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Event:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Lobtov ducks down to avoid it.
Lobtov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steel defends it well.
Steel slips a jab from Lobtov.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lobtov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steel but Steel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Lobtov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lobtov.
Steel feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck for Lobtov with that takedown attempt.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Lobtov manages to avoid it.#T1#
Steel connects with a single shot there.
We've been told by Steel's head coaches at Woodhouse's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Lobtov gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lobtov looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Steel trying to control but Lobtov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lobtov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Lobtov is keeping the position.
Lobtov wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Steel content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lobtov has locked up a guillotine! Lobtov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Steel is holding on here and Lobtov must be using up a lot of energy. Steel has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lobtov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrey Lobtov!
The defeated Victor Steel had this to say: 'Impressive win to my opponent. I will learn from this and come back stronger and avenge this loss in the near future. Watch and see.'.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel darts in looking for a takedown but Machan gets double underhooks and turns Steel into the cage.
Machan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steel checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel defending well as Machan loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Steel misses.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Machan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steel defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Machan misses the target.
Steel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Machan throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Machan off the cage and back into range.
Machan ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
Machan swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machan.
Steel throws a big counter combination but Machan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Machan loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.#T2#
A punch combination from Steel misses.
Steel throws a combination. Machan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steel checks a low kick from Machan.
Steel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machan throws a sloppy body shot
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel connects with a right hand. Machan shakes it off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machan throws out the jab. #T3#
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Machan misses
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machan misses with a leg kick
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machan just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machan.
Machan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Machan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A big right from Steel misses.
Machan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A low kick from Machan is predictable there
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Machan throws a body kick that misses
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Steel catches Machan right on the button with a cross.
We've been told by Steel's head coaches at Woodhouse's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Machan shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Machan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machan can do to turn this around?
Machan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Machan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steel has control of Machan's left arm, preventing Machan from doing any damage.
Machan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Bear's Den. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Machan throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan landing with the ground and pound.
Machan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Steel is trying to control the position but Machan postures up.
Steel has Machan pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Machan wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel advances to half guard.
Steel not doing much here.
Steel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machan is looking to improve his position.
Steel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machan defending well though.
Machan is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel is just content to waste time from the top position. Machan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Machan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Machan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Machan slips the punch.
Steel backing away here, and Machan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Richard Machan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machan eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Steel tests Machan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Victor Steel is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machan.
Machan tries a quick counter leg kick but Steel is wise to it.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machan ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Machan with the counter takedown but Steel avoids it easily.
Machan shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Machan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Machan is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Steel dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Machan walks into a jab.
Machan throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machan misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel thuds his right hand into Machan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Machan misses the body punch
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machan slips a straight right by Steel.#T1#
Steel looks to land a right hand but Machan moved out of range.
Machan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steel is out of range.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machan takes one to the side of the head.
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machan in his tracks.
Machan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machan tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
No luck for Machan with that takedown attempt.
Victor Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Machan.
Machan with a poor takedown
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Machan swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a two punch combo.
Machan misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machan thows a leg kick but Steel checks it
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Victor Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Steel.#TD2#
Machan dives in and scores a takedown into Steel's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Steel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machan counters with a nice body shot.
Machan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Steel misses.
Machan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machan throws a low kick but Steel avoids it.
Machan looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Machan shows good takedown defense.
Machan feints the counter takedown.
Machan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Victor Steel!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Victor Steel!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Victor Steel!
Victor Steel wins by unanimous decision!
Victor Steel got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
HI 72 - SUPERFIGHT!
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Maciel thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maciel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maciel throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel looks to land a combination but Maciel avoids it well.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maciel circles away quickly and effectively.
Maciel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maciel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but Maciel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maciel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Decent striking displayed by Maciel there.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maciel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Maciel lands a slapping body shot.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maciel with the counter takedown but Steel avoids it easily.
Maciel lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Maciel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Steel is rocked!
Steel bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Maciel comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Steel falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Steel was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luciano Maciel!
After the big win, Luciano Maciel made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Victor Steel was interviewed post fight and said 'Impressive win to my opponent. I will learn from this and come back stronger and avenge this loss in the near future. Watch and see.'.
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Event:
HI 68 - Cunt/Zaar
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roussow connects with a looping right hand.
Roussow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roussow scores with a jab.
Roussow scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roussow.
Roussow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steel manages to circle out of the way.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roussow loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roussow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roussow scores with a punch to the head.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Roussow tries to counter by clinching up but Steel breaks away and moves out of range.
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!
Roussow scores with a jab.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roussow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
And Steel tries to counter it with a takedown but Roussow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Steel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roussow was covering up waiting for the punch and Steel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roussow 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.
Roussow keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Roussow is trying to keep Steel in close.
Roussow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Roussow is keeping the position.#T2#
Roussow looking for a sweep. Not yet Roussow, not yet.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Roussow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel landing some decent shots from guard.
Roussow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Steel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roussow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roussow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Steel trying to move into half guard but instead Roussow has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Roussow trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roussow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel pulls Roussow in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roussow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roussow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steel's head.
Roussow trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Roussow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Roussow from controlling successfully.
