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Event:
ABW 57 McBreezer - Bengtsson
Date: Aug 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Steinsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castellano connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Castellano takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Castellano.
Steinsson is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Castellano has Steinsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Castellano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steinsson tumbling to the mat - Castellano dives into Steinsson's guard.
Steinsson controls Castellano momentarily but Castellano frees himself.
Steinsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Castellano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Castellano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Steinsson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Castellano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castellano stalling.
Steinsson is trying to stand back up but Castellano is controlling him
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Castellano not doing much here.
Castellano trying to mount his opponent but Steinsson defends it.
Castellano works his foot free and advances to mount.
Castellano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steinsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castellano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Steinsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castellano looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Castellano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Castellano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steinsson is trying desperately to improve position.#SU#
Castellano stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Steinsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Steinsson wants to clinch up but Castellano keeps it at a distance.
Castellano scores with a jab to the head.
Castellano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steinsson shoots in for a takedown but Castellano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leo Castellano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Steinsson.
Steinsson throws a low kick, looking for Castellano's leg but Castellano calmly moves out of range.
Castellano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steinsson manages to circle out of the way.
Castellano connects with a looping right hand.
Steinsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Castellano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steinsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steinsson is trying to pull guard but Castellano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Castellano scores with a shot to the side of Steinsson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Castellano dominated that round.
That's time! Castellano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Castellano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steinsson walks into a straight right hand from Castellano.
Castellano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Castellano instigates a clinch.
Steinsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castellano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castellano works on Steinsson's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Castellano drags the fight down to the ground.
Castellano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steinsson's guard. #REVR#
Castellano is pushing down on Steinsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steinsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Castellano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Castellano works his way into side control. #SU#
Castellano has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Castellano instigates a clinch. #T1#
Castellano is leaning against Steinsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steinsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castellano after a bit of a struggle.
Steinsson is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Castellano.
Castellano gets through Steinsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castellano lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Castellano.
#TD#
Castellano has Steinsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Castellano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steinsson tumbling to the mat - Castellano dives into Steinsson's guard.
Castellano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steinsson's guard.
Castellano is taking a breather. Steinsson 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.
Castellano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Castellano works his way into side control.
Castellano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steinsson can do to turn this around?
Castellano happy to just control the position for now.
Leo Castellano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Steinsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castellano slows the pace down. #SUB#
Castellano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steinsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steinsson being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Steinsson wants to control but Castellano postures up.
You can see the frustration on Steinsson's face as Castellano controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Castellano is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Steinsson is trying to escape and Castellano transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Steinsson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Castellano! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leo Castellano!
Leo Castellano made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
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Event:
SFC11 - Bowman vs Risley
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steinsson has time to react.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steinsson at a distance.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Steinsson's head.
Steinsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is trying to push Steinsson away but Steinsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Steinsson's takedown attempt.
Steinsson scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steinsson. #TD2#
Steinsson has hold of one of Johnson's legs. Johnson is fighting the takedown attempt but Steinsson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Steinsson is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steinsson controls the pace.
Steinsson tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Steinsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steinsson being controlled here momentarily.
Steinsson is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Steinsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steinsson wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steinsson on the ground.
Steinsson passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Steinsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
Steinsson 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.
Steinsson trying to control but Johnson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Steinsson is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson frees his head quite easily.
Steinsson wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Steinsson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Johnson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Johnson!
Steinsson has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Steinsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Steinsson working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Steinsson keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson stands up over Steinsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Steinsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steinsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steinsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steinsson! #REVB#
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Steinsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steinsson walks into a left hand.
Johnson feints a jab promting Steinsson to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steinsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Steinsson thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Steinsson avoids nicely.
Bryan Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Steinsson rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Steinsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steinsson is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Steinsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Steinsson lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Steinsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Steinsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Steinsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steinsson is working away from the top position though.
Steinsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Steinsson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Johnson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Steinsson!
Alexander Steinsson 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:
SFC8 - Mitchell vs Roberts
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Steinsson avoids the head kick by Mundy.
Steinsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mundy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Steinsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mundy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from Steinsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Steinsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mundy keeps working. #SUB2#
Steinsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mundy, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Steinsson tries for a kimura but Mundy is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mundy is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Steinsson controlling from side mount.
Mundy is looking for a sweep.
Mundy prevents Steinsson from moving into mount.
Steinsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mundy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Steinsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steinsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mundy's coaches at Killer Instinct ☠ have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Steinsson swings around for an armbar but Mundy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steinsson's guard.#T2#
Mundy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mundy slips nicely into half guard.
