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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diego Gaspar (ranked 2572 p4p, 126 weight class) and Mr Steel (ranked 19136 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Gaspar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Gaspar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mr Steel!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gaspar drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
Gaspar tries to pull guard but Steel won't allow it.
Gaspar is trying to pull guard but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Gaspar is trying to pull guard but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Gaspar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaspar (0) vs (2) Steel
Gaspar is looking to improve his position.
Gaspar moves into full guard.
Gaspar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaspar (2) vs (2) Steel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Gaspar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Gaspar seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Gaspar controlling the action here.
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Steel is in trouble now - Gaspar has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaspar (5) vs (2) Steel
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar working for a guillotine from mount but Steel is in no mood to give up.
Gaspar has hold of Steel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Steel tries to reverse the position but Gaspar maintains control.
Gaspar looking to secure an arm triangle but Steel defends it well.
Gaspar has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Steel is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Gaspar!
Mr Steel spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit. '. |
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #56
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Steel blocks nicely.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown passes into half guard. #T1#
Ground and pound from Brown.
Steel taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
Brown misses with a head shot. Steel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Steel has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Steel wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Steel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brown defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown misses with the ground and pound.
Brown is putting a hurting on Steel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Steel being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steel down.
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brown staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Steel throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Steel scores with a three punch combo!
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steel throws an elbow that misses.
Brown 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 tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown has been working on his balance at Fight Club FC, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Steel.
Steel is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel down to the mat. Steel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Steel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Steel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.
Brown throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel feints the counter takedown.
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mr Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel misses with the combination.
#CL#
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steel is defending well.
Steel misses with some punches.
Steel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown has Steel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steel prevents it.
#TD#
Brown gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Steel is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Steel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steel's guard.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nino Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head. #T1#
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown working over Steel with some ground and pound. Steel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel!
Brown lands a heavy elbow.
Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Steel is rocked!
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Steel is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Brown loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Steel scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Brown land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Brown stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nino Brown!
An out of breath Nino Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mr Steel was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit. '.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #54
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Steel clinches with his opponent.
Mclean tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mclean drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mclean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Mclean. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Steel has managed to clinch.
Steel landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brad Mclean has been cut.
Steel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Mclean takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#
Mclean is rocked!
Steel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Mclean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel jerks Mclean's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Mclean drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Steel goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Steel because Mclean was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Mr Steel!
A victorious Mr Steel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #51
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Skank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel enables Skank to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skank throws a big right hand that misses.
Skank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skank landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skank controls the pace.
Skank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Skank connects with a couple of short punches.
Skank is in close to Steel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Skank is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.
Skank is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Skank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steel's head.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skank postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Skank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Skank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skank slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel works the jab nicely.
Skank tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Steel clinches up against the cage.
Steel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steel misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel keeps control of Skank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steel lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Ed Skank has been cut.
Steel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steel tries a knee to the head but Skank blocks it.
A knee to the head by Steel.
Skank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Skank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel connects with a knee to the head.
Steel with a knee to the head.
Steel misses with a knee strike.
Steel is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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 is pressed up against the cage. Skank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel down to the mat. Steel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A good leg kick by Steel.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skank is defended easily by Steel.
Skank shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as Skank shoots in.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Skank closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Steel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Skank's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Skank 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.
Steel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steel defends it nicely.#CL2#
Steel takes the fight into the clinch.
Steel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Skank blocks with his arms.
Skank wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Skank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel missing with knees to the body.
Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skank blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steel.
Skank takes an elbow to the temple.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skank managing to block the knees to the body from Steel.
Skank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steel misses with a knee to the head.
Steel misses with a knee to the head.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Skank controls the action.
Skank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mr Steel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skank tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steel obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Steel.
#CUT2#
Ed Skank's cut is getting worse.
Steel tries a knee to the head but Skank blocks it.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steel lands a knee to the head.
Steel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Steel.
Skank avoiding damage as Steel throws knees to the body.
Steel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skank blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skank's defenses.
Steel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steel looking to throw knees to the head but Skank is blocking nicely.
#T4#
Steel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steel lands a right hand.
Skank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skank is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steel scores with a knee to the head.
Skank managing to block the knees to the body from Steel.
Skank lands with a left to the head.
Skank tries for a takedown but Steel manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ed Skank's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Skank takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skank tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Skank shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Skank 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.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skank.
Skank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skank.
Skank throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Skank trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away. #T1#
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Skank scores with a couple of nice shots.
Skank winds up and cracks Steel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Skank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
Skank is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Steel tries to kick Skank off in order to stand up. Skank Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Skank is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mr Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Skank is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Skank seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steel pushes Skank away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Skank gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Skank misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Steel parries the strikes from Skank easily there. Skank is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steel to escape.
Skank working the head with strikes.
An elbow from Skank crashes against the mat.
#T3#
Steel taking a bit of punishment here - Skank scoring with strikes.
Skank in side control lands a decent elbow.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skank is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Skank has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Skank controlling the position.
Steel is not content to let Skank control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skank working the head with strikes.
Steel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Skank throws a strike aimed at the side of Steel's head but Steel avoids it well.
Skank lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is trying to escape the position but Skank is controlling the position.
Ed Skank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skank lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Skank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Steel!
A very excited looking Mr Steel 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:
StrikeForce Union #49
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.
Steel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brown trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Brown prevents Steel from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Steel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.
Steel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
Steel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown landing strikes.
Steel defending against the ground and pound.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Brown misses with the ground and pound.
