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Event:
DARE KT SERIES 6
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Mc Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Gardiner.#CL2#
Gardiner darts in and clinches Mc Steel up against the ropes.
Mc Steel is trying to break the clinch but Gardiner has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Gardiner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mc Steel lands a jab.
Mc Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gardiner's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Gardiner has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Mc Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardiner looks to throw a body kick
and Mc Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Gardiner misses with a combination
#KD#
and Mc Steel counters with a beautiful hook that drops Gardiner to the mat! Will Gardiner be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Mc Steel to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Gardiner is up. He looks OK to continue. #ROC#
Gardiner is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardiner is looking to clinch. #T1#
Gardiner throws a sloppy head kick and Mc Steel moves out of range easily.
Gardiner ducks under a wild hook from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Gardiner counters by moving into the clinch.
Mc Steel tries to break the clinch but Gardiner is controlling the position.
Mc Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Gardiner won't allow it.
#BC#
Mc Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Mc Steel misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mc Steel.
A jab from Mc Steel does it's job there.
Gardiner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gardiner is still on wobbly legs! Can Mc Steel finish him?
Mc Steel throws a front kick aimed at Gardiner's knee but Gardiner avoids it well.
Gardiner throws a big counter head kick but Mc Steel avoids it with no problem.
Gardiner seems to have recovered his senses.
Striker Mc Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Mc Steel misses. #T2#
Mc Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gardiner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Gardiner. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gardiner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gardiner defending well as Mc Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Gardiner wants to clinch.
Mc Steel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gardiner just manages to avoid it.
Gardiner ducks under a wild hook from Mc Steel.
Gardiner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mc Steel scores with a three punch combo!
Mc Steel throws a head kick but Gardiner moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gardiner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mc Steel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Mc Steel 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#
Gardiner throws a lazy head kick
and Mc Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Mc Steel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gardiner tries to land a front kick but Mc Steel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mc Steel throwing a counter right hand but Gardiner manages to avoid it.
Gardiner tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mc Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gardiner drives through and clinches with Mc Steel against the ropes.
Mc Steel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Gardiner breaks the clinch.
Mc Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Mc Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gardiner.
We've been informed that Gardiner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A solid body kick from Gardiner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gardiner closes the distance and clinches.
Mc Steel is trying to push Gardiner away but Gardiner has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gardiner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC2#
Gardiner breaks from the clinch.
Gardiner moves out of range as Mc Steel strikes.#T1#
Mc Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mc Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mc Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mc Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Mc Steel.
Gardiner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mc Steel can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Gardiner clinches with his opponent.
Mc Steel is trying to force a seperation but Gardiner has the dominant position.#BC2#
Gardiner breaks from the clinch.
#KD#
Mc Steel throws out a head kick that Gardiner doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Gardiner crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Gardiner's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mc Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mc Steel throws a leg kick but Gardiner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mc Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mc Steel sets himself, and Gardiner steps forward looking for the clinch! Mc Steel avoids it this time.#KD#
Mc Steel cracks Gardiner with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Gardiner is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Gardiner is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Striker Mc Steel is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Good leg kick by Mc Steel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gardiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mc Steel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gardiner tries to clinch but Mc Steel is having none of it. #CL2#
Gardiner clinches up against the ropes.
Gardiner trying to control the position but instead, Mc Steel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gardiner into the ropes.
I was talking to Mc Steel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mc Steel is trying to break the clinch but Gardiner has him pressed against the ropes.
Gardiner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Gardiner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gardiner darts in trying to clinch
and Mc Steel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mc Steel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Mc Steel dominated that second round.
That's time! Mc Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Gardiner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gardiner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gardiner looks to throw a body kick
and Mc Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Mc Steel blocks the low kick.
Gardiner misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Gardiner clinches.
Mc Steel wants to break free but Gardiner has control.
Gardiner prevents Mc Steel from breaking the clinch.
Gardiner lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Steel is trying to break the clinch but Gardiner has him pressed against the ropes.
The referee calls for Gardiner to work.
#BC#
Mc Steel breaks from the clinch.
Mc Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mc Steel lands an overhand right.#T1#
Gardiner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gardiner tries to move into range but Mc Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gardiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harry Gardiner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mc Steel closes the distance and catches Gardiner with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Gardiner is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Gardiner is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Gardiner is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Mc Steel takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Striker Mc Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, Striker Mc Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DARE KT SERIES 5
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Bathory's corner calls for a 1-2. Bathory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mc Steel thumps Bathory with a low kick.
Mc Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Mc Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Mc Steel is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Mc Steel down.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mc Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bathory.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bathory takes a swing at Mc Steel's ribcage but misses.
Mc Steel is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Mc Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bathory throws a low kick but Mc Steel avoids it.
Bathory works the jab nicely.
Mc Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well.
Bathory explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Bathory.
Bathory digs a good hook to Mc Steel's body.
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Mc Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Mc Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Mc Steel avoids it.#T2#
Mc Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mc Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mc Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bathory lands with a good body shot.
Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mc Steel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mc Steel looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory thows a body kick. Mc Steel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Mc Steel misses the target.
Mc Steel jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well.
Bathory checks a low kick from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bathory is able to avoid easily.
Mc Steel takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Striker Mc Steel has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mc Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Striker Mc Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Bathory pushes Mc Steel up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bathory throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bathory has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bathory lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mc Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bathory has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Mc Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mc Steel.
