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Event:
FC 142:Redemption!
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Van Steyne slips under a jab.
Van Steyne misses with a hook.
TooTin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Steyne 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.
Van Steyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Steyne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Steyne jabs TooTin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Steyne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Van Steyne.
TooTin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Steyne throws a wild body kick that TooTin sees coming a mile off.
Van Steyne misses with a head kick.
TooTin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
TooTin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
TooTin throws a lazy right hand but Van Steyne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from TooTin tenderised Van Steyne's leg. Van Steyne is trying to keep his angry face on.
TooTin throws a chopping leg kick but Van Steyne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TooTin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Steyne thows a leg kick but TooTin checks it
and TooTin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Steyne misses with a leg kick
and TooTin counters with a leg kick. #T1#
TooTin misses the jab.
TooTin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Steyne.
TooTin checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Van Steyne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Steyne throws a leg kick but TooTin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by TooTin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Steyne misses with a straight left.
TooTin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Steyne manages to avoid it.
TooTin lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Steyne thows a leg kick but TooTin checks it
and TooTin counters with an outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as TooTin blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Van Steyne is predictable there
and TooTin counters with a nice uppercut.
TooTin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Steyne misses the jab.
It looked like TooTin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Steyne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Steyne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
TooTin ducks right into an uppercut from Van Steyne.
TooTin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Steyne. Van Steyne obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Van Steyne forces TooTin back against the ropes and clinches.
A short uppercut from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne misses with a short punch on the inside.
TooTin blocking some punches.
TooTin misses with a short punch on the inside.
TooTin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like André Van Steyne has been cut.
Van Steyne scores with a shot to the side of TooTin's head.
Van Steyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Steyne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with TooTin's elbow.
TooTin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TooTin working aggressively here.
Van Steyne lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but André Van Steyne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on André Van Steyne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
TooTin misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Van Steyne moves into the clinch.
Van Steyne blocking some punches.
Van Steyne tries to work over TooTin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Steyne takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Steyne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
Van Steyne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Steyne is looking to break free of the clinch but TooTin has double underhooks.
Van Steyne lands a hook that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
Van Steyne can't find room to land a body shot as TooTin controls the action.
TooTin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TooTin throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Steyne has a couple of punches blocked by TooTin.
A short right from TooTin.
Van Steyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Steyne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
TooTin misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Van Steyne misses with a body punch.
TooTin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Steyne working aggressively here.
TooTin throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Steyne lands a left hand that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
TooTin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Steyne scores with a shot to the side of TooTin's head. #BC2#
Van Steyne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
TooTin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Steyne throws a low kick, looking for TooTin's leg but TooTin calmly moves out of range.
TooTin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Steyne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Steyne connects with a right hand. TooTin shakes it off.
TooTin throws a right hand that misses
and Van Steyne counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Steyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Steyne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TooTin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Steyne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! TooTin scrambles back to his feet.
Van Steyne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
TooTin lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Steyne off the ropes and back into range.#T2#
Van Steyne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. TooTin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
TooTin feints and then cracks Van Steyne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Steyne down.
Van Steyne throws a hook to the side of TooTin's head but TooTin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from TooTin finds it's way through Van Steyne's defenses.
Van Steyne throws out a loose jab but TooTin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for TooTin.
TooTin throws a wild body kick that Van Steyne sees coming a mile off.
Van Steyne feints a counter leg kick.
TooTin connects with a high kick.
TooTin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Steynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Steyne. That's going to slow TooTin down.
Van Steyne throws a lazy right hand but TooTin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Steyne misses with a hook. TooTin ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TooTin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Steyne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from TooTin does it's job there.
TooTin throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but André Van Steyne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on André Van Steyne's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Van Steyne blocks a leg kick.
TooTin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Steyne's head.
Van Steyne throws a chopping leg kick but TooTin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Steyne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. TooTin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
TooTin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
TooTin misses with a head kick.
Van Steyne lands a leg kick that knocks TooTin off balance momentarily.
TooTin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
TooTin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Steyne can pounce on him.
