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Event:
Grunge 40: In Bloom
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finnegan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Finnegan pushes him off.#CL#
Steel drives through and clinches with Finnegan against the cage.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel.
#BC2#
Finnegan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Steel has closed the distance and engaged Finnegan in a clinch.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finnegan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finnegan prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
Finnegan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Finnegan.
Finnegan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
A body shot lands from Finnegan.
#T1#
Steel lands a shot to the body.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
Finnegan blocks an uppercut.
Steel blocks a body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Finnegan fails to land.
Finnegan lands a right hand.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Finnegan.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel tries a body shot but Finnegan blocks it.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Finnegan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Finnegan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Finnegan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finnegan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Finnegan.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finnegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel prevents a body shot from Finnegan.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finnegan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finnegan is trying to force a seperation but Steel has the dominant position.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Steel misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch.
Finnegan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Steel - that landed with a thud.
Finnegan is trying to break free.
Finnegan blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Finnegan.
Finnegan swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel misses with some punches.
#T3#
Finnegan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finnegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finnegan is working Steel over against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finnegan lands a right hand.
Finnegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Finnegan.
Finnegan lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finnegan.
Steel blocking some punches.
Finnegan scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Finnegan avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Finnegan.
Finnegan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan lands a shoulder strike.
Finnegan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Finnegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finnegan throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Finnegan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Finnegan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finnegan lands with an overhand left.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel darts in trying to clinch
enabling Finnegan to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finnegan.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Finnegan's head back.
Finnegan scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Butch Steel has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finnegan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Steel moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steel as Finnegan tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butch Steel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Steel tries to clinch but Finnegan is having none of it.
Finnegan lands a nice shot to the body.
Finnegan cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
Roy Finnegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finnegan digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.
Butch Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Steel darts in trying to clinch
and Finnegan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finnegan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Finnegan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steel looks to clinch
enabling Finnegan to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Finnegan pushes him off.
Finnegan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Steel moves into range and clinches up with Finnegan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Finnegan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finnegan working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Butch Steel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Finnegan is trying to stall.
Finnegan tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
#T1#
Steel misses with the head strike.
Finnegan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finnegan working hard to break the clinch.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finnegan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Finnegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel closes the distance but Finnegan moves to the side
and Finnegan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finnegan scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Finnegan cracks Steel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Finnegan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steel to stand back up!#ROC2#Steel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Oh Steel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finnegan closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Steel! Finnegan dives in looking to finish! Steel is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
An out of breath Roy Finnegan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Butch Steel had this to say: 'I'm an old fucking man, why am I still fighting???'. |
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Event:
Grunge 36: Pretty Noose
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Steel throws a leg kick
and Bulletzowich counters with a nice body shot.
Bulletzowich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel lunges at Bulletzowich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bulletzowich's hand.
Bulletzowich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Bulletzowich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel enables Bulletzowich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bulletzowich wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulletzowich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Bulletzowich is proving a slippery customer.
Bulletzowich wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T1#
Bulletzowich throwing strikes but missing.
Steel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Steel seems keen to control Bulletzowich's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bulletzowich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel misses with a left hand
and Bulletzowich counters with a one-two to the body.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bulletzowich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bulletzowich staying out of range there.#T2#
Bulletzowich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Steel misses.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Bulletzowich saw that one coming.
Steel misses with a hook
#TD#
and Bulletzowich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steel won't be happy with that.
Steel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Bulletzowich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel.
Bulletzowich lands a body shot.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Butch Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulletzowich ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich slips a jab from Steel.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Bulletzowich ducks down to avoid it.
Bulletzowich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Bulletzowich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Bulletzowich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steel misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Bulletzowich has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Bulletzowich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Bulletzowich manages to break the clinch.
Bulletzowich misses the shot to the body.
Bulletzowich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bulletzowich moves out of range of the strikes.
Bulletzowich throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel swings for the body but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Bulletzowich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but Bulletzowich avoids it.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Bulletzowich dives in and scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulletzowich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bulletzowich is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.
Bulletzowich throws an elbow that misses. Steel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bulletzowich's guard. Nice move by Steel!#REVB##T4#
Steel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bulletzowich's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bulletzowich holds on and takes a little breather.
Bulletzowich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bulletzowich's guard.
Bulletzowich looking for a sweep. Not yet Bulletzowich, not yet.
Steel tries to stand but Bulletzowich is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulletzowich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bulletzowich is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bulletzowich lands a body shot.
Bulletzowich swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steel.
Steel lands with a cross.
Bulletzowich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bulletzowich lands a head shot.
Steel takes a swing at Bulletzowich's ribcage but misses.
Bulletzowich attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
Bulletzowich darts in looking for a takedown but Steel gets double underhooks and turns Bulletzowich into the cage.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Bulletzowich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulletzowich.
A short right from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Bulletzowich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Bulletzowich avoids a kick to the body.
Bulletzowich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.
Boris Bulletzowich is winning the standup battle so far.
Bulletzowich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Bulletzowich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bulletzowich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bulletzowich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bulletzowich scores with a nice right hand.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bulletzowich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Steel misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulletzowich backwards.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Stalling in the clinch from Bulletzowich.
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!
Bulletzowich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bulletzowich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Bulletzowich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulletzowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Bulletzowich is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Bulletzowich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Bulletzowich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bulletzowich walks into a left hand.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Bulletzowich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Bulletzowich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulletzowich works the jab nicely.
Bulletzowich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bulletzowich lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel connects with a right hand. Bulletzowich shakes it off.
Bulletzowich lands a jab.
Bulletzowich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich with a jab.
Bulletzowich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.#T3#
Bulletzowich looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Butch Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bulletzowich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Bulletzowich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulletzowich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Steel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bulletzowich postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Bulletzowich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boris Bulletzowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bulletzowich trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T4#
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bulletzowich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bulletzowich throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Steel wants to stand and escape but Bulletzowich is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulletzowich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that second round.
That's time! Bulletzowich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Bulletzowich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bulletzowich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulletzowich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Bulletzowich throws a combination. Steel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bulletzowich throws a series of strikes that have Steel backpedaling.
Bulletzowich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steel lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulletzowich.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulletzowich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bulletzowich scrambles back to his feet.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Steel misses the jab.
Steel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bulletzowich connects with a crisp jab.
Bulletzowich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel misses with a hook.
Steel misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Steel scores with a jab to the head.
Steel walks into a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Bulletzowich as he connects with a hook.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Bulletzowich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bulletzowich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bulletzowich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel lands with a cross.
Steel misses with a hook. Bulletzowich ducked under it nicely.
Bulletzowich lands a jab.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulletzowich throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Bulletzowich slips the punch.
A lazy body kick from Steel
and Bulletzowich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulletzowich lands the left hand.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bulletzowich is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Bulletzowich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bulletzowich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bulletzowich misses with a wild combination.
Bulletzowich lands with a nice body punch.
Bulletzowich ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel throws a leg kick
and Bulletzowich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Bulletzowich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steel did well to prevent Bulletzowich getting side control.
Bulletzowich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Bulletzowich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
Bulletzowich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Bulletzowich slips a nice elbow through Steel's hands, connecting with Steel's forehead.
