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Event:
PF 14 - Hardy vs Boy
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Steele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Byczynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steele somewhat.
Byczynski is looking to counter punch.
Steele fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Steele closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steele lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byczynski looking to control.
Byczynski looking for a sweep. Not yet Byczynski, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Byczynski is retaining full guard.
Steele is pushing down on Byczynski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byczynski is fighting to maintain full guard but Steele has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byczynski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steele scores with a couple of nice shots.
Byczynski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Byczynski is defending against the submission attempts here by Steele.
#T1#
Byczynski is staying active underneath Steele, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Steele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Steele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Byczynski trying to control but Steele postures up.
Steele lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.#SUB2#
Steele is trying to work for a kimura but Byczynski is defending well.
Steele frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Steele trying to control but Byczynski is having none of it.
Steele throwing strikes here but Byczynski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Steele tries to control but Byczynski wriggling away.
Steele moves to back control.
Steele doesn't have the hooks in and Byczynski manages to turn into his guard.
Steele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Byczynski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Steele postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Byczynski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steele, into his guard. #REVR#
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!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Byczynski trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Byczynski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Steele has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Byczynski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Steele.
Steele is looking for a sweep.
Steele regains half guard.
Steele tries to get to full guard but Byczynski has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steele manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Steele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steele wants to hit a switch here but Byczynski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steele there! #T4#
Steele is in all sorts of trouble here.
Byczynski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steele is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Steele bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Byczynski keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully. #T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Byczynski holds on and takes a little breather.
Steele postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steele throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byczynski looking for a sweep. Not yet Byczynski, not yet.
Byczynski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Byczynski wants to sweep but no luck.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Byczynski is retaining full guard.
Byczynski controls Steele momentarily but Steele frees himself. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steele trying to control but Byczynski is working from the bottom.
Steele preventing the sweep.
Byczynski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steele controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Steele looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Byczynski!#SUB2#
Steele swings around for an armbar but Byczynski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steele's guard.#SUB2#
Steele throws his legs up looking for a submission but Byczynski uses it to pass to side control.
Steele tries to bench press Byczynski off him but Byczynski keeps the position. #T7#
Steele gets back to half guard.
Steele gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Steele looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Byczynski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Steele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Steele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steele looks winded!#SUB2#
Steele looking for a guillotine here but Byczynski defends easily.
#T8#
Byczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Steele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byczynski defends well.#SU#
Byczynski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
George Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byczynski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Steele.#TD2#
Steele manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Byczynski on his heels. He'll look to pass Byczynski's guard now, I'm sure.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Byczynski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steele throwing strikes but missing.
Steele scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Byczynski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Byczynski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byczynski is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Byczynski's guard.
Steele working Byczynski over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nataniel Byczynski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2##TD2#
Steele closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Byczynski's guard.
Byczynski trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byczynski is keeping the position for now.
Byczynski is trying to keep Steele in close.
Byczynski wants to sweep here but Steele controlling him for the moment.
Steele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczynski keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Byczynski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Byczynski keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully. #T1#
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byczynski is keeping the position for now.
Steele advances position into side control!
Byczynski is trying to control Steele's posture but Steele avoids it. #SUB2#
Steele is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Byczynski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steele tries to advance to mount but can't.
George Steele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steele wants to control but Byczynski is keeping him busy. #T2#
Byczynski is looking to reverse the position.
Steele tries to score with some ground and pound. Byczynski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Steele is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Byczynski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Byczynski tries to improve position but can't.
Steele throws a strike aimed at the side of Byczynski's head but Byczynski avoids it well.#SUB2#
Steele tries for a kimura but Byczynski is defending well. #SUB2#
Steele in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Byczynski is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Steele!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, George Steele made sure he mentioned SP Ultimate Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
PF6 - Kane vs Steele
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Steele shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.#TD2#
Steele shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
My spies in The Ultimate Fight House inform me that Steele has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steele postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steele wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Steele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steele controls the pace.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Steele is fighting to break Kane's control of his arms but Kane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Steele stands up over Kane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane pulls Steele in close to his closed guard and prevents Steele from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kane controls Steele momentarily but Steele frees himself.
