Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C92: Steve vs. Chellios
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Chelios lands a glancing blow to the side of Steve's head.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Chelios had a free shot at his head there.
Steve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chelios lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Chelios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steve throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chelios counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve scores with a sloppy right hand. Chelios should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve walks into a jab.
Chelios moves out of range of the leg kick from Steve.
Steve throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chelios only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Chelios steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Chelios lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Chelios throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Chelios moves away and avoids it.
Chelios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Chelios scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chelios misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
Chelios fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chelios lands with an overhand left.
Chelios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steve is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve moves out of range as Chelios throws a body kick. #T2#
Chelios is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chelios lands with a straight right. Steve didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Chelios finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Steve misses with a hook
and Chelios counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve throws a combination that misses
and Chelios counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Chelios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Chris Steve's cut is getting worse.
Chelios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Chelios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chelios throws a wild body kick that Steve sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve throws the left hand but Chelios avoids the punch easily.
Chelios throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head. #CL2#
Chelios closes the distance and clinches.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chelios lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Chelios avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Chelios takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Chelios takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Chelios controls the action.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chelios's elbow. #T4#
Chelios with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chelios misses with the head strike.
Chelios scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Chelios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve tries to land a front kick but Chelios steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chelios lands a body shot.
A good leg kick by Chelios.
Steve misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Chelios fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steve, pushing him back against the cage.
Chelios tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chelios has a couple of punches blocked by Steve. #BC2#
Chelios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chelios connects with the punch.
Steve throws a front kick aimed at Chelios's knee but Chelios avoids it well.
Chelios doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jensen Chelios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Steve slips a straight right by Chelios.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Steve bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chelios's head.
Chelios uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steve has time to react.
Steve scores with a jab to the head.
Chelios takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jensen Chelios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Chelios counters with a stiff right hand.
Chelios takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Chelios wants to counter with a clinch but Steve pushes him away.
Steve connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Chelios misses the target. #T1#
Steve defending well as Chelios loads up on a big left hand.
Steve lunges at Chelios with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chelios's hand.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Chelios is out of range.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Chelios. That snapped Steve's head back.
Chelios thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD#
Steve cracks Chelios with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steve has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chelios to stand back up!#ROC#Chelios is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve lands a nice looking body kick.
Chelios tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
It appears Steve was looking to counter with a kick there.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Chelios moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Chelios loses concentration momentarily and Steve pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Chelios crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Steve finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
Chris Steve decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: C85: Steve vs. Brandstatter 2
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Brandstatter's shoulder, as Brandstatter tries to avoid the shot.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brandstatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steve throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brandstatter avoids it.
Steve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brandstatter 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter lands a jab.
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Brandstatter slips a jab from Steve.
Brandstatter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandstatter tries to land a body kick
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Brandstatter avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter connects with a body shot that sends Steve's belly button to the back.
Steve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Steve misses.
Steve walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brandstatter jabs at Steve's body.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve tries a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Steve tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Brandstatter's shoulder, as Brandstatter tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Steve has knocked Brandstatter down with a huge combo! Steve steps away and waves a wobbly Brandstatter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Wolfgang Brandstatter has been cut.
Brandstatter walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Brandstatter limp body while Steve jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
Chris Steve decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: C82: Steve vs. Marceau
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Steve thows a body kick. Marceau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marceau catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steve.
Jean-Claude Marceau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Marceau is out of range.
Marceau misses with a two punch combination.
Marceau throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
Marceau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Marceau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve tried to score with a low kick but Marceau checks it.
Marceau throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marceau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Steve looks to throw the jab but Marceau is out of range.
Marceau throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Marceau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marceau throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Marceau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking.
Marceau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve looks to throw a body kick
and Marceau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marceau throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.#T2#
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marceau throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a low kick, right behind Marceau 's knee.
Marceau looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marceau wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Marceau lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Steve blocks a head kick by Marceau.
Marceau throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Marceau manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Marceau misses the target. #T3#
Marceau explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marceau.
Marceau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steve shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marceau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marceau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Marceau.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marceau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marceau defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Steve takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#Chris Steve's cut is getting worse.
Marceau avoids the head kick by Steve.
Marceau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot.
Steve moves away from the strike by Marceau.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marceau.
Steve appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marceau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marceau.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Marceau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean-Claude Marceau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve'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.#R2#
Marceau throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Steve is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Marceau's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marceau moves away.
Steve lands a glancing blow to the side of Marceau's head.#CUT#It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick
and Steve counters with a body kick that stops Marceau in his tracks momentarily.
Jean-Claude Marceau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marceau misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marceau was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau looks to land a body kick but Steve moved away.
Marceau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve digs a good hook to Marceau's body. #T1#
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marceau moves away.
Marceau has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marceau misses with a shot to the body
and Steve counters with a solid body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marceau. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Steve misses.
Marceau is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Marceau misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Marceau misses.
Marceau lunges at Steve with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steve's hand. #T2#
Steve connects with a single shot there.
Marceau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Marceau.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steve might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Marceau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Marceau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marceau misses with an uppercut.
Marceau stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve lands a front kick.#T3#
A jab from Marceau finds it's way through Steve's defenses. #CUT2#Chris Steve's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Marceau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Marceau looks to move away, Steve throws a big counter combo but Marceau just gets out of the way.
Steve staying out of range there.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Marceau backs away, Steve returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Steve.
A nice side step and Marceau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Marceau.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
Steve half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marceau counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Marceau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Marceau throws a body shot but no joy.
Marceau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steve gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Marceau to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Jeez, Chris Steve's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marceau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marceau misses the jab.
And Steve counters with a quick kick to the body but Marceau blocks it.
A jab from Marceau misses.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marceau.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean-Claude Marceau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Steve jabs at Marceau's body.
Marceau connects with the punch.
Steve gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marceau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steve slips a straight right by Marceau.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Marceau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Marceau's head but Marceau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau takes one to the chin there.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marceau.
Steve appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Marceau had a free shot at his head there.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Steve's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jean-Claude Marceau!
A relieved looking Jean-Claude Marceau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Chris Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh my penis !!!! '.

Event: C79: Po vs. Steve II
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Po ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve slips a straight right by Po.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Po.
A decent looking cross lands there for Po.
Po looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.#CL#
Po closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch.
Po avoids a kick to the body.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Po wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Steve throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Po counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Po is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Po.
Steve follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Po misses with a left hand
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Po swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Steve lands a nice leg kick that just misses Po's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve tries to land a front kick but Po steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick from Steve.
Po just misses with a punch to the body.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Po throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
Po attempts a counter takedown but Steve avoids it well and moves away.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Steve tests Po's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve scores with a decent looking hook.
Steve thumps Po with a low kick.
Steve misses with a low kick.
Po definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Po is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Po lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po tries to bum rush Steve with a series of wild strikes but Steve uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by Po - just one landing.
Po is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steve throws a front kick that sends Po stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Po has managed to clinch.
Steve creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Po's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Shen Po has been cut.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po's elbow.
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Po's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve is trying to force a seperation but Po has the dominant position.
Steve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Po misses with a short punch on the inside.
Po tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Po tries a body shot but Steve blocks it. #T3#
Po lands with a short shot to the head.
Po has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Po lands a right hand.
Po misses with a short punch on the inside.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Po lands a right hand.
A short right from Po on the inside. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Po throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Po.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steve.
Po shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve blocks a jab.
Po takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Po.
Steve throws out a leg kick but Po moves out of range and Steve only half commits.
Steve moves away from the strike by Po.
Steve cracks Po with an open hand slap.
Po looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Po looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Po with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Po looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Po punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Po swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Steve will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Steve.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve pushes Po away with a front kick.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Po.
Po moves out of range of the strikes.
Po misses with a straight right.
Po misses the body punch
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Steve wants to slow Po down by chopping away at his legs.
Chris Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Po fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Po.
Po throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Po slips the punch.
Po tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Po blocks the low kick.
It looked like Po wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po blocks a jab.
Po will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steve misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steve throws a front kick that sends Po stumbling back into the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steve. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Po tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Po throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve misses with a straight right.
It looked like Po wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Po with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steve to score with a decent uppercut.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve is looking to slow Po down with leg kicks.
Steve lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Po throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Po throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Po moves away.
Po throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Po's head backwards.#TD#
Po shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Po trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve keeping full guard, as Po tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steve holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Steve is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Po wants to pass the guard but Steve is keeping the position.
Po trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Po looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steve lunges at Po with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Po's hand.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Po misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Po thinking. #T4##CL#
Po forces Steve back against the cage and clinches.
Po misses with a knee to the head.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Po lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Po blocks the low kick.
Po takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steve slips a straight right by Po.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Po.
Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Po scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Po rushes Steve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Po tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Steve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there.
Steve takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Po feints and as Steve raises his hands in defense, Po changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Po throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Po slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Po looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po is looking to take a break and control but Steve is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
The ground and pound from Po seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Po swings around for an armbar but Steve sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Po's guard.
Steve won't allow Po to sweep him here.
Steve wants to stand but Po has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Steve decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Po, up you get!
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Po blocks a jab.
Steve takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Po on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steve. Steve obviously looking to wear him down.
Steve throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Po tries to clinch up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Po wants to clinch.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chris Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Po on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steve slips a jab from Po.#T3#
Steve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Po takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Po bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Steve stops Po from passing to mount. #SUB#
Po is trying to get an arm triangle but Steve is defending well.
Steve prevents Po from moving into mount.
Po is trying to move to mount but Steve reverses beautifully and ends up in Po's guard. #SUB#
Po had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steve defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Po has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steve can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Po looking for a guillotine here but Steve defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Po is proving hard to escape from.
Po is trying to control the position but Steve postures up.
Po has a closed guard, preventing Steve from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Po darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Po into the cage.
Po is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Po stalling in the clinch but Steve improves position.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Po controls his hands.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steve just misses with a elbow thrown towards Po's brow.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Po lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Po lands with a light punch inside.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve. #BC2#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Po drops his hands momentarily and Steve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Steve misses.
Po moves out of range of the body kick from Steve.
As Steve looks to move away, Po throws a big counter combo but Steve just gets out of the way.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1##TD#
Po dives in and scores a takedown into Steve's guard.
Shen Po overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Po sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Po is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
Po trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Po trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve controls Po momentarily but Po frees himself. #T2#
Po works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Po seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Po seems to be looking for submissions.
Po wants to take a breather but Steve is having none of it. #SUB#
Po is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steve is just riding it out for now. Po eventually gives up the hold.
Po is trying to control the action in half guard but Steve is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Steve is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Po looking for a submission but Steve manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Po advances to half guard.
Steve is staying active underneath Po, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Po throwing shots but Steve is blocking nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steve is looking to improve his position.
Po looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Steve fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Po is out of range.
Po throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Po.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Po moves out of range of the body kick from Steve.
Steve scores with a push kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Po moves away and avoids it.
Po avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Chris Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Po tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Po attempts a counter takedown but Steve avoids it well and moves away.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Po was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steve scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve lands with a straight right. Po didn't see that one coming.
Po connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steve momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Steve. No joy for Po on that attempt.
A low kick lands for Steve.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Po wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steve avoids a kick to the body.
Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Po looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Po shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Steve lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Po needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steve.
Po has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Po there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Steve lands.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Po is out of range.
Po moves out of range of the body kick.
Po moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Po wants to clinch.
Shen Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Po bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steve's 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!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Steve.
Po throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Po moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steve pushes Po away with a front kick.
Po tries to clinch up.
Po moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Po.
Po tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Po checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Po takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Po.
Po throws a sloppy body shot
and Steve counters with a nice leg kick.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Po moved out of range nicely.
Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Po, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chris Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shen Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Po with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Po needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Po tries to clinch up.
Steve scores with a spinning back kick!
Steve scores with the left hand. Po knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Po. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Po ducks right into an uppercut from Steve. #T4#
Steve misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Po misses.
Po throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Po looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Po tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steve throws a nice outside leg kick.
Po doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Po throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steve's waist but Steve gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Po off to one side.
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Po doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Steve finds it's target.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Po's belly button to the back.
Po takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steve winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Steve!
Chris Steve is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Chris Steve gave a big smile as he said 'Set my ground sliders this time kid. Get on my level son. Right now you taste Bofa. Bofa deez nuts! Look at Carlos bend over and take that ass kickin' like a man.'.