Bulletzowich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bulletzowich is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bulletzowich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bulletzowich trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Bulletzowich is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel!
Bulletzowich looking to land elbow strikes but Steel uses the position to regain half guard.
Steel is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich clearly takes 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.#R4#
Bulletzowich scores with a nice head shot.
Bulletzowich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bulletzowich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel takes a swing at Bulletzowich's ribcage but misses.
Bulletzowich scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bulletzowich.
Steel clobbers Bulletzowich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bulletzowich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Bulletzowich connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Bulletzowich scores with a takedown into Steel's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulletzowich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bulletzowich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bulletzowich won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bulletzowich from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Bulletzowich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bulletzowich controls the position from side control.
Steel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bulletzowich asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bulletzowich slows the pace down. #T3#
Bulletzowich cracks Steel with a big elbow.
Bulletzowich working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Bulletzowich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steel defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bulletzowich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bulletzowich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Steel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bulletzowich content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bulletzowich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich had his way with Butch Steel in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Bulletzowich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bulletzowich staying out of range there.
Bulletzowich scores with a jab.
Steel misses with a hook. Bulletzowich ducked under it nicely.
Bulletzowich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bulletzowich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Bulletzowich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Bulletzowich scores with a jab.
Bulletzowich throws a series of strikes that have Steel backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel misses with a hook.
Bulletzowich connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Bulletzowich counters with a left to the body.
Bulletzowich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Bulletzowich coming out on top.
Steel throws the left hand but Bulletzowich avoids the punch easily.
Bulletzowich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.#T1#
Bulletzowich cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steel throws a body punch but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
Steel connects with a right hand. Bulletzowich shakes it off.#TD#
Bulletzowich 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. Bulletzowich is in Steel's guard.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes but missing.
Bulletzowich stops Steel from standing up.
Bulletzowich slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulletzowich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Butch Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulletzowich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steel cracks Bulletzowich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich throws a shot to the body.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulletzowich.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel misses the jab.
Steel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Steel gets tackled into the cage by Bulletzowich. Bulletzowich maintains the clinch.
Bulletzowich stalling in the clinch but Steel improves position. #BC#
Bulletzowich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel cracks Bulletzowich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Bulletzowich throws a series of strikes that have Steel backpedaling.
Bulletzowich scores with a jab to the head.
Steel is looking to chop away at Bulletzowich's legs. #TD#
Bulletzowich scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bulletzowich throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Bulletzowich is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Bulletzowich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
Bulletzowich throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely. #T4#
Bulletzowich not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Bulletzowich is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel misses with a hook. Bulletzowich ducked under it nicely.
Bulletzowich throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Bulletzowich goes for a double leg but Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel continues to drive forward.
Bulletzowich taking a breather. #TD#
Bulletzowich manages to pull guard.
Steel throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bulletzowich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel lands a couple of elbows.
Boris Bulletzowich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bulletzowich is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Bulletzowich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bulletzowich 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Bulletzowich!
Boris Bulletzowich retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Boris Bulletzowich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Butch Steel spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm an old fucking man, why am I still fighting???'. |
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Event:
Grunge 32: Green River
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Shithouse with the inside leg kick.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shithouse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Shithouse throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Shithouse.
Steel avoids a kick to the body.
Shithouse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steel lands with a hook. Shithouse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shithouse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shithouse 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 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel connects with a looping right hand.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Shithouse slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Shithouse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shithouse feints and then cracks Steel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel down.
Shithouse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shithouse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.
Decent striking displayed by Shithouse there.
Shithouse is looking to score with low kicks.
Shithouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Steel throws the left hand but Shithouse avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shithouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shithouse scores with a hook.
Steel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Shithouse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot lands for Steel.#ROC2#Shithouse is rocked!
Steel lands an uppercut, right on the button! Shithouse tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butch Steel!
Butch Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Steel clinches.
Thirteen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Steel has Thirteen pushed against the cage.
Steel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thirteen up against the cage.
Steel seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Thirteen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
Thirteen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thirteen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Steel lands a big uppercut and Thirteen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thirteen looks OK. Steel waves Thirteen back to his feet!#ROC#Thirteen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel looks to land a combination but Thirteen avoids it well.
Steel cracks Thirteen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Thirteen falls to his knees and Steel doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Steel!
Butch Steel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CEC 678
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Von Kuschelbär throws a right hand that misses
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel cracks Von Kuschelbär with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Von Kuschelbär in his tracks.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel slips a jab from Von Kuschelbär.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel. That's going to slow Von Kuschelbär down.
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Von Kuschelbär.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelbär. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Kuschelbär with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Steel gets a clinch.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Von Kuschelbär checks a leg kick nicely.
Steel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steel throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär avoids it easily.#T1##CL2#
Steel clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Steel gets a clinch. #BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Von Kuschelbär both land. Nice combination.
Von Kuschelbär scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel tries to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär saw it coming and moves away.
Von Kuschelbär on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Kuschelbär throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Steel misses with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär misses with an uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Butch Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab from Steel.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a wild body shot.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Kuschelbär's head.
Steel tries to bum rush Von Kuschelbär with a series of wild strikes but Von Kuschelbär uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Steel throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Steel clinches up against the cage.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Von Kuschelbär tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Von Kuschelbär.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body punch.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Steel lands a left hand.
#T3#
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel leaning against his opponent.
Steel misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Kuschelbär scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel throws a right and a left that Von Kuschelbär avoids nicely. #CL2#
Steel clinches with his opponent.
Steel gets through Von Kuschelbär's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steel is defending well.
Von Kuschelbär doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelbär wants to take the fight to the mat but Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Von Kuschelbär. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär lands a left hand.
Steel blocking some punches.
Von Kuschelbär tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Von Kuschelbär back against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Kuschelbär.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Kuschelbär lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Von Kuschelbär swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Kuschelbärs head.
Von Kuschelbär being controlled against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Von Kuschelbär back against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Von Kuschelbär misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Kuschelbär swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Kuschelbär softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Von Kuschelbär ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Steel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Steel lands a nice looking body kick.
Von Kuschelbär takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Von Kuschelbär moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a crisp jab.
Butch Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel throws a nice head kick!
Von Kuschelbär throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelbär stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Kuschelbär checks a leg kick nicely.
Von Kuschelbär misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelbär catches Steel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Kuschelbär displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelbär moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a jab to the body
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Von Kuschelbär.#T1#
Steel looks for the body kick but Von Kuschelbär saw that one coming.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the leg kick from Steel.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Kuschelbär is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Steel.
Steel stuns Von Kuschelbär with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Steel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Kuschelbär finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head.
Von Kuschelbär needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
Von Kuschelbär lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Steel instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Kuschelbär throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
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!#CL2#
Steel moves into the clinch.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards. #BC2#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Steel clinches up with Von Kuschelbär and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Von Kuschelbär blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Von Kuschelbär is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Von Kuschelbär tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Kuschelbär doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Von Kuschelbär gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Steel.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel misses with some punches.
A short right from Steel.
Von Kuschelbär lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Von Kuschelbär working aggressively here.
#T3#
Von Kuschelbär scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelbär.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel lands a nice looking body kick.
