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Event:
VFC 64 Tartakov vs Isle
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Steiner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Soukine!
Soukine is trying to control Steiner's posture but Steiner avoids it.
Soukine throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
You can see the frustration on Soukine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Steiner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steiner working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Steiner tries for a kimura but Soukine is defending well. #SUB#
Steiner tries for a kimura but Soukine is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Steiner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soukine is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Steiner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Soukine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Steiner keeping control of the position.
Soukine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steiner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Soukine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Soukine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steiner tries to get to full guard but Soukine has control of the leg. #T2#
Soukine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steiner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steiner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steiner is trying is best to control the position here.
Soukine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steiner defending well though.
Steiner is trying is best to control the position here.
Soukine working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Steiner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steiner is looking for a sweep. Soukine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steiner has hold of Soukine's hands but Soukine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Soukine is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Soukine throwing shots but Steiner is blocking nicely. #T3#
Steiner is trying to get back to full guard.
Steiner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steiner tries to get out of the position.
Steiner controlling the position for now.
Steiner is looking for a sweep. Soukine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soukine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steiner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Soukine fails with the takedown#TD#
and Steiner counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Steiner swings around for an armbar but Soukine sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steiner's guard.
Soukine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steiner is proving hard to escape from.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steiner holds on and takes a little breather.
Soukine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steiner's guard.#T4#
Soukine landing some decent shots from guard.
Soukine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Soukine cracks Steiner with a solid left hand.
Steiner pulls Soukine in close to prevent any damage.
Steiner 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.
Soukine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soukine cracks Steiner with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kook Soukine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Soukine moves in looking to clinch but Steiner pushes him off.
Soukine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steiner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soukine shoots in but Steiner avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Steiner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soukine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Soukine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soukine keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Soukine is retaining full guard.
Steiner trying to move into half guard but instead Soukine has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Steiner has his foot on Soukine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soukine works his way back into a safe position though.
Soukine with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Soukine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soukine trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soukine throws a big right hand that misses.
Soukine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steiner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soukine.
Soukine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soukine stopping the sweep attempt from Steiner.
Steiner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soukine on the ground.
Soukine tries to stand but Steiner is controlling from the bottom.
Steiner looking for a sweep. Not yet Steiner, not yet.
Steiner has momentary wrist control but Soukine slips an elbow through the middle.
Soukine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kook Soukine has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soukine trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soukine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Steiner feints and as Soukine raises his hands in defense, Steiner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soukine has his feet on Steiner's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Steiner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soukine throws a head punch that misses.
Steiner goes for a takedown attempt but Soukine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steiner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soukine.
Soukine goes for a double leg but Steiner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steiner continues to drive forward.
Steiner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Scott Steiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kook Soukine.#TD#
Steiner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Soukine's guard.
Steiner wants to control from the top but Soukine keeps moving. #T3#
Soukine wants to stand but Steiner is controlling the position.
Soukine keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
Soukine keeping full guard, as Steiner tries to pass. #SUB#
Steiner has gone for a leg lock! Soukine slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steiner's guard.#REVB#
Soukine trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steiner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soukine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soukine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Soukine postures up and lands a big shot to Steiner's brow.
Soukine throws a big right hand that misses.
Soukine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steiner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soukine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steiner is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kook Soukine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. 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#
Steiner slaps away a takedown attempt from Soukine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steiner circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Steiner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Soukine is trying to get back to full guard.
Steiner wants to advance to full mount but Soukine doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soukine has Steiner pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Soukine has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Steiner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Soukine tries to clinch there but Steiner circles away.
Soukine tries to clinch but Steiner is having none of it. #T1##TD#
Steiner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Soukine did well to prevent Steiner getting side control.#SUB#
Steiner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soukine defends it well. #SUB#
Steiner wants to work for an arm triangle but Soukine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steiner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soukine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steiner is pressing down on Soukine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soukine is holding on for now.
Steiner trying to control from Soukine's half guard. Soukine has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Soukine is retaining full guard.
