robinson throws a nice head kick!
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense.
Robinson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steel with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a nice body shot.
Robinson lands with a right hand.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.#CL2#
Steel moves into range and clinches up with Robinson.
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.#T3##BC#
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Robinson darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Steel is trying desperately to land a takedown but Robinson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Steel.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson stalls.
Steel tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel looking for a takedown.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ja Wuan Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel stalks Robinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robinson's face. Robinson staggers backwards, shaken.
Robinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson cracks Steel with a good jab.
Steel throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Steel. Steel maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson is pushing Steel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Steel is trying to drag Robinson to the mat but Robinson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robinsons head.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ja Wuan Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robinson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ja Wuan Robinson!
Ja Wuan Robinson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Omega Fight Night 28
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Grishin misses the shot to the body.
Grishin misses with a straight right.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grishin throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grishin throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Grishin throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Grishin throws a right hand that misses
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grishin scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Grishin throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grishin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steel is able to avoid easily.
Nice cross by Grishin.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Grishin.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Steel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel blocks a jab.
Grishin scores with a jab to the body.
Steel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grishin to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Grishin throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Grishin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Grishin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grishin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel cracks Grishin with a good jab.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grishin misses with a combination
and Grishin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel wants to clinch.
Steel avoids the body shot from Grishin.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grishin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Grishin throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
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 punch combination from Grishin misses.
Viktor Grishin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grishin misses with a hook to the body
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grishin throws a leg kick that misses.
Grishin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steel eats them both and turns towards Grishin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grishin lands a jab to the nose.
Grishin throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Grishin clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel blocks a leg kick.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grishin throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the body from Grishin misses
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Steel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Grishin's head.
Steel scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Steel rushes Grishin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Steel manages to pull guard.
Grishin trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel controlling Grishin's posture.
Grishin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steel's head.#SUB#
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grishin looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Grishin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Grishin is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Grishin is retaining full guard.
Grishin trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Grishin wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
Steel trying to control the action but Grishin is working from the bottom.
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 James Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Steel'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.
#R2#
Steel checks a low kick from Grishin.
Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Grishin - just one landing.
Steel defending well as Grishin loads up on a big left hand.
Grishin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grishin throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Grishin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Grishin. Those never looked like landing.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grishin.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Grishin saw that one coming.
Steel backing away here, and Grishin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Steel clinches.
Grishin working hard to break the clinch.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Grishin.
Steel misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Grishin fails to land. #T1#
Steel throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Grishin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grishin tries to clinch up.
Grishin throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grishin misses with a takedown #TD#
and Steel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grishin! #SUB#
Steel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steel wants to control but Grishin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Steel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grishin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grishin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grishin struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Steel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Grishin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Steel but great work by Grishin.
Grishin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Grishin working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Ground and pound from Grishin.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Grishin from controlling successfully.
Grishin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Grishin distracts Steel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Steel wants to pass the guard but Grishin is keeping the position.#T4#
Grishin keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Grishin wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grishin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Grishin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grishin chips away with some ground and pound.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grishin postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Grishin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Grishin misses the target.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grishin sprawls and moves away.
Steel jabs Grishin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grishin misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grishin. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Grishin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Grishin circles away.
Grishin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viktor Grishin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grishin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viktor Grishin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grishin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Steel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grishin back to the cage. Steel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Grishin saw that one coming.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Grishin misses. #T1#
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grishin throws a good cross that connects.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grishin.
Grishin misses with a hook
and Steel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grishin.
Grishin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Steel has Grishin up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Grishin.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steel. #T2#
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
Steel tries to pull guard but Grishin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grishin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grishin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grishin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
Steel lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Grishin is rocked!
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Grishin is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
Steel creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Grishin with a big uppercut! Grishin tries to clinch up but Steel pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Grishin to the mat! Grishin covers up and Steel unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Steel!
An out of breath James Steel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NIGHT of CHAMPIONS 3
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Grishin misses with a double jab.
Steel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Grishin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Grishin misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Grishin 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.
Steel tries to clinch but Grishin is having none of it.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Grishin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grishin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel has been working on his balance at The Factory, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Grishin.
Grishin looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Steel staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grishin misses with a wild combination.
Grishin sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grishin throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Steel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grishin's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Steel drops back looking for a leg! Grishin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grishin manages to kick Steel off! Steel jumps back into Grishin's guard. #T1#
Steel trying to move into half guard but instead Grishin has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Grishin chips away with some ground and pound.
Grishin is in close to Steel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grishin cracks Steel with a solid left hand.
Grishin trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking to control.
Grishin works over Steel with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Grishin postures up.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Grishin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Grishin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel keeping full guard, as Grishin tries to pass.