Steinsson tries to get to full guard but Mundy has control of the leg.
Well, if Mundy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Mundy is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Mundy is trying to control the action in half guard but Steinsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mundy controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Steinsson looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Steinsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mundy is trying to control the action in half guard but Steinsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mundy is nestled in close to Steinsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steinsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steinsson keeping moving, preventing Mundy from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Mundy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mundy throws a low kick but Steinsson moves out of range easily.
Mundy throws a front kick aimed at Steinsson's knee but Steinsson avoids it well.
Steinsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Mundy takes the fight into the clinch.
Steinsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mundy is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Steinsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Mundy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steinsson quickly recovers to half guard.
Mundy is keen to just control but Steinsson is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mundy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steinsson trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steinsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mundy works his way into side control. #T1#
Steinsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steinsson wants to improve his position but Mundy is controlling well.
#ES2#
Steinsson has one foot on Mundy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Steinsson is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Steinsson. #TD2#
Steinsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mundy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Steinsson dives into side control.
#T2##REVR#
Steinsson wants to stand but Mundy has his arm trapped.
Steinsson tries to get to his feet but Mundy is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Steinsson in his guard.
Steinsson looking to pass the guard.
Steinsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Steinsson trying to control but Mundy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Steinsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mundy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steinsson has managed to get both his arms back between Mundy's legs - danger averted.
Steinsson stopping the sweep attempt from Mundy.
Steinsson slips nicely into half guard.
Alexander Steinsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steinsson is thwarting Mundy's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Steinsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mundy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mundy is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Steinsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mundy won't allow Steinsson to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steinsson wants to control but Mundy is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Steinsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mundy throws a sloppy head kick and Steinsson moves out of range easily.
Steinsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mundy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mundy walks into a stiff left hand from Steinsson.#CL2#
Steinsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Steinsson darts in and clinches Mundy up against the cage.
Mundy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steinsson has him pressed against the cage.
Steinsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mundy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Steinsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Mundy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steinsson to the ground. Mundy is now in Steinsson's guard.
Steinsson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Steinsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Steinsson is trying to control the position but Mundy postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mundy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mundy advances position into side control!#SUB#
Mundy tries for a kimura but Steinsson is defending well.
Steinsson regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Mundy is looking for a kimura but Steinsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mundy to get the leverage.
Steinsson tries to get to full guard but Mundy has control of the leg.
Steinsson wants to get back to his feet.
Steinsson is not content to let Mundy control the position.#ES2#
Steinsson kicks off Mundy and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Mundy tries to keep at a distance but Steinsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steinsson is looking for a takedown.
Billy Mundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Steinsson.#T3#
Mundy gets underhooks to prevent Steinsson's takedown attempt.
Mundy is pressed up against the cage. Steinsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mundy down to the mat. Mundy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mundy lands with a kick to the temple. Steinsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mundy throws a head kick but Steinsson moves out of range.
No luck for Steinsson with that takedown attempt.
Mundy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mundy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD2#
Mundy gets caught napping as Steinsson dives in and scores a takedown. Mundy manages to retain guard.#ES#
Mundy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Steinsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Nice body kick there by Mundy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steinsson.#TD#
Mundy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Steinsson!
Steinsson is not content to let Mundy control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Mundy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mundy 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Mundy!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Mundy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SFC3 - Saturdy Night Slaughter
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Steinsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poulsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steinsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Poulsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Poulsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steinsson shoots and misses
and Poulsen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Steinsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Poulsen has knocked Steinsson down with a huge combo! Poulsen steps away and waves a wobbly Steinsson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Steinsson is rocked!
Steinsson throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Poulsen counters with a nice right hand that sends Steinsson toppling to the canvas! Steinsson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Poulsen finish him?!
Oh Steinsson 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.#CL#
Steinsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steinsson seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steinsson.
A nice left hand lands by Poulsen.
A short left from Poulsen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steinsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poulsen walks away with a smile on his face. Steinsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to the liver by Poulsen. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Steinsson misses with a double jab
and Poulsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Steinsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Poulsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Poulsen lands a big right hand that sends Steinsson crashing to the mat! Poulsen stays standing though and waves Steinsson back to his feet!
Steinsson tries to clinch
and Poulsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Poulsen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steinsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steinsson is breathing heavily.
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!
Poulsen cracks Steinsson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Steinsson falls to his knees and Poulsen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vang Poulsen!
A victorious Vang Poulsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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