Van Steyne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Steyne 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.
Van Steyne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TooTin.
Van Steyne 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.
Van Steyne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Steyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
TooTin scores with a hook to the body. Van Steyne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
TooTin moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Steyne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as TooTin checks a leg kick.
TooTin throws a head kick that Van Steyne semi-blocks.
#T1#
Van Steyne throws a right hand that misses
and TooTin counters with a nice uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from TooTin - that will leave a mark!
Van Steyne walks into a left hand.
Van Steyne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick there by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TooTin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
TooTin connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of TooTin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Das TooTin is winning the standup battle so far.
TooTin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
TooTin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Steyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from TooTin.
Van Steyne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. TooTin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Steyne checks a leg kick.
Van Steyne only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
TooTin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Steyne.
TooTin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Steyne throws out the jab.
TooTin staying out of range there.
Van Steyne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before TooTin has time to react.
TooTin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
TooTin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Steyne wants to slow TooTin down by chopping away at his legs.
TooTin slips a straight right by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
TooTin misses the shot to the body.
TooTin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Steyne.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts TooTin, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TooTin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Van Steyne misses.
Van Steyne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but TooTin was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Steyne.
A big right from Van Steyne misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Das TooTin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on André Van Steyne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Van Steyne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and TooTin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Steyne scrambles back to his feet.
Van Steyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and TooTin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Steyne misses with a body shot.
A big left from TooTin misses.
TooTin checks the leg kick.
TooTin checks a leg kick.
TooTin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Steyne on the side of the head.
Van Steyne looks to score with a jab to the body but TooTin is just out of range.
Van Steyne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
TooTin tests Van Steyne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Steyne misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Steyne ducks under a wild hook from TooTin.
TooTin throws a leg kick but Van Steyne sees it coming and moves out of range.
TooTin throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Steyne counters with a good low kick that TooTin was not able to check.
Van Steyne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
TooTin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Steyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Steyne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
TooTin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Steyne looks to throw the jab but TooTin is out of range.
Van Steyne misses the shot to the body.
Van Steyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by TooTin.
Van Steyne feints a counter leg kick.
TooTin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Steyne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Steyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
TooTin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Steyne.
TooTin cracks the inside of Van Steyne's front leg.
Van Steyne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
TooTin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick from TooTin misses
and Van Steyne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Steyne cracks TooTin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Steyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TooTin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
TooTin loads up on a big right hand but Van Steyne slips the punch.#T2#
A slow jab from TooTin misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Steyne throws a jab but it's blocked by TooTin.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Steyne as he connects with a hook.
TooTin misses with a kick to the body.
Van Steyne thuds a left hand into TooTin's body.
Van Steyne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Steyne scores with a jab to the body.
TooTin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
TooTin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for TooTin. That snapped Van Steyne's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from TooTin.
Van Steyne connects with a nice looking jab.
TooTin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Steyne avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but André Van Steyne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on André Van Steyne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Van Steyne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TooTin.
André Van Steyne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
TooTin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Steyne momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Steyne as he connects with a hook.
TooTin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Steyne checks it well.
Van Steyne avoids the head kick by TooTin.
TooTin throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Steyne counters with a nice uppercut.
TooTin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Steyne counters with a left to the body.
TooTin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as TooTin checks a leg kick.
Van Steyne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Steyne throws a low kick, looking for TooTin's leg but TooTin calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TooTin throws a hook but Van Steyne avoids it easily.
TooTin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Steyne can pounce on him.
Van Steyne avoids the head kick by TooTin.
#CL2#
Van Steyne closes the distance and clinches.
TooTin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
TooTin throws an elbow that misses.
Van Steyne tries a body shot but TooTin blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TooTin.
Van Steyne blocks the elbow strike.
Van Steyne lands a right hand that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
Van Steyne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
TooTin misses with a punch on the inside.
Das TooTin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
TooTin throws a head punch that misses.
TooTin has a couple of punches blocked by Van Steyne.
TooTin misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Steyne lands a body shot.