Bathory clobbers Mc Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mc Steel tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way.
Crunch! Bathory slams his shin into Mc Steel's torso.
Mc Steel throws a leg kick
and Bathory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mc Steel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mc Steel throwing a counter right hand but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Bathory lands.#ROC2#
Mc Steel is rocked!
Bathory scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Mc Steel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Mc Steel had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mc Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mc Steel seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mc Steel checks a leg kick.
Mc Steel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mc Steel looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mc Steel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bathory.
Bathory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mc Steel if he has to take too many more of those.
Mc Steel throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mc Steel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mc Steel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mc Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bathory blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Bathory has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Mc Steel takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mc Steel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mc Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Bathory has double underhooks.
Mc Steel tries to circle away but Bathory has him pinned against the ropes.
Mc Steel tries to break free but Bathory pushes him back against the ropes.
Mc Steel can't break the clinch.
Bathory is looking to control Mc Steel's arms but Mc Steel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bathory has his back to the ropes.
Bathory scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mc Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mc Steel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mc Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bathory working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bathory tries a body shot but Mc Steel blocks it.
Mc Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bathory has him pressed against the ropes.
Bathory is trying to maintain a safe position but Mc Steel gets an underhook and turns Bathory into the ropes.
Mc Steel tries to circle away but Bathory has him pinned against the ropes.
Bathory has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mc Steel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bathory can turn it around.
Bathory working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Mc Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing.
Bathory slips a straight right by Mc Steel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Striker Mc 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##CL2#
Bathory fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mc Steel, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mc Steel wants to break free but Bathory has control.
A frustrated look appears on Mc Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bathory lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Mc Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC#
Mc Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bathory swings widly with a right hand
and Mc Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
Mc Steel throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Striker Mc Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mc Steel motions for Bathory to come forward. Mc Steel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mc Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bathory dips to his left and cracks Mc Steel with an uppercut!
A cross from Bathory lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bathory delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Mc Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mc 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 Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
Mc Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Bathory lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Mc Steel.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Mc Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bathory scores with a jab. Mc Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mc Steel cracks Bathory with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mc Steel. That did some damage!
Bathory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mc Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory.
Mc Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Bathory counters with an inside leg kick.
Mc Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory.
Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mc 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 Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mc Steel throws a nice head kick!
Bathory punishes Mc Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Mc Steel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mc Steel.
Bathory moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bathory scores with the left hand. Mc Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bathory 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Arzlan Bathory!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Arzlan Bathory!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory wins by unanimous decision!
Arzlan Bathory 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.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #71
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Mc Steel throws a looping overhand right but Basurto ducks down to avoid it.
Basurto ducks under a wild hook from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mc Steel lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucas Basurto has been cut.
Basurto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mc Steel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Basurto somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc 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.
Mc Steel connects with a combination that backs up Basurto into the cage. Mc Steel lands a flurry of punches that gets past Basurto's guard. Basurto is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Mc Steel bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Striker Mc Steel!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #69
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Roberts tries to move into range but Mc Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Mc Steel counter with a right hand.
Mc Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mc Steel. Mc Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roberts lands in his opponent's guard.
Roberts stands up over Mc Steel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roberts passes into half guard.
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mc Steel defending well though.
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!
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mc Steel defending well though.
Mc Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts. #T1#
Roberts trying to pass the guard but Mc Steel defending well.
Roberts working Mc Steel over with strikes.
Roberts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mc Steel's head.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts trying to control the action but Mc Steel is working from the bottom.
Roberts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mc Steel is staying active underneath Roberts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roberts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roberts 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.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Mc Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts.
Mc Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roberts not doing much here.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mc Steel is staying active underneath Roberts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roberts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Mc Steel dodges it nicely.
Mc Steel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mc Steel tries to get out of the position.
Roberts slips a nice elbow through Mc Steel's hands, connecting with Mc Steel's forehead.
Mc Steel has hold of Roberts's hands but Roberts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mc Steel defending well though.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mc Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Roberts passes the guard and advances to mount!
Roberts is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mc Steel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Roberts.
Roberts postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mc Steel bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Roberts and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeff Roberts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #67
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Mc Steel lands a leg kick that knocks Barover off balance momentarily.
Mc Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barover is out of range and Mc Steel settles back down.
Mc Steel misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Barover counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barover wants a takedown.
Mc Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barover is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mc Steel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mc Steel misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barover has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mc Steel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Striker Mc Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Barover.#T1#
Barover has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mc Steel after a bit of a struggle.
Barover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mc Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mc Steel prevents it.
A short left from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barover.
Barover is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Barover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mc Steel prevents it.
Mc Steel prevents the takedown attempt.
Mc Steel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barover.
Mc Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover. #T3#
Mc Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mc Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mc Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mc Steel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mc Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Barover drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
Mc Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Mc Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Mc Steel is trying to break the clinch but Barover is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Mc Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barover changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mc Steel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mc Steel scores with the left hand. Barover knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Mc Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Mc Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mc Steel lands a leg kick that knocks Barover off balance momentarily.
Mc Steel connects with a leg kick. Barover looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mc Steel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barover shoots in looking for a takedown but Mc Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mc Steel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Mc Steel. That snapped Barover's head back.