Event: C75: McNasty vs. Alyoshin
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Steve misses with an uppercut. Po saw that one coming.
Po with the counter takedown but Steve avoids it easily.
Jab by Steve.#CL2#
Po clinches up with Steve and pushes him back against the cage.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Po.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Po lands an uppercut.
Po lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Po lands with a light punch inside.
Po digs a right hand underneath Steve's ribcage. Steve let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Po tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Po.
Steve throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Po controls his hands.
Po misses with a body punch.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Po.
Steve tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Po.
Po throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve pushes off an throws an elbow but Po leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steve blocks a body shot from Po.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po's elbow.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Po with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Po lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve lands an elbow just above Po 's eye.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Po misses with a body punch.
Po is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Po tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Po tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Po throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve. #T2#
Po with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Po tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Po drops back down to his feet.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Po backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Po.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po stalling against the cage.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Po.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Po lands an uppercut.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Po controls his hands.
Po jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Po gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Po.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Steve defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Po connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Po clinches with his opponent.
Steve gets through Po's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Po - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Po throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Po working aggressively here.
Po is working Steve over against the cage.
Po slows down the pace here.
Po tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Po blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Po blocks a body shot from Steve.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Po misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Po fails to land.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Po's head.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve blocks a body shot from Po.
Po scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Po - that landed with a thud.
Po tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Po blocks a body shot from Steve.
Po misses with some punches.
Steve prevents a body shot from Po.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po working aggressively here.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Po controls his hands.
Po scores with a hook to the body.
Po misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shen Po dominated that round.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Po moves out of range of the leg kick from Steve.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Po takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Steve forces Po back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Po turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Po has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Po tries to control but Steve wriggling away.
Po fails to advance to Steve's back.
Steve is squirming around, avoiding Po's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Po is working for a guillotine from mount but Steve frees his head quite easily. #T1#
Steve wants to hold on but Po pushes him away.
Steve prevents Po from taking his back.
Po looking to control but Steve is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Po fails to take his opponent's back.
Po trying to control but Steve is having none of it. #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.
Po takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Po looking to finish with strikes here!
Steve avoids a series of strikes thrown by Po.
Po trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Po looking to ground and pound but Steve is blocking nicely. #T3#
Steve has given up his back. #SUB2#
Po has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Steve is defending well but eventually Po manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Steve has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shen Po!
Shen Po is the new middleweight champion!
Shen Po tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Chris Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh my penis !!!! '.

Event: C71: Steve vs. Wolfgang
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steve.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Brandstatter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brandstatter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandstatter. That snapped Steve's head back.
Brandstatter with a nice calf kick.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brandstatter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Brandstatter's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandstatter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandstatter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve throws a hook but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
Brandstatter is trying to counter with his kicks.
Steve defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Steve misses with a body shot.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Steve rushes Brandstatter and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Brandstatter is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Steve piles on the pressure and Brandstatter crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Chris Steve thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C68: Steve vs. Gulf
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Steve lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gulf's sensitive parts. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Gulf controls the action.
Gulf working aggressively here.
Gulf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gulf prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Gulf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gulf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Gulf drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Gulf isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Steve stacks Gulf 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 Steve!
Gulf tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Gulf's face as Steve controls the position.
Gulf tries to buck Steve off but Steve is having none of it.
Gulf manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steve's best efforts.
Steve prevents Gulf from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steve is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gulf wants to sweep but Steve has passed to side control!
Gulf regains half guard.
Gulf tries to roll over but Steve keeps him under control.
Steve performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gulf throws a big shot that misses.
Gulf swings widly with a right hand
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Gulf circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Gulf in a clinch.
A short left from Gulf.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Gulf's ribcage. Gulf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Gulf in his tracks for a moment.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gulf lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Gulf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gulf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steve finds it's way round the side to connect with Gulf's head.
Steve seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jab, jab by Steve - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve 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#
Gulf tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#KD#
Steve lands a big head kick that sends Gulf tumbling to the mat! Steve takes a step backwards and waves Gulf back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Gulf is rocked!
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Gulf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve throws a leg kick
and Gulf counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gulf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and pushes Gulf back into the cage.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gulf lands with a light punch inside.
Steve works on Gulf's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Gulf breaks the clinch.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Steve throws a push kick but Gulf slaps the foot to one side.
Gulf misses with a leg kick
and Steve counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gulf scores with a punch to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steve lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gulf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gulf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gulf under the eye.
Gulf is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Gulf ducks into an uppercut from Steve and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Chris Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C61: McNasty vs. Fujimoto
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Steve avoids the head kick by Marinov.
Marinov scores with a kick to the body.
Steve tries to land a leg kick but Marinov saw it coming and moves away.
Marinov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Marinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Marinov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Marinov throws out a leg kick but Steve moves out of range and Marinov only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marinov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws a solid leg kick but Marinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steve.
Marinov avoids a kick to the body.
Steve delivers a nice body kick.
Steve walks into a left hand.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Marinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve throws a chopping leg kick but Marinov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Marinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marinov. That one must have hurt.
Steve takes one to the side of the head.
Marinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Marinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marinov throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Marinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve throws a leg kick but Marinov moved away.
Marinov works the jab nicely.
Marinov misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marinov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steve is out of range. #T2#
Marinov connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve cracks a nice hook into Marinov's ribs.
Marinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marinov. Marinov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Marinov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Marinov missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marinov lands with a right hand.
Marinov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Steve seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Marinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Marinov staying out of range there.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Marinov misses.
Marinov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Marinov misses with a hook.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Steve lands a really nice looking cross but Marinov seems unphased.
Steve lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Steve coming out on top.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Steve.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Marinov pushes him off.
Marinov stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marinov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steve lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marinov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marinov scores with a jab to the head.
Marinov throws a combination that misses
and Steve counters with a nice leg kick.
Marinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve works Marinov's body with a nice hook.
Marinov throws a leg kick
and Steve counters with a low kick, right behind Marinov 's knee.
Marinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marinov lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov throws a body kick that misses.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov staying out of range there.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emil Marinov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marinov. That did some damage!
Marinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steve on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marinov scores with a punch to the head.
Steve throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range.
Good work by Steve as he checks the leg kick.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Marinov moves out of range of the body kick.
Marinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marinov.
Marinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steve might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marinov. Steve shrugs it off though.
Steve slips under a jab from Marinov.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marinov! But no joy.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Marinov coming out on top.#T2##CL#
Steve rushes Marinov and presses him up against the cage.
Marinov blocks an elbow strike.
Marinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Steve misses with a straight right.
Marinov takes one on the button.
Marinov misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve scores with a jab. Marinov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve misses the jab.
Marinov throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Marinov.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steve works the jab nicely.
Marinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Marinov connects with a single shot there.#T3#
A jab from Marinov misses.
Steve circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Marinov to the canvas! Marinov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Steve keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
Chris Steve seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C56: Johnson vs. McNasty
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox slips a straight right by Steve.
Steve wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
Knox connects with a jab.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a hook.
Steve tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Knox scores with a hook.
A jab from Knox misses. #T1#
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steve counters with a good low kick that Knox was not able to check.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Knox misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Steve's head back.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Knox takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.
Athos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Sloppy strikes from Steve. Those never looked like landing.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steve's head backwards.
Knox throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Steve looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot by Knox.
Knox takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Steve throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Steve is predictable there
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Athos Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Knox.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Knox 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.
Steve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve takes one on the button.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Knox swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
Knox misses with a looping left.#T1#
Knox swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Steve.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Steve tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox digs a good hook to Steve's body.
Steve lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Steve throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve throws a body kick that misses.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.#T3#
Steve lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knox's knee momentarily.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve with a nice cross.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Athos Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Steve looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox misses with a hook.
Steve slips a jab from Knox.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Athos Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knox punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Steve.
Steve feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Knox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steve fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Knox scores with a hook.
Steve gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Steve is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steve might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Knox misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve takes one to the chin there.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Steve delivers a nice body kick.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range. #T3#
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
Steve tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Steve has double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Steve.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Knox prevents a body shot from Steve.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve lands an elbow inside that Knox shrugs off.
Steve throws an elbow but it misses.
Knox misses with the head strike. #T4#
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox looking to stall.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Steve tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Athos Knox's cut even more.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Steve tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Steve is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Knox misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a body kick.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Steve on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Steve misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Steve misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Steve takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steve throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crunch! Steve slams his shin into Knox's torso.
Knox is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Steve.#T2#
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steve looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Steve tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Steve looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Knox takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox digs a good hook to Steve's body.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Steve is looking to counter with a body kick.
Steve looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a nice body kick.
Knox misses with a shot to the body
and Steve makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Steve connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Knox looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Athos Knox dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Steve lands a big right hand that sends Knox crashing to the mat! Steve stays standing though and waves Knox back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve moves in close and cracks Knox with a massive right hand! Knox, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Steve!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Chris Steve 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.
Athos Knox was interviewed post fight and said '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.

Event: C50: Maestre vs. Zan
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
DeVanzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a good, hard body kick but DeVanzo shrugs it off. #CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but DeVanzo avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands an elbow inside that DeVanzo shrugs off.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
DeVanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
DeVanzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by DeVanzo. #T1##TD2#
DeVanzo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Steve is trying to control the position but DeVanzo postures up.
DeVanzo trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Steve has DeVanzo pulled in close to control his posture.
DeVanzo throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeVanzo wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
DeVanzo stands and throws Steve's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by DeVanzo.#T2#
DeVanzo scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Steve's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DeVanzo working the ground and pound from side control.
Steve regains half guard.
DeVanzo stalling.
Steve is looking for a sweep. DeVanzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeVanzo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
DeVanzo is looking to take a break and control but Steve is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steve is concentrating on defense, preventing DeVanzo from advancing position.
DeVanzo wants to take a breather but Steve is having none of it.
DeVanzo with the ground and pound but Steve uses the opportunity to regain guard.
DeVanzo stopping the sweep attempt from Steve.
DeVanzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steve looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steve slips a straight right by DeVanzo.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve thinks about countering with a body kick.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeVanzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
DeVanzo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steve on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steve takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.#CL#
Steve has DeVanzo up against the cage in a clinch.
DeVanzo blocking some punches.
Steve lands an elbow just above DeVanzo 's eye.
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Artie DeVanzo has been cut.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve pushes DeVanzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A solid body kick from Steve.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steve here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeVanzo.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeVanzo.
DeVanzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steve enables DeVanzo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steve manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
DeVanzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steve managing to control the position.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeVanzo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo stands up over Steve, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
DeVanzo stopping the sweep attempt from Steve.
DeVanzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
DeVanzo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steve is pulling down on DeVanzo's head to control his posture.
DeVanzo throws an elbow that misses. Steve uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeVanzo's guard. Nice move by Steve!#REVR#
DeVanzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeVanzo wants to hit a sweep here but Steve passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for DeVanzo there! #T2#
DeVanzo is desperately trying to improve his position but Steve has a good base and remains in mount.
DeVanzo wants to control but Steve is having none of it.
DeVanzo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
DeVanzo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Steve content just to control the position here.
Steve looking to control but DeVanzo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
DeVanzo tries to hold on but Steve postures up.
DeVanzo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steve controlling from the full mount.
DeVanzo tries to lock up and control but Steve gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steve tries to control but DeVanzo wriggling away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeVanzo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DeVanzo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeVanzo wants to hold on but Steve pushes him away.
Artie DeVanzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeVanzo is looking to improve his position but Steve isn't that keen on the idea.
Steve controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
DeVanzo connects with a jab.
Steve seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Decent striking displayed by DeVanzo there.
Steve lands a nice leg kick that just misses DeVanzo's sensitive parts.
DeVanzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
DeVanzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steve fires out a quick counter leg kick but DeVanzo just manages to avoid it.
Artie DeVanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve swings for the body but DeVanzo moves out of range.
DeVanzo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
DeVanzo misses the jab.
DeVanzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Artie DeVanzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - DeVanzo had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
DeVanzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steve. Steve obviously looking to wear him down.
DeVanzo misses with a takedown
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve missing with a left hand there. DeVanzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeVanzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
DeVanzo throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DeVanzo.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeVanzo.
Steve shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeVanzo misses with a body shot.
DeVanzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - DeVanzo circles away.
DeVanzo misses with a body shot
and Steve makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeVanzo misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
Steve tries to clinch there but DeVanzo circles away.
DeVanzo throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
Steve wants to slow DeVanzo down by chopping away at his legs.
Chris Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeVanzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeVanzo. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A shot to the body from DeVanzo misses
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
DeVanzo lands with a shot to the body.
DeVanzo throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
DeVanzo misses with a hook.
Steve quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve jabs at DeVanzo's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeVanzo. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artie DeVanzo.
DeVanzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve lands a jab.
DeVanzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#DeVanzo is rocked!
Some wild striking there from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
DeVanzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Artie DeVanzo just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
DeVanzo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Steve gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Chris Steve 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.

Event: C45: Umm vs. Kuwabara
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Steve throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Steve's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Knox lands with a cross.
Athos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steve counters with a solid body kick.
Steve misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Crunch! Steve slams his shin into Knox's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Steve scores with a nice strike.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steve.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
Steve throws a body kick that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve cracks Knox with a good jab.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Steve lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve thinks about countering with a body kick.
Steve throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Steve is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Steve counters with a nice right hand that sends Knox toppling to the canvas! Knox scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Steve finish him?!
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Athos Knox's cut even more.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
BOOM! Steve lands a beautiful left hook that drops Knox. Knox tries to recover but Steve is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Knox lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Chris Steve thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Athos Knox was interviewed post fight and said '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.