TooTin swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Steyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
TooTin misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TooTin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
TooTin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Steyne blocks it with crossed arms.
TooTin struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Steyne controls his hands.
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 Das TooTin.
Well Van Steyne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... André Van Steyne!
André Van Steyne decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
FC:Wednesday Night Fights 3
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Van Steyne slips a straight right by MacLeod.
Nice defenses there by Van Steyne.
MacLeod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Steyne connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. MacLeod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
MacLeod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacLeod's calf.
MacLeod misses with a looping left.
Van Steyne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Steyne feints and then cracks MacLeod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacLeod down.
Van Steyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacLeod throws out the jab.
MacLeod checks the leg kick.
MacLeod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Steyne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Steyne.
MacLeod swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Steyne.
MacLeod doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Steyne circles away.
Van Steyne wants to counter with a clinch but MacLeod pushes him away.#T1#
Van Steyne tries a low kick but MacLeod avoids it.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Steyne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Steyne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Steyne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Steyne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacLeod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacLeod punishes Van Steyne's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Steyne is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Steyne.
Van Steyne throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Steyne ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
We've been informed that Van Steyne has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
MacLeod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Steyne throws a push kick but MacLeod slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as MacLeod blocks the leg kick.
Van Steyne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Steyne connects with an inside leg kick.
MacLeod blocks a leg kick.#T2#
MacLeod blocks a leg kick.
Van Steyne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Steyne thows a leg kick but MacLeod checks it #CL#
and MacLeod counters by moving into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Van Steyne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacLeod connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Steyne misses with a hook. MacLeod ducked under it nicely.
Van Steyne jabs MacLeod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Steyne throws a front kick aimed at MacLeod's knee but MacLeod avoids it well.
MacLeod lands with a cross.
Van Steyne thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Steyne misses with a low kick as MacLeod jumps back.
MacLeod throwing a counter right hand but Van Steyne manages to avoid it.
A cross from MacLeod lands.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Van Steyne moves out of range. #CL#
MacLeod moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but André Van Steyne 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#
A swing and a miss from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne looks to throw the jab but MacLeod is out of range.
MacLeod takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Steyne throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
Van Steyne throws a leg kick but MacLeod checks it.
Van Steyne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Steyne digs a good body shot into MacLeod's ribs.
MacLeod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Steyne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacLeod.
MacLeod needs to keep his hands up - Van Steyne had a free shot at his head there.
Van Steyne throws a poor cross that misses
letting MacLeod counter with a right hand.
Van Steyne avoids the body shot from MacLeod.
Van Steyne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but MacLeod blocks it well.
MacLeod lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Steyne misses with a leg kick
and MacLeod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Steyne 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 MacLeod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacLeod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacLeod throws a looping overhand right but Van Steyne ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Van Steyne misses with a body shot
and MacLeod counters with a series of strikes. Van Steyne will be more careful next time no doubt.
MacLeod is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacLeod.
André Van Steyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Steyne throws a leg kick
and MacLeod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Steyne throws a jab when MacLeod was well out of range.
MacLeod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MacLeod is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Steyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacLeod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacLeod is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
MacLeod lands a nice looking body shot.
MacLeod takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
MacLeod fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Van Steyne misses
and MacLeod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Van Steyne.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Steyne staying out of range there.
MacLeod sets himself, and Van Steyne steps forward looking for the clinch! MacLeod avoids it this time.
Van Steyne throws a sloppy head kick and MacLeod moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Van Steyne pushes MacLeod up against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from MacLeod.
MacLeod takes a shot to the head.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
Van Steyne throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
MacLeod trying to stall but Van Steyne improves his position.
A short uppercut from Van Steyne. #BC2#
Van Steyne breaks from the clinch.
Van Steyne misses the shot to the body.
Van Steyne throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Steyne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Steyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacLeod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacLeod wants to clinch.
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 Connor MacLeod 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.
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Van Steyne misses the target.
Van Steyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to clinch there but Van Steyne circles away.
Van Steyne tried to score with a low kick but MacLeod checks it.