Grishin postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Grishin chips away with some ground and pound.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Grishin from controlling successfully.
Grishin is working Steel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grishin scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Grishin wants to stand but Steel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grishin distracts Steel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steel looking to control. #SUB#
Steel has an active guard here but Grishin has managed to pass into half guard.
Nice strikes from Grishin there.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grishin trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grishin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Grishin works over Steel with some ground and pound from guard.
Grishin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grishin trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Grishin looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grishin wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grishin feints a jab promting Steel to slip. Grishin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Grishin 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##CL2#
Steel gets tackled into the cage by Grishin. Grishin maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Grishin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steel drops his hands momentarily and Grishin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steel lands a really nice looking cross but Grishin seems unphased.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel is looking to clinch.
Grishin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steel takes a swing at Grishin's ribcage but misses.
Steel works over Grishin's head and body with a nice combination.
Grishin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Grishin misses.
Steel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grishin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
Viktor Grishin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grishin scores with a jab to the body.
Steel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grishin misses with a body shot.
Grishin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grishin looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Steel shoots in for a double leg but Grishin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grishin! But no joy.#T1#
Grishin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Grishin cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Viktor Grishin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel tries to clinch there but Grishin circles away.
Grishin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steel misses with a hook. Grishin ducked under it nicely.
Grishin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grishin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel misses with a hook
and Grishin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grishin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grishin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel throws the left hand but Grishin avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Grishin closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Grishin breaks from the clinch.
Grishin throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Viktor Grishin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grishin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grishin throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel lands with a right hand. #T2#
Steel dodges the punch combination from Grishin.
Grishin tries to work over Steel's front leg with a kick but Steel checks it.
Steel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grishin. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grishin throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Grishin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Grishin.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Grishin misses.
Grishin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grishin looks to land a combination. Steel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grishin scores with a leg kick.
Grishin looks for the body kick but Steel saw that one coming.
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grishin on the side of the head. #T3#
Steel wants to clinch.#CL#
Steel clinches up with Grishin and pushes him back against the cage.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grishin tries to circle away but Steel has him pinned against the cage.
Grishin tries to circle away but Steel has him pinned against the cage.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grishin is trying to break the clinch but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Grishin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grishin's elbow.
Grishin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grishin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grishin.#T4#
Grishin working hard to break the clinch.
Steel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grishin is trying to force a seperation but Steel has the dominant position.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Grishin controls the action.
Grishin prevents a body shot from Steel. #BC#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Grishin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Steel rushes Grishin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Grishin breaks from the clinch.
Steel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grishin.
Grishin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grishin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Grishin 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#
Grishin throws a leg kick but Steel checks it.
Grishin throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Steel clinches up against the cage.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Grishin avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steel.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Grishin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Grishin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Grishin.
Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Grishin is quick to defend against it.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grishin at a distance.
Grishin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grishin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel. #CL#
Steel has managed to clinch.
Grishin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Grishin controls his hands.
Grishin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Steel.
Grishin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Grishin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grishin.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grishin.
Grishin throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grishin.
Grishin throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grishin throws a head kick that misses.
Steel misses with the combination.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grishin manages to avoid it.
Grishin throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Steel gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Grishin breaks from the clinch.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grishin.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Grishin's defenses.
Grishin lands with a nice combination. Steel backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grishin doesn't seem phased though.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grishin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Grishin.
Grishin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Grishin's belly button to the back.
Steel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grishin's waist but Grishin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steel off to one side.
Grishin tries a quick counter leg kick but Steel is wise to it.
Steel checks a leg kick. #T3#
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Grishin circles away.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Grishin pushes him off.#CL2#
Grishin gets a clinch.
Grishin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel tries a body shot but Grishin blocks it.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grishin's elbow.
Grishin prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel gets through Grishin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Grishin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grishin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grishin avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Grishin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
A punch combination from Grishin misses.
Grishin throws a leg kick
and Steel counters with a crisp right that sends Grishin to the canvas! Steel follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Steel!
James Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BREAKTHROUGH
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Steel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ninefingers momentarily.
Ninefingers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ninefingers misses with an uppercut.
Steel lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Ninefingers circles away. #CL#
Steel moves into the clinch.
Ninefingers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Ninefingers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Steel pulls Ninefingers into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninefingers wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Steel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ninefingers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Steel is tightening it up a little... Ninefingers has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ninefingers reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ninefingers taps out! Nice BJJ there by Steel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Steel!
James Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OMEGAGEDDON
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee misses the body punch
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Steel throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee misses with an uppercut. #T1##TD2#
Steel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steel is in Lee's guard.#ES#
Lee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Boo Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Lee throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
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!
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steel off to one side.
