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Event:
TIT 50 - Fury v Jenkins
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yang.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yang stuffs the takedown.
Steel tries for a takedown but Yang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuses Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Yang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Yang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steel has his hands on Yang's head, controlling the position.
Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yang on the ground.#T1#
Yang stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Yang from controlling successfully.
Yang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yang prevents Steel from getting back to his feet.
Yang stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Steel trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yang is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Steel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yang tries to strike from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Yang has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Yang is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Steel rolls with it to try and escape but Yang cranks on the arm and Steel is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emon Yang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Steel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hadley is trying to defend but Steel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadley looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hadley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hadley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hadley tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel stalling.
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Hadley defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Steel is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura here.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hadley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
Hadley misses with a takedown
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Victor Hadley has been cut.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hadley enables Steel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hadley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Steel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hadley, up you get!
No luck for Steel with that takedown attempt. #T3##TD#
Steel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hadley is trying to defend but Steel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Steel controlling the action here.
Steel winds up and cracks Hadley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Steel not doing much here.
#SU#
Steel stands up out of the half guard. #T4##TD#
Steel drives through with a takedown into Hadley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Hadley is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hadley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zuses Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Hadley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Steel tries to land a front kick but Hadley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick from Steel lands but Hadley takes it in his stride. #CL#
Steel clinches with his opponent.
Hadley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel has Hadley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hadley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Steel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU#
Steel decides to stand and escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Steel moves into range and clinches up with Hadley.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hadley can do to turn this around?#BC#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Hadley is breathing heavily.#TD#
Steel drives through with a takedown into Hadley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel cracks Hadley with a solid left hand.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Steel connects with a nice short shot to Hadley's temple.
Steel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Steel seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Steel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SU#
Steel postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hadley to stand up. #TD#
Steel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hadley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Steel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hadley, up you get!
Steel throws a low kick but Hadley avoids it.
Zuses Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Hadley. No joy for Steel on that attempt.
Steel throws a solid leg kick but Hadley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steel.#T4##TD#
Steel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hadley to the mat! Hadley manages to get full guard.
Steel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zuses Steel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel passes Hadley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel controlling the action here.
Hadley is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zuses Steel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Hadley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Steel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hadley is looking to control Steel's arms but Steel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hadley has his back to the cage.
Hadley tries to break the clinch but Steel is controlling the position.
Steel is trying to pull guard but Hadley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hadley is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Steel has managed to clinch.
Steel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hadley or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Steel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hadley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steel content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Hadley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hadley has momentary wrist control but Steel slips an elbow through the middle.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel passes into half guard.
Steel lands with a punch from half guard.
Steel moves into full mount! Hadley won't be happy about that! #T2#
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Steel is landing with some decent strikes but Hadley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Steel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Steel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Steel raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Hadley is rocked!
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hadley is still in real trouble! Can Steel finish him?#T3#
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hadley for as long as he can get away with.
Hadley has given up his back.
#SUB#
Steel looking to break Hadley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hadley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Steel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Steel keeps control of the position as Hadley tries to break free.
Hadley is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Steel is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Steel looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Hadley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Steel.
Steel controlling the position well here. Hadley rolled but Steel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Steel.#T4#
Steel continues to stall.#SUB#
Steel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Steel looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Steel looking for the choke from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadley trying to control but not successfully.
Steel scores with punches from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Steel. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Steel punches Hadley on the ear.
Steel lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hadley's head.
Steel lands punches and elbows.
Steel is raining down hard shots and and Hadley has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zuses Steel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Steel tries to keep at a distance but Nipper has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Nipper wants the takedown. Steel is fighting it off but Nipper persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steel's guard against the cage.
Nipper landing with the ground and pound.
Nipper won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Nipper from controlling successfully.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Nipper stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Nipper trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Steel has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nipper off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nipper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nipper somewhat.
Nipper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nipper tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nipper stuffs the takedown attempt from Steel. Steel gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Nipper dives in and scores a takedown into Steel's guard.#T2##ES2#
Steel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nipper shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Nipper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nipper jumps guard but Steel stands there with Nipper around his waist. Nipper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kipper Nipper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nipper turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Steel throws Nipper to one side and escapes!
Nipper thows a leg kick but Steel checks it #TD2#
and Steel counters with a shoot takedown. Nipper fights it but they end up in guard.