Barover gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mc Steel gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Barover is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Striker Mc Steel!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #62
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mc Steel can pounce on him.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Mc Steel counters with a low kick, right behind Barnes 's knee.
Mc Steel misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Mc Steel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mc Steel throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Mc Steel only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Mc Steel.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Mc Steel saw that one coming.
Mc Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mc Steel lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Uriah Barnes has been cut.
Mc Steel throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
Mc Steel throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Mc Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mc Steel can pounce on him.
Mc Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Mc Steel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mc Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mc Steel scores with a jab to the head.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mc Steel under the eye.
Mc Steel tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mc Steel misses with a looping right.
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mc Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes jabs Mc Steel right on the nose. Mc Steel blinks but takes it well.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mc Steel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mc Steel.
Mc Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barnes is out of range and Mc Steel settles back down. #T2#
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Mc Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mc Steel flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away.
Mc Steel misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Mc Steel 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.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Mc Steel avoids nicely.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Mc Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Mc Steel counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Barnes is rocked!
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mc Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Mc Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes. Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mc Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot lands for Mc Steel.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes misses with a hook
and Mc Steel counters with a thumping low kick.
Mc Steel closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Barnes out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Striker Mc Steel!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #60
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Flynn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mc Steel's waist but Mc Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flynn off to one side.
Flynn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mc Steel circles away.
Flynn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mc Steel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akheem Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mc Steel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Flynn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mc Steel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mc Steel is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn trying to control but Mc Steel is working from the bottom.
Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mc Steel is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Flynn has gone for a leg lock! Mc Steel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flynn's guard.#REVB#
Mc Steel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ICON TOP TEAM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Flynn has his feet on Mc Steel's thighs here. He's pushed Mc Steel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mc Steel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akheem Flynn!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Striker Mc Steel and Shane Warne. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Striker Mc Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shane Warne!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mc Steel clinches.
Warne is trying to drag Mc Steel to the mat but Mc Steel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Warne is working for takedown but Mc Steel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Warne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mc Steel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Striker Mc Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Warne.
Mc Steel clinches up with Warne and pushes him back against the cage.
Mc Steel jumps guard and drags Warne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Warne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mc Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne trying to control but Mc Steel is working from the bottom.
Warne passes Mc Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warne is looking to advance position but Mc Steel won't allow it.
Mc Steel tries to get to full guard but Warne has control of the leg.
Mc Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Warne sits in half guard.
Warne is looking to advance position but Mc Steel won't allow it.
Warne moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mc Steel (0) vs (3) Warne
Warne tries to advance to mount but can't.
Warne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mc Steel prevents Warne from moving into mount.
Mc Steel is trying to control Warne's posture but Warne avoids it.
Warne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Warne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mc Steel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Warne.
Warne seems to be looking for submissions.
Mc Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Warne tries to pass to full mount but Mc Steel defends it.
Warne wants to control but Mc Steel is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Warne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Warne is looking to take a break and control but Mc Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mc Steel tries to roll over but Warne keeps him under control.
Mc Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Warne trying to control but Mc Steel is working from the bottom.
Warne tries to free his leg and advance position but Mc Steel is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Warne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Warne passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mc Steel (0) vs (6) Warne
Mc Steel tries to buck Warne off but Warne is having none of it.
Warne is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mc Steel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Warne trying to control the action but Mc Steel is working from the bottom.
Warne taking a breather here.
Mc Steel stops Warne from passing to mount.
Mc Steel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mc Steel tries to get out of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Warne passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mc Steel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mc Steel (0) vs (8) Warne
Mc Steel wants to hold on but Warne pushes him away.
Warne trying to control but Mc Steel is having none of it.
Mc Steel has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Warne's lack of action.
Warne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Warne wants to pass to mount but Mc Steel is defending the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Warne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Warne frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mc Steel (0) vs (11) Warne
Warne trying to control but Mc Steel is having none of it.
Mc Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Warne tries to control but Mc Steel wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Warne goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mc Steel turns into him and now he's in Warne's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mc Steel (2) vs (11) Warne
Warne seems keen to control Mc Steel's posture.
Mc Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warne wants to sweep but no luck.
Warne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mc Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Warne working a defensive guard but Mc Steel manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mc Steel (5) vs (11) Warne
Warne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Warne trying to hold on to Mc Steel's head to control him but Mc Steel postures up.
Mc Steel wants to pass the guard but Warne is defending well.
Warne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Warne trying to keep a closed guard but Mc Steel is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Warne 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.
Mc Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warne is keeping the position for now.
Warne 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.
Mc Steel trying to control but Warne is working from the bottom.
Mc Steel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mc Steel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Warne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Warne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mc Steel preventing the sweep.
Warne looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mc Steel has picked Warne up and slammed him! Warne can't keep hold of the triangle and Mc Steel manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mc Steel (8) vs (11) Warne
Mc Steel is staying tight to Warne's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mc Steel continues to stall.
Warne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mc Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Warne is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mc Steel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Warne tries to roll over but Mc Steel keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Warne is looking to control Mc Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Warne avoid being mounted?
Warne tries to get to full guard but Mc Steel has control of the leg.
Warne is pressing down on Mc Steel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warne pulls Mc Steel in close to his closed guard and prevents Mc Steel from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Warne looking for a guillotine here but Mc Steel defends easily.