Von Kuschelbär bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
Von Kuschelbär throws a low kick but Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Von Kuschelbär takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the head kick by Steel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Kuschelbär.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Kuschelbär.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Von Kuschelbär dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Kuschelbär slips under a jab from Steel.
Von Kuschelbär slips a jab from Steel.
A little feinted left hand from Von Kuschelbär on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Von Kuschelbär shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Steel has his feet on Von Kuschelbär's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Von Kuschelbär checks a leg kick.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for Von Kuschelbär.
Steel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Von Kuschelbär bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Von Kuschelbär misses.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but Von Kuschelbär avoids it.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Von Kuschelbär tried to counter with a leg kick but Steel avoided it.
Von Kuschelbär throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps Von Kuschelbär's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelbär wants to slow Steel down by chopping away at his legs.
Steel tries to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär saw it coming and moves away.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel connects with a looping right hand.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Kuschelbär off the cage and back into range.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Von Kuschelbär's belly button to the back.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel cracks Von Kuschelbär with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD2#
Steel lands a big head kick that sends Von Kuschelbär tumbling to the mat! Steel takes a step backwards and waves Von Kuschelbär back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Von Kuschelbär is rocked!
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!
Von Kuschelbär misses with a hook
and Steel counters with an outside leg kick.
Oh Von Kuschelbär is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelbär sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelbär pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Kuschelbär seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Von Kuschelbär as he checks the leg kick.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Von Kuschelbär needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Von Kuschelbär appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Kuschelbär.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab.
Steel throws a lazy body kick
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Von Kuschelbär's head back.
Von Kuschelbär staying out of range there.
Von Kuschelbär clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Kuschelbär swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Kuschelbär finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head. #T2#
Von Kuschelbär takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steel cracks Von Kuschelbär with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelbär moves away.
Steel throws out a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range and Steel only half commits.
Von Kuschelbär takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Von Kuschelbär does it's job there.
Von Kuschelbär scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel lands a jab.
Butch Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a jab.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steel duly obliges. #T3#
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Kuschelbär's hands.
Von Kuschelbär motions for Steel to come forward. Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär works Steel's body with a nice hook.
Von Kuschelbär dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage!
Von Kuschelbär is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
A clash of legs there as Steel blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Von Kuschelbär shoots in but Steel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Von Kuschelbär dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Von Kuschelbär throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Von Kuschelbär thinking.
Von Kuschelbär on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4##CL2#
Steel pushes Von Kuschelbär up against the cage in a clinch.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Von Kuschelbär as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär misses with some punches.
Steel blocking some punches.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butch 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Steel!
Butch Steel tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
CEC 671
Date: Aug 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Nazz Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Lee lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee. #CL#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee wants a takedown.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Lee wants a takedown.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee prevents a body shot from Steel.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1##TD#
Steel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Steel to the mat. Steel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Steel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Lee trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Lee wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Steel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Steel has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Good body shot from Steel.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Steel's head.#T3#
Nice cross by Lee.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel blocks a head kick by Lee.
#CL#
Lee gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
A short left from Lee.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazz Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Steel throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Steel wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position. #SUB#
Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Steel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Lee managing to control the position.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nazz Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel on the side of the head.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Lee jabs at Steel's body.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Steel has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Steel gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Lee works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazz Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Steel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steel can turn it around.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steel has his back to the cage.
Lee tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel or not.
Steel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Steel working aggressively here.
Lee digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
A short right from Lee.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee prevents a body shot from Steel. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Lee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Lee advances position into side control!
Lee trying to control the position but Steel is working away. #T4#
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Lee advances to mount.
Nazz Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee fails to move to back control.
Lee wants to control but Steel has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Lee is looking to stall here but Steel recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nazz Lee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee looks for the body kick but Steel saw that one coming.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.#T1#
Lee scores with a body shot.
Butch Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee is working for takedown but Steel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazz Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel slows down the pace here.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Steel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Steel misses with some punches.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Butch Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazz Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Steel working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee throws a combination. Steel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Steel avoids the body shot from Lee.
Steel walks into a jab.#T3#
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Steel stumbling back into the cage.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Lee tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee lands a body shot.
Steel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Lee lands with a cross.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Lee jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel walks into a jab.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Steel needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nazz Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nazz Lee!
A very excited looking Nazz Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Butch Steel (ranked 1812 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Griffin (ranked 4938 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Butch Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matt Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel closes the distance and pushes Griffin back into the cage.
Steel jumps guard.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Griffin has gone for a leg lock! Steel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Griffin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Griffin
Steel trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Kickn Vegass inform us that Griffin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is stalling in the full guard.
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin 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.
Griffin is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin has his feet on Steel's thighs here. He's pushed Steel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Steel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Griffin!
A very excited looking Matt Griffin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFC 295: City of Angels
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel throws a right hand that Loveladdy ducks under and follows up with a left that Loveladdy also avoids with ease.
It looked like Loveladdy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steel misses with a low kick.
As Steel looks to move away, Loveladdy throws a big counter combo but Steel just gets out of the way.
Steel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Loveladdy.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Steel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Loveladdy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Steel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Steel working aggressively here.
Loveladdy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loveladdy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel taking a breather.
Loveladdy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Loveladdy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Loveladdy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel. #T2#
Loveladdy misses with a body punch.
Loveladdy working aggressively here.
#BC#
Loveladdy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Steel moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Loveladdy.
#BC#
Loveladdy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Loveladdy counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loveladdy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Loveladdy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Loveladdy counters with a three punch combo that has Steel backing up. Steel nods at Loveladdy to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Loveladdy is looking to counter punch.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Loveladdy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loveladdy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Loveladdy is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loveladdy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Steel closes the distance and pushes Loveladdy back into the cage.
Steel managing to block the knees to the body from Loveladdy.
#T4#
Loveladdy misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Loveladdy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Steel.
Steel has Loveladdy pressed against the cage.
Loveladdy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loveladdy tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.#BC#
Loveladdy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Loveladdy avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Eagle Loveladdy has been cut.
Steel swings for the body but Loveladdy moves out of range.
As Steel looks to move away, Loveladdy throws a big counter combo but Steel just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eagle Loveladdy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Steel darts in trying to clinch
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Loveladdy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel throws the left hand but Loveladdy avoids the punch easily.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loveladdy is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Loveladdy as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Loveladdy misses the target.
Loveladdy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.#T1#
Loveladdy ducks right into an uppercut from Steel.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Loveladdy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Steel throws a lazy head kick
and Loveladdy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steel misses with a leg kick
and Loveladdy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Butch Steel has been cut.
Steel tries to clinch
and Loveladdy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel's knee momentarily.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Loveladdy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steel misses with a combination
and Loveladdy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel takes a swing at Loveladdy's ribcage but misses.
Loveladdy is looking for a counter combo.
Crunch! Steel slams his shin into Loveladdy's torso.
Eagle Loveladdy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel misses with a left hand
and Loveladdy counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loveladdy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Loveladdy's shoulder, as Loveladdy tries to avoid the shot.
Loveladdy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steel just manages to avoid it.
Steel misses with a hook
and Loveladdy counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing. #T3##CL2#
Loveladdy tries to keep at a distance but Steel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Loveladdy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loveladdy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loveladdy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Loveladdy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Loveladdy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel lands with a cross. #T4#
Steel lands with a nice body punch.