Steele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kane wants to stand but Steele is controlling the position.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Steele wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steele working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kane's head.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steele throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kane preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Steele looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
#SUB2#
Steele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Steele working for submissions but it's allowed Kane to get to half guard.
Kane is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3#
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Steele actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Steele looking for submissions off his back.
Steele missing with punches from the bottom.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Kane stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like George Steele has been cut.
Kane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Kane instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kane.
Steele is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steele can't get the takedown.
Quian Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Steele.
Steele looks winded!#TD2#
Steele turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steele manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Steele tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steele wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kane wants to get back to his feet.
#T5#
Steele moves into full guard.
Steele trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Steele working a defensive guard but Kane passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Steele looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kane passes into side control!
Steele is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Kane decides to stand back up.
Steele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kane throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kane circles away.
Kane lands with a cross.
Steele shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Kane has Steele up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T6#
Kane gets underhooks to prevent Steele's takedown attempt.
Kane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Kane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kane lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Kane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kane lands a nice uppercut.
Kane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steele is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steele is trying to pull guard but Kane has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Kane.
Still in the clinch, Kane scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kane. #ROC#
Steele is rocked!
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Kane.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Kane misses with a short punch on the inside. #T7#
Steele changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kane throws a pinpoint strike between Steele's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Steele crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kane scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quian Kane!
Quian Kane retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Quian Kane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
PF4 - Oppelaar vs Kane
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Steele shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McSlamm pinned against the ropes. McSlamm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like McSlamm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steele tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McSlamm swivels and escapes.
Steele darts in looking for a takedown but McSlamm gets double underhooks and turns Steele into the ropes.
Sara McSlamm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Steele.#TD2#
Steele drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McSlamm tries to improve position but can't.
Steele lands a decent elbow from side control.
My spies in The Ultimate Fight House inform me that Steele has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Steele is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McSlamm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steele tries for a kimura but McSlamm is defending well. #SUB2#
Steele looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
McSlamm is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Steele is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McSlamm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McSlamm is trying to control Steele's posture but Steele avoids it. #SUB2#
Steele looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Steele tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steele has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Steele thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McSlamm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McSlamm defends it well.
McSlamm is looking for a sweep. Steele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McSlamm is trying to maintain the position but Steele is very close to passing his half guard.
Steele is trying to control. McSlamm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Steele wants to work for an arm triangle but McSlamm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McSlamm preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
McSlamm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steele sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McSlamm defending well though. #T3#
Steele trying to control from half guard but McSlamm is working away.
McSlamm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steele. #SUB2#
Steele is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McSlamm is just riding it out for now. Steele eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Steele wants to work for an arm triangle but McSlamm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steele is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Steele looking to control but McSlamm is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McSlamm blocking the ground and pound.
Steele can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McSlamm is looking to escape.
Steele throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McSlamm because Steele loaded up on that one. #T4##SUB2#
Steele is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McSlamm to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McSlamm shrugs it off.
McSlamm is desperately trying to improve his position but Steele has a good base and remains in mount.
Steele tries to control but McSlamm wriggling away.
McSlamm tries to hold on but Steele pushes him away. #SUB2#
Steele working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Steele moves to take his opponent's back.
Steele throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Steele is looking to control McSlamm but McSlamm is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McSlamm trying to control the action but Steele just sinks the hooks in. #T5##SUB2#
Steele patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
McSlamm trying to control the hands but Steele breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Steele is looking for the choke from the back position but McSlamm is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Steele is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
McSlamm defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Steele is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McSlamm has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McSlamm tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Steele is looking for the choke from the back position but McSlamm is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Steele on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McSlamm is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Steele is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
McSlamm is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T6##SUB2#
McSlamm preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Steele.