Warne looking to control.
Mc Steel preventing the sweep.
Warne working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Warne 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.
Mc Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Warne is controlling Mc Steel's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Warne is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mc Steel (8) vs (13) Warne
Mc Steel keeping moving, preventing Warne from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warne passes Mc Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mc Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warne on the ground.
Warne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mc Steel keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #53
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Mc Steel throws a leg kick but Basurto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Basurto is looking to counter punch.
Mc Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Basurto on the side of the head.
Basurto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mc Steel.
A quick step to the side and Basurto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mc Steel throws a low kick but Basurto moves out of range easily.
Basurto is looking to counter punch.
Striker Mc Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mc Steel misses the jab.
Mc Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mc Steel misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Steel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mc Steel.
Basurto ducks under a wild hook from Mc Steel.#TD#
Basurto 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.#T1#
Mc Steel keeping full guard, as Basurto tries to pass.
Basurto trying to control but Mc Steel is working from the bottom.
Basurto passes Mc Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mc Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Basurto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Basurto 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.
Basurto thows a huge punch but Mc Steel dodges it nicely.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Basurto wants to control but Mc Steel is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Basurto seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Basurto is working for a kimura but Mc Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Basurto is looking for submissions but instead, Mc Steel has regained full guard.
Basurto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Basurto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Basurto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basurto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##ES2#
Mc Steel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Basurto has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mc Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Basurto wants to take the fight to the mat but Mc Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Basurto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mc Steel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Basurto tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Basurto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Mc Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Basurto checks a leg kick.
Basurto checks a leg kick.
Basurto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Basurto is looking to counter punch.
Basurto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mc Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mc Steel, right into the meat.
Mc Steel misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Basurto misses the target.
A punch combination from Mc Steel misses.
Basurto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mc Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mc Steel misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Basurto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Basurto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Mc Steel finds it's way through Basurto's defenses.
Basurto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mc Steel swings for the body but Basurto moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Mc 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#
Mc Steel feints and then cracks Basurto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Basurto down.
Basurto moves out of range as Mc Steel strikes.
Basurto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Basurto slips a jab and a cross from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Basurto fails with the takedown
and Mc Steel 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.
Mc Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Basurto counters with a nice uppercut.
Mc Steel misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Basurto counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Basurto trying to control from half guard but Mc Steel is working away.
Basurto controlling the action here.
Basurto thows a huge punch but Mc Steel dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mc Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mc Steel wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Basurto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mc Steel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Basurto. #SUB#
Basurto is trying to work for a kimura but Mc Steel is defending well.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Basurto is trying for a kimura here. Mc Steel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Basurto wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Basurto!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #52
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Mc Steel misses with a looping right.
Mc Steel looks to throw the jab but Flynn is out of range.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mc Steel sprawls well. Mc Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Mc Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mc Steel swivels and escapes.
Mc Steel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Flynn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mc Steel can pounce on him.
Flynn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mc Steel tries to avoid it but Flynn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mc Steel to the ground. Mc Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akheem Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Mc Steel lands a left and a right that send Flynn crashing to the mat, dazed. Mc Steel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Flynn is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Akheem Flynn has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oh Flynn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mc Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flynn seems to have got his legs back now.
Flynn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mc Steel is fending him off so far but Flynn persists. Nope, Mc Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
Mc Steel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flynn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#KD2#
Mc Steel lands a big head kick that sends Flynn tumbling to the mat! Mc Steel takes a step backwards and waves Flynn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Mc Steel cracks the inside of Flynn's front leg.
Flynn shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt
and Mc Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mc Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flynn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mc Steel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mc Steel.
Mc Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mc Steel! Flynn is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Striker Mc Steel!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #50
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Flynn tries to clinch there but Mc Steel circles away.
Flynn shoots for a double leg takedown but Mc Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Flynn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mc Steel throws out a counter right but Flynn avoids it with no problem.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Flynn with that takedown attempt.
Mc Steel throws a jab when Flynn was well out of range.
Flynn attempts a counter takedown but Mc Steel avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Mc Steel does it's job there.
Mc Steel throws a leg kick but Flynn moved away.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mc Steel sprawls well. Mc Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akheem Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Steel throws a shot from downtown. Flynn moves away and avoids it.
Mc Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flynn shoots for a takedown but Mc Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Flynn moves out of range easily.
Flynn shoots in for a double leg but Mc Steel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flynn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Flynn goes for a double leg but Mc Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mc Steel continues to drive forward.
Mc Steel closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Akheem Flynn has been cut.
Mc Steel's coach down at ICON TOP TEAM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mc Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mc Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##TD#
Flynn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mc Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Mc Steel keeps moving.
Mc Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flynn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mc Steel wants to stand and escape but Flynn is having none of it.
Mc Steel being controlled here, momentarily.
Flynn prevents Mc Steel from getting back to his feet.
Flynn passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Flynn is trying to get an arm triangle but Mc Steel is defending well. #SUB#
Flynn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flynn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB#
Flynn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Flynn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flynn has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3##SUB#
Flynn has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mc Steel is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akheem Flynn!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #48
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mc Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mc Steel is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks. #CL#
Gracie rushes Mc Steel and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gracie pulls Mc Steel into guard.
Mc Steel tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
Mc Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mc Steel is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mc Steel has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gracie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rollo Gracie!