Event: C39: Steve vs. Jako
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Steve stuns Jako with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jako throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.#CL2#
Steve tries to keep at a distance but Jako has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Jako throws a head punch that misses.
Steve prevents a body shot from Jako.
Jako goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jako working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Jako controls his hands.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Steve.
Steve throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jako lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Jako throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steve lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Jako controls the action.
Jako blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jako swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jako has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jako can turn it around.
Jako blocks the elbow strike.
Steve lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jako as the two fighters clinch.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve works on Jako's body with a couple of short punches.
Jako tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Jako back against the cage.
Jako takes a shot to the head.
Steve throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jako misses with an elbow over the top.
Jako gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jako pushes off an throws an elbow but Steve leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jako misses with an elbow strike.
Jako misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Jako creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jako landing knees to the head.
Jako is working Steve over against the cage.
Jako softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jako blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Khru Jako has been cut.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Jako avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jako backwards.
Steve lands an elbow inside.
Jako creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steve's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jako backwards.
Jako tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Jako blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve. #T3#
Jako working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Jako controls his hands.
Jako blocks an elbow strike from Steve.
Steve pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steve is working Jako over against the cage.
Jako avoids the elbow strike from Steve, against the cage.
Jako throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jako misses with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Jako misses with an elbow strike.
Jako misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jako misses with a body punch.
Jako pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Jako.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jako swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jako tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jako has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Jako lands a nice shot to the body.
Jako lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jako working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steve misses with an elbow over the top.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Jako lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Steve.
Steve throws an elbow that misses.
Jako blocks an uppercut.
Jako misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jako with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jako misses with a punch to the body.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jako lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Steve connects with an inside leg kick.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Jako moves out of range easily.
Steve on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steve throws a low kick but Jako avoids it.
Jako lands a front kick.
Jako cracks Steve with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jako tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Jako.
Jako throws a low kick but Steve moves out of range easily.
Steve quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jako throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side.
Steve is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Jako misses the target.
Steve throws the left hand but Jako avoids the punch easily.
Jako ducks under a wild hook from Steve.#T1#
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jako swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jako swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Steve throws a body punch but Jako moves out of range.
A big left from Steve misses.
A nice side step and Jako releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Jako was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Jako throws a leg kick
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jako throws out a powerful jab.
Jako connects with an inside leg kick.
Jako loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jako. That one must have hurt.
Jako tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Jako 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jako throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Jako paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve throws a leg kick but Jako checks it.
Jako takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A good leg kick by Steve.
Jako misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jako moves away.
Steve slips a straight right by Jako.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3##CL2#
Jako moves into the clinch.
Jako looking to throw knees to the head but Steve is blocking nicely.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jako makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jako swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jako pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jako.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jako lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jako takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jako fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve misses with some punches.
Jako throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steve blocks it with crossed arms.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Jako controls his hands.
Jako throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Jako misses with some punches. #T4#
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!
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jako misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steve throws an elbow but misses.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve lands an elbow inside that Jako shrugs off.
Steve pushes Jako back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jako is breathing heavily.
Steve presses Jako against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jako pushes off an throws an elbow but Steve leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Steve.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Jako takes a shot to the head.
Steve gets through Jako's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jako with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Jako.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jako pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jako misses with the body kick
and Steve counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jako's knee momentarily.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick from Jako.
Jako scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jako looks to throw a body kick
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Steve tries to clinch there but Jako circles away.
Steve lunges at Jako with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jako's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jako.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steve.
Jako swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve drops Jako with a big left hand! Jako is injured, injured bad! Steve jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Chris Steve thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C30: Gonza vs. Steve
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Steve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gonza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Gonza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gonza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gonza doesn't seem phased though.
Gonza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
That kick from Steve tenderised Gonza's leg. Gonza is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Steve tenderised Gonza's leg. Gonza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steve lands the left hand.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonza is looking to counter punch.
Gonza tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Steve darts in and clinches Gonza up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Gonza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonza is just out of range.
Gonza throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
A slow jab from Gonza misses its intended target.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Steve blocks a jab.
Gonza misses with a body punch
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonza loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve throws a leg kick which misses Gonza's front leg but catches the back leg as Gonza tries to avoid it.
Steve swings for the body but Gonza moves out of range.
Steve throws a lazy head kick
and Gonza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gonza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonza.
Gonza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonza tries to move into range but Steve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steve throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gonza moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gonza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steve.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonza was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonza throws out the jab.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Gonza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve swings for the body but Gonza moves out of range.
Steve staying out of range there.
Steve is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Gonza lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.#T3#
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve throws out a leg kick but Gonza moves out of range and Steve only half commits.
Gonza throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gonza misses with a straight left.
Gonza is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonza.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Gonza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gonza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Gonza ducks down to avoid it.
Steve lands a leg kick that knocks Gonza off balance momentarily.
Gonza throws a body kick that misses.
Gonza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Gonza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steve circles away quickly and effectively.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve scores with a nice right hand.
Gonza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonza manages to avoid it.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gonza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gonza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gonza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Gonza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonza.
Steve throws a hook but Gonza blocks it.
Steve scores with a jab. Gonza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Gonza.
Gonza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gonza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonza takes an elbow to the temple.
Steve prevents Gonza from breaking the clinch.
Steve works on Gonza's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Gonza breaks the clinch.
Gonza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gonza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steve scores with a nice strike.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gonza rather than just go for the knockout.
Steve has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gonza.#T1#
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chris Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve avoids the body shot from Gonza.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Gonza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Gonza moved out of range.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steve lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonza's sensitive parts.
Steve swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gonza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Chris Steve's cut even more.
Steve tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steve.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Gonza's head but Gonza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Gonza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gonza misses the jab.#T2#
Gonza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonza throws a good cross that connects. #KD#
Gonza drops Steve with a beautiful combination! Steve stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gonza is looking for the KO!#ROC#Steve is rocked!
Steve connects with a body shot.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steve.
Steve wants to clinch.
Gonza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve. #T3#
Steve stuns Gonza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gonza cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Nice body punch from Gonza.
Gonza thuds his shin into the meat of Steve's side.
Steve is breathing heavily.
Gonza connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Chris Steve's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gonza throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonza moves away.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Gonza is out of range.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Gonza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonza misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Steve blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Gonza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steve throws a body punch but Gonza moves out of range.
It looked like Gonza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve tries to clinch up but Gonza circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonza manages to avoid it.
Gonza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Steve rushes Gonza and presses him up against the cage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a body shot.
Gonza misses with some punches.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Gonza manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Captain Gonza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Gonza misses its target.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Gonza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gonza throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Gonza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Gonza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gonza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonza manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steve lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gonza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gonza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gonza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gonza counters with a left to the body.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gonza misses the jab.
Gonza throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonza's hands.
Steve is looking to slow Gonza down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve. #T2#
Steve misses with a low kick as Gonza jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steve. That's going to slow Gonza down.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Steve.
Gonza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gonza misses with a wild combination.
Gonza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid body kick from Steve. #T3##CL2#
Steve rushes Gonza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonza blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Gonza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve punishes Gonza's body with a nice straight punch.
Gonza misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonza was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve tries to clinch but Gonza is having none of it.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gonza.
Gonza swings widly with a right hand
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Gonza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Gonza does no damage. #T4#
Steve misses with a jab to the body
and Gonza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonza misses with a wild combination.
Gonza's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
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!
Steve slips a jab from Gonza.
That kick from Steve tenderised Gonza's leg. Gonza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonza at a distance.
Steve stuns Gonza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick lands for Steve.
Steve lands a head shot.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Steve slips under a jab from Gonza.
Steve shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gonza is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gonza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonza's head.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonza.#T1#
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gonza keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonza is looking to counter punch.
Gonza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonza misses the target.
Gonza looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonza takes one to the side of the head.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonza at a distance.
Gonza takes one on the button.
A jab from Gonza misses.
A swing and a miss from Gonza.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Gonza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve lunges at Gonza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonza's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonza throws a body kick that misses.
Gonza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonza misses with a straight right.
Steve throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonza.
Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonza lands with a right hand.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Gonza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Steve is looking to score with low kicks.
Steve tries to clinch but Gonza is having none of it.
Gonza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gonza ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gonza misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steve throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gonza.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonza. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonza cracks Steve with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steve. #T4#
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Gonza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Gonza misses its target.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonza misses with a hook.
Steve swings for the body but Gonza moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Steve throws a front kick aimed at Gonza's knee but Gonza avoids it well.
Gonza is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steve.
A big right from Gonza misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Steve throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gonza missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonza throws out a powerful jab.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Gonza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Gonza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonza throws out the jab.
Steve lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Steve clinches. #BC#
Gonza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Gonza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gonza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonza.
Gonza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve tries a quick counter leg kick but Gonza is wise to it.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonza misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Gonza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steve misses with a hook. Gonza ducked under it nicely.
Gonza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steve throws a hook but Gonza avoids it easily.
Steve throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Captain Gonza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steve misses with a straight right.
Gonza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steve lands a body shot.
Gonza throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve.
Gonza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve catches Gonza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gonza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Steve misses.
Gonza throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Gonza throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Gonza's belly button to the back.
Gonza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gonza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chris Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve scores with a head kick. Gonza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steve defending well as Gonza loads up on a big left hand.
Steve lands the left hand.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4##CL2#
Steve clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonza misses with a punch to the body.
Steve tries to work over Gonza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonza has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
Gonza has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Gonza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Gonza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gonza wants to break free but Steve has control.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Gonza in his tracks for a moment.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steve 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Steve!
Chris Steve is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Chris Steve thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C23: Omarov vs. Steve
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Steve stuns Omarov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steve.
Steve has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omarov manages to avoid it.
Steve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Jabbar Omarov has been cut.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Omarov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve misses with a low kick as Omarov jumps back.
Steve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Omarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Omarov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steve with the inside leg kick.
Steve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Omarov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Omarov moves into the clinch.
Omarov throws a head punch that misses.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Omarov is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Omarovs head.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Omarov lands a right hand.
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Omarov blocks an uppercut.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Omarov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Omarov avoids a wild elbow strike from Steve.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Omarov lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Omarov.
Omarov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Omarov takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Jabbar Omarov's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omarov dodges an elbow strike from Steve.
Omarov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Omarov tries to land knees in the clinch but Steve avoids the damage to the body.
Omarov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
A short right from Steve.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Omarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve. #T2#
Steve tries a body shot but Omarov blocks it.
Omarov trying to stall but Steve improves his position.
Omarov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Jabbar Omarov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Omarov backwards.
Omarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Omarov's elbow.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Omarov avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve avoiding damage as Omarov throws knees to the body.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Omarov decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Omarov working for a triangle but Steve defends it easily. #SU2#
Steve stands and steps away. Omarov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Omarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Omarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Omarov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Omarov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steve's hands.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve wants to land a leg kick but Omarov is out of range.
Omarov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Omarov walks into a jab.#CUT2#Jeez, Jabbar Omarov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Omarov checks the leg kick.#T4#
Steve takes a swing at Omarov's ribcage but misses.
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!
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Omarov moves away from the strike by Steve.
Omarov defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
Omarov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Omarov misses with an uppercut.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Steve.
Omarov moves away from the strike by Steve.
Omarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve slips a straight right by Omarov.
Omarov takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omarov scores with a decent looking hook.
Omarov digs a good hook to Steve's body.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jabbar Omarov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Steve!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Steve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Combate 17: Adonis vs. Jako
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Steve misses with a hook
and McCockiner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCockiner can pounce on him.
McCockiner lands a jab.
Steve staying out of range there.
Steve is looking to counter the offense by McCockiner and move into the clinch.
Steve misses with a kick to the body
and McCockiner counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCockiner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCockiner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut.
McCockiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Steve checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve tries to clinch there but McCockiner circles away.
McCockiner wants to slow Steve down by chopping away at his legs.
McCockiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCockiner swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.#T1#
Steve scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCockiner, pushing him back against the cage.
McCockiner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCockiner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steve blocks it with crossed arms.
McCockiner misses with a knee strike.
McCockiner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve lands an elbow just above McCockiner 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Barry McCockiner's cut even more.
McCockiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Steve. #ROC#McCockiner is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Steve.
McCockiner is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCockiner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCockiner looks winded!
Steve pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns McCockiner! Steve unloads with more strikes and McCockiner sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFC: Xmas Night Delight
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Espensen.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Espensen takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Thorvald Espensen has been cut.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Espensen scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
Espensen has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Espensen in his tracks for a moment.
Espensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Espensen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Espensen is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
Steve lands an elbow inside that Espensen shrugs off.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve lands a left hand.
Espensen takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Espensen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Espensen backwards.
Steve lands a body punch.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Espensen misses with some punches.
Steve lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Thorvald Espensen's cut is getting worse.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Espensen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve digs a right hand into Espensen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Espensen's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steve lands a left hand. #ROC2#Espensen is rocked!
Espensen takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Espensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve pushes Espensen against the cage. Steve is working some dirty boxing. Steve pushes off with a quick right hook! Espensen goes down! Espensen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Steve moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
A very excited looking Chris Steve 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.