Steel wants to sweep here but Roussow controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Roussow from controlling successfully.
Roussow scoring with some ground and pound.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roussow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Steel is trying to keep Roussow in close.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roussow is one step ahead there.
Steel is trying to keep Roussow in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Roussow dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Roussow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Roussow's shoulder, as Roussow tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Roussow.
Steel tries to move into range but Roussow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roussow lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Roussow looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roussow.
Roussow missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Roussow. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roussow throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Steel is looking for the big counter here.
Steel moves out of range as Roussow strikes.
Steel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roussow cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.#T1#
Steel throws a hook but Roussow avoids it easily.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roussow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roussow misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Roussow finds it's target.#ROC#
Steel is rocked!
Roussow lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Steel is looking to close the distance but Roussow sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Steel crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Steel is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ken Roussow!
After the big win, Ken Roussow made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Victor Steel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Impressive win to my opponent. I will learn from this and come back stronger and avenge this loss in the near future. Watch and see.'.
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Event:
HI 66 - Efficient Business
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobtov manages to avoid it.
Lobtov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steel misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Lobtov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lobtov trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lobtov drops back looking for a leg! Steel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel manages to kick Lobtov off! Lobtov jumps back into Steel's guard.
Lobtov preventing the sweep.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Lobtov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lobtov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lobtov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lobtov. #T1##SUB2#
Lobtov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Steel is pressing down on Lobtov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lobtov won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Lobtov trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lobtov defends it easily.
Steel pulls Lobtov in to control the position. #T2#
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.
Lobtov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lobtov trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Lobtov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lobtov defends well.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lobtov is one step ahead there.
Lobtov passes into half guard.
Lobtov moves nicely into side control.
Lobtov has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3##SUB2#
Lobtov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Steel tries to reverse the position but Lobtov maintains control.#SUB2#
Lobtov throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Steel has his hands clasped together but Lobtov breaks the hold and Steel is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Lobtov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Lobtov! Andrey Lobtov retains his lightweight title!
Victor Steel was interviewed post fight and said 'Impressive win to my opponent. I will learn from this and come back stronger and avenge this loss in the near future. Watch and see.'.
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Event:
HI 60 - Redemption Island
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick.
Enkamp bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steel shoots and misses
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Steel throws a sloppy body shot
and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Enkamp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Enkamp replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Steel blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enkamp throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Victor Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with a left hand
and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1##TD#
Steel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Enkamp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Steel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Enkamp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Enkamp is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Steel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Steel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Enkamp wants to get back to his feet.
Steel works to advance to full mount. Enkamp defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Steel with the ground and pound from mount. #T2##SUB#
Steel looking to secure an arm triangle but Enkamp defends it well.
Steel looking to control but Enkamp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Enkamp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Enkamp is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Enkamp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Steel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Enkamp has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Steel content just to control the position here. #T3#
Enkamp trying desperately to get to his feet.
Enkamp is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Steel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel dominating with strikes here.
Steel 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 lands a heavy elbow.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Enkamp wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Steel trying to control but Enkamp is having none of it.
Steel with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Enkamp that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Enkamp taking shots to the head.
Steel looking to finish Enkamp with some ground and pound. This is bad for Enkamp!
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 with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Enkamp wants to try and get back to his feet.
Steel tries to control but Enkamp wriggling away.
Steel with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Enkamp is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Steel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick.
Enkamp is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Enkamp throws a leg kick #TD#
and Steel counters with a big slam followed by a series of strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Victor Steel!
Victor Steel looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Add that to the list of victims. Who is next?'.
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Event:
HI50: Fight & Furious VI
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Hunter tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Steel counters with a takedown into side control.
Steel staying calm.
Hunter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Steel working the ground and pound.
Steel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hunter some visible discomfort.
Hunter is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Check out the look on Steel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Steel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Steel controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Steel working the ground and pound.
Steel lands some shots froms side control.
Steel lands a decent elbow from side control.
The referee asks Steel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Steel in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hunter looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Steel turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Steel!
In his post fight interview, Victor Steel gave a big smile as he said 'Add that to the list of victims. Who is next?'.
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Event:
HI44: Fight & Furious IV
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mansikkamaa throws a shot to the body.
Steel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mansikkamaa swivels and escapes.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been informed that Mansikkamaa 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 falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mansikkamaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mansikkamaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mansikkamaa.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt.
Mansikkamaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Mansikkamaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steel tries for a takedown but Mansikkamaa circles away easily
and Mansikkamaa counters with a head kick that wobbles Steel - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Mansikkamaa sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaleva Mansikkamaa!
Our winner, Kaleva Mansikkamaa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Victor Steel had this to say: 'Impressive win to my opponent. I will learn from this and come back stronger and avenge this loss in the near future. Watch and see.'.
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Event:
HI41: Fight and Furious III
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel lands with a cross. #CL2#
Richards Iii clinches up against the cage.
Richards Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Steel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richards Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richards Iii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steel is looking for a takedown.
Steel tries for a takedown but Richards Iii manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tries for a takedown but Richards Iii manages to get underhooks.
