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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wille Thai (ranked 374 p4p, 497 weight class) and Cole Steel (ranked 53 p4p, 69 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Cole Steel!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thai moves away from the strike by Steel.
Cole Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown. Steel fights it but they end up in guard.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Steel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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.
Thai has gone for a leg lock! Steel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thai's guard.
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thai 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Thai is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Thai has momentary wrist control but Steel slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
Thai manages to get to full guard.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thai is trying to get back to full guard.
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thai is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel controlling the action here.
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thai wants to get back to full guard but Steel has mounted him!
Steel looking to control but Thai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel lands a big elbow.
Steel lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Thai is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thai looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Steel pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Steel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Steel throws a series of punches but Thai moves out of range.
Steel misses with a hook.
Thai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Thai feinted with a counter takedown.
Steel misses with the combination.
Thai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thai is in Steel's guard.
Thai looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top!
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thai has an active guard here but Steel has managed to pass into half guard.
Cole Steel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thai is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Thai is defending well.
Thai tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Thai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Thai manages to get to full guard.
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thai 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.
Steel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thai's head.
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Thai is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel is keen to just control but Thai is a slippery customer.
Well, if Steel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Thai tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel is pressing down on Thai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thai is holding on for now.
Thai is in trouble now - Steel has advanced to mount!
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thai is working hard here to advance position.
Thai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Thai defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thai shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense.
Thai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Thai tries to counter with a takedown but Steel is quick to defend against it.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thai shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Steel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Thai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a hook but Thai avoids it easily.
Cole Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel clinches up against the cage.
Thai looking for a takedown.
Thai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thai backs up against the cage.
It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Steel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thai!
Thai is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Thai sneaks back into half guard.
Thai wants to get back to full guard.
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Steel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thai manages to get to full guard.
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is working Thai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steel wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steel trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Steel lands a couple of elbows.
Steel lands a couple of elbows.
Steel landing some decent shots from guard.
Thai 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.
Steel trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Steel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wille Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Steel!
Cole Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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