Event: PFC 212 Arendse vs Urani
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Steve lands a head shot.
Monkey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Monkey with a nice cross.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Steve lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monkey backs up against the cage.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve misses with a low kick as Monkey jumps back.
Monkey throws a quick counter kick to the body but Steve avoids it.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey sets himself, and Steve steps forward looking for the clinch! Monkey avoids it this time.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Steve jabs Monkey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Monkey lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Monkey.
Steve looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
An attempted straight right counter from Monkey misses the target.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Monkey is looking to chop away at Steve's legs.
Monkey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monkey at a distance.
Steve avoids a kick to the body.
Monkey cracks Steve with an open hand slap.
Monkey connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve lands a jab to Monkey's midsection.
Monkey misses with a head kick.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Monkey pushes him away.
Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Steve connects with a body shot.
Steve blocks a leg kick.
Steve throws a leg kick which misses Monkey's front leg but catches the back leg as Monkey tries to avoid it.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Monkey misses its target.
Steve tries to clinch but Monkey moves out of range. #CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Monkey.
Monkey lands an uppercut.
Monkey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monkey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Monkey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
That kick from Steve tenderised Monkey's leg. Monkey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steve attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Monkey.#CUT#That has opened up Chris Steve's cut even more.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Steve scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkey.
Monkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monkey avoids a wild elbow strike from Steve.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.
Steve tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
A jab from Monkey misses.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monkey rather than just go for the knockout.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Steve tries to clinch up but Monkey circles away and keeps his distance.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Steve moved away.
Steve tries to clinch but Monkey moves out of range.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Monkey sizes up Steve with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monkey cracks Steve with a good jab.
Steve slips under a jab from Monkey.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monkey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monkey moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#The cut above Chris Steve's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Monkey blocks the body kick.
Monkey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Monkey's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steve feints and then cracks Monkey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monkey down.
Monkey throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Steve.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monkey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Monkey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey scores with a head kick. Steve tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steve thuds his right hand into Monkey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monkey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Steve moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Monkey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steve.
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steve throws a head kick but Monkey moves out of range.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monkey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Monkey jabs at Steve's body.
Demon Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve slips under a jab from Monkey.
Monkey works Steve's body with a nice hook.
Nice body kick from Monkey.
Monkey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monkey scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steve in his tracks. #CUT#Chris Steve's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#KD#
Monkey cracks Steve with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steve looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Monkey finish him? #ROC#Steve is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Steve's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Chris Steve was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh my penis !!!! '.

Event: PFC 204 Verygood vs Petrov
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Steve.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Steve dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Steve wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #T1#
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Steve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Steve, against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith blocks a body shot from Steve.
Smith prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith working aggressively here.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a right and a left that Steve avoids nicely.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Steve throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve. #KD#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Steve tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Steve back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Steve is rocked!
Steve throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Steve is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Chris Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh my penis !!!! '.

Event: PFC 197 Poli vs Trudeau
Date: Aug 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coker is out of range.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker.
Coker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range.
Coker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Coker swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coker fakes the leg kick and cracks Steve in the body.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Coker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coker misses with a two punch combination.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steve takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coker tried to score with a low kick but Steve checks it.#T1#
Steve throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
Coker throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range.
A jab from Coker finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve is looking to clinch.
That kick from Steve tenderised Coker's leg. Coker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coker.
Coker throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steve.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Coker's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Coker connects with a jab.
Steve throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Coker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Steve throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it.
Steve scores with a head kick.
Steve connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coker momentarily.
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steve counters with a good low kick that Coker was not able to check.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Coker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coker moves away from the strike by Steve.
A little feinted left hand from Coker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steve throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coker scores with a kick to the body.
Coker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steve.
Steve tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coker misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
It looks like Coker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coker - that will leave a mark!
Steve looks winded!
Coker delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Coker throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a nice leg kick.
Coker lands with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Coker there.
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Coker pushes him away.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coker misses with a body shot.
Steve throws a jab when Coker was well out of range.
Coker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Coker with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Chris Steve's cut even more.
Coker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Steve catches Coker right on the button with a cross.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coker scores with a push kick.
Steve wants to clinch.
Coker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve moves away from the strike by Coker.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
Coker avoids the body shot from Steve.
Coker punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Coker looks for the body kick but Steve saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Coker, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Coker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Steve tries a quick counter leg kick but Coker is wise to it.
Steve has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Coker.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Coker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve 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.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steve throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steve connects with a body shot.
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!
Coker is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
That kick from Steve tenderised Coker's leg. Coker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Coker lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coker rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Coker throws a quick counter kick to the body but Steve avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Steve might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Coker has got the better of the exchanges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker.
Coker connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Coker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve checks a low kick from Coker.
Coker walks into a straight right hand from Steve.
Coker takes one to the side of the head.
Coker misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Steve lands a big head kick that sends Coker tumbling to the mat! Steve takes a step backwards and waves Coker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Coker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve lands an uppercut, right on the button! Coker tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
An out of breath Chris Steve thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 192 Murphy vs Krison
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve connects with a looping right hand.
Steve connects with a body shot.
Experiment lV lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve tries to clinch there but Experiment lV circles away.
Experiment lV moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment lV lands with a nice combination. Steve backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steve is looking to clinch but Experiment lV is avoiding it.
Steve bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment lV's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Experiment lV misses.
Steve misses with a low kick.
Experiment lV looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Experiment lV avoids the body shot from Steve.
Experiment lV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Experiment lV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve sizes up Experiment lV with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Experiment lV moves away and avoids it.
Experiment lV appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment lV looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Experiment lV dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steve. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Experiment lV misses.
Steve throws a lazy body kick
and Experiment lV makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steve lands with a right hand.
Experiment lV cracks Steve with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Experiment lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Chris Steve's cut even more.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Good work by Steve as he checks the leg kick.
Steve wants to counter the offense by Experiment lV and move into the clinch position.
Experiment lV lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Experiment lV tries to stall but Steve uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Experiment lV blocking some punches.
Steve works on Experiment lV's body with a couple of short punches.
Steve tries to work over Experiment lV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Steve.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve tries to work over Experiment lV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment lV is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Experiment lV is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Experiment lV lands a right hand.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage. #T3#
Experiment lV tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steve just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Steve.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Steve. #BC#
Experiment lV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment lV on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Experiment lV gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.
Experiment lV lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment lV looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Experiment lV throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Experiment lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment lV.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Steve tries to land a front kick but Experiment lV steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Experiment lV throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment lV connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment lV takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Steve clinches up with Experiment lV and pushes him back against the cage.
Experiment lV trying to control the position but instead, Steve has worked for underhooks and has pushed Experiment lV into the cage.
Experiment lV is trying to break the clinch but Steve is controlling him.
Experiment lV looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Experiment lV.
Experiment lV jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Experiment lV gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finnish Experiment lV. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Experiment lV tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steve lands a body shot.
Experiment lV taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Steve takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Experiment lV can pounce on him.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Experiment lV is out of range.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment lV stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steve.
Steve jabs at Experiment lV's body.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Experiment lV rather than just go for the knockout.
Steve lands a nice hook to Experiment lV's body. Experiment lV takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Experiment lV was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Experiment lV swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment lV.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steve. #CL2#
Steve darts in and clinches Experiment lV up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment lV wants to break free but Steve has control.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Experiment lV can't break the clinch.
Experiment lV fails to pull guard.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Chris Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Experiment lV will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steve up against the cage.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Experiment lV is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Experiment lV takes a shot to the head.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steve to keep the fight standing.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finnish Experiment lV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Experiment lV wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steve as Experiment lV tries to tie him up.
Experiment lV is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Experiment lV would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Experiment lV blocks an elbow strike.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Experiment lV looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steve blocks a body shot from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV blocks an elbow strike from Steve.
Steve pushes off an throws an elbow but Experiment lV leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Experiment lV misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Experiment lV jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Experiment lV gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Experiment lV slips a jab from Steve.
Steve connects with a single shot there.
Steve throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Experiment lV throws a quick counter head kick but Steve was just out of range.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Experiment lV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Experiment lV at a distance. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Experiment lV blocks the low kick.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve throws a body punch but Experiment lV moves out of range.
Steve misses the body punch
and Experiment lV counters with a nice body kick.
Experiment lV throws out a leg kick but Steve moves out of range and Experiment lV only half commits.
Experiment lV needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Experiment lV swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve takes a swing at Experiment lV's ribcage but misses.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Steve connects with a leg kick.
Steve scores with a spinning back kick!
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Steve moves away from the strike by Experiment lV.
Steve is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jab from Experiment lV.
Steve looks to clinch
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Steve.
Experiment lV misses with a hook.
Experiment lV takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Experiment lV lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
Steve tries to clinch but Experiment lV moves out of range. #CL2#
Experiment lV gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV is trying to stall.
Experiment lV is struggling to control the position.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment lV stalls. #T1##BC#
Experiment lV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve lands with a right hand.
Experiment lV blocks a head kick by Steve.
Experiment lV throws a right and a left that Steve avoids nicely.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Steve throws a good cross that connects.
Experiment lV misses with a double jab.
Experiment lV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Steve has managed to clinch.
Steve lands an elbow just above Experiment lV 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steve smiles and moves away.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Experiment lV saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Experiment lV on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chris Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Experiment lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve moves away from the strike by Experiment lV.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve slips under a jab.
Experiment lV swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Experiment lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment lV misses the target.
Steve throws a hook but Experiment lV blocks it.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Experiment lV misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Experiment lV's head but Experiment lV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Experiment lV throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Experiment lV gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment lV's shoulder, as Experiment lV tries to avoid the shot.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment lV throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve blocks a head kick by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Experiment lV works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Experiment lV uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Experiment lV tried to counter with a leg kick but Steve avoided it.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Experiment lV's head but Experiment lV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Experiment lV throws a right and a left that Steve avoids nicely. #T4#
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Experiment lV motions for Steve to come forward. Experiment lV throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment lV lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steve will feel that in the morning.
Steve throws a jab when Experiment lV was well out of range.
Steve swings for the body but Experiment lV moves out of range.
Experiment lV is looking to counter punch.
Finnish Experiment lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve connects with a single shot there.
Experiment lV walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steve thuds a left hand into Experiment lV's body.
Experiment lV throws a combination that misses
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve dips to his left and cracks Experiment lV with an uppercut!
Steve throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steve 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Steve!
After winning the bout, Chris Steve thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 187 Asham vs Steve 2
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Asham.
Asham missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve tries to clinch up but Asham circles away and keeps his distance.
As Steve looks to move away, Asham throws a big counter combo but Steve just gets out of the way.
A jab from Steve misses.
Asham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Asham blocks the low kick.
Asham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Steve scores with a jab.
Steve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asham avoids the body shot from Steve.
Asham is looking to counter punch.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asham moves away.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Asham there.#CUT#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve. #T1#
Steve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Asham.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Asham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Asham controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asham.
Asham tries to land knees in the clinch but Steve avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
A head punch on the inside from Asham fails to land. #T2#
Asham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve presses Asham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
Steve works on Asham's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Asham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve misses with an elbow over the top.
Steve told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Steve misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve stalling in the clinch but Asham improves position.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Asham's head.
Asham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steve misses with an elbow over the top.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asham's elbow.
Asham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asham throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Asham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Asham controls the action.
Asham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Steve.
Asham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steve pushes Asham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Asham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Asham takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Steve.
Asham blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Asham can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Asham blocks a body shot from Steve.
Asham tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Asham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asham throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Asham blocks an elbow strike.
Asham lands a right hand.
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!
Steve lands an elbow just above Asham 's eye.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asham's elbow.
Steve is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Steve stalling against the cage.
Asham missing with knees to the body.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Asham avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve'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.#R2#
Steve looks to land a right hand but Asham moved out of range.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Asham lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Steve closes the distance and pushes Asham back into the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steve 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.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve stalling in the clinch but Asham improves position.
Asham has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands an elbow inside that Asham shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Arron Asham has been cut.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steve lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steve trying to stall but Asham improves his position.
Asham lands a knee to the head.
Steve is leaning against Asham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Nice body punch from Asham - that landed with a thud.
Asham landing knees to the body.
Asham tries a knee to the head but Steve blocks it.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asham misses with some punches.
Steve looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steve - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Asham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asham struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Steve is breathing heavily.#T2#
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Asham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asham scores with a hook to the body.
Asham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Asham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asham lands a good knee to the midsection. Steve won't want to take too many of those.
Asham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Asham.
Asham lands a nice knee to the body.
Asham gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asham lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Asham.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asham tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Asham back against the cage. #T3#
Asham prevents a body shot from Steve.
Asham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Asham lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asham.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Asham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asham lands with a left to the head.
Arron Asham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Asham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Asham controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Asham as the two fighters clinch.
Steve blocks a body shot from Asham.
Asham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steve in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asham tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Asham back against the cage.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asham lands an uppercut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve prevents a body shot from Asham.
Asham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Asham scores with a shoulder strike.
Asham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve prevents a body shot from Asham.
Asham scores with a hook to the body.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asham's elbow.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Asham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steve blocks it with crossed arms.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arron Asham dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Steve misses with a hook
and Asham counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Steve misses #CL#
and Asham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asham avoids a wild elbow strike from Steve.
Steve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve tries to work over Asham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asham landing knees to the head.
Asham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Asham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve working aggressively here.
Asham lands a left hand.
Asham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
Asham scores a nice knee to the body.
Steve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asham digs a right hand into Steve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steve's gas tank. #T1#
Asham tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Asham back against the cage.
Asham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Asham.
Asham lands a nice knee to the body.
Asham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Asham pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steve in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve blocks a body shot from Asham.
Good body shot from Asham.
Asham lands with a right to the head.
Asham misses with a knee strike.
Steve blocks a body shot from Asham.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Asham controls his hands.
Asham lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up Chris Steve's cut even more.
Asham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Asham controls the action. #T2#
Asham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asham prevents a body shot from Steve.
Asham lands a nice knee to the body.
Steve takes a knee to the side of the body.
Asham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
Asham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Asham controls his hands.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Asham controls his hands.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asham's elbow.
Asham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Asham.
Steve tries to work over Asham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asham tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Steve tries to work over Asham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Asham avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve looking to stall.
Asham working aggressively here.
Asham tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asham misses with a knee strike.
Steve stalling in the clinch but Asham improves position.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Asham fails to land.
Asham prevents a body shot from Steve.
Asham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Asham blocks a body shot from Steve.
Asham tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Asham back against the cage.
Asham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steve lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asham lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Asham.
Asham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Asham fails to land.
Asham lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asham.
Asham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Asham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arron Asham clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
and Asham counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve tries to clinch there but Asham circles away.
Asham appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steve takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steve thuds his shin into the meat of Asham's side.
Asham throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arron Asham is winning the standup battle so far.
Asham lands a jab to the nose.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Asham misses the target.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asham swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Asham checks the leg kick.
Asham is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asham counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Steve tries to clinch but Asham is having none of it.
Steve sizes up Asham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asham is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Steve has Asham up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asham.
Steve just leaning against Asham, taking a breather.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Asham avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asham crunches a lovely knee into Steve's ribcage.
Steve is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Asham misses with a punch to the body.
Asham misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
Asham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asham lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asham struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Asham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Asham blocks a body shot from Steve.
Asham can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve working aggressively here.
Asham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Steve prevents a body shot from Asham.
Asham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asham's elbow. #T3#
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steve lands an elbow just above Asham 's eye.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve misses with an elbow over the top.
Asham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asham misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asham working aggressively here.
Asham prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve prevents a body shot from Asham.
Asham is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asham throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
A short left from Steve.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve throws an elbow that misses.
Asham misses with a punch to the body.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Asham missing with knees to the body.
Asham blocks an elbow strike from Steve.
Asham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asham blocks an elbow strike from Steve.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asham.
Steve working aggressively here.
Asham tries to land knees in the clinch but Steve avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arron Asham had his way with Chris Steve in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asham.
Asham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asham staying out of range there.
Steve punishes Asham's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Asham moved out of range nicely.
Steve throws a lazy body kick
and Asham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asham walks into a left hand.
Asham missing with a left hand there. Steve 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.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Asham blocks the low kick.
Asham loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Asham slips under a jab.#T1#
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asham.
Asham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steve manages to circle out of the way.
Steve shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steve works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Asham does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Asham was looking to counter with a kick there.
Steve lands a really nice looking cross but Asham seems unphased.
Steve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steve takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Asham throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Asham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asham swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve punishes Asham's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve wants to clinch up but Asham keeps it at a distance.
Chris Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Asham makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Steve really felt that one!
Steve takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Asham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve tries to clinch but Asham moves out of range.
Asham with a nice cross.#CUT#The cut above Chris Steve's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steve looks to land a combination. Asham sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Asham ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Asham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot. #T3##CL2#
Asham gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
Asham takes a shot to the head.
Steve tries to work over Asham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asham prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve throws an elbow but it misses.
Asham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Asham.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve avoiding damage as Asham throws knees to the body.
Asham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Steve. #T4#
Steve tries to stall but Asham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Steve has Asham pressed against the cage.
Asham struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Asham lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Asham on the inside.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Asham.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asham scores a nice knee to the body.
Asham lands with a short shot to the head.
Asham lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Asham.
Asham lands a left hand.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asham.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Steve.
I think Asham 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arron Asham!
Arron Asham is the new middleweight champion!
Arron Asham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Chris Steve had this to say: 'Oh my penis !!!! '.