Rollo Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #45
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Flynn has his takedown stuffed
and Mc Steel counters with an outside leg kick.
Flynn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mc Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mc Steel unleashes a big counter combination but Flynn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Flynn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flynn shoots in for a double leg but Mc Steel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mc Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akheem Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Steel slaps away a takedown attempt from Flynn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mc Steel flicks out a counter leg kick but Flynn steps away.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mc Steel as he avoids it easily.
Mc Steel is looking for the big counter here.
Mc Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mc Steel misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flynn.
Mc Steel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mc Steel with a hook.
Flynn shoots and misses
and Mc Steel counters with a nice leg kick.
Flynn shoots in looking for a takedown. Mc Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Flynn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mc Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mc Steel tries a quick counter leg kick but Flynn is wise to it.#T1#
Flynn fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Mc Steel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Flynn! Mc Steel lets Flynn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Flynn is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Akheem Flynn has been cut.
Mc Steel 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.
Flynn fails with the takedown.
Mc Steel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oh Flynn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mc Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Flynn seems to have got his legs back now.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mc Steel as he avoids it easily.
Mc Steel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Flynn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Mc Steel circles away easily
and Mc Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flynn is breathing heavily.
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!#KD2#
Mc Steel sends Flynn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mc Steel is motioning to the referee to let Flynn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Flynn darts in trying to clinch
and Mc Steel counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2##CL2#
Mc Steel has Flynn up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Mc Steel breaks from the clinch.
Flynn fails with a takedown attempt.
Mc Steel feints a counter leg kick.
Flynn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mc Steel swivels and escapes.
Mc Steel is trying to counter with his kicks.
Striker Mc Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Mc Steel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flynn fails to pull guard.
Mc Steel is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Mc Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mc Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mc Steel lands a nice uppercut.
Mc Steel gets through Flynn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mc Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mc Steel lands a right hand. #BC2#
Mc Steel manages to break the clinch.
Mc Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Flynn. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
Mc Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Flynn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mc Steel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Flynn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mc Steel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4##CL2#
Mc Steel closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mc Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flynn blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mc Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mc Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Flynn.
Flynn tries to score a body lock takedown but Mc Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mc Steel.
Mc Steel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mc Steel working aggressively here.
Mc Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flynn backwards.
Mc Steel misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Mc Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akheem Flynn'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#
Flynn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mc Steel pinned against the cage. Mc Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Mc Steel gets a clinch.
Flynn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mc Steel prevents it.
Mc Steel working aggressively here.
Mc Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mc Steel is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akheem Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Steel keeps control of Flynn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Flynn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Flynn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mc Steel dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Mc Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Flynn is working an open guard so Mc Steel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Mc Steel counters by clinching up.
Mc Steel misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mc Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mc Steel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flynn back to the cage. Mc Steel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Akheem Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mc Steel throws a solid leg kick but Flynn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mc Steel.
Flynn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Flynn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mc Steel is fending him off so far but Flynn persists. Nope, Mc Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
As Flynn backs off Mc Steel throws a huge counter combo but Flynn manages to avoid it all.
Nice sprawl there from Mc Steel as Flynn shoots in.
Mc Steel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flynn has his takedown stuffed
and Mc Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Mc Steel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Flynn! Mc Steel lets Flynn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mc Steel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Mc Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Mc Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Flynn.
Mc Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
Flynn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mc Steel walks away with a smile on his face. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but Mc Steel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Mc Steel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mc Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flynn is trying to pull guard but Mc Steel has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Mc Steel.
Flynn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mc Steel smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mc Steel rushes Flynn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Striker Mc Steel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mc Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flynn jumps guard but Mc Steel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mc Steel gets through Flynn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flynn can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Flynn decides to pull guard.
Flynn has a closed guard, preventing Mc Steel from standing up. #T4##SUB#
Flynn has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mc Steel doesn't defend quickly enough and Flynn has managed to lock this one up! Can Mc Steel escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Flynn on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akheem Flynn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#KD#
Mc Steel drops Kem with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kem looks back up at him and smiles so Mc Steel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Kem is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Glo Kem has been cut.
Kem ducks under a wild hook from Mc Steel.
Kem throws out a counter right but Mc Steel avoids it with no problem.
Kem is still on wobbly legs! Can Mc Steel finish him?
Mc Steel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ICON TOP TEAM in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mc Steel circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kem to the canvas! Kem doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mc Steel keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Striker Mc Steel!
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Event:
SP vs The World
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Mc Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wednesday finds it's way round the side to connect with Mc Steel's head. #CL2#
Wednesday moves into the clinch.
Wednesday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mc Steel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wednesday keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mc Steel's efforts to push away.
Mc Steel is trying to break the clinch but Wednesday is controlling him.
Wednesday keeps control of Mc Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wednesday lands a shoulder strike.
Mc Steel blocking some punches.
Wednesday 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.
Mc Steel blocks a body shot from Wednesday.
Wednesday working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mc Steel.
Wednesday can't find room to land a body shot as Mc Steel controls the action.
#T1#
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Wednesday lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mc Steel is trying to push Wednesday away but Wednesday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wednesday misses with some punches.
Wednesday tries to throw a body punch but Mc Steel avoids it by throwing Wednesday back against the cage. #BC#
Mc Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Wednesday darts in and clinches Mc Steel up against the cage.