Steel takes a swing at Loveladdy's ribcage but misses.
Loveladdy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steel cracks Loveladdy with an open hand slap.
Loveladdy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
As Steel looks to move away, Loveladdy throws a big counter combo but Steel just gets out of the way.
Steel throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Loveladdy counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Butch Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loveladdy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loveladdy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steel just manages to avoid it.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Loveladdy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Loveladdy moves out of range easily.
Steel just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLoveladdy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and Loveladdy counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! Loveladdy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble!#T1#
Steel scores with a punch to the head.
Loveladdy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Steel is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Butch Steel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Loveladdy missing with knees to the body.
Loveladdy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steel is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loveladdy cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Eagle Loveladdy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loveladdy lands a right hand.
Loveladdy misses with a punch to the body.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Loveladdy.
Steel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Loveladdy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Loveladdy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel throws a front kick aimed at Loveladdy's knee but Loveladdy avoids it well.
Butch Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loveladdy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Loveladdy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loveladdy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
It looks like Loveladdy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Loveladdy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Steel misses with a hook
and Loveladdy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel's knee momentarily.
Butch Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel throws a shot to the body.
Steel connects with a single shot there.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Loveladdy is out of range.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Loveladdy is out of range.
Nice body punch from Steel. #T4#
Loveladdy slips under a jab from Steel.
Loveladdy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Butch Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loveladdy checks a low kick from Steel.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loveladdy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Loveladdy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Steel darts in and clinches Loveladdy up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Steel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butch 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Steel!
Butch Steel 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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Event:
OFC 290: London Calling
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Steel lands with a right hand.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick from Brandon.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Steel drives through and clinches with Brandon against the cage.
Brandon blocks a body shot from Steel. #TD2#
Brandon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Steel can't fight it off and eventually Brandon manages to take the fight to the floor. Steel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brandon pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brandon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brandon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.#T1#
Steel controlling the position.
Steel continues to stall.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Steel is trying to keep Brandon in close.
Brandon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandon is stalling in the full guard.
Steel 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.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Brandon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel is controlling Brandon's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brandon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brandon misses with a straight right.
Brandon misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brandon or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel, which made it look bad.
Brandon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
A big left from Steel misses.
And Brandon responds with a good body kick, but Steel manages to step out the way in time.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Brandon saw that one coming.
Brandon misses with a low kick.
Steel looks to land a combination. Brandon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
Steel scores with a nice strike.
Brandon ducks right into an uppercut from Steel.
Brandon misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel is looking for a counter combo.
Brandon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brandon avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandon slips a jab from Steel.#T4#
Steel punishes Brandon's body with a nice straight punch.
Butch Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steel duly obliges. #KD#
Steel drops Brandon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brandon looks back up at him and smiles so Steel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Brandon is rocked!
Steel looks to land a left hand but Brandon moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Brandon clinches.
Brandon wants a takedown.
Butch Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandon.
Steel leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Brandon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Steel lands an overhand right.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steel stalling the fight.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steel here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steel just leaning against Brandon, taking a breather.
Brandon has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Brandon pulls guard effortlessly.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel postures up.
#T1#
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brandon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brandon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Brandon ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Brandon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steel sprawls well initially but Brandon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Brandon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandon is keeping the position for now.
Brandon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel wants to stand but Brandon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon pulls Steel in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brandon looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandon, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior Brandon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandon doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Steel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brandon tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Brandon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel is looking to clinch.
Steel tests Brandon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Brandon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Steel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel digs a good hook to Brandon's body.
We've been told by Steel's head coaches at LOD London Top Tier that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brandon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steel defends it nicely.
As Brandon backs away, Steel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Steel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brandon tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel.
Brandon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brandon blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Steel lands a right hand.
Steel stalling the fight.
Brandon jumps guard but Steel stands there with Brandon around his waist. Brandon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Butch Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
Steel working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Steel.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandon can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steel prevents it.
Butch Steel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steel pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Steel.
Steel just leaning against Brandon, taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Steel.
Brandon is looking for a takedown.
Butch Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel stalling.
Steel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brandon up against the cage.
Steel gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandon backwards. #T4#
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Steel gets underhooks to prevent Brandon's takedown attempt.
Junior Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandon is trying to drag Steel to the mat but Steel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brandon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steel, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Steel!
In his post fight interview, Butch Steel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXVIII
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps De Vega's head back.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Vega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Vega throws a combination that misses
and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Vega thinking.
De Vega misses with an uppercut.
De Vega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Vega tries a head kick but it misses.
De Vega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Steel clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Steel.
Steel prevents a body shot from De Vega.
De Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from De Vega fails to land.
De Vega is working Steel over against the cage.
De Vega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel misses with some punches.
#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steel avoiding damage.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but De Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel stalling in the clinch.
De Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by De Vega.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
De Vega takes a shot to the head.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as De Vega controls the action.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Vega working aggressively here.
#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steel.
De Vega misses with the head strike.
Steel gets underhooks to prevent De Vega's takedown attempt.
De Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Vega throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Vega seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steel can turn it around.
De Vega blocks an uppercut.
De Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by De Vega.
De Vega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel blocking some punches.
#T3#
Steel just leaning against De Vega, taking a breather.
Steel slowing the pace effectively.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Vega is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Vega.
De Vega working aggressively here.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Vega backwards.
Steel slowing the pace effectively.
De Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Vega backwards.
Steel stops a takedown attempt from De Vega.
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Vega blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel is looking to control De Vega's arms but De Vega gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steel has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Vega. #T4#
De Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Vega blocks a body shot from Steel.
De Vega misses with a body punch.
De Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
De Vega throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
De Vega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel blocks a body shot from De Vega.
Steel misses with a body punch.
De Vega working aggressively here.
De Vega stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Steel dominated that round.
That's time! De Vega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
De Vega throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
De Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from De Vega.
Steel throws a solid leg kick but De Vega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steel.
De Vega has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from De Vega does it's job there.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Vega jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Vega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Vega misses with a right hand
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
De Vega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Vega drops his hands momentarily and Steel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Steel misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel throws a series of strikes that have De Vega backpedaling.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#
De Vega is rocked!
De Vega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Oh De Vega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Vega leaves his chin hanging out and Steel seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! De Vega crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butch Steel!
Butch Steel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
OFC 280: Rio
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Murphy slips under a jab.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
Steel moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Steel misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Steel.
Steel looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Steel.
#CL#
Steel clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
A short left from Steel.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Steel has Murphy pushed against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Steel.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Steel taking a breather.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Steel is controlling him.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Cedric Murphy has been cut.#BC2#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Murphy walks into a jab.#T3#
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
Steel throws a lazy head kick
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murphy misses with a body punch
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Steel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy staying out of range there.#T4#
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy scores with a jab. Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel has Murphy pushed against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Murphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Steel slips a straight right by Murphy.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy feints a counter leg kick.
Butch Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steel looking to slow down the pace here.
Steel lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel taking a breather.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.#T2#
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Butch Steel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steel has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Steel.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Steel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel slips a jab from Murphy.
Steel throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy connects with the punch.
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head. #T3#
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Steel throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
A good leg kick by Steel.
Steel wants to clinch.