Event: PFC 181 Pekka vs Steve
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toivonen.#CUT#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Toivonen throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen delivers a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Steve blocks the low kick.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Toivonen pushes him away.
Steve is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Toivonen.
Steve tries to clinch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen lands a jab to the head.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Steve.
Toivonen tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve tries to land a body kick
and Toivonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steve's knee momentarily.
Toivonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steve.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toivonen.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Steve.
Toivonen scores with a punch to the head.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Toivonen cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.#T1#
Toivonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toivonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Toivonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steve is able to avoid easily.
Toivonen connects with the punch.#CUT#That has opened up Chris Steve's cut even more.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Toivonen thuds a left hand into Steve's body.
Steve misses with a hook.
Steve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve looks for the body kick but Toivonen saw that one coming.
A big right from Steve misses.
Toivonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve tries to clinch there but Toivonen circles away.
Toivonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Toivonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Toivonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Steve avoided it.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Toivonen - just one landing.
Toivonen cracks Steve with a good jab.#CUT#The cut above Chris Steve's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a spinning back kick!
Steve takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steve looks winded!
Toivonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Toivonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen with a nice calf kick.
Toivonen scores with a leg kick.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Toivonen.
Toivonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Toivonen throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Nice body punch from Steve. #T3#
Toivonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#Chris Steve's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toivonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Toivonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Toivonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Toivonen looks to land a body kick but Steve moved away.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Toivonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steve thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Toivonen if he has to take too many more of those.
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toivonen.
Steve steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Toivonen.
Steve wants to clinch up but Toivonen keeps it at a distance.
Toivonen takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Steve throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Steve misses.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Steve's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Toivonen!
A victorious Pekka Toivonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Chris Steve was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh my penis !!!! '.

Event: PFC 176 Asham vs Steve
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Asham misses with a low kick.
Asham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asham cracks Steve with an open hand slap.
A left lands for Asham.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asham takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Arron Asham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Steve appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steve throws a push kick but Asham slaps the foot to one side.
Asham checks a low kick from Steve.
Asham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve scores with a jab.
Asham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve misses with a body punch
letting Asham counter with a right hand.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asham moves away.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Asham counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Asham connects with the punch.#T1#
Steve throws a low kick but Asham moves out of range easily.
Asham tries to move into range but Steve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Asham slips under a jab from Steve.
Asham is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steve throws a leg kick but Asham checks it.
A lazy body kick from Steve
letting Asham counter with a right hand.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Asham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steve - that will leave a mark!
The fighters circle momentarily. Asham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asham scores with a hook.
Steve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asham misses with a body kick.
Steve appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steve's head.#T2#
Asham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asham there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Steve lands.#ROC2#
Asham is rocked!
Steve knocks out Asham with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Steve before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Steve picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Chris Steve, 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.

Event: PFC 169 Asham vs Wild
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1#
Steve throws a body punch but Gonza moves out of range.
Jab from Gonza.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonza manages to avoid it.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Gonza throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonza misses the jab.
A big right from Gonza misses.
Gonza throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Steve 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.
Steve slips under a jab from Gonza.
Gonza throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steve takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonza scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Gonza - just one landing.
Donk. Gonza catches Steve right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonza slips under a jab from Steve.
Gonza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gonza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
A slow jab from Gonza misses its intended target. #T1#
Gonza blocks the body kick.
Steve lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Gonza misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gonza struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gonza blocks a body shot from Steve.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steve just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonza's brow.
Steve throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonza blocks a body shot from Steve.
Gonza misses with a punch to the body.
Gonza dodges an elbow strike from Steve.
Gonza throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Gonza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonza is working Steve over against the cage.
Gonza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Steve. #T2#
Steve tries to work over Gonza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Gonza scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve lands an elbow inside.
Gonza throws a head punch that misses.
Gonza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Steve is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gonza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonza controls his hands.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Gonza throws a head punch that misses.
Gonza scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonza lands with a light punch inside.
Gonza misses with a body punch.
Steve tries to work over Gonza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonza swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve works on Gonza's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonza controls his hands.
Gonza tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Gonza back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Steve stalls.
Gonza pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve blocking some punches.
Gonza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Gonza controls the action.
Gonza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonza's elbow.
Gonza struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Gonza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonza throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Gonza tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Gonza back against the cage.
Steve slowing the pace effectively.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steve just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonza's brow.
Gonza misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Gonza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonza throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Gonza lands a left hand.
Steve is trying to maintain a safe position but Gonza gets an underhook and turns Steve into the cage.
Steve tries a body shot but Gonza blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Steve.
Gonza is breathing heavily.
Gonza tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Nice body punch from Gonza - that landed with a thud.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Gonza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonza was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Gonza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonza is just out of range.
Gonza misses with a straight right.
Gonza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steve's hands.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Gonza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve swings for the body but Gonza moves out of range.
Gonza scores with a body shot.
Captain Gonza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Steve tries to clinch there but Gonza circles away.
Steve moves away from the strike by Gonza.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gonza counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonza blocks the body kick.
Steve slips a jab from Gonza.
Steve misses with a looping left.#T1#
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Gonza moved out of range nicely.
Gonza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gonza is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gonza throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve throws a body kick that misses.
Gonza walks into a straight right hand from Steve.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonza stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Gonza blocks the leg kick.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonza moves away.
Gonza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gonza lands a lovely overhand right.
Gonza throws a big shot that misses.
Steve misses the jab.
Steve thuds his shin into the meat of Gonza's side.
Steve throws a leg kick
and Gonza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Gonza throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Gonza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Gonza tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gonza lands a slapping body shot.
Gonza moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Gonza moves away from the strike by Steve.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gonza rather than just go for the knockout.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Steve is predictable there
and Gonza counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonza lands a jab to the nose.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steve on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steve throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Gonza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Captain Gonza is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonza looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steve tries to clinch there but Gonza circles away. #T3#
Gonza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Gonza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonza moves away.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonza is looking to counter punch.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Gonza is out of range.
Gonza misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Gonza.
Steve is trying to counter with his kicks.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gonza slips under a jab from Steve.
Gonza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Gonza.
Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Gonza pushes him off.
Steve looks to land a body kick but Gonza moved away.
Gonza throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Gonza misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Gonza misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steve.
Gonza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve pushes Gonza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonza tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonza lands a shoulder strike.
Gonza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gonza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Gonza controls the action.
Gonza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steve blocks a body shot from Gonza.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gonza takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Captain Gonza has been cut.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Gonza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Captain Gonza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gonza swings for the body but Steve moves out of range. #CL2#
Steve pushes Gonza up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Gonza fails to land.
Gonza throws a head punch that misses.
Gonza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonza throws a head punch that misses.
Steve lands a nice elbow.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonza tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonza blocks an elbow strike from Steve.
Gonza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve is trying to stall.
Gonza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve pushes off an throws an elbow but Gonza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Gonza has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Gonza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Gonza throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve pushes Gonza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gonza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonza or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonza's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Gonza fails to land.
Steve is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonza is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from Steve.
Steve is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonza backwards.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve. #T2#
Nice elbow from Steve.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve lands an elbow inside that Gonza shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonza can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve works on Gonza's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
Gonza misses with the head strike.
Steve gets through Gonza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Steve.
Gonza tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonza lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve stalling in the clinch but Gonza improves position.
Gonza misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonza lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Gonza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gonza pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Gonza as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Gonza.
Gonza misses with some punches.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Gonza avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonza swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gonza misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonza.#T4#
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Steve. #ROC2#
Gonza is rocked!
Steve unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gonza! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Steve is unloading with more strikes now! Gonza drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Our winner, Chris Steve, 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.