Wednesday lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mc Steel blocks an uppercut.
Wednesday lands a nice uppercut.
Wednesday is struggling to control the position.#T2##BC#
Mc Steel breaks from the clinch.
Mc Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mc Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wednesday sprawls and moves away.
Mc Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wednesday.#CL2#
Wednesday rushes Mc Steel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Wednesday working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wednesday displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mc Steel up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wednesday.
#T3#
The referee calls for Wednesday to work.
Mc Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Mc Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wednesday fails to land with a series of punches.
Wednesday on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mc Steel misses with an uppercut. Wednesday saw that one coming.
Wednesday throws out a counter right but Mc Steel avoids it with no problem.
Mc Steel scores with a head kick.
Mc Steel dodges the punch combination from Wednesday.
As Wednesday tries to get set, Mc Steel tries to push him back and clinch up but Wednesday manages to avoid the attempt.
Wednesday moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4##CL2#
Wednesday fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mc Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
Mc Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mc Steel blocks an uppercut.
Wednesday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wednesday gets through Mc Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mc Steel tries to break the clinch but Wednesday is controlling the position. #BC#
Mc Steel manages to break the clinch.
Wednesday throws the left hand but Mc Steel avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wednesday works the jab nicely.
Wednesday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mc Steel.
Wednesday misses with a hook.
Wednesday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wednesday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wednesday looks to land a right hand but Mc Steel moved out of range.
Mc Steel feinted with a counter takedown.
Mc Steel lands a high kick!
Wednesday lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mc Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Wednesday.
Mc Steel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wednesday looks to land a right hand but Mc Steel moved out of range.
Mc Steel walks into a left hand.
Wednesday misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Mc Steel slips a straight right by Wednesday.
Wednesday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mc Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wednesday counters with a right hand to the body.
Mc Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wednesday.
Alpo Wednesday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wednesday misses with a few strikes there.
Wednesday moves in looking to clinch but Mc Steel pushes him off.#CL2#
Wednesday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wednesday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mc Steel's elbow.
Mc Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Wednesday lands a left hand.
Wednesday taking a breather.
Wednesday avoiding damage.
Mc Steel wants to break free but Wednesday has control.
Wednesday lands with a light punch inside.
Alpo Wednesday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wednesday throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wednesday has Mc Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Mc Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mc Steel being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wednesday.
Mc Steel being controlled against the cage.
Wednesday continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Wednesday misses with some punches.
Wednesday is struggling to control the position.
Wednesday scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wednesday lands a hook that snaps the head of Mc Steel backwards.
Mc Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Mc Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wednesday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mc Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Mc Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Wednesday.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Wednesday misses.
Mc Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Wednesday is quick to defend against it.
Mc Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wednesday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wednesday throws a hook but Mc Steel avoids it easily.
Mc Steel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wednesday 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.
Wednesday defending well as Mc Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Wednesday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mc Steel.
Mc Steel slips a straight right by Wednesday.
Mc Steel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mc Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wednesday bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mc Steel's head.
Wednesday misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wednesday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mc Steel attempts a counter takedown but Wednesday avoids it well and moves away.
Wednesday lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Wednesday jabs Mc Steel right on the nose. Mc Steel blinks but takes it well.
Mc Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mc Steel lands a high kick!
Wednesday misses with a hook. Mc Steel ducked under it nicely.
Wednesday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mc Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Wednesday throws a jab but it's blocked by Mc Steel.
Wednesday wants to clinch.#CL2#
Wednesday clinches with his opponent.
Striker Mc Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Mc Steel.
Wednesday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wednesday.
Wednesday tries to throw a body punch but Mc Steel avoids it by throwing Wednesday back against the cage.
Wednesday avoiding damage.
#BC#
Mc Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Wednesday gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wednesday keeps control of Mc Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Mc Steel.
Wednesday can't find room to land a body shot as Mc Steel controls the action.
Mc Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mc Steel blocks a body shot from Wednesday.
Wednesday tries a body shot but Mc Steel blocks it.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
Wednesday has Mc Steel pressed against the cage.
Wednesday keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mc Steel's efforts to push away.#T4#
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wednesday in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wednesday can't find room to land a body shot as Mc Steel controls the action.
Wednesday pushes Mc Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Mc Steel manages to break the clinch.
Wednesday tries to clinch up.
Mc Steel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wednesday misses with a wild combination.
Mc Steel feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mc Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wednesday throws a nice looking combination but Mc Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alpo Wednesday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wednesday tries to clinch up but Mc Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alpo Wednesday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wednesday 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 Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpo Wednesday!
A very excited looking Alpo Wednesday made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Adams with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Mc Steel moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mc Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Mc Steel, which made it look bad.
Mc Steel wants to counter with a clinch but Adams pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mc Steel throws a leg kick which misses Adams's front leg but catches the back leg as Adams tries to avoid it. #T1#
Adams with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Mc Steel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mc Steel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mc Steel dodges the punch combination from Adams.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adams.
Striker Mc Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mc Steel avoids the head kick by Adams.
Mc Steel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Mc Steel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Adams jumps guard but Mc Steel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC2#
Mc Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mc Steel circles away.
Mc Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mc Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick from Mc Steel lands but Adams takes it in his stride.
