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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor KillsInWater (ranked 590 p4p, 756 weight class) and Jerome Steel (ranked 94 p4p, 123 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tor KillsInWater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Steel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KillsInWater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
KillsInWater connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
KillsInWater attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
KillsInWater ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
KillsInWater swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
KillsInWater slips a straight right by Steel.
KillsInWater throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. KillsInWater checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
KillsInWater feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KillsInWater lands a jab to the nose.
KillsInWater has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel throws a leg kick
and KillsInWater counters with a left and a right that stings Steel.
KillsInWater scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KillsInWater turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from KillsInWater - the referee stops the clock and Steel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says KillsInWater. Steel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Steel swings for the body but KillsInWater moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater scores with a body shot.
KillsInWater drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
KillsInWater scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
KillsInWater blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel lands an uppercut.
KillsInWater slowing the pace effectively.
Steel blocks an elbow strike.
KillsInWater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel tries a body shot but KillsInWater blocks it.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, KillsInWater scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
KillsInWater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
KillsInWater will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steel up against the cage.
KillsInWater misses with a punch to the body.
Steel tries to stall but KillsInWater uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
KillsInWater tries a knee to the head but Steel blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries a body shot but KillsInWater blocks it.
KillsInWater misses with some punches.
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!
KillsInWater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
KillsInWater lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
KillsInWater creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steel's defenses.
It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
KillsInWater working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
KillsInWater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
KillsInWater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.
KillsInWater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Steel.
KillsInWater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by KillsInWater.
Steel managing to block the knees to the body from KillsInWater.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for KillsInWater.
Steel misses with an elbow over the top.
KillsInWater lands a nice knee to the body.
Steel looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for KillsInWater.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
KillsInWater lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
KillsInWater has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
A right hook to the body lands for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from KillsInWater.
A nice left hand lands by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a right hand.
A short right from KillsInWater on the inside.
KillsInWater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KillsInWater throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
KillsInWater lands a left hand.
Knees to the body from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater is working Steel over against the cage.
KillsInWater tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KillsInWater with a knee to the head.
KillsInWater lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a left hand.
KillsInWater can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
KillsInWater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.
KillsInWater lands a hook to the side of the head.
KillsInWater scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
KillsInWater working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KillsInWater has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KillsInWater taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for KillsInWater to work.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillsInWater works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from KillsInWater.
A short right from KillsInWater on the inside.
KillsInWater lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
KillsInWater lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tor KillsInWater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Steel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
KillsInWater digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by KillsInWater!
KillsInWater cracks Steel with a big right hand and Steel goes down!
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
KillsInWater tries to stand but Steel is controlling from the bottom.
KillsInWater stands up from guard. Let's bang!
KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting KillsInWater here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KillsInWater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
KillsInWater avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel is breathing heavily.
KillsInWater cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
KillsInWater lands a big shot that drops Steel! Can he finish him?
Steel is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
KillsInWater stands up from Steel's guard - KillsInWater perhaps looking for a knockout.
KillsInWater moves away from the strike by Steel.
KillsInWater's corner calls for a 1-2. KillsInWater obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
KillsInWater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
KillsInWater fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel looks up at the clock. Bad move! KillsInWater lands a right hand from hell, dropping Steel. KillsInWater pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor KillsInWater!
Our winner, Tor KillsInWater, 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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