Event: CEC END GAME
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Steve tries to clinch there but Rones circles away.
Steve tries to work over Rones's front leg with a kick but Rones checks it.
Rones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rones.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Rones throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
A jab from Rones does it's job there.
A jab lands there for Steve.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Rones with a hook.
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rones in his tracks. #CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Rones scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rones.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've been informed that Steve 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.
Rones blocks an elbow strike from Steve.
Steve misses with an elbow strike.
Rones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steve has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Rones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.#CUT#
That has opened up Chris Steve's cut even more.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rones.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rones misses the jab.#T1#
Rones misses with a looping left.
Rones moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rones manages to avoid it.
Steve lands with a cross.
Rones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've been told by Rones's head coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2020! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steve is looking to land body kicks.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Rones throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Steve wants to counter the offense by Rones and move into the clinch position.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Rones's shoulder, as Rones tries to avoid the shot.
Steve throws a head kick that misses.
Rones throws a quick counter head kick but Steve was just out of range.
Steve lands with a cross.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Rones circles away.
Steve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Rones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rones lands with a slapping head kick.
Steve defending well as Rones loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
The cut above Chris Steve's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rones avoids the head kick by Steve.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joy Rones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rones misses with a body kick.
A jab from Rones misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Rones blocks the leg kick.
Rones throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve jabs Rones right on the nose. Rones blinks but takes it well.
Steve misses with a two punch combination.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rones.
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve avoids the head kick by Rones.
A big left from Rones misses.
Steve scores with the left hand. Rones knows he should have avoided that one.
Steve will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steve.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Steve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rones throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
Rones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rones blocks a head kick by Steve.
Rones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Steve.
Rones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Rones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rones pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Steve has managed to clinch.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rones throws a head punch that misses.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve tries to work over Rones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rones struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rones's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Joy Rones has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve. #BC#
Rones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Steve lands a body shot. #CL2#
Steve gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rones's elbow. #BC#
Rones breaks the clinch.
Rones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steve circles away quickly and effectively.
Rones sets himself, and Steve steps forward looking for the clinch! Rones avoids it this time.
Steve misses the jab.
Rones avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rones missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Rones misses the target.
Rones misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Rones avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Rones avoids the elbow strike from Steve, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Steve will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rones moves out of range of the body kick from Steve.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
Steve ducks right into an uppercut from Rones.
Steve is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Steve instigates a clinch.
Rones takes a shot to the head.
Rones tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Rones back against the cage.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Rones.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rones lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rones misses with the head strike.
Rones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steve 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.
Steve pushes off an throws an elbow but Rones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rones blocks the elbow strike.
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Rones lands with a right to the head.
Chris Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Rones has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Rones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rones is trying to break the clinch but Steve is controlling him.
Steve lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Rones prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands an elbow inside that Rones shrugs off.
Steve tries to work over Rones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Rones.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Rones prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steve throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Steve keeps control of Rones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rones digs a right hand into Steve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steve's gas tank.
Rones is looking to break free of the clinch but Steve has double underhooks.
Rones prevents a body shot from Steve.
Rones throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Rones can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Rones struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Rones dodges an elbow strike from Steve.
Steve tries to work over Rones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Rones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rones tries to land a leg kick but Steve saw it coming and moves away.
Donk. Rones catches Steve right on the button with a cross.
Rones stalks Steve and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steve's face. Steve staggers backwards, shaken.
Rones throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve lands a jab to Rones's midsection.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rones misses with an uppercut.
Steve cracks Rones with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Steve tries to clinch but Rones is having none of it.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steve to score with a decent uppercut.
Rones avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Rones off the cage and back into range.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rones misses the jab.
Rones throws a right and a left that Steve avoids nicely.
Joy Rones is winning the standup battle so far.
Rones takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rones.
Rones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
A head kick misses from Rones.
Rones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steve.
Steve scores with a nice body kick.
Rones throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
Rones throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve lands with a hook. Rones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Rones pushes him away.#T4#
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve defending well as Rones loads up on a big left hand.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rones.
Rones connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
Chris Steve's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#CL2#
Steve instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steve lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steve with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rones to score with a decent uppercut.
Rones scores with a jab.
Steve slips a straight right by Rones.
Steve cracks Rones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rones.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Rones avoids the body shot from Steve.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steve.
Rones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
And Rones counters with a quick kick to the body but Steve blocks it.
A big right from Rones misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Rones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steve, as that shot connected.
Steve cracks Rones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Rones pushes him away.
Steve throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steve has time to react.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rones throws out the jab.
Rones misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rones throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
Rones lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Rones pushes him off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steve, as that shot connected.
Steve lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Steve tries to clinch but Rones moves out of range.
Steve defending well as Rones loads up on a big left hand.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Steve finds it's target.
Steve tries to clinch up but Rones circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Rones misses the target.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rones.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rones throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Rones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Rones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
Steve tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rones throws a chopping leg kick but Steve manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rones throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Rones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rones throws a solid leg kick but Steve takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rones.
Steve steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rones.
Rones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Steve motions for Rones to come forward. Steve throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rones moves out of range of the strikes.
Rones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steve on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rones.
Steve scores with a spinning back kick!
Rones misses with a wild combination.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rones throws a body kick that misses.
Rones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve throws a wild body kick that Rones sees coming a mile off.
Rones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Rones needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Steve dodges the punch combination from Rones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steve is looking to slow Rones down with leg kicks.
Steve stuns Rones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rones connects with a looping right hand.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Rones.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steve tries to clinch up but Rones circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Steve takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steve drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Rones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve lands with a slapping head kick.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Rones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve tries to clinch up but Rones circles away and keeps his distance.
Rones lands a jab to Steve's midsection.
Rones tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rones looks to land a combination but Steve avoids it well.
Rones throws a head kick that misses.
Rones takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rones scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steve just manages to avoid it.
Rones defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Rones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Joy Rones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Steve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rones avoids the head kick by Steve.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Steve throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rones's head.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rones throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rones.
Rones scores with a one two! Steve had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steve fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rones checks it well.
A punch combination from Rones misses.
Rones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Rones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Steve has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steve tries a low kick but Rones avoids it.
Rones misses with a head kick. #T1#
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Rones.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve lunges at Rones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rones's hand.
Steve throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rones throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Rones throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve slips under a jab from Rones.
Steve thumps Rones with a low kick.
Steve connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rones. Rones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steve is able to avoid easily.
Rones throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Rones.
Steve scores with a push kick.
Rones swinging wildly here. #T2#
Steve lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Rones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rones looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve tries to clinch but Rones moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Rones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rones.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Steve's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joy Rones!
Joy Rones is the new welterweight champion!
Joy Rones took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Chris Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh my penis !!!! '.

Event: KOTM Tournament Final
Date: Feb 19, 2020

#R1#
Arundel moves out of range of the body kick from Steve.
Arundel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arundel stalks Steve and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steve's face. Steve staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Arundel throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arundel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arundel counters with a left and a right that stings Steve.
Arundel blocks a jab.
Steve lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arundel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steve wants to counter the offense by Arundel and move into the clinch position.
Steve thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arundel if he has to take too many more of those.
Steve tries to clinch but Arundel moves away
and Arundel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arundel.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arundel was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
A jab lands there for Steve.
Arundel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury in the buildup to the fight.
Steve wants to clinch up but Arundel keeps it at a distance.
Arundel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Arundel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve throws a hook but Arundel blocks it.
It looked like Arundel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arundel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steve has time to react.#CUT#
That has opened up Chris Steve's cut even more.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Crack! A monster head kick from Arundel and Steve falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Arundel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Latrobe Arundel!
A very excited looking Latrobe Arundel 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.
In defeat, Chris Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh my penis !!!! '.

Event: KOTM Round 2
Date: Jan 29, 2020

#R1#
Piano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Piano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.#CL#
Steve rushes Piano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Piano blocks a body shot from Steve.
Piano blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Piano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piano throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Piano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and pushes Piano back into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Steve has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2#
Piano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Piano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Piano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Piano .#KD2#
Piano lands a big right hand that sends Steve crashing to the mat! Piano stays standing though and waves Steve back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
Piano throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Piano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Piano throws a big shot that misses.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Piano .#T1#
Piano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Piano misses.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Piano misses the target.
Piano throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range. #CL#
Piano gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
Piano cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piano blocks an elbow strike.
Steve throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steve lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Piano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Piano misses.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Piano .
Steve seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD2#
Piano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steve sprawling to the canvas! Steve rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Piano finish him?! #CUT2#
Chris Steve's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Steve staying out of range there.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Piano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Piano breaks the clinch.
Piano throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Piano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Piano tries to get set, Steve tries to push him back and clinch up but Piano manages to avoid the attempt.
Piano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Piano is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
Chris Steve's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steve throws a body punch but Piano moves out of range.
Piano keeps the fight on the outside.
Piano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steve is looking to clinch but Piano is avoiding it.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Piano avoids the body shot from Steve.
Piano throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Piano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piano throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Piano manages to circle out of the way.
Piano 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Piano scrambles back to his feet.
Piano tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Piano keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Steve misses with a straight left.
Piano swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve slips a straight right by Piano .
Piano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Piano 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Piano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve throws a head kick but Piano moves out of range.
Piano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Piano has time to react.
Piano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Piano .
Piano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Piano works Steve's body with a nice hook.
Steve swings for the body but Piano moves out of range.
Piano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Steve drives through and clinches with Piano against the cage.
Steve presses Piano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Piano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Piano tries to break the clinch but Steve is controlling the position.
Piano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steve is working Piano over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Steve.
Steve lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Piano breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Piano finds it's target.#CUT2#
Jeez, Chris Steve's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Piano looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.#CL#
Steve darts in and clinches Piano up against the cage.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Piano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Piano tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Steve.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve keeps control of Piano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Piano avoids the elbow strike from Steve, against the cage.
Piano avoids a wild elbow strike from Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Piano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve scores with a push kick.
Steve lands a nice looking body kick.
Piano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Steve wants to clinch up but Piano keeps it at a distance.
Steve is looking to wear down Piano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve slips a straight right by Piano .
Steve's corner calls for a 1-2. Steve obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Piano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Steve wants to clinch up but Piano keeps it at a distance.
Piano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piano misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Piano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piano .
Steve is looking to counter the offense by Piano and move into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Piano throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Steve counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Piano is working Steve over against the cage.
Piano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve pushes Piano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Piano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Piano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Piano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Piano .#CL#
Piano tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Piano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Piano 's head.
Steve lands a nice elbow.
Steve tries a body shot but Piano blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Piano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve prevents Piano from breaking the clinch.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piano 's elbow.
Piano wants to break free but Steve has control. #T2##BC2#
Piano manages to break the clinch.
Piano throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Piano keeps the fight on the outside.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
Steve takes a swing at Piano 's ribcage but misses.
Piano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Piano misses the target.
Piano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve tries to clinch but Piano moves out of range.
Piano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve misses with a low kick.#CL#
Steve drives through and clinches with Piano against the cage. #BC2#
Piano breaks from the clinch.
Piano avoids the body shot from Steve.
Piano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Piano throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.#T3#
Steve wants to clinch up but Piano keeps it at a distance.
Rick Piano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Piano keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Piano gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Piano breaks the clinch. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Piano is trying to push Steve away but Steve has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Piano 's ribcage. Piano let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Piano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piano looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Piano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steve.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steve. #CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Piano controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve lands a body shot.
Piano is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Steve.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Piano controls his hands.
Good body shot from Steve.
Steve tries a body shot but Piano blocks it.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piano blocks a body shot from Steve.
Piano is trying to break free.
Piano working hard to break the clinch.
Piano is trying to break the clinch but Steve is controlling him.
Piano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Piano or not.
Piano wants to break free but Steve has control.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Piano blocks a body shot from Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##CL#
Steve clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Piano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Piano misses its intended target.
Steve wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Piano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Piano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Piano lands a really nice looking cross but Steve seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Piano .
Piano misses with an uppercut.
Steve tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Piano manages to circle out of the way.
Steve moves out of range as Piano strikes.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Piano .
Piano throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Piano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve tries to clinch up.#T1#
Piano needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Piano .
Piano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve lands an overhand right.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Piano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Piano 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Piano working hard to break the clinch.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Piano is trying to push Steve away but Steve has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steve lands an elbow inside that Piano shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Rick Piano has been cut.
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
Piano is trying to break the clinch but Steve is controlling him.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Piano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Piano is looking to break free of the clinch but Steve has double underhooks.
Steve gets through Piano 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Piano tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Piano in his tracks for a moment.
Piano tries to circle away but Steve has him pinned against the cage.
Piano tries to break free but Steve pushes him back against the cage.
Piano throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Piano wants to get back to striking at distance but Steve won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Piano or not.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Piano has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
Steve tries to work over Piano 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Piano is trying to break the clinch but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piano can do to turn this around?
Piano is trying to break the clinch but Steve is controlling him.
Piano avoids a wild elbow strike from Steve.
Steve pushes Piano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Piano avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Piano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steve cracks Piano with a nice body shot.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve is leaning against Piano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Steve.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Piano controls his hands.
Good body shot from Steve.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Piano .
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve pushes Piano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Piano is rocked!
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piano blocks the elbow strike.
Steve throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steve tries to work over Piano 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Piano in his tracks for a moment.
Piano is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Rick Piano 's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Steve.
Clinched against the cage, Steve lands a big elbow that drops Piano ! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Piano is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rick Piano was interviewed post fight and said 'I need more roids!'.