Steel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.#T2#
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Steel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Lee tries a body shot but Steel blocks it. #T3#
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Steel counters with a two punch combo.
Steel works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Steel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Steel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Steel goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Lee takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel blocks a jab.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Jab from Lee.#TD2#
Steel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.#ES#
Lee has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Steel is on him like a limpet, forcing Lee back against the cage.#TD2#
Steel has picked Lee up - he's going for a ride! Steel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is trying to stand up here but Steel is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES#
Lee kicks Steel off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boo Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Steel misses.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Lee pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel avoids the body shot from Lee.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee misses with a hook
and Steel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Steel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
A countering left hand to the body from Steel misses.
Lee misses with a hook.
Boo Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Lee takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Lee jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Lee swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steel lands with a cross.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel feints the counter takedown.
Lee wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Steel defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Lee lands the left hand.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Despite the aggression on Steel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Steel walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Steel connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Steel lands with a shot to the body.
Steel punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee 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 second round but I would say that Boo Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Steel takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Steel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel throws a shot to the body.
Boo Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Lee throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Steel avoids the body shot from Lee.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
Steel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Steel ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steel slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee misses with a hook
and Steel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee misses with a jab to the body
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee misses with a hook.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Lee takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Steel cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Steel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Lee looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel throws a counter combo.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steel misses with a combination
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee cracks Steel with a good jab.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Steel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boo Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boo Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boo Lee!
Boo Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 2
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Alvarez lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvarez with a jab.
Alvarez takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Alvarez takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez misses the jab.#T1#
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steel with a body shot.
Alvarez connects with a crisp jab.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Steel on that attempt.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steel misses with the combination. #T2#
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvarez sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Nice cross by Alvarez.
Steel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steel misses with a double jab
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez misses with a body punch #TD#
and Steel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #T4#
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Steel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steel preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Steel drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Steel off! Steel jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
Steel trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez has control of Steel's left arm, preventing Steel from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.
Alvarez throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvarez sprawls and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Alvarez's head back.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel shoots in but no luck this time.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvarez misses.
Steel slips under a jab.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Alvarez throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Alvarez throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez cracks Steel with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvarez, as that shot connected.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
Steel attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Steel throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.#T2#
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
A left lands for Steel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a jab-cross combination.
Steel slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steel stuns Alvarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Steel.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aaron Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Steel looking to score a takedown here. Alvarez is defending well but Steel drives through and ends up in Alvarez's guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Steel prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Steel passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez trying to control but Steel postures up. #T1#
Steel wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position.
Steel is stalling here. Alvarez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alvarez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Steel tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Alvarez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Steel to his feet. #TD#
Steel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Alvarez sneaks out the side door and pushes Steel away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.
Alvarez with a nice cross.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvarez sprawls and moves away.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.
Steel moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Steel avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Steel slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Steel tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.#T3#
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Steel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Steel shoots in.
Alvarez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Steel.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
As Steel backs off Alvarez throws a huge counter combo but Steel manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Alvarez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alvarez 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Alvarez!

Event: NO LIMITS
Date: Sep 16, 2016

#R1#
Biggs throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Biggs throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel moves away from the strike by Biggs.
Biggs throws out a leg kick but Steel moves out of range and Biggs only half commits.
Steel attempts a counter takedown but Biggs avoids it well and moves away.
Biggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Biggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel throws a jab when Biggs was well out of range.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biggs with a jab.
Biggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Justin Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
A jab from Biggs misses.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Biggs.
Steel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggs misses with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Steel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Biggs throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel attempts a counter takedown but Biggs avoids it well and moves away.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Biggs's shoulder, as Biggs tries to avoid the shot.
Biggs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Biggs misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Biggs. Those never looked like landing.
Justin Biggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggs misses with a hook.
Biggs cracks Steel with an open hand slap.
Biggs connects with a single shot there.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Biggs.
A punch combination from Biggs misses.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggs throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Steel misses with the combination. #T2#
Biggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Biggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Steel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Biggs!
Steel controls the position. #SUB#
Steel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biggs, who protects the arm well.
Biggs is not content to let Steel control the position.
Biggs is letting Steel control him for a moment.
Biggs 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.#T3##SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Biggs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steel taking a breather here.
Steel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Biggs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Biggs is looking to escape.
Steel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Biggs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel moves to take his opponent's back. #T4##SUB#
Biggs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Steel.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Steel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Biggs showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Steel is cranking Biggs's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Biggs! He's tightened the choke and Biggs is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, James Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE TO GLORY
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Steel 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.
Steel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steel trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Steel is trying to get an arm triangle but Escobar is defending well.
Steel advances to full mount.
Steel controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Steel wants to finish this one by submission but Escobar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steel working for a submission but Escobar is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel tries to control but Escobar wriggling away.