MacLeod tries to clinch up.
MacLeod slips a jab from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Steyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
Van Steyne tries to clinch up.
Van Steyne scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Steyne misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod misses with a wild body shot.
Van Steyne thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacLeod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Steyne.
MacLeod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacLeod slips under a jab.#T1#
Van Steyne lands a jab to MacLeod's midsection.
Van Steyne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Steyne throws a hook but MacLeod avoids it easily.
MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Steyne.
MacLeod moves away from the strike by Van Steyne.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Steyne. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne tries to work over MacLeod's front leg with a kick but MacLeod checks it.
Van Steyne misses with the body kick
and Van Steyne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Steyne scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by MacLeod. Beautiful body shot.
Van Steyne lands a glancing blow to the side of MacLeod's head.
MacLeod stalks Van Steyne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Steyne's face. Van Steyne staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as MacLeod blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from MacLeod misses its target.
MacLeod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Steyne. Van Steyne obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
A big right from Van Steyne misses.
MacLeod scores with the left hand. Van Steyne knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Steyne lands a nice hook to MacLeod's body. MacLeod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
André Van Steyne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Steyne tries to land a leg kick but MacLeod saw it coming and moves away.
Van Steyne walks into a jab.
Van Steyne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacLeod moves out of range of the body kick from Van Steyne.
MacLeod misses with a double jab.
#CL#
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches.
Van Steyne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Steyne blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Van Steyne - that landed with a thud.
Van Steyne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
André Van Steyne really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Van Steyne tries to move into range but MacLeod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Steyne tries to land a front kick but MacLeod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Steyne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Steyne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacLeod to score with a decent uppercut.
MacLeod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Steyne throws a big counter head kick but MacLeod avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Van Steyne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Van Steyne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Steyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Steyne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Steyne.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Steyne just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Steyne is just out of range.
Van Steyne raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Van Steyne moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod has Van Steyne pressed against the ropes.
Van Steyne misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Steyne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Steyne stalling in the clinch but MacLeod improves position.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
Van Steyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Steyne tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Van Steyne back against the ropes.
MacLeod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Steyne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Steyne controls his hands.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Van Steyne controls the action.
Van Steyne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
Van Steyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Steyne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
Van Steyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
Van Steyne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacLeod misses with a punch 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!
Van Steyne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Van Steyne.
Come on MacLeod - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Steyne lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Van Steyne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
André Van Steyne dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Van Steyne slips a straight right by MacLeod.
André Van Steyne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Steyne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Steyne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Steyne.
Van Steyne throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Steyne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacLeod doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Steyne circles away.
Van Steyne cracks a nice hook into MacLeod's ribs.
MacLeod takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Steyne misses with a leg kick
and MacLeod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Steyne connects with a right hand. MacLeod shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Van Steyne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Steyne scores with a leg kick.
Van Steyne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Steyne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Steyne throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
MacLeod throws a hook but Van Steyne avoids it easily.
Van Steyne flicks out a counter leg kick but MacLeod steps away.
MacLeod misses with a double jab
and MacLeod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacLeod looks to land a right hand but Van Steyne moved out of range.
Van Steyne tried to score with a low kick but MacLeod checks it.
Van Steyne throws a low kick but MacLeod moves out of range easily.
Van Steyne throws a jab but it's blocked by MacLeod. #CL2#
Van Steyne moves into range and clinches up with MacLeod.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
Van Steyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Steyne blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Van Steyne blocks an uppercut.
Van Steyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacLeod.
André Van Steyne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Steyne cracks MacLeod with a nice body shot.
Van Steyne blocking some punches.
Van Steyne prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Steyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
André Van Steyne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Steyne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... André Van Steyne!
A less than humble André Van Steyne misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Junior Master of KT Semi-Final
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Van Steyne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Steyne scores with a leg kick.
David fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Steyne manages to avoid it.
David swings for the body but Van Steyne moves out of range.
Van Steyne connects with an inside leg kick.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Steyne lands with an uppercut that bounces David off the ropes and back into range.