Murphy flicks out a counter leg kick but Steel steps away.#T4#
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Steel checks it
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cedric Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cedric Murphy's cut.
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#
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy misses with a looping left.#CL#
Steel clinches up against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steel here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Steel tries to tie him up.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Steel.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steel throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steel throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel is looking to counter punch.
Steel throws a low kick, looking for Murphy's leg but Murphy calmly moves out of range.
Murphy throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Murphy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Steel misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.#T2#
Murphy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Steel is looking to clinch.
Steel blocks the body kick.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Murphy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Steel misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Steel.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murphy takes one to the chin there.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel throws a head kick that Murphy semi-blocks.
Steel blocks a jab.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Steel.
A big left from Steel misses. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Murphy's head back.
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Murphy pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Butch Steel.
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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Steel!
Butch Steel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Cedric Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck off... i am the best. next time i will kick his head off..'.
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Event:
POWERS 64
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
That kick from Steel tenderised Jesus's leg. Jesus is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel.
Jesus thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
Jesus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jesus.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jesus misses with a looping right.
Steel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jesus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.
Jesus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jesus or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel, which made it look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jesus misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Jesus throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Jesus throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Jesus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Westside Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Jesus is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Jesus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Jesus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nofurgay Jesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steel.
Jesus wants to clinch but Steel slips to the side
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Steel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A solid body kick from Steel.
Jesus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jesus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but Jesus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jesus's sensitive parts.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Jesus moves out of range easily.
Steel tries to clinch there but Jesus circles away.
Jesus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jesus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jesus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Jesus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
Butch Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel lands a big head kick that sends Jesus to the canvas! Steel follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Steel!
The defeated Nofurgay Jesus had this to say: 'I so sorry, so sorry, I so sorry for my losing, So sorry. Sorry guys.'.
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Event:
POWERS 62
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seagram misses with a body kick.
Seagram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steel half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick from Steel lands but Seagram takes it in his stride.
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel throws a low kick, looking for Seagram's leg but Seagram calmly moves out of range.
Steel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Seagram slips under a jab.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
Seagram lands a jab.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seagram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Seagram has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Seagram scores with a nice right hand.
Seagram misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a good low kick that Seagram was not able to check.
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!
Seagram throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seagram checks a leg kick.
Butch Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Seagram if he has to take too many more of those.
Seagram dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage!
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Seagram moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Seagram digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seagram scoring well with a low kick there.
Seagram lands a right hook to the body.
Steel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seagram feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steel's calf.
Steel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Steel tenderised Seagram's leg. Seagram is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seagram looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Seagram.
Seagram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Steel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel misses with a low kick. #T2#
Steel slips under a jab.
Seagram scores with a jab to the body.
Seagram checks a leg kick nicely.
Seagram cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Steel.
Seagram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Seagram does it's job there.
Seagram lands a body shot.
Seagram fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seagram swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Seagram blocks the low kick.
Seagram scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one.
Steel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Seagram with a nice cross.
Seagram throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
#T3#
A big right from Seagram misses.
Seagram swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Seagram avoids it.
Steel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steel throws a head kick but Seagram moves out of range.
Seagram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seagram has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Steel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Seagram throws a series of strikes that have Steel backpedaling.
Seagram checks a leg kick nicely.
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!
Seagram scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Seagram is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Seagram lands with a nice body kick.
Seagram moves out of range of the body kick.
Seagram misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Steel thumps Seagram with a low kick.
Seagram lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seagram misses with a straight right.
Seagram lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Seagram throws a nice head kick!
Steel looks for the body kick but Seagram saw that one coming.
Seagram connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seagram throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Seagram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Seagram keeps Steel at a distance using the push kick.
A solid body kick from Steel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagram lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seagram.
Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seagram is out of range and Steel settles back down.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Seagram moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Seagram 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#
Seagram throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Seagram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Seagram lands with a cross.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seagram.
Crunch! Seagram slams his shin into Steel's torso.
Seagram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
Seagram lunges at Steel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel's hand.
Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seagram.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seagram.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Seagram throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steel.
Danny Seagram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel tries to land a leg kick but Seagram saw it coming and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Seagram!
#CUT2#
It looks like Butch Steel has been cut.
Seagram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.#T1#
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seagram.
Seagram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seagram moves out of range of the body kick from Steel.
Seagram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seagram throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steel throws a leg kick but Seagram sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seagram tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seagram fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seagram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seagram counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seagram. That's going to slow Steel down.
Steel is looking to score with low kicks.
Steel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Seagram is looking to chop away at Steel's legs.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seagram on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Steel scores with a leg kick.
Steel throws a right and a left that Seagram avoids nicely.
Seagram with a jab.
Seagram misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Seagram throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Seagram's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Seagram misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel tries to work over Seagram's front leg with a kick but Seagram checks it.
Seagram feints a counter leg kick.
Steel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Seagram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Seagram paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Good exchange - Seagram coming out on top.#T3#
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Seagram.
Seagram lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seagram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seagram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seagram scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Seagram avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel throws a leg kick but Seagram sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Seagram.
Steel drops his hands momentarily and Seagram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seagram can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel. That's going to slow Seagram down. #T4#
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel scores with a kick to the body.
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel is looking to clinch but Seagram is avoiding it.
Seagram tries a quick counter leg kick but Steel is wise to it.
Seagram avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel throws a head kick that Seagram semi-blocks.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steel tries to land a leg kick but Seagram saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Seagram.
Seagram slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Seagram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seagram throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Seagram misses the target.
Steel throws a right and a left that Seagram avoids nicely.
Seagram misses with a low kick.
Seagram throws a leg kick but Steel moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Seagram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Butch Steel's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Steel darts in and clinches Seagram up against the cage.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seagram blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Seagram wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seagram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Seagram breaks the clinch.
Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steel tries to score with a low kick but Seagram moves his leg out of the way.
Seagram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagram.
Seagram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.
Seagram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel wants to land a leg kick but Seagram is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Seagram.
Seagram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seagram checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seagram.#T1#
Seagram lands a lovely overhand right.
Seagram lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steel takes a step back to recover.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Seagram moves out of range easily.
Seagram with a jab.
Steel fakes the leg kick and cracks Seagram in the body.
Seagram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seagram scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Seagram misses.
Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Seagram blocks the leg kick.
Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel missing with a left hand there. Seagram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Seagram misses. #T2#
Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seagram sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seagram scores with a body shot.
Steel blocks a low kick nicely.
Seagram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel keeps Seagram at a distance using the push kick.
Seagram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel momentarily.
Seagram lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Seagram avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Seagram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Seagram there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seagram swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Seagram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Steel throws a leg kick but Seagram sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seagram tries to land a front kick but Steel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Steel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Seagram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Seagram connects with a leg kick. Steel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Seagram throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick from Seagram.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seagram just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSteel.
Seagram checks a low kick from Steel.
Seagram doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seagram checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seagram.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Seagram swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
#T4#
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel keeps Seagram at a distance using the push kick.
Steel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seagrams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seagram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seagram throws a wild body kick that Steel sees coming a mile off.
Steel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steel misses the jab.
Seagram stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel thumps Seagram with a low kick.
Seagram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steel is out of range and Seagram settles back down.