Steel stays in close to Nipper's body and controls the position.
Nipper keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Nipper wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Nipper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nipper looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nipper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Nipper has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Nipper has momentary wrist control but Steel slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Steel controlling from the top position.
Steel wants to control from the top but Nipper keeps moving.
Nipper working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Nipper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nipper keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zuses 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##CL2#
Steel moves into range and clinches up with Nipper.#BC#
Nipper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Steel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel is working for takedown but Nipper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nipper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steel wants a takedown.
Steel gets underhooks to prevent Nipper's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Nipper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nipper is defended easily by Steel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kipper Nipper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nipper shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
Nipper throws a body kick that misses
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Nipper avoids the head kick by Steel.
Nipper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Nipper as Steel shoots in.
Nipper tries to counter by clinching up but Steel breaks away and moves out of range.
Steel with a poor takedown
and Nipper counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Nipper pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Steel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Nipper breaks the clinch.
Nipper fails to land with a series of punches.
Nipper leaves Steel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Steel throws a head kick but Nipper moves out of range.
Nipper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Steel rushes Nipper and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Nipper pulls Steel into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel wants to pass the guard but Nipper is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zuses Steel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nipper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nipper trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Nipper stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.#T3##SUB2#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nipper preventing the sweep. #SU#
Nipper gets to his feet - Steel follows without any prompting.
Nipper misses with a low kick as Steel jumps back.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Nipper misses with a takedown
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab. #T4##TD#
Nipper feints and as Steel raises his hands in defense, Nipper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Nipper is proving a slippery customer.
Steel scores with a nice shot.#SU#
Nipper stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nipper has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Steel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kipper Nipper will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nipper shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Nipper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel is looking to chop away at Nipper's legs.
Nipper throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
As Nipper backs off Steel throws a huge counter combo but Nipper manages to avoid it all.
Nipper is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nipper shoots in but Steel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nipper shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Nipper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kipper Nipper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Nipper's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Nipper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Steel moves into the clinch.
Steel slowing the pace effectively.
Nipper prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Steel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nipper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nipper avoiding damage as Steel throws knees to the body.
Steel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nipper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Nipper manages to break the clinch.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Nipper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nipper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Steel moves into the clinch.#T2#
Steel is struggling to control the position.
Nipper is struggling to control the position.
Nipper has Steel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nipper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steel is trying to push Nipper away but Nipper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nipper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nipper slows down the pace here.
#T3#
Nipper struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel wants to clinch up but Nipper keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Steel gets a double leg takedown into Nipper's guard.#ES#
Nipper wriggles free and stands up.
Nipper shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nipper tries to clinch up.
Steel wants to clinch up but Nipper keeps it at a distance.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nipper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steel.#T4##TD#
Nipper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steel did well to prevent Nipper getting side control.
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!
Nipper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nipper wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Steel tries to kick Nipper off but Nipper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nipper is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Nipper wants to stand up but Steel has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nipper thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zuses Steel.
Well Steel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zuses Steel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Steel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shaw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Steel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Check out the look on Steel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SU#
Steel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shaw looks winded!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Steel.
Shaw seems a little lost for a moment, as Steel dominates the positioning.#T1#
Steel grinds an elbow into Shaw's temple.
The referee asks Steel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Steel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Steel tries to score with some ground and pound. Shaw controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shaw taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face as Steel controls the position. #T2##SUB#
Steel tries for a kimura but Shaw is defending well.
Steel working the body and head with strikes.
Steel throws an elbow but Shaw slips to the side and avoids it well.
Steel looks up at the clock and then as Shaw takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Steel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Steel controls the position.#T3##SU#
Steel stands up and beckons Shaw to his feet.
Shaw takes one on the button.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily. #CL#
Steel gets a clinch. #BC#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Steel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Steel trying to control the action but Shaw is working from the bottom. #T4#
Steel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SU#
Steel decides to stand back up. Steel steps back and let's Shaw get back to his feet.
Shaw's coach down at The Island Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shaw's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Shaw gets caught napping as Steel dives in and scores a takedown. Shaw manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zuses Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Steel looking to score a takedown here. Shaw is defending well but Steel drives through and ends up in Shaw's guard.