Event: KOTM Round 1 Part 2
Date: Jan 08, 2020

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Gravas .
Steve avoids a kick to the body.
Gravas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steve is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gravas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Gravas scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Gravas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gravas throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gravas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Gravas throws a big shot that misses.
Gravas throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Gravas misses with a looping left.
Gravas throws out a leg kick but Steve moves out of range and Gravas only half commits.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Gravas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gravas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick.
Gravas takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve. #TD2#
Gravas gets control of Steve's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gravas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Steve wants to stand but Gravas has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Gravas looking for a guillotine here but Steve defends easily. #SU#
Steve gets to his feet - Gravas follows without any prompting. #CL#
Steve rushes Gravas and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Gravas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gravas circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Gravas .
Steve is looking to counter the offense by Gravas and move into the clinch.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Gravas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gravas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gravas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Gravas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gravas throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gravas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravas moves away.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Gravas pushes him off.
Gravas avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Steve.#CL#
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Gravas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve sizes up Gravas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steve blocks the body kick.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravas .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gravas ! But no joy.
Gravas keeps the fight on the outside.
Gravas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Steve instigates a clinch.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gravas .
Gravas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gravas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Gravas taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Gravas fails to land.
Gravas tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gravas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steve just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gravas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Latka Gravas .
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Gravas prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gravas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gravas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gravas pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gravas throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Gravas lands an uppercut.
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gravas swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Gravas swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve pushes Gravas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gravas looks winded!
Gravas prevents a body shot from Steve.
Gravas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gravas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gravas throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Gravas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gravas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steve to keep the fight standing.
Gravas wants to get back to striking at distance but Steve won't allow it.
Steve lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Gravas breaks the clinch.
Gravas ducks right into an uppercut from Steve. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Gravas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Gravas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gravas doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice combination there by Steve.
Gravas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gravas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gravas scores with a kick to the body.
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 Chris Steve will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gravas .
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Gravas off the cage and back into range.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Gravas looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Gravas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravas moves away.#CL#
Steve clinches up with Gravas and pushes him back against the cage.
Gravas blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gravas blocks a body shot from Steve.
Gravas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steve blocks the elbow strike.
Gravas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Gravas misses with some punches.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gravas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravas can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gravas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gravas backwards.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Gravas backwards.
Gravas blocks an uppercut.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gravas is looking to control Steve's arms but Steve gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gravas has his back to the cage.
Gravas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gravas is breathing heavily.
Gravas misses with some punches.
Gravas misses with the head strike.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravas s head.
Gravas lands a right hand.
Gravas misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve pushes off an throws an elbow but Gravas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gravas misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve tries a body shot but Gravas blocks it.
Gravas throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravas wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve. #T2#
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gravas .
A right hand to the body from Gravas .
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve tries to work over Gravas 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gravas .
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Gravas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Gravas fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gravas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Gravas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good shot there by Steve.
Steve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steve lands a big head kick that sends Gravas to the canvas! Steve follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Birthday Bash 2
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Steve lands with a straight right. Sanada didn't see that one coming.
Steve is looking to clinch but Sanada is avoiding it.
Steve darts in trying to clinch
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
Steve wants to clinch.
Sanada is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steve.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanada.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Steve connects with an inside leg kick.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sanada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanada keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Steve.
Good leg kick by Steve there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice cross by Steve.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanada.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Steve has Sanada up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve keeps control of Sanada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve throws an elbow but it misses.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve keeps control of Sanada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
Steve takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Sanada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Steve catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Steve has managed to clinch.
Steve tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve cracks Sanada with a nice body shot.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Steve darts in and clinches Sanada up against the cage.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada blocks an uppercut.
Steve lands an elbow just above Sanada 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.#BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Steve tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve slips a straight right by Sanada.
Steve slips under a jab.
Sanada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve 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.
Steve is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2#
Steve pushes Sanada up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanada seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steve can turn it around.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve tries to clinch but Sanada moves out of range.
Steve is looking to clinch but Sanada is avoiding it.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Sanada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steve.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Sanada steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steve. That one must have hurt.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanada scrambles back to his feet.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
Sanada throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Steve throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve tries to clinch but Sanada is having none of it.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Chris Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve wants to clinch.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
Steve throws a leg kick which misses Sanada's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanada tries to avoid it.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Steve throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Sanada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
Steve looks to clinch
and Sanada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Sanada lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steve backs up against the cage. #CUT#
That has opened up Chris Steve's cut even more.
Good work by Sanada as he checks the leg kick.
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanada under the eye.
Steve cracks Sanada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Sanada pushes him away.#T3#
Steve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steve throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Sanada.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Steve slips a jab from Sanada.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sanada - just one landing.
Sanada walks into a left hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Sanada has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanada circles away.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Steve clinches.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanada is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanada blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve prevents Sanada from breaking the clinch.
Sanada blocking some punches.
Steve prevents Sanada from breaking the clinch.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Chris Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Sanada manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanada working hard to break the clinch.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Steve. #T1#
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanada's elbow.
Steve presses Sanada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Sanada tries to circle away but Steve has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch.
Steve thows a body kick. Sanada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Steve connects with the punch.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Steve darts in and clinches Sanada up against the cage.
Sanada is trying to force a seperation but Steve has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Steve. #BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Steve has managed to clinch. #T2#
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve is working Sanada over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanada's elbow.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Sanada in his tracks for a moment.
Steve tries a body shot but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#
Sanada is rocked!
Sanada is looking to break free of the clinch but Steve has double underhooks.
Oh Sanada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Steve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanada seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanada's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Sanada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Steve wants to clinch
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Steve drives through and clinches with Sanada against the cage. #T4#
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands. #BC#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
Sanada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanada takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanada swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Steve looks to clinch
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve throws a lazy head kick
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steve defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from Sanada.#CL2#
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanada.
Steve lands an elbow inside.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Sanada takes an elbow to the temple.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve. #T1#
Steve presses Sanada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanadas head.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Sanada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
Steve tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanada is trying to force a seperation but Steve has the dominant position.
Sanada is trying to break the clinch but Steve is controlling him.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Steve is working Sanada over against the cage.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve pushes Sanada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Sanada is trying to break free.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Steve tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve digs a right hand into Sanada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanada's gas tank.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve cracks Sanada with a nice body shot.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steve lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve throws an elbow that misses.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanada's elbow.
Sanada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Steve has Sanada pressed against the cage, preventing Sanada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve misses with an elbow strike.
Steve pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
Steve keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanada's efforts to push away.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Sanada in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Masa Sanada's cut is getting worse.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Sanada takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sanada wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
Steve keeps control of Sanada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve. #T4#
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve digs a right hand into Sanada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanada's gas tank.
Steve lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve lands a big right hand that drops Sanada! The killer instinct kicks in and Steve finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Steve!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve is the new welterweight champion!
Chris Steve seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC Halloween 3
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws a good cross that connects.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Ruth pushes him off.
Steve lunges at Ruth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruth's hand.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruth is just out of range.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ruth works the jab nicely.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Steve.
Ruth throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Ruth goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
Ruth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steve has time to react.#T1#
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ruth misses with a body shot.
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruth swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Ruth takes one to the side of the head.
Steve walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Ruth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steve fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruth checks it well. #TD2#
Steve gets caught napping as Ruth dives in and scores a takedown. Steve manages to retain guard.#ES#
Steve is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth working aggressively here.
Ruth blocking some punches.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve is leaning against Ruth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Ruth is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ruth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruth.
Ruth looking for a takedown.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Ruth fails to pull guard.
Ruth lands an uppercut.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve keeps control of Ruth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Ruth tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like John Ruth has been cut.
Steve throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ruth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steve prevents it.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Steve misses with an elbow over the top.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruth is trying to drag Steve to the mat but Steve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Ruth looks winded!
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruth dodges an elbow strike from Steve.
Steve tries a body shot but Ruth blocks it.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Ruth in his tracks for a moment.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Ruth controls the action. #TD2#
Ruth has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steve uses from the top position. #T4##SUB2#
Steve avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Steve gets to his feet - Ruth follows without any prompting.
Steve jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Steve.
Ruth misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Ruth throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Ruth has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Steve regains guard immediately. #ES#
Steve is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Ruth's cut.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruth moves away.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruth.
Steve tries to clinch up but Ruth circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Steve rushes Ruth and presses him up against the cage.
Ruth is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steve just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruth's brow.
Steve lands a body punch.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruth.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve pushes Ruth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruth's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steve just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruth's brow.
Steve blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Ruth.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve tries a body shot but Ruth blocks it. #TD2#
Ruth has hold of one of Steve's legs. Steve is fighting the takedown attempt but Ruth gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Ruth stops Steve from standing up.
Ruth passes into half guard.
Ruth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ruth stops Steve from getting back to his feet.
Steve is trying to escape back to his feet but Ruth uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Steve pushes Ruth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ruth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ruth trying to control the position but Steve is working away.
Ruth prevents Steve from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steve keeps working. #T2#
Ruth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steve haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steve pushes Ruth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ruth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ruth wants to control but Steve is keeping him busy.
Ruth 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.
Steve wants to get back to his feet but Ruth drags him back down.
Ruth scoring with punches and elbows.
Steve wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ruth trying to control the action but Steve is working from the bottom.
Steve takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T3#
Steve is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Steve is not content to let Ruth control the position.
Steve is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Ruth are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Steve is pushing Ruth's head away, looking to escape. Ruth manages to hold on to the position though.
Ruth trying to control the position but Steve is working away.
Steve tries to escape but Ruth is in control.
Ruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steve keeps working.
Steve is pushing Ruth's head away, looking to escape. Ruth manages to hold on to the position though.
Ruth moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steve is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ruth misses with the ground and pound.
Steve is not content to let Ruth control the position.
Steve tries to escape but Ruth is in control.
Steve is not content to let Ruth control the position. #ES#
Steve throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Ruth clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Ruth misses with the combination.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Ruth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Ruth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ruth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steve is able to avoid easily.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruth can do to turn this around?
Ruth blocks a head kick by Steve.
Ruth takes a kick to the side of the head.
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruth.
Ruth throws a good cross that connects.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steve but Steve pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Steve wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ruth.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Chris Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.#T1#
Steve swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruth's sensitive parts.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Jab by Steve.#CL#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve. #TD2#
Ruth decides to pull guard. #SU#
Steve gets to his feet - Ruth follows without any prompting.
Nice defenses there by Ruth.
Good leg kick by Steve there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steve lands with an overhand left.
Ruth throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Steve drives through and clinches with Ruth against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land. #BC2#
Ruth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Steve throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Ruth counter with a right hand.
Steve tries to clinch but Ruth is having none of it.
Steve slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruth checks a leg kick.
Chris Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Steve gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ruth.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Ruth is trying to break free.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ruth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steve defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Ruth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Steve throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
Steve takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Steve darts in and clinches Ruth up against the cage.
Steve misses with some punches.
Ruth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruth taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Ruth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruth misses with a looping right.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Steve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Ruth pushes him off.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steve wants to clinch up but Ruth keeps it at a distance.
Steve misses with a head kick.
Ruth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruth misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Chris Steve did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on John Ruth's cut.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ruth scores with a jab to the head.
Ruth missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruth blocks a leg kick.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.
Ruth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruth walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steve.
Steve stuns Ruth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Steve slips a jab from Ruth.
Ruth with a nice cross.
Ruth takes one on the button.
Ruth throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Ruth.
Ruth throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steve lands with a hook. Ruth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Steve.
Ruth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve misses with a hook.
Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve moves away from the strike by Ruth.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Ruth pushes him off.
Steve is looking to wear down Ruth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.#T2#
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve moves forwards but Ruth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steve is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ruth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Steve slams his shin into Ruth's torso.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Steve wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steve staying out of range there.
Ruth scores with a nice head shot.
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3##CL#
Steve has managed to clinch.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Ruth avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Ruth lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ruth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steve to keep the fight standing.
Steve lands a body shot.
Ruth is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC2#
Ruth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Ruth tries to move into range but Steve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
Ruth throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve catches Ruth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruth doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Steve rushes Ruth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.#T4#
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steve to keep the fight standing.
Steve prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Steve.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Steve tries a body shot but Ruth blocks it.
Ruth takes an elbow to the temple.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Ruth's ribcage. Ruth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve had his way with John Ruth in that round.
The cut man is working on John Ruth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruth drops his hands momentarily and Steve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruth slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth shoots for a double leg takedown but Steve sprawls well. He's pushed Ruth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Ruth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Ruth throws out a powerful jab.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruth.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve misses with a looping right.#CL#
Steve moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Steve on the inside. #BC2#
Ruth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Ruth.
John Ruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ruth misses with a left hand #CL#
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth leaning against his opponent.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Ruth avoids a wild elbow strike from Steve.
Ruth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruth's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Ruth successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Steve gets to his feet - Ruth follows without any prompting.
Ruth has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Steve tries to clinch but Ruth moves out of range.
Steve connects with a crisp jab.
Steve lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steve lands a jab to the head.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruth moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Ruth lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Steve jabs at Ruth's body.
Ruth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steve is out of range and Ruth settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruth is just out of range.
Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruth scores with the left hand. Steve knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruth misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve thuds his right hand into Ruth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steve.
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruth under the eye.
Steve moves away from the strike by Ruth.
Steve cracks Ruth with an open hand slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruth misses with a hook #CL#
and Steve holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ruth scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruth.
Ruth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steve 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Steve!
A relieved looking Chris Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AEW 32
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Humbert throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Humbert throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Humbert misses the shot to the body.
Humbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Humbert breaks the clinch.
Humbert clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Steve misses with a hook to the body
enabling Humbert to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve wants to clinch up but Humbert keeps it at a distance.
Steve is looking to clinch but Humbert is avoiding it. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Humbert is trying to break free.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Humbert avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Humbert - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Humbert looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Humbert wants to get back to striking at distance but Steve won't allow it. #BC2#
Humbert breaks from the clinch.
Steve moves away from the strike by Humbert. #CL#
Steve clinches up against the cage.
Steve lands a right hand.
Humbert has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
Humbert wants to get back to striking at distance but Steve won't allow it.
Humbert is looking to control Steve's arms but Steve gets an underhook and turns him. Now Humbert has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Humbert manages to break the clinch.
Humbert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Humbert.
Steve jabs Humbert to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Steve gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Humbert has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Humbert can turn it around.
Steve pushes Humbert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Humbert looks winded!
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands. #T2#
Steve lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Humbert Humbert has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Steve.
Humbert can't break the clinch.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve prevents Humbert from breaking the clinch.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve lands a body shot.
Humbert tries to break free but Steve pushes him back against the cage.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve tries to work over Humbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Humbert takes a shot to the head.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Humbert.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands. #T3#
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Humbert breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Steve gets a clinch.
Steve lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Humbert breaks the clinch.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Humbert has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Humbert there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steve lands a really nice looking cross but Humbert seems unphased. #CL#
Steve moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steve throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Humbert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve presses Humbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Humbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Steve.
Steve pushes Humbert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Steve. #T4#
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Humbert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and pushes Humbert back into the cage.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Humbert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Humbert is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Humbert backwards. #BC2#
Humbert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Humbert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steve throws a leg kick which misses Humbert's front leg but catches the back leg as Humbert tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Humbert gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Humbert manages to avoid it.
Humbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Steve lands a big right hand that sends Humbert crashing to the mat! Steve stays standing though and waves Humbert back to his feet!#ROC#
Humbert is rocked!
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Humbert had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Humbert, pushing him back against the cage.
Humbert is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Humbert avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Humbert is trying to push Steve away but Steve has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a left hand.
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!
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humbert's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Humbert - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Humbert blocks a body shot from Steve.
Humbert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steve is leaning against Humbert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Humbert prevents a body shot from Steve. #BC2#
Humbert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Humbert takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Humbert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve takes a swing at Humbert's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Humbert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Humbert throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.#CL#
Steve clinches up with Humbert and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Humbert.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Humbert tries to break free but Steve pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Humbert blocks a body shot from Steve. #T2#
Steve tries to work over Humbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Humbert is working Steve over against the cage.
Steve keeps control of Humbert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steve misses with an elbow strike.
Humbert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steve throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Humbert tries to break the clinch but Steve is controlling the position.
Steve throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Humbert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Steve. #CL#
Humbert gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Humbert avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Humbert tries to circle away but Steve has him pinned against the cage.
Humbert can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Steve presses Humbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Humbert is breathing heavily.
Steve tries to work over Humbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve lands an elbow just above Humbert 's eye. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Humbert takes an elbow to the temple.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Humbert's ribcage. Humbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Humbert in his tracks for a moment.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve tries a body shot but Humbert blocks it.
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
Steve tries a body shot but Humbert blocks it.
Humbert is trying to push Steve away but Steve has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Humbert controls the action.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Humbert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Humbert.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.
Steve has Humbert pressed against the cage, preventing Humbert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steve tries a body shot but Humbert blocks it.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Humbert or not. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve lands an elbow inside.
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Humbert is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
Humbert seems to have recovered his senses.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Steve.
A short right from Steve.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Humbert can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve works on Humbert's body with a couple of short punches.
Steve lands a nice elbow.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Humbert to his knees! Steve keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
A victorious Chris Steve thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Pride FC 39
Date: Aug 14, 2019