Seagram listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steel motions for Seagram to come forward. Steel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel keeps Seagram at a distance using the push kick.
Butch Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seagram lunges at Steel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Seagram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Seagram 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Seagram!
An out of breath Danny Seagram 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:
PFC 55
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Canuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canuel fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Canuel has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Canuel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Canuel controls the action.
Steel lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Canuel - that landed with a thud.
Canuel missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canuel.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canuel lands a jab.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canuel looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Canuel tries to counter by clinching up but Steel breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Canuel gets a clinch.
Canuel lands a left hand.
Canuel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Canuel fails to land. #BC2#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Steel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steel cracks the inside of Canuel's front leg.
Steel with a hook.#CL#
Canuel gets a clinch.
Canuel lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Canuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel lands a nice uppercut.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Canuel controls the action.
Canuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Canuel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Canuel blocking some punches.
Steel lands a left hand.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Steel jabs at Canuel's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Canuel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Canuel misses with a body kick.
Steel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canuel connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Canuel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Canuel with a nice cross.
Steel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel throws a low kick, looking for Canuel's leg but Canuel calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Canuel's head coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Canuel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Canuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canuel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Canuel misses with a hook.
Canuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canuel looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Canuel throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Canuel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Canuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canuel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Steel takes the fight into the clinch.
Steel pushes Canuel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Steel.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Canuel fails to land.
Canuel blocks an uppercut.
Canuel has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Canuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel managing to block the knees to the body from Canuel.
#T4#
Canuel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel is defending well for now.
Steel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canuel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel walks into a jab.
Steel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Canuel tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel tries a quick counter leg kick but Canuel is wise to it.
Canuel scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Canuel looks to land a body kick but Steel moved away.
Canuel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Canuel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canuel moves out of range of the strikes.
Canuel lands the left hand.#CL#
Canuel moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Steel.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Butch Steel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Canuel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canuel is looking to chop away at Steel's legs.
Steel blocks a head kick by Canuel.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Canuel's defenses.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Canuel.
Canuel moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Canuel moves into the clinch.
Canuel digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
Canuel connects with a knee to the head.
Steel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Obi Canuel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Canuel on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Canuel.
Canuel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canuel misses with the head strike.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Canuel controls his hands.
#T1##BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel is looking to slow Canuel down with leg kicks.
Canuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canuel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Canuel throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Canuel - just one landing.
Canuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Canuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
A bone on bone clash there as Canuel blocks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Steel.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Canuel moves out of range easily.
Canuel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steel.
Canuel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel lands a jab.
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!
Steel lands a jab.#T2#
Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Canuel checks it well.
Canuel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.
A jab from Steel misses.
Steel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Butch Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Steel.
Canuel misses with the combination.
Canuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canuel is looking to clinch.
Canuel tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Canuel clinches.
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canuel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3##BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel scores with a one two! Canuel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Butch Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canuel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canuel.
Steel misses with a leg kick.
Canuel is looking to chop away at Steel's legs.
Canuel tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Canuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canuel tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canuel misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Canuel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canuel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.#T4#
Canuel blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Steel.
Canuel thuds his shin into the meat of Steel's side.
Steel throws a leg kick
and Canuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canuel. That did some damage!
Steel throws out a leg kick but Canuel moves out of range and Steel only half commits.
Canuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Canuel instigates a clinch.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canuel's elbow. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Canuel has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canuel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel tries to break the clinch but Canuel is controlling the position.
Steel blocking some punches.
Canuel scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Steel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Butch Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel connects with a leg kick. Canuel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Canuel closes the distance and clinches.
Canuel works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
Canuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel tries to work over Canuel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canuel missing with knees to the body.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Canuel.
Canuel tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Canuel back against the cage.
Canuel is trying to stall.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Canuel lands with a left to the head.
Canuel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel thumps Canuel with a low kick.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
A big right from Canuel misses.
Canuel misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a good low kick that Canuel was not able to check.
Steel clobbers Canuel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Canuel is controlling him.
Canuel's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Canuel controls his hands.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Canuel.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canuel misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Canuel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canuel misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Canuel is rocked!#T2#
Canuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Canuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Steel rushes Canuel and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canuel wants to stay close but Steel steps back to make room for something. Canuel seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Steel and Canuel drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Butch Steel!
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Event:
PFC 53
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arjuna misses with a wild body shot.
Arjuna tried to score with a low kick but Steel checks it.
Steel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arjuna misses with a hook to the body
and Steel counters with a low kick, right behind Arjuna 's knee.
Steel is looking to slow Arjuna down with leg kicks.
Arjuna avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arjuna. That did some damage!
Arjuna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butch Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steel. Arjuna shrugs it off though.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arjuna pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steel back to the cage. Arjuna follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Butch Steel has been cut.
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!
Steel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arjuna takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arjuna throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Arjuna.
We've been informed that Arjuna has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Arjuna checks the leg kick.
Steel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Arjuna there.
Steel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Arjuna misses.
Arjuna throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
Steel tried to counter with a leg kick but Arjuna avoided it.
Arjuna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Arjuna 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.
Steel blocks a body shot from Arjuna.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Arjuna.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel scores with a nice body kick.
Good work by Arjuna as he checks the leg kick.
Arjuna jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Arjuna.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arjuna takes one to the side of the head.
Steel throws out a leg kick but Arjuna moves out of range and Steel only half commits.
Arjuna misses with a wild combination.
Steel throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Arjuna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arjuna checks a low kick from Steel.
Steel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arjuna fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steel is out of range.
Steel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arjuna just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arjuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arjuna tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arjuna is looking to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steel.
Steel throws a chopping leg kick but Arjuna manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arjuna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel throws a leg kick but Arjuna moved away.
Arjuna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good shot there by Arjuna.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steel.
Steel throws a leg kick which misses Arjuna's front leg but catches the back leg as Arjuna tries to avoid it.
Arjuna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Arjuna instigates a clinch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Arjuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Arjuna digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
Arjuna misses with the head strike.
Arjuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arjuna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arjuna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steel misses with some punches.
#BC#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arjuna misses with a few strikes there.
Arjuna throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arjuna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arjuna just manages to avoid it.
Arjuna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arjuna closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arjuna throws a leg kick but Steel moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Butch Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steel throws a leg kick which misses Arjuna's front leg but catches the back leg as Arjuna tries to avoid it.
Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arjuna avoids the body shot from Steel.
A low kick from Steel misses
and Arjuna counters with a good low kick that Steel was not able to check.
An inside leg kick from Steel misses.
Arjuna looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arjuna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Butch Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Arjuna misses with a wild body shot.
Arjuna fails to land with a series of punches.
Arjuna takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Arjuna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arjuna misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arjuna. #T1#
Steel tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards.
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rama Arjuna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arjuna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steel rather than just go for the knockout.
Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steel blocks a jab.
Steel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arjuna walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arjuna.
Arjuna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arjuna blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel. #CL2#
Arjuna pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arjuna.
Steel lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Arjuna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Steel drives through and clinches with Arjuna against the cage.
Arjuna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arjuna scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arjuna.
Steel prevents a body shot from Arjuna.
Steel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arjuna.
Arjuna tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Arjuna back against the cage.
Arjuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arjuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arjuna's elbow.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Arjuna.