Scott Steiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##ES2#
Soukine has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Steiner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Steiner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soukine after a bit of a struggle.
Steiner looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steiner tries for a takedown but Soukine manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Steiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soukine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steiner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steiner keeps control of Soukine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Soukine is fighting off a takedown attempt but Steiner is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Soukine to the mat. Soukine regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Soukine wants to stand and escape but Steiner is having none of it.
Soukine is pulling down on Steiner's head to control his posture.
Soukine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES2#
Soukine is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Steiner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3##TD#
Steiner has hold of one of Soukine's legs. Soukine is fighting the takedown attempt but Steiner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Soukine pushes Steiner off and scrambles back to his feet.
Soukine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steiner's waist but Steiner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soukine off to one side.
Soukine goes for a double leg but Steiner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steiner continues to drive forward.#TD#
Steiner 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.
Steiner looking to pass the guard.
Soukine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steiner controls the pace.
Steiner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Steiner looking to sit in guard and control but Soukine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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!
Soukine with a nice head shot there.
Soukine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Soukine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steiner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Soukine scoring with some ground and pound.
Soukine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Steiner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soukine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soukine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kook Soukine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steiner wants to sweep here but Soukine controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kook Soukine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soukine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kook Soukine! |
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Event:
VFC 55 Usamov vs Huygens
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Steiner fails with a takedown attempt.
Ripper just misses with a punch to the body.
Steiner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steiner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ripper throws out the jab.
Ripper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steiner misses with a body punch
and Ripper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steiner thinking.
Steiner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scott Steiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripper throws a hook to the side of Steiner's head but Steiner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Steiner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ripper tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steiner is in Ripper's guard.
Steiner wants to pass the guard but Ripper is keeping the position.
Ripper can't keep his opponent in guard - Steiner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Steiner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Steiner stops Ripper from getting back to his feet.
Ripper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Steiner seems to be working for a kimura but Ripper defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Steiner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ripper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steiner. #SUB#
Steiner 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.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ripper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steiner. #SUB#
Steiner is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Steiner is working for a kimura but Ripper is defending it quite comfortably.
Steiner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3##SUB#
Steiner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Steiner is working for a guillotine from mount but Ripper frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Steiner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ripper is on top in guard.
#T4#
Steiner is controlling Ripper's posture.
Ripper wants to stand but Steiner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Steiner pulls Ripper in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ripper wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Steiner's closed guard. He's half up but Steiner has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Steiner pivots and extends the arm, Ripper falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Steiner! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Steiner!
A victorious Scott Steiner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
VFC 45 Friday Afterparty
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Steiner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Munky explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Steiner gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munky is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Munky manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Steiner has gone for a leg lock! Munky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steiner's guard.#REVB#
Munky wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving.
Munky throwing strikes but missing.
Munky wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving. #T1#
Steiner is pulling down on Munky's head. It's preventing any offense from Munky, at least for the moment.
Munky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steiner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Munky is fighting to break Steiner's control of his arms but Steiner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steiner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munky is one step ahead there.
Steiner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steiner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steiner tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Munky drops back looking for a leg! Steiner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steiner manages to kick Munky off! Munky jumps back into Steiner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Munky passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Munky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Munky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steiner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steiner is trying to control but Munky passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Munky tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steiner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Munky on the ground.#T3#
Munky trying to control the action but Steiner is working from the bottom.
Steiner struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Munky are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Steiner tries to buck Munky off but Munky is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Munky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Munky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Munky working away.
Steiner is holding Munky down, trying to stall.
Munky is looking to take a break and control but Steiner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Munky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steiner has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steiner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silly Munky dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Munky. Beautiful body shot.
Munky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steiner.
Steiner moves away from the strike by Munky.
Steiner feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Munky misses.
Scott Steiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Munky tries to sprawl but Steiner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Munky manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Steiner content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Munky has locked up a guillotine! Munky's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Steiner is holding on here and Munky must be using up a lot of energy. Steiner has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Munky gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Silly Munky!
Our winner, Silly Munky, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
VFC 27 Vandals Validation
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Steiner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Steiner.