Adams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mc Steel. Mc Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Adams wants to clinch up but Mc Steel keeps it at a distance.
Adams shoots for a takedown but Mc Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Mc Steel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adams's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Mc Steel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mc Steel's waist but Mc Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
Mc Steel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Adams.#T3#
Mc Steel cracks Adams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mc Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Adams is rocked!
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Mc Steel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Mc Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mc Steel has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Adams tries for a takedown but Mc Steel circles away easily#CL2#
and Mc Steel moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mc Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Look low, kick high! Mc Steel uses the oldest trick in the book to send Adams tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Mc Steel is absolutely delighted - when Adams wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Striker Mc Steel!
Max Adams spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I'm just bring more pain '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Adams throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Mc Steel counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Mc Steel breaks the clinch.
Mc Steel stuffs the takedown.
Adams tries for a takedown but Mc Steel circles away easily#CL2#
and Mc Steel moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mc Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Mc Steel tries to counter it with a takedown but Adams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Mc Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mc Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mc Steel tries to counter with a clinch but Adams shakes him off and moves away.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mc Steel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adams.#T1#
Adams with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Mc Steel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mc Steel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Mc Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Mc Steel pushes him off.
Adams shoots in but Mc Steel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adams motions for Mc Steel to come forward. Adams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Adams throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
so Mc Steel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Mc Steel passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Adams is looking to escape.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Mc Steel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Max Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mc Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mc Steel with the counter takedown but Adams avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mc Steel lands a leg kick that knocks Adams off balance momentarily.
Donk. Mc Steel catches Adams right on the button with a cross.
Whack! Mc Steel lands a heavy head kick that drops Adams. The ref tackles Mc Steel to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Adams was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Striker Mc Steel!
In defeat, Max Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time I'm just bring more pain '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Mc Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mc Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Mercado's head.
Mc Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mercado is breathing heavily.
Mc Steel throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mc Steel is fending him off so far but Mercado persists. Nope, Mc Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
Mc Steel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mercado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Mercado looks to land a combination but Mc Steel avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mercado is defended easily by Mc Steel.
Mc Steel wants to counter the offense by Mercado and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danjie Mercado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Steel throws a head kick that Mercado semi-blocks.
#ROC2#
Mercado is rocked!
Mercado blocks a head kick by Mc Steel.
Oh Mercado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Mc Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Mercado moves out of range easily.
Mercado seems to have got his legs back now.
Mc Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mc Steel lands a high kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mercado.
A head kick misses from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Mercado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mc Steel defends well and Mercado ends up having to push Mc Steel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mc Steel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mercado defends it well.
Mc Steel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mercado or perhaps it was just good defense by Mc Steel, which made it look bad.
Mercado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mc Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mercado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mc Steel.
It looked like Mercado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mercado misses with a takedown attempt - Mc Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Mc Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Mc Steel throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel scores with a head kick. Mercado tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mc Steel misses with a head kick.
Mc Steel throws a head kick but Mercado moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercado misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Mc Steel 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#
Mc Steel throws a head kick but Mercado moves out of range.
Mc Steel scores with a nice strike.
Mercado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mc Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mc Steel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mercado defends it well.
Mercado shoots in looking for a takedown. Mc Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Mercado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mc Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mc Steel feints the counter takedown.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mercado might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mc Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mc Steel. #KD2#
Mc Steel lands a big head kick that sends Mercado tumbling to the mat! Mc Steel takes a step backwards and waves Mercado back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mc Steel sizes up Mercado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Mc Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mercado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mc Steel has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mc Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Mercado counters with a right hand to the body.
Danjie Mercado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mc Steel tries to avoid it but Mercado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mc Steel to the ground. Mc Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mc Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mercado in his tracks.
Mc Steel misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mercado's calf.
Mc Steel throws a hook to the side of Mercado's head but Mercado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mercado blocks a head kick by Mc Steel.
#T3#
Mercado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mc Steel feints the counter takedown.
Mc Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mc Steel misses with a hook.
Mercado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mc Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mc Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Mc Steel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mercado defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danjie Mercado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Mercado misses the target.
Mc Steel works the jab nicely.
Mercado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mc Steel throws out a loose jab but Mercado uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Mc Steel looks to move away, Mercado throws a big counter combo but Mc Steel just gets out of the way.
Mercado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Crack! A monster head kick from Mc Steel and Mercado falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Mc Steel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Striker Mc Steel!
Danjie Mercado spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, what can I say man. He's the better man today. I'll be back. '.
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Event:
TUF Militech vs Mc Steele
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miletich.
Miletich sets himself, and Mc Steel steps forward looking for the clinch! Miletich avoids it this time.
Miletich with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Mc Steel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've been informed that Mc Steel 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.
Miletich tries to pull guard but Mc Steel holds him up against the cage and eventually Miletich drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Miletich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miletich struggles to land a body shot inside as Mc Steel controls his hands.
Miletich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mc Steel to keep the fight standing.
Miletich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mc Steel to keep the fight standing.
Miletich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mc Steel backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Miletich.
#TD#
Miletich jumps guard and drags Mc Steel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Miletich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mc Steel defends it easily.#SUB#
Miletich has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mc Steel doesn't defend quickly enough and Miletich has managed to lock this one up! Can Mc Steel escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Miletich on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mitch Miletich!