Van Steyne defending well as David loads up on a big left hand.
Van Steyne tried to counter with a leg kick but David avoided it.
David scores with a nice strike.
Van Steyne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of David's head.
David lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Steyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Steyne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Steyne looks to land a left hand but David moved out of range nicely.
David throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Steyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Steyne scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Van Steyne rushes David and presses him up against the ropes.
David struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Steyne controls his hands.
Van Steyne stalling in the clinch.
#T1##BC#
Van Steyne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Steyne lands with a hook. David tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Steyne moves out of range as David strikes.
David swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
David misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Steyne moves forwards but David connects with a nice, crisp jab.
David misses with a hook.
Van Steyne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from David misses the target.
Van Steyne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and David connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Steyne scrambles back to his feet.
Van Steyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as David throws out the jab.
Van Steyne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Van Steyne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Steyne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
David misses with a hook. Van Steyne ducked under it nicely. #T2#
David avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Van Steyne moves into the clinch.
David throws a head punch that misses.
Van Steyne prevents a body shot from David.
David can't find room to land a body shot as Van Steyne controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne lands a nice uppercut.
David takes a shot to the head.
Van Steyne has David pressed against the ropes.
David misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne pressing his opponent against the ropes.
David tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Steyne's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Steyne gets through David's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Steyne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
David misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
André Van Steyne 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#
David's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Steyne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! David scrambles back to his feet.
Van Steyne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before David has time to react.
Van Steyne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Steyne avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Van Steyne misses.
Van Steyne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but David checks it well.
David is looking for the big counter here.
Van Steyne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Steyne's jab looks to have found its range, popping David under the eye.
André Van Steyne is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts David, as that shot connected.
David misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
David throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Steyne counters with a low kick, right behind David 's knee.
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!
David smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Steyne throws a shot to the body.
Van Steyne scores with a punch to the head.
Van Steyne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
David lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
David throws a right hand that misses
and Van Steyne counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Van Steyne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Steyne catches David with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
David is rocked!
Van Steyne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
David is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Steyne finish him?
David 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.
David takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
David misses with a hook.
David on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Steyne. Van Steyne obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Steyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from David.
Van Steyne throwing a counter right hand but David manages to avoid it.
Van Steyne lands a body shot.
Van Steyne tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Steyne closes the distance and catches David with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! David is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and David is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! David is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Van Steyne takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). André Van Steyne!
André Van Steyne bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EFFA 163: HW Knockout League 3
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Steyne throws a body punch but Babidi moves out of range.
Babidi blocks a head kick by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Steyne 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 Babidi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Babidi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Babidi just misses with a punch to the body.
Babidi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van Steyne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Babidi. Babidi obviously looking to wear him down.
Joseph Babidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babidi misses with a body shot
enabling Van Steyne to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Babidi misses.
Babidi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Steyne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Babidi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Babidi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Steyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Steyne connects with a looping right hand.
Babidi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Babidi checks a leg kick.
Van Steyne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Babidi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like André Van Steyne has been cut.
Babidi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Steyne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Babidi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Babidi lands with a hook. Van Steyne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Babidi sizes up Van Steyne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Babidi moves out of range of the strikes.
Babidi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Steyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babidi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babidi checks a low kick from Van Steyne.
Babidi throws a sloppy head kick and Van Steyne moves out of range easily.
Van Steyne only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Babidi throws a chopping leg kick but Van Steyne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Babidi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Steyne manages to avoid it.
Babidi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Babidi lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Van Steyne.
Babidi misses the jab.#CL2#
Van Steyne instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Steyne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Babidi breaks from the clinch.
Babidi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Van Steyne.#T2#
Van Steyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babidi manages to avoid it.
Babidi checks a low kick from Van Steyne.#CL2#
Van Steyne rushes Babidi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Babidi struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Steyne controls his hands.
Van Steyne tries to work over Babidi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babidi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Babidi misses with a punch to the body.
Babidi struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Steyne controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babidi.
Babidi working aggressively here.