Rhodes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Steiner misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Steiner gets a double leg takedown into Rhodes's guard.#SUB2#
Steiner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rhodes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steiner, into his guard. #REVR#
Rhodes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steiner is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Rhodes postures up.
Steiner is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes is looking to stand up but Steiner won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steiner misses the jab.
Rhodes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steiner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rhodes defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhodes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Rhodes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steiner quickly recovers to half guard.
Steiner tries to get to full guard but Rhodes has control of the leg. #T2#
Rhodes wants to get back to his feet.
Rhodes is thwarting Steiner's attempts to control the position.
Rhodes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Steiner controls his leg.
Steiner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rhodes tries to stand and escape but Steiner is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Steiner wants to improve his position but Rhodes is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steiner can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Steiner is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Steiner saw that one coming.#TD2#
Steiner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rhodes did well to prevent Steiner getting side control.#SUB2#
Steiner trying to work for an americana but Rhodes has managed to regain full guard.
Steiner looking to pass the guard.
Steiner wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Steiner looking to sit in guard and control but Rhodes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rhodes wants to stand and escape but instead Steiner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Rhodes wants to stand but Steiner is controlling the position.
Rhodes keeping full guard, as Steiner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Steiner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rhodes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rhodes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rhodes wants to stand but Steiner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Rhodes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rhodes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steiner is trying to defend but Rhodes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rhodes wants to get back to his feet.
Steiner trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes wants to stand up but Steiner has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1#
Steiner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rhodes is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rhodes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Steiner controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Steiner dives in and scores a takedown into Rhodes's guard.
Steiner trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Steiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodes is retaining full guard.
Steiner trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom. #T2#
Steiner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Steiner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rhodes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rhodes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rhodes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steiner's guard.#SU#
Rhodes stands up and waves to Steiner to follow him.
Rhodes fails to land the takedown.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Nice defenses there by Rhodes.
Rhodes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steiner.#TD#
Rhodes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steiner has a closed guard, preventing Rhodes from standing up.
Rhodes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Steiner working a defensive guard here.
Rhodes wanted to stand there but Steiner had control of the position. #T4#
Steiner is trying to control the position but Rhodes postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steiner paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Steiner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rhodes keeping full guard, as Steiner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Steiner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rhodes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steiner has Rhodes in his guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodes is looking to stand up but Steiner won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Rhodes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Steiner misses the jab.
Steiner moves out of range as Rhodes strikes.
Steiner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rhodes defends it well.
Rhodes keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steiner has a closed guard, preventing Rhodes from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steiner is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Steiner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodes keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner prevents Rhodes from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Steiner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rhodes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rhodes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rhodes! #REVR#
Rhodes tries to stand but Steiner is controlling his head.
Steiner struggling a bit here.
Rhodes wants to stand but Steiner has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Steiner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scott Steiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cody Rhodes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rhodes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Steiner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown but Steiner shows good takedown defense.
Rhodes darts in looking for a takedown but Steiner gets double underhooks and turns Rhodes into the cage. #TD#
Rhodes lands a takedown into guard.
Rhodes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steiner can do to turn this around?#T3#
Steiner is pulling down on Rhodes's head to control his posture.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Steiner trying to control the position.
Steiner has a closed guard, preventing Rhodes from standing up.
Steiner has control of Rhodes's left arm, preventing Rhodes from doing any damage.
Rhodes wanted to stand there but Steiner had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rhodes misses with a wild body shot.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Steiner.
Rhodes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhodes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steiner is fending him off so far but Rhodes persists. Nope, Steiner circles away and we're back to standing.
Steiner with the counter takedown but Rhodes avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steiner throws a looping overhand right but Rhodes ducks down to avoid it.
Steiner misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Rhodes gets caught napping as Steiner dives in and scores a takedown. Rhodes manages to retain guard.
Rhodes keeping full guard, as Steiner tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steiner wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cody Rhodes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rhodes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Rhodes!
A relieved looking Cody Rhodes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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