Richards Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Richards Iii wants the takedown. Steel is fighting it off but Richards Iii persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steel's guard against the cage.#T1#
Richards Iii throws a strike but Steel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Steel wants to pass the guard but Richards Iii is keeping the position.
Richards Iii has control of Steel's left arm, preventing Steel from doing any damage.
Richards Iii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Steel is looking to sweep but instead, Richards Iii has passed into half guard.
Richards Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
Steel is in trouble now - Richards Iii has advanced to mount!
Richards Iii postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Steel looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
BOOM! Richards Iii connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Richards Iii lands a big elbow - Steel is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Steel is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Richard Richards Iii!
A very excited looking Richard Richards Iii 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.
The defeated Victor Steel had this to say: 'Impressive win to my opponent. I will learn from this and come back stronger and avenge this loss in the near future. Watch and see.'.
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Event:
Highland Island World 1
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
A big right from Steel misses.
Steel walks into a left hand.
Roussow misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Roussow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roussow attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
Roussow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roussow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roussow tries to counter with a takedown but Steel is quick to defend against it.
Victor Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws a series of punches but Roussow moves out of range.
Steel lands a nice hook to Roussow's body. Roussow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roussow dodges the punch combination from Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Roussow.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Roussow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##TD#
Steel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roussow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roussow.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Roussow working some strikes from top position.
Roussow with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Roussow stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Steel throws up his legs and catches Roussow in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Roussow tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Steel! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Victor Steel!
Post fight, an emotional Victor Steel said 'Add that to the list of victims. Who is next?'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Sicko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Steel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sicko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sicko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Steel lands some shots froms side control.
Steel tries to advance to mount but Sicko denies him.
Steel moves into full mount!
Steel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sicko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sicko wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Steel looking for subs off his back but Sicko has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Sicko trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sicko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel is staying active underneath Sicko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sicko wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel moves into full guard.
Sicko wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Sicko looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Steel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel working some strikes from top position.
Sicko has momentary wrist control but Steel slips an elbow through the middle.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sicko trying to control the position.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sicko has momentary wrist control but Steel slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel pushing down on Sicko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Sicko is defending well.
Steel slips a nice elbow through Sicko's hands, connecting with Sicko's forehead.
Steel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Steel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sicko trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Steel there.
Nice strikes from Steel there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Sicko.
Sicko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sicko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Steel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sicko was covering up waiting for the punch and Steel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Steel passes Sicko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sicko wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Sicko is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
Steel working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Steel not doing much here.
Sicko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steel slips a nice elbow through Sicko's hands, connecting with Sicko's forehead.
Nice strikes from Steel there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sicko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sicko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sicko won't allow Steel to sweep him here. #T2##SUB#
Steel working for a triangle but Sicko defends it easily.
Victor Steel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sicko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Sicko is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel is stalling in the full guard.
Steel lands a couple of elbows.
Steel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sicko is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Sicko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Steel stays in close to Sicko's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sicko for as long as he can get away with.
Steel continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Steel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sicko on his heels. He'll look to pass Sicko's guard now, I'm sure.
Steel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Steel dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sicko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Steel misses.
Sicko jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Steel scores with a takedown into Sicko's guard.
Steel scoring with some ground and pound.
Steel cracks Sicko with a solid left hand.
Steel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steel is in close to Sicko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steel landing with the ground and pound.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
More hug and hope from Steel.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Steel.
Sicko working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steel postures up and lands a big shot to Sicko's brow.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Sicko is keeping the position.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sicko has momentary wrist control but Steel slips an elbow through the middle.
Steel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Steel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Victor Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Sicko seems a little lost for a moment, as Steel dominates the positioning.
Steel landing strikes. #SUB#
Steel has an Americana. Sicko didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Steel is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Steel hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Victor Steel!
Victor Steel took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Add that to the list of victims. Who is next?'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel shoots and misses #CL2#
and Litt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Litt.
Steel looking for a takedown.
Litt is looking for a takedown.
Steel fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Litt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Litt as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Steel with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steel shoots in looking for a takedown but Litt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1##TD#
Litt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Litt is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Steel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Litt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Steel stacks Litt on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Steel!
Steel trying to control the action but Litt is working from the bottom.
Steel cracks Litt with a big elbow. #T2#
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Litt keeps working.
Litt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Litt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Steel happy to just control the position for now.
Steel landing a few strikes.
Litt is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control.
Litt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Litt can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Steel taking a break here but Litt is having none of it and regains half guard.
Steel works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Litt in real trouble here! The ref calls for Litt to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Steel!
Post fight, an emotional Victor Steel said 'Add that to the list of victims. Who is next?'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Steel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blade can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Blade!
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Blade is trying to stand up.
Blade is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Steel blocks Blade's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Blade is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blade is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel with good strikes from the mount here!
Blade throwing hammer fists to the chest of Steel. What's that going to do exactly?
Blade is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Blade flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Steel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T1#
Steel with shots to the head and body - Blade looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Steel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Blade is rocked!
Steel postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Blade badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Steel around the waist but Steel pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Steel is the winner by TKO! Steel jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Steel!
As Victor Steel got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Add that to the list of victims. Who is next?'.
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