Van Steyne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Babidi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Steyne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Steyne misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Steyne tries to work over Babidi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babidi tries a knee to the head but Van Steyne blocks it.
Van Steyne throws a head punch that misses.
Babidi throws an elbow but it misses.
Babidi lands a body punch. #T3#
Van Steyne keeps control of Babidi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Babidi.
Van Steyne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Steyne taking a breather.
Van Steyne leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC2#
Van Steyne manages to break the clinch.
Babidi is looking to land body kicks.
Babidi misses with a double jab.
Babidi staying out of range there.
Babidi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Steyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babidi.
Babidi swings widly with a right hand
and Van Steyne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Babidi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Van Steyne misses.
The fighters circling - Babidi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babidi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Van Steyne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babidi slips a straight right by Van Steyne.
Babidi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babidi misses the jab.
Van Steyne misses with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Van Steyne coming out on top.
Van Steyne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Babidi is out of range and Van Steyne settles back down.
Babidi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Steyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babidi.
Van Steyne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Babidi lands with an overhand left.
Van Steyne throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babidi sizes up Van Steyne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Van Steyne takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Babidi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babidi lands a jab to Van Steyne's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Babidi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on André Van Steyne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Babidi checks a leg kick nicely.
Babidi is looking to counter punch.
Van Steyne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Babidi slips under a jab from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne misses with a wild body shot.
Van Steyne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Babidi.
Van Steyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Steyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babidi manages to avoid it.
Van Steyne moves out of range as Babidi strikes.
Babidi lands a jab to the nose.
Van Steyne is looking to land body kicks.
Babidi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Steyne can do to turn this around?
Van Steyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Babidi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Steyne tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Babidi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babidi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Steyne works Babidi's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Steyne 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 Babidi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Babidi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Steyne throws a wild body kick that Babidi sees coming a mile off.
Van Steyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Nice jab there from Babidi.
Van Steyne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joseph Babidi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Babidi, right into the meat.
Van Steyne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Steyne throws a leg kick which misses Babidi's front leg but catches the back leg as Babidi tries to avoid it.
Babidi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Steyne.
Babidi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Steyne 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.
Van Steyne throws a solid leg kick but Babidi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Steyne.
Van Steyne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Steyne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Steyne there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Babidi tries to keep at a distance but Van Steyne has taken the fight into the clinch.
André Van Steyne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Van Steyne breaks the clinch.
A jab from Babidi finds it's way through Van Steyne's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Steyne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Van Steyne responds with a good body kick, but Babidi manages to step out the way in time.
Babidi lands a right hook to the body.
Van Steyne throws a hook but Babidi blocks it.#T2#
Van Steyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babidi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Steyne just manages to avoid it.
Van Steyne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Steyne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Babidi.
Van Steyne misses with a looping left.
Babidi looks to land a body kick but Van Steyne moved away.
Babidi jabs Van Steyne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Steyne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Babidi scores with a punch to the head.
Babidi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Steyne checks a leg kick.
Van Steyne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Babidi cracks Van Steyne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Steyne takes a swing at Babidi's ribcage but misses.
Babidi lands a nice looking body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Van Steyne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Steyne misses with a right hand
and Babidi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Van Steyne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Steyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babidi.
Babidi throws a solid leg kick but Van Steyne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Babidi.
Babidi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Steyne throws a solid leg kick but Babidi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Steyne.
That kick from Babidi tenderised Van Steyne's leg. Van Steyne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Babidi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Steyne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Babidi is out of range.
Van Steyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babidi.
A bone on bone clash there as Babidi blocks the leg kick.
Babidi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Steyne's hands.
Babidi thumps Van Steyne with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Babidi.#ROC#
Van Steyne is rocked!
Van Steyne tries to clinch up.
Babidi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Steyne.
Babidi throws a combination that misses
and Van Steyne counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Steyne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Babidi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Steyne is still on wobbly legs! Can Babidi finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babidi and Van Steyne are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Babidi throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Van Steyne into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Babidi knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joseph Babidi!
A very excited looking Joseph Babidi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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