Steele looks winded!#SUB2#
Steele working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy McSlamm right now.
McSlamm is working hard here to advance position.
Steele is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at McSlamm. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#SUB2#
McSlamm is having to fend off submission attempts from Steele, who is looking to sink in the choke. Steele doesn't have the hooks in though and McSlamm manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSlamm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T7#
Steele working a defensive guard here.
McSlamm stands up over Steele, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McSlamm lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Steele is looking for a triangle but McSlamm pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Steele looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Steele working for a triangle but McSlamm defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Steele looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
McSlamm 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.
Steele is trying to control the position but McSlamm postures up. #T8#
McSlamm is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McSlamm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
McSlamm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steele has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McSlamm has managed to get both his arms back between Steele's legs - danger averted.
McSlamm landing with the ground and pound.
McSlamm trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
McSlamm stopping the sweep attempt from Steele.
McSlamm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McSlamm scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Steele 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! McSlamm rolls with it to try and escape but Steele cranks on the arm and McSlamm is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Steele!
George Steele managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, SP Ultimate Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Sara McSlamm had this to say: 'I made a mental error. when your flipping a burger thats not a big deal. you dont go to the hospital after forgetting to put the pickle on it... I gotta heal up but ill be back.'.
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Event:
PF2 - Hate vs Huia
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Oppelaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Steele is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oppelaar's half guard.#SUB2#
Steele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Steele is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steele trying to control from half guard but Oppelaar is working away.
Oppelaar tries to get to full guard but Steele has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Steele is working for a submission of some sort.
Steele is looking to advance position but Oppelaar won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppelaar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Steele is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Oppelaar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steele is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oppelaar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steele trying to control but Oppelaar is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steele postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oppelaar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Steele working for a triangle but Oppelaar defends it easily.
Steele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oppelaar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oppelaar throws a big elbow that misses.
Steele looking to control.
Oppelaar lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Oppelaar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steele working a defensive guard here.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Oppelaar from controlling successfully.
Oppelaar stands up over Steele, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Steele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Oppelaar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oppelaar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Steele had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oppelaar defends it easily.
Oppelaar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oppelaar cracks Steele with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Steele looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oppelaar passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oppelaar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Check out the look on Oppelaar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Steele taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#
Steele is rocked!
Oppelaar in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Steele looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Oppelaar turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Oppelaar!
Dennis Oppelaar retains his super heavyweight title!
Dennis Oppelaar very nearly forgot to thank My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
ROV 68
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Steele throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Musashi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steele is in Musashi's guard.
Steele trying to control but Musashi is working from the bottom.
Steele won't allow Musashi to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Musashi is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Steele is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Musashi has his hands clasped together but Steele extends and breaks Musashi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Steele.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Steele!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, George Steele made sure he mentioned SP Ultimate Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
ROV 66
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Steele has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Steele closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Conteh's guard.
Conteh keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Conteh is retaining full guard.
Steele looking to sit in guard and control but Conteh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Conteh preventing the sweep.
Conteh wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving. #SUB2#
Steele looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Conteh has picked Steele up and slammed him! Steele can't keep hold of the triangle and Conteh manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Conteh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Steele is trying to control Conteh's posture but Conteh avoids it. #SU#
Conteh decides to stand back up. Conteh steps back and let's Steele get back to his feet.
Conteh 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.
Steele looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conteh is fending him off so far but Steele persists. Nope, Conteh circles away and we're back to standing.
Steele has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Conteh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Conteh counters with a nice uppercut.
John Conteh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Steele.
Steele with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Conteh counters by clinching up.
Conteh lands a left hand.
Steele tries to score a body lock takedown but Conteh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Conteh pushes Steele back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Steele looks winded!
Conteh wants to stall.
Conteh lands a shoulder strike.
Steele fails to pull guard.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Conteh lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Steele is rocked!#T2#
Conteh lands a big right hand that drops Steele! The killer instinct kicks in and Conteh finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Conteh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Conteh!
John Conteh decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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