Steel tries to circle away but Arjuna has him pinned against the cage.
Arjuna tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Arjuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Arjuna throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Arjuna scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arjuna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Arjuna scores with a hook to the body.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards.
Steel misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Arjuna fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Arjuna fails to land.
Steel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steel lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arjuna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel.
Arjuna swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arjuna tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arjuna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arjuna avoids the head kick by Steel.
#T4#
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arjuna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Arjuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel. That's going to slow Arjuna down.
Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arjuna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Arjuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arjuna swinging wildly here.
Arjuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arjuna.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel lands a leg kick that knocks Arjuna off balance momentarily.
Steel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arjuna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel throws a front kick aimed at Arjuna's knee but Arjuna avoids it well.
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 Butch Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Butch Steel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arjuna checks a low kick from Steel.
Arjuna is looking for the big counter here.
Arjuna has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel connects with a nice looking jab.
Steel throws a wild body kick that Arjuna sees coming a mile off.
Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel checks a leg kick.
Arjuna misses with a double jab
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Arjuna misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arjuna.
Arjuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arjuna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Arjuna pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steel back to the cage. Arjuna follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arjuna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Arjuna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arjuna takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arjuna jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Arjuna blocks the leg kick.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arjuna throws a big shot that misses.
Steel misses with a body kick.
Arjuna lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
You can see that Arjuna has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel tried to score with a low kick but Arjuna checks it.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arjuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arjuna throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
A good leg kick by Arjuna.
Steel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Arjuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steel connects with a right hand. Arjuna shakes it off.#CL2#
Arjuna forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel throws a solid leg kick but Arjuna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steel.
Arjuna blocks a jab.
Arjuna feints a jab promting Steel to slip. Arjuna then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arjuna's head.
Good leg kick by Steel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arjuna.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arjuna's head.
Steel with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Arjuna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steel scores with a nice body kick.
Arjuna throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arjuna misses with a two punch combination.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Steel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arjuna walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel lands with a hook. Arjuna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#
Arjuna is rocked!
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arjuna is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?#T4#
Arjuna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arjuna seems to have recovered his senses.
Steel looks for the body kick but Arjuna saw that one coming.
Steel tries to score with a low kick but Arjuna moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arjuna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arjuna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steel throws a push kick but Arjuna slaps the foot to one side.
Steel delivers a nice body kick.
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from Arjuna.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steel.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arjuna.
Steel misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Steel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick.
As Steel backs off Arjuna throws a huge counter combo but Steel manages to avoid it all.
Arjuna closes the distance but Steel moves to the side
and Steel counters with a three punch combo that has Arjuna backing up. Arjuna nods at Steel to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Steel!
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Event:
PFC : Fight Night 48
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Roost walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Van Roost has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Van Roost lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Roost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Roost throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Van Roost with a jab.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Roost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steel staying out of range there.
Jab from Steel.
Van Roost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Roost counters with a straight right hand.
Steel slips under a jab from Van Roost.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Van Roost.
Both fighters circling a little - Steel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel jabs Van Roost right on the nose. Van Roost blinks but takes it well.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Van Roost's head but Van Roost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Roost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Steel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Roost to score with a decent uppercut.
Steel swinging wildly here.
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Van Roost - just one landing.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Roost.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Roost misses the target. #CL#
Van Roost moves into the clinch successfully.
Steel digs a right hand into Van Roost's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Roost's gas tank.
Steel lands a right hand. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel throws a chopping leg kick but Van Roost manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steel misses with a body kick.
Van Roost misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel moves out of range as Van Roost strikes.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Roost.
Van Roost backing away here, and Steel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
Van Roost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel thows a leg kick but Van Roost checks it
and Van Roost counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Roost throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel throws a push kick but Van Roost slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Van Roost misses its intended target.
Steel throws a head kick but Van Roost moves out of range.
Van Roost checks a leg kick.
Van Roost is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Steel tries to land a front kick but Van Roost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Roost misses with a wild body shot.
Van Roost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Roost swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van Roost misses with a straight left.
Van Roost scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Roost walks into a jab.
Van Roost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Roost checks a leg kick.
Van Roost wants to clinch.
Steel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Roost.
Van Roost is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Roost.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Roost blocks the leg kick.
Van Roost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.
Van Roost takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Van Roost wants to clinch.
Van Roost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Roost is out of range and Steel settles back down.
Van Roost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Roost is wise to it.
Steel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Roost is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Van Roost checks a leg kick.
Van Roost is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Van Roost takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Roost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steel slips under a jab from Van Roost.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Roost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Roost misses with a looping left.
Steel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Roost misses with a looping left.
Donk. Van Roost catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Roost.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel feints a jab promting Van Roost to slip. Steel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Roost slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel moves out of range as Van Roost strikes.
Van Roost blocks a leg kick.
Van Roost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Roost.
Steel counters with a body kick.
Van Roost is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Roost counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Van Roost will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Van Roost's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Van Roost throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Roost slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel lands a jab.
Steel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Roost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Roost has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steel.
Van Roost checks a leg kick nicely.
Steel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Roost as he connects with a hook.
Van Roost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel blocks a jab.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Van Roost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Butch Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Roost with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Roost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Roost blocks a leg kick.
Van Roost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Steel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Steel tenderised Van Roost's leg. Van Roost is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Roost stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Roost lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Steel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Roost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
and Van Roost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel moves away from the strike by Van Roost.
Van Roost throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Roost fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel on the side of the head.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick from Steel misses.
Van Roost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Van Roost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel slips a straight right by Van Roost.
Van Roost keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Roost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Roost is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steel throws a head kick that Van Roost semi-blocks.
Van Roost avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Roost throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel thows a leg kick but Van Roost checks it
and Van Roost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Roost thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Roost misses with a hook
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#
Michael Van Roost's cut is getting worse.
Van Roost lands a jab-cross combination.
Van Roost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel throws a series of punches but Van Roost moves out of range.
Van Roost moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Van Roost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Van Roost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Roost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Roost throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
letting Van Roost counter with a right hand.
Van Roost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Steel.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Van Roost scores with a shot to the body.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel defending well as Van Roost loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Van Roost misses its intended target.
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Roost has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Roost throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Roost checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Van Roost throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Roost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Roost!
Steel throws a low kick but Van Roost avoids it.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Van Roost misses.
Van Roost cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Roost tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Van Roost moved out of range.
It looked like Van Roost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Roost throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a nice body kick.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Roost misses the target.
Van Roost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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 Michael Van Roost will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Van Roost's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Roost at a distance.
Steel misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Van Roost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Roost dips to his left and cracks Steel with an uppercut!
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Roost has time to react.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel throws a leg kick but Van Roost checks it.
Van Roost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Roost misses the jab.
Van Roost walks into a left hand.
Van Roost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Van Roost.
Van Roost avoids a kick to the body.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Van Roost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Nice cross by Van Roost.
Steel moves away from the strike by Van Roost.
Van Roost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Roost misses the target. #T1#
Van Roost misses with a two punch combination.
Van Roost slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Van Roost checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Roost avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Roost throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with an inside leg kick.