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shaw is breathing heavily.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Shaw gets tackled into the cage by Steel. Steel maintains the clinch. #BC#
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Steel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Steel stands up and beckons Shaw to his feet. #CL#
Steel closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Steel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steel stalling. #T3#
Steel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU#
Steel escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Steel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Steel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shaw steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steel. That one must have hurt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shaw enables Steel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shaw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Steel is looking to work some ground and pound but Shaw has wrist control.#SU#
Shaw is working an open guard so Steel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Steel forces Shaw back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaw sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Steel has managed to clinch.
Steel leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Shaw is fighting off a takedown attempt but Steel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shaw to the mat. Shaw regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zuses Steel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Steel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Steel wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Steel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.
Steel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shaw's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Steel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Steel.
Steel controlling the position from side mount. #SU#
Steel stands up and beckons Shaw to his feet. #TD#
Steel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shaw sprawls well initially but Steel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
DJ Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steel working the head and body with strikes.
Steel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Shaw defends it.
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.#T3##SU#
Steel stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Steel pushes Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Steel successfully pulls guard.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Steel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Steel is trying to trip Shaw. He has hold of a leg but Shaw is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Steel persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4##SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Steel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Steel is working Shaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Zuses Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zuses Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zuses Steel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Sinclair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sinclair.
Sinclair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sinclair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sinclair looks to clinch #TD2#
and Steel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sinclair! #SU2#
Steel decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sinclair, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
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.#TD2#
Steel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sinclair was covering up waiting for the punch and Steel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sinclair wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Steel pushing down on Sinclair's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sinclair is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back!
You can see the frustration on Steel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Steel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Steel covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Sinclair tries to get the hooks in deep but Steel pushed the leg off. #T2#
Sinclair controlling well, preventing Steel from escaping the position.
Steel staying busy and making it hard for Sinclair to control.
Steel breaks Sinclair's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Sinclair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sinclair is keeping the position for now.
Steel lands a couple of digs.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Sinclair is trying to keep Steel in close.
#T3##SU2#
Steel stands up from Sinclair's guard - Steel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sinclair shoots in for a double leg but Steel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sinclair shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Sinclair keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sinclair is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Sinclair gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Sinclair defends it.
Steel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steel controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Steel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Steel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zuses Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Steel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Steel has Sinclair up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sinclair shoots in but no luck this time.
Sinclair wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel wants to counter with a clinch but Sinclair pushes him away.#CL2#
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steel gets underhooks to prevent Sinclair's takedown attempt.
Sinclair wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Steel managing to block the knees to the body from Sinclair.
#BC2#
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Steel instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Steel dives in and scores a takedown into Sinclair's guard.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Steel gets to his feet - Sinclair follows without any prompting. #T2##TD2#
Steel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sinclair!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sinclair tries to buck Steel off but he can't manage it.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Sinclair defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steel. #T3#
BOOM! Steel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Steel lands a big shot there that rocks Sinclair but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Steel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sinclair is on top in guard.
Sinclair tries to stand but Steel is controlling from the bottom.
Steel pulls Sinclair in to control the position.
Steel is continuing to stall.#T4##SUB2#
Steel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sinclair has picked Steel up and slammed him! Steel can't keep hold of the triangle and Sinclair manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair misses with the ground and pound.
Steel can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Steel throws Sinclair to one side and escapes!
No luck for Sinclair with that takedown attempt.
Steel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Steel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Steel drives through and clinches with Sinclair against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zuses Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sinclair shoots in but no luck this time.
Sinclair tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily#CL2#
and Steel counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Steel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sinclair takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sinclair tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position. #SU2#
Steel decides to stand back up. Steel steps back and let's Sinclair get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Steel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ground and pound from Steel.
Steel controlling the action here.
Sinclair controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steel lands with a punch from half guard.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Sinclair is defending well.
Steel drops an elbow to the side of Sinclair's head. #T3#
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Steel.
Sinclair taking some punishment here, with Steel in his half guard.
Steel trying to control the pace.
Steel prevents Sinclair from improving his position.
Frank Sinclair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Steel stands up out of the half guard.
Zuses Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinclair tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Steel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sinclair will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Steel gets to his feet. Sinclair looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zuses Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Steel shoots in and bounces Sinclair off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zuses Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zuses Steel!
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