Steel taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brown is chipping away with strikes.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Steel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
Brown trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Brown cracks Steel with a big elbow.
Brown is working Steel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Steel to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Brown are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Brown working the ground and pound but Steel is defending the strikes.
Steel being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Brown grinds an elbow into Steel's temple.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brown controls the position from side control.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Steel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Brown cracks Steel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Steel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Steel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brown is working Steel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brown tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown working Steel over with strikes.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Steel's temple.
Brown is nestled in close to Steel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown 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.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown controlling the action here. #T1#
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
Brown trying to control from Steel's half guard. Steel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown distracts Steel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Steel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown is taking a breather. Steel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Steel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown. #T3#
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Brown is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel!
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#
Steel is rocked!
Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Steel is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Brown! Steel is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nino Brown!
A victorious Nino Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Mr Steel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit. '.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #46
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.#CL#
Steel moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Steel misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steel will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nordskov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov flicks out a counter leg kick but Steel steps away.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Steel's body.
#T1#
Steel lands a head shot.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Nordskov throws a fast counter high kick but Steel manages to duck under it in time.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Nordskov throws a sloppy body shot
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Steel darts in and clinches Nordskov up against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
#T2#
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Steel blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Steel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nordskov tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nordskov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nordskov avoids it.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage. #T4#
Steel wants to stall.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Nordskov blocks with his arms.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Steel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nordskov is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov 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#
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel cracks Nordskov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steel avoids the head kick by Nordskov.
Steel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range and Steel settles back down.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov scores with a jab. Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Steel tried to counter with a leg kick but Nordskov avoided it.
Nordskov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Nordskov lands a big head kick that sends Steel tumbling to the mat! Nordskov takes a step backwards and waves Steel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Steel is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Steel has been cut.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
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!
A bone on bone clash there as Steel blocks the leg kick.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel wants to clinch.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Steel is wise to it.#T2#
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steel tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Steel tries to clinch up
and Nordskov counters with a low kick, right behind Steel 's knee.
Nordskov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steel rather than just go for the knockout.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nordskov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nordskov counter with a right hand.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body kick.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel avoids the head kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
#T4#
Steel moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Steel pushes Nordskov up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nordskov's efforts to push away.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel blocking some punches.
Mads Nordskov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steel trying to land knees to the body.
Steel blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
A body shot lands from Nordskov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Steel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Steel takes the fight into the clinch.
Steel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steel blocking some punches.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov connects with a body shot.#T1#
Nordskov throws a shot to the body.
Nordskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Nordskov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nordskov 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 is looking to clinch but Nordskov is avoiding it.
Nordskov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steel will feel that in the morning.
Nordskov misses with a body punch
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Steel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nordskov counters with a stiff right hand.
Mr Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordskov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nordskov looks to throw a body kick
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov fakes the leg kick and cracks Steel in the body.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nordskov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
As Nordskov looks to move away, Steel throws a big counter combo but Nordskov just gets out of the way.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nordskov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Steel wants to clinch up but Nordskov keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Nordskov misses the jab.
Steel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov connects with a jab.#CL#
Steel clinches up with Nordskov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Nordskov wants to break free but Steel has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Mads Nordskov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordskov circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nordskov 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Mr Steel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit. '.
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Event:
SP vs The World
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel wants to clinch up but Steel Penn keeps it at a distance.
Steel Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel attempts a counter takedown but Steel Penn avoids it well and moves away.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn moved out of range nicely.
Steel sets himself, and Steel Penn steps forward looking for the clinch! Steel avoids it this time.
Steel Penn misses with a hook.
Steel Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel Penn sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Steel looks to land a combination. Steel Penn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Steel Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Steel Penn moved out of range.
We've been told by Steel's head coaches at ICON TOP TEAM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steel moves to clinch but Steel Penn breaks away
letting Steel Penn counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Steel Penn gets a clinch.
Steel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steel Penn as Steel tries to tie him up. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steel Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Steel missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Steel Penn fails to land.
Steel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel Penn's face.
#T4#
Steel looking to throw knees to the head but Steel Penn is blocking nicely.
Steel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel Penn's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steel obliges.
Steel missing with knees to the body.
Steel Penn lands with a left to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Steel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Steel connects with a looping right hand.
Steel Penn misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Free Agent Steel Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel Penn circles away.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Steel Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steel's guard.
Steel Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU2#
Steel Penn gets to his feet - Steel follows without any prompting.
Free Agent Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel Penn misses the target.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel feinted with a counter takedown.
Steel Penn misses with a wild combination.
Steel Penn misses with a hook.#CL2#
Steel Penn darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Steel Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Steel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel Penn avoids it.
Steel Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel Penn working aggressively here.
Steel connects with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Steel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Steel Penn avoiding damage as Steel throws knees to the body.
Steel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Free Agent Steel Penn has been cut.#T4#
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Steel Penn avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Free Agent Steel Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Free Agent Steel Penn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Steel Penn is quick to defend against it.
Steel misses with a combination
and Steel Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Steel Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel Penn misses with a double jab.
Steel Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel Penn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steel Penn.
Steel staying out of range there.#T1##CL2#
Steel Penn has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Penn.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steel Penn's brow.
Steel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Steel tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steel Penn 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 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
A knee to the head by Steel.
Steel Penn managing to block the knees to the body from Steel.
Steel Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Steel.
Steel Penn avoiding damage as Steel throws knees to the body.
Steel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steel Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel Penn managing to block the knees to the body from Steel.
Steel tries a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Penn.
Steel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steel Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel tries a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks it.
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 Mr Steel.
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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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