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Event:
UPF 49: Hapitchou - McCarthy 2
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Mc Steel lands a leg kick that knocks Melkovick off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Melkovick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mc Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Melkovick throws a jab when Mc Steel was well out of range.
Melkovick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mc Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Melkovick throws a hook to the side of Mc Steel's head but Mc Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melkovick looks to land a right hand but Mc Steel moved out of range.
Mc Steel misses with a hook. Melkovick ducked under it nicely.
Melkovick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melkovick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Melkovick misses.
Mc Steel tries to counter with a clinch but Melkovick shakes him off and moves away.
Melkovick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Melkovick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mc Steel's head.#T1#
Melkovick throws a jab when Mc Steel was well out of range.
Mc Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Melkovick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mc Steel misses with a low kick.
Melkovick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mc Steel's head backwards.
Mc Steel throws a hook to the side of Melkovick's head but Melkovick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mc Steel 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.
Melkovick goes for a double leg but Mc Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mc Steel continues to drive forward.
Melkovick connects with a crisp jab.
Mc Steel moves away from the strike by Melkovick.
A punch lands to the side of Mc Steel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mc Steel.
#T2#
Melkovick misses with a hook.
Mc Steel tries to counter with a clinch but Melkovick shakes him off and moves away.
Mc Steel cracks the inside of Melkovick's front leg.
Melkovick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Melkovick misses the target.
Melkovick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mc Steel sprawls well. Mc Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Melkovick gets slowly back to his feet.
Mc Steel feints the counter takedown.
Cristoff Melkovick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mc Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Melkovick gets a clinch. #T3#
Mc Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Melkovick has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mc Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Melkovick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mc Steel's elbow. #BC#
Melkovick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melkovick throws a jab when Mc Steel was well out of range.
Melkovick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mc Steel.#TD#
Melkovick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mc Steel!
Melkovick controls the position from side control.
Melkovick grinds an elbow into Mc Steel's temple. #T4#
Melkovick postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mc Steel seems a little lost for a moment, as Melkovick dominates the positioning.
Melkovick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Melkovick working the ground and pound but Mc Steel is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Melkovick tries for a kimura but Mc Steel is defending well.
Melkovick is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Mc Steel is trying to escape the position but Melkovick is controlling the position.
Mc Steel parries the strikes from Melkovick easily there. Melkovick is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mc Steel to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristoff Melkovick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Melkovick moves into range and clinches up with Mc Steel.
Mc Steel tries to break free but Melkovick pushes him back against the cage.
Mc Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Melkovick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Melkovick misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mc Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Melkovick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Melkovick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melkovick misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Melkovick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mc Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Melkovick working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Melkovick controls the position from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Melkovick.
An elbow from Melkovick crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Melkovick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mc Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Melkovick misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Melkovick just content to control the position.
Melkovick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mc Steel for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Melkovick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Melkovick working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Mc Steel is trying to buck Melkovick off.
Melkovick looks up at the clock and then as Mc Steel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Melkovick smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Melkovick is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Melkovick looks up at the clock and then as Mc Steel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Melkovick smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mc Steel is trying to get back to his feet.
Melkovick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mc Steel can do to turn this around?
Melkovick taking a breather here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Melkovick cracks Mc Steel with a big right hand but Mc Steel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Melkovick working the ground and pound from side control.
Melkovick landing a few strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mc Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Melkovick happy to just control the position for now.
Melkovick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristoff Melkovick dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Melkovick misses with a looping right.
Mc Steel feints the counter takedown.
Mc Steel throws out a loose jab but Melkovick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melkovick lands with a straight right. Mc Steel didn't see that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Melkovick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Melkovick.
Mc Steel slips under a jab.
Mc Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Some bone on bone action there as Melkovick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mc Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melkovick throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melkovick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mc Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melkovick throws out the jab.
Melkovick connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Melkovick misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mc Steel.
Mc Steel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Melkovick is out of range.
Mc Steel misses with a hook.
That kick from Mc Steel tenderised Melkovick's leg. Melkovick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Melkovick scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Melkovick misses.
Melkovick throws a jab but it's blocked by Mc Steel.
Mc Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Melkovick throws a big shot that misses.
Mc Steel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Striker Mc Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cristoff Melkovick is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Melkovick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mc Steel slips under a jab.
Mc Steel feints the counter takedown.
Mc Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice cross by Melkovick.
Melkovick 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.
Melkovick misses with a body shot.
Mc Steel slips under a jab.
And Mc Steel tries to counter it with a takedown but Melkovick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Mc Steel motions for Melkovick to come forward. Mc Steel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Mc Steel throws a solid leg kick but Melkovick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mc Steel.
Mc Steel staying out of range there.
Mc Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melkovick throws out the jab. #CL#
Melkovick rushes Mc Steel and presses him up against the cage.
Melkovick throws a head punch that misses.
Melkovick throws a punch but it's blocked by Mc Steel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mc Steel.
Melkovick leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mc Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Melkovick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mc Steel stops a takedown attempt from Melkovick.
Melkovick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melkovick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Melkovick misses with a body punch.
Melkovick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melkovick swings wildly with an uppercut but Mc Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melkovick misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristoff Melkovick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Melkovick 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristoff Melkovick!
An out of breath Cristoff Melkovick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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