Escobar really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T1#
Steel fails to advance to Escobar's back.
Escobar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel tries to control but Escobar wriggling away.
Steel fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Steel is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Steel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Steel!
An out of breath James Steel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Total Destruction
Date: Jun 26, 2016

#R1#
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Steel. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Lee.
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steel slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Lee tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee lands a head shot.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee moves away from the strike by Steel.
Steel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel somewhat.#T1#
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Steel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boo Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel scores with a hook.
Steel misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Lee throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Martial Arts Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel has time to react.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A cross from Steel lands.
Steel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee misses with a looping right.#T3#
Lee misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Steel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel lands with a cross.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Lee misses.
Steel scores with a punch to the head.
Boo Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.#T4#
Steel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steel slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boo Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Steel'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.
#R2#
Lee throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel connects with a looping right hand.
Lee throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel misses with a takedown
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Steel throws a combination that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Boo Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee works over Steel's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel has time to react.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee staying out of range there.#T1#
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Steel moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Nice cross by Lee.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Lee slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Steel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.#T2#
Steel cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steel finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Lee tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel connects with the punch.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Lee looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Steel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee was covering up waiting for the punch and Steel finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Lee scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Steel shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee with a jab.
Steel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Boo Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Steel staying out of range there.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Lee throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel lands a jab.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Steel shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boo Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Steel ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee scores with a jab.
Steel slips a straight right by Lee.
Steel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel slips a straight right by Lee.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Steel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steel is controlling him.
Steel trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Lee has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Steel is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee lands a body shot. #TD2#
Steel drags the fight down to the ground.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Steel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee wanted to stand there but Steel had control of the position. #T2##SU#
Lee stands and steps away. Steel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lee misses with a hook.
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
A big left from Lee misses.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Steel feints the counter takedown.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steel scores with a hook.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Lee lands the left hand.
Steel defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.#T3#
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Steel lands.
Steel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Jab by Steel.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.#T4#
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel avoids the body shot from Lee.
Steel throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Steel scores with a jab.
Steel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Boo Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Steel. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boo Lee clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Lee scores with a jab.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel staying out of range there.
Lee throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Steel cracks Lee with a good jab.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt.
Steel moves out of range as Lee strikes.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Lee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Steel shoots in.
Boo Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Steel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
Steel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lee wants to stand up but Steel is controlling him. #ES#
Lee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Lee throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Steel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee misses with a hook.
Steel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot lands for Steel.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Steel is looking for the big counter here.
Lee throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Steel has a takedown stuffed.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Steel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Steel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #ES#
Lee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Steel on that attempt. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Lee.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel!
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
A big left from Lee misses.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boo Lee had his way with James Steel in that round.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Lee misses.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Steel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steel cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Steel shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Steel. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
Boo Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Steel shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Steel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Steel misses with a double jab.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Lee.#TD2#
Steel shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Lee has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Steel is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Steel working aggressively here.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head. #BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel. #T3#
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Steel has a takedown stuffed.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steel.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel takes one on the button.
Steel slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Steel on that attempt.
Lee lands with a right hand.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Steel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.#T4#
Steel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Lee throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boo Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boo Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boo Lee!
Boo Lee is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Boo Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HIGH VOLTAGE
Date: Jun 03, 2016

#R1#
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frazier circles away.
Jab, jab by Frazier - just one landing.
Frazier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steel feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Frazier has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Steel manages to pull guard.
Our spies down at at The Factory inform us that Steel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Frazier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steel's guard.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frazier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Steel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Frazier 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Steel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Frazier wants to stand but Steel has his arm trapped.
Steel is trying to control Frazier's posture but Frazier avoids it.
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frazier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions off his back.
Steel is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frazier trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Frazier prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Steel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Frazier should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Steel has tightened it up now! Frazier should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Steel!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2016

#R1##CL#
Steel drives through and clinches with De Wilde against the cage. #TD2#
De Wilde successfully pulls guard.
Steel pushes down on De Wilde's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Wilde is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back!
De Wilde controlling well, preventing Steel from escaping the position.
De Wilde lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
De Wilde is persistently looking for the submission but Steel is defending it well.
Steel is trying to break free.
De Wilde loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Steel hold on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel trying to control the hands but De Wilde breaks the grip.
De Wilde scores with punches and elbows.
Steel breaks De Wilde's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T1#
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Wilde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel wants to pass the guard but De Wilde is keeping the position.#SUB2#
De Wilde looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Steel trying to move into half guard but instead De Wilde has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Steel looking for a triangle here. De Wilde is fighting it but it looks tight! Steel pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, De Wilde is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Steel!

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