Steel wants to slow Van Roost down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Van Roost tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel throws a leg kick
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Roost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Roost scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Roost tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel thumps Van Roost with a low kick.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Van Roost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Roost throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Van Roost lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Roost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel slips under a jab from Van Roost.
Steel throws out a leg kick but Van Roost moves out of range and Steel only half commits.
Steel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Roost is looking to clinch.
Steel tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Roost is wise to it.
Van Roost avoids the head kick by Steel.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steel.
Van Roost avoids the head kick by Steel.
A little feinted left hand from Van Roost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel slips under a jab from Van Roost.
Steel moves out of range as Van Roost strikes.
Van Roost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Van Roost checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Roost misses with a straight left.
Steel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Van Roost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel misses with a low kick as Van Roost jumps back.
Van Roost ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Van Roost moved away.
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel looks for the body kick but Van Roost saw that one coming.
Steel feints and then cracks Van Roost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Roost down.
Van Roost throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Steel defending well as Van Roost loads up on a big left hand.
Van Roost throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Roost looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Van Roost backing away here, and Steel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Roost avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Roost's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Roost.#T4#
Steel throws a wild body kick that Van Roost sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Van Roost has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Steel lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
and Van Roost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Roost throws a big shot that misses.
Van Roost backing away here, and Steel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Roost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Van Roost.
Steel throws a nice head kick!
Steel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Roost takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Steel cracks the inside of Van Roost's front leg.
Steel staying out of range there.
Van Roost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butch Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Roost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Roost throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
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 Michael Van Roost.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Roost, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Van Roost!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Van Roost made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
PFC 43: Karimov vs. Castelmore
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Kolehmainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel is fending him off so far but Kolehmainen persists. Nope, Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
Kolehmainen looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Kolehmainen's defenses.
Kolehmainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kolehmainen 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 three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eino Kolehmainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolehmainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel as he jumps to the side.
Steel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Steel moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel lands with a kick to the temple. Kolehmainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Steel.
Kolehmainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolehmainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Kolehmainen fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Steel instigates a clinch.
Kolehmainen slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel gets through Kolehmainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Kolehmainen controls his hands.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kolehmainen backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
#ROC2#
Kolehmainen is rocked!
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Kolehmainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel lands an uppercut.
Kolehmainen tries to pull guard but Steel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Kolehmainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Kolehmainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel lands the left hand.
Steel throws a head kick but Kolehmainen moves out of range.
Kolehmainen tries to counter with a takedown but Steel is quick to defend against it.
Kolehmainen shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense.
Kolehmainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Kolehmainen's belly button to the back.
Steel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Kolehmainen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel wants to control but Kolehmainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kolehmainen trying to control the pace.
Steel won't allow Kolehmainen to pass to mount.
Steel trying to control but Kolehmainen postures up.
Steel keeping control of the position.
Kolehmainen not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Steel is staying active underneath Kolehmainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That kick from Steel tenderised Kolehmainen's leg. Kolehmainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel.
Kolehmainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Steel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Butch Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eino Kolehmainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Steel scores with a punch to the head.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel, as that shot connected.
Kolehmainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Kolehmainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel as he jumps to the side.
As Kolehmainen backs off Steel throws a huge counter combo but Kolehmainen manages to avoid it all.
Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle, before Steel throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kolehmainen's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Steel lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Butch Steel!
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 45
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel, which made it look bad.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Steel.
Steel leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Hector Davis has been cut.
Whack! Steel lands a heavy head kick that drops Davis. The ref tackles Steel to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Davis was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Butch Steel!
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 43
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel scores with a spinning back kick!
Steel slips a straight right by Williams.#CL#
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Steel moves into the clinch.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel is working Williams over against the cage.
Williams working aggressively here.
Steel tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel. #BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Williams defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Williams throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel slips under a jab from Williams.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Steel walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Steel throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel slips a jab from Williams.
A left lands for Williams.#T2#
Williams throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steel misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steel.
Williams moves out of range as Steel throws a body kick.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Steel.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Steel throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
Williams is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target.
Steel tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams misses with the combination.
Steel misses with a leg kick.
Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Steel settles back down.
Steel misses with a hook.
Steel motions for Williams to come forward. Steel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Williams misses the jab.#T4#
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick by Steel misses
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Steel feints a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Williams misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Steel scores with a leg kick.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ethan Carter Williams 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.
#R2#
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steel.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Steel darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Steel darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC2#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body punch from Williams.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Steel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steel is looking to chop away at Williams's legs.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Steel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ethan Carter Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel. That's going to slow Williams down.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Steel tries a quick counter leg kick but Williams is wise to it.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Steel counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily. #T2#
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
Steel lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Williams seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steel can turn it around.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steel has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it.
Good body shot from Williams.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel working aggressively here.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Butch Steel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Williams misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Williams is trying to push Steel away but Steel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.
Williams is trying to break free.#BC2#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel moves out of range as Williams strikes.#T4#
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams blocks a head kick by Steel.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel avoids the body shot from Williams.
#CL2#
Steel has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Steel throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Steel walks into a left hand.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams checks a low kick from Steel.
Williams misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Butch Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Williams's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land. #BC2#
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Steel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Steel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Williams pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel is looking to chop away at Williams's legs.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Steel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Steel tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Steel throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Williams looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Steel.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams scores with a jab. Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams jabs at Steel's body.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
A head kick misses from Steel.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steel.
Steel misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel momentarily.
#CL#
Williams forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Steel. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Steel moves away from the strike by Williams.
Steel connects with an inside leg kick.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams jabs at Steel's body.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Williams sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Carter Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Carter Williams!
After winning the bout, Ethan Carter Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PFC 36: Castelmore vs. Ragnar
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangreg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Mangreg responds with a good body kick, but Steel manages to step out the way in time.
Mangreg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mangreg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mangreg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mangreg throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Mangreg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mangreg takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Mangreg jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mangreg backwards. #BC#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Steel. #CL#
Steel clinches up against the cage.
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!
Mangreg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steel blocks an elbow strike.
Steel tries to work over Mangreg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Mangreg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel. #T1#
Mangreg wants to slow Steel down by chopping away at his legs.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick
and Mangreg counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangreg was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel lands with a straight right. Mangreg didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Harry Mangreg has been cut.
Butch Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangreg misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Mangreg blocks the body kick.
Mangreg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A low kick from Steel misses
and Mangreg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Mangreg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Mangreg moves out of range easily.
Mangreg throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Steel moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangreg throws an elbow but misses.
Mangreg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangreg. That did some damage!
Mangreg throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Mangreg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Mangreg gets tackled into the cage by Steel. Steel maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Steel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangreg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel lands a head kick. Mangreg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Mangreg.
Steel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Steel clinches with his opponent.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangreg controls his hands.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangreg controls his hands.
Mangreg misses with an elbow strike.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangreg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangreg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mangreg is trying to stall.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangreg controls his hands.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mangreg is trying to maintain a safe position but Steel gets an underhook and turns Mangreg into the cage.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steel as Mangreg tries to tie him up.
Steel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mangreg or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Steel.
Mangreg looks winded!
Steel gets through Mangreg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Steel pushes Mangreg up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Mangreg is rocked!#BC#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Mangreg is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Steel! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Butch Steel!
In defeat, Harry Mangreg stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Be Back!!!'.
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