#R1#
A big left from Steve misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.
Nice jab there from Steve. #CL2#
Steve has Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Ispa Murhaa has been cut.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Murhaa's ribcage. Murhaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Murhaa dodges an elbow strike from Steve.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
A hook to the body from Steve. #T1#
Murhaa takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Steve.
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
Murhaa cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Steve told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murhaa or not.
Steve tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steve throws an elbow but misses.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa avoids the elbow strike from Steve, against the cage.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Steve. #T2#
Murhaa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murhaa gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Steve.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Murhaa tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow. #T3#
Murhaa tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steve pushes Murhaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Steve throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steve lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Murhaa in his tracks for a moment.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Steve throws an elbow that misses.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Steve.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
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!
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Murhaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa. #T4#
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steve presses Murhaa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve pushes off an throws an elbow but Murhaa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks the elbow strike.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Murhaa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Murhaa works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Steve clinches up with Murhaa and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steve just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murhaa's brow.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve lands a body punch.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve working aggressively here.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Murhaa pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
A short right from Murhaa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Steve lands an elbow inside.
Steve throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steve tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Steve misses with an elbow over the top.
Steve lands a right hand.
Murhaa blocks an elbow strike from Steve.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve lands a nice elbow.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
A short left from Steve.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Steve.
Murhaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Steve.#T2#
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Murhaa in his tracks for a moment.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
A short left from Steve.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa takes an elbow to the temple.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Murhaa in his tracks for a moment.
Steve lands a nice elbow.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve pushes Murhaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chris Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa misses with a body punch. #T3#
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steve prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steve lands a body punch.
Murhaa blocks an elbow strike from Steve.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Steve misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Steve lands an elbow inside.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Steve pushes Murhaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve lands a left hand.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve lands an elbow inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#
Murhaa is rocked!
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Murhaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murhaa seems to have got his legs back now.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Steve.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Steve pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve lands a left hand.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Murhaa tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ispa Murhaa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.#CL2#
Steve drives through and clinches with Murhaa against the cage.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve blocking some punches.
Murhaa takes an elbow to the temple.
Steve creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murhaa's defenses.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve pushes off an throws an elbow but Murhaa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murhaa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve lands an elbow just above Murhaa 's eye.
Steve cracks Murhaa with a nice body shot.
Steve lands a nice elbow.
Steve misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Steve creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Murhaa! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Steve.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
After winning the bout, Chris Steve thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 4TH OF JULY
Date: Jul 04, 2019

#R1#
A left lands for Steve.
DeSilva pushes Steve away with a front kick.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
Steve misses with a body shot.
DeSilva lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
DeSilva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DeSilva thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeSilva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That kick from DeSilva tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeSilva misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Jab from DeSilva.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve misses with a body punch
and DeSilva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeSilva throws a one two combo.
Steve cracks DeSilva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steve takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Steve.
DeSilva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steve.
DeSilva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. DeSilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeSilva can pounce on him. #T1#
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve throws a hook to the side of DeSilva's head but DeSilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSilva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steve misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
Steve misses with a straight left.
DeSilva thows a leg kick but Steve checks it
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
DeSilva connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve digs a good hook to DeSilva's body.
Steve drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
DeSilva clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeSilva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steve's head.
DeSilva lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
DeSilva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva moves out of range as Steve strikes.
DeSilva slips a jab from Steve.
Steve takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses. #T2#
DeSilva connects with an inside leg kick.
Steve avoids the body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeSilva misses with a leg kick.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve misses with an uppercut. DeSilva saw that one coming.
DeSilva slips under a jab.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but DeSilva ducks down to avoid it.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeSilva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve slips under a jab.
DeSilva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from DeSilva.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat.
Steve takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steve had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
DeSilva throws a low kick, looking for Steve's leg but Steve calmly moves out of range.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
Steve clobbers DeSilva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and DeSilva counters with a body kick.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeSilva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat.
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
Steve takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeSilva.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
DeSilva slips a jab from Steve.#T4#
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSilva.
Steve misses with a jab to the body
and DeSilva counters with a leg kick.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Steve.
DeSilva slips a jab from Steve.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve thuds his right hand into DeSilva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Steve.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
DeSilva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steve throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeSilva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeSilva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
DeSilva throws a front kick aimed at Steve's knee but Steve avoids it well.
Steve has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
DeSilva throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeSilva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Steve misses the jab.
DeSilva is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
DeSilva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steve has time to react.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeSilva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from DeSilva.
A low kick from DeSilva misses
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
Steve swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
It seemed like DeSilva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve with a nice cross.
DeSilva lands with a shot to the body.
Steve throws a hook but DeSilva avoids it easily.
DeSilva slips a jab from Steve.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by DeSilva.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeSilva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
DeSilva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve is looking to wear down DeSilva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
DeSilva lands a jab.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Steve.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSilva.
Nice jab there from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as DeSilva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for DeSilva.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeSilva misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back.#T2#
Steve swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve.
Steve missing with a left hand there. DeSilva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from DeSilva tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeSilva wants to land a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
DeSilva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeSilva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeSilva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steve checks it well.
DeSilva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steve has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steve works DeSilva's body with a nice hook.
A big left from DeSilva misses.
A jab from DeSilva does it's job there.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
DeSilva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steve's calf.#T3#
A jab from DeSilva misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
Steve cracks DeSilva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DeSilva moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
DeSilva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
A jab from Steve does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Steve misses the jab.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva connects with a single shot there.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
DeSilva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. DeSilva catches Steve right on the button with a cross.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeSilva lands with a kick to the temple. Steve shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
DeSilva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve dodges the punch combination from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a nice shot that snaps Steve's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on DeSilva's shoulder, as DeSilva tries to avoid the shot.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve backing away here, and DeSilva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
DeSilva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
Steve checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
DeSilva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeSilva moves into range and connects with a jab.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Steve moves out of range easily.
DeSilva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
DeSilva shapes to counter with a head kick.
Steve swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve digs a good hook to DeSilva's body.
A telegraphed right hand from DeSilva misses the target.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeSilva doesn't seem bothered though.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steve throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
Steve lands a jab to DeSilva's midsection.#T1#
A lazy left from DeSilva finds it's target.
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve throws the left hand but DeSilva avoids the punch easily.
DeSilva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
DeSilva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Steve misses with a body shot.
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
DeSilva feints a counter leg kick.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
Steve throws out a loose jab but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve moves out of range of the leg kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a head kick. Steve tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeSilva.
Good standup being displayed there by Steve as he connects with a hook.
Chris Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
A head kick from DeSilva lands but Steve takes it in his stride.
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 decent looking cross lands there for DeSilva.
Steve takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
Steve scores with a jab to the head.
Steve jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
It seemed like DeSilva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeSilva.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeSilva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve lunges at DeSilva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeSilva's hand.
Steve misses with a hook
and DeSilva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve tries to move into range but DeSilva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeSilva defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
Steve misses the jab.#T3#
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
DeSilva tries a quick counter leg kick but Steve is wise to it.
A big left from DeSilva misses.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSilva connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Steve takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
Steve looks to throw the jab but DeSilva is out of range.
DeSilva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from DeSilva. Those never looked like landing.
Steve misses with a looping right.
DeSilva thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice straight punches there by DeSilva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeSilva.
That kick from DeSilva tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steve takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
DeSilva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
DeSilva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSilva scores with a nice strike.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva misses with a wild body shot.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
DeSilva takes one on the button.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeSilva lands a head kick!
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.

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 Chris Steve.
Well DeSilva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
In defeat, Chris Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh my penis !!!! '.

Event: EMP Steve vs Graves
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Graves has Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves presses Steve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve tries to counter by clinching up but Graves breaks away and moves out of range.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves avoids the body shot from Steve.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Steve misses with a hook.
Steve swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Graves instigates a clinch. #T1#
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
A knee to the head by Graves. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
A short left from Steve.
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Our sources have told us that Steve has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Steve throws an elbow but it misses.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Steve is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Steve moves to clinch but Graves breaks away
and Graves counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Graves lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Steve scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Steve misses.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steve.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Steve is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves with a jab.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steve tries to clinch there but Graves circles away.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Graves keeps the fight on the outside.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Steve.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steve throws an elbow but misses.
Graves prevents a body shot from Steve. #T3#
Graves dodges an elbow strike from Steve.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head. #CUT2#
Chris Steve's cut is getting worse.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Graves has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Graves can turn it around.
Steve tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws out a powerful jab.
Steve misses with a jab to the body
and Graves counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Steve! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Graves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves is the new middleweight champion!
In defeat, Chris Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh my penis !!!! '.

Event: EMP Steve vs Jones
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Steve has managed to clinch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Steve lands a nice elbow.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steve is defending well.
A body shot lands from Steve.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve. #CUT#
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Steve, against the cage.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Steve.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Our sources have told us that Steve has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jones looks winded!#T1#
Jones tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Steve lands a nice elbow.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steve lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Luther Jones's cut even more.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
The cut above Luther Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steve gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Steve pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
Luther Jones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Steve creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luther Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Chris Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EMP Steve vs Gagnon
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Gagnon tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Gagnon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagnon.
Gagnon lands a jab to Steve's midsection.
Gagnon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gagnon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Gagnon slips a jab from Steve.
Gagnon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gagnon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Steve misses with a looping right.#T1#
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagnon was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
A quick step to the side and Gagnon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Gagnon does no damage.
Steve swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
Steve swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
Steve misses with a body shot
and Gagnon counters with a nice body shot.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gagnon's head.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Gagnon's shoulder, as Gagnon tries to avoid the shot.
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gagnon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gagnon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gagnon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Nice shot by Steve.
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!
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve blocks a low kick nicely.
Gagnon avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook
and Gagnon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagnon was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Gagnon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Gagnon moved out of range.
Gagnon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steve jabs at Gagnon's body.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Gagnon.
Steve lunges at Gagnon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gagnon's hand. #T3#
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Gagnon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.
Gagnon throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon is looking to wear down Steve with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
As Steve looks to move away, Gagnon throws a big counter combo but Steve just gets out of the way.
Gagnon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Gagnon misses its target.#T4#
Steve misses with a hook. Gagnon ducked under it nicely.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gagnon.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gagnon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Gagnon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Steve backs away, Gagnon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Gagnon is out of range.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming.
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gagnon walks into a left hand.
Gagnon avoids the body shot from Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gagnon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steve throws a combination. Gagnon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Gagnon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Gagnon moves away and avoids it.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Gagnon ducks down to avoid it.
Steve lands a jab.
Gagnon misses with a double jab
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagnon is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gagnon misses the target.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
Gagnon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Gagnon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gagnon doesn't seem phased though.
Gagnon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Gagnon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gagnon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steve to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Steve misses.
Gagnon lands with an overhand left.
Steve connects with a body shot.
Gagnon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gagnon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Gagnon slips the punch.
Steve misses with a combination
and Gagnon counters with a left to the body.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Gagnon counters with a nice body kick.
Steve avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Gagnon counters with a two punch combo.
Gagnon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gagnon.
Steve throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gagnon counters with a big head kick but Steve shrugs it off.
Steve misses the jab.
Gagnon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gagnon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gagnon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Gagnon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gagnon scores with a nice strike.
Gagnon takes one to the chin there.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Gagnon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steve connects with a body shot.
Steve jabs at Gagnon's body.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Gagnon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gagnon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gagnon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A big right from Gagnon misses.
Gagnon moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Chris Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gagnon doesn't seem bothered though.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Gagnon slips under a jab from Steve.
Gagnon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gagnon moves away from the strike by Steve.
Steve lands with a straight right. Gagnon didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Gagnon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steve.
Gagnon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Gagnon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steve throws a good cross that connects.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gagnon.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gagnon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve misses the jab.
Steve scores with a jab. Gagnon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steve misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Steve misses with a looping left.
Gagnon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gagnon throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Gagnon needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
Luc Gagnon's cut is getting worse.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Steve.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Gagnon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steve takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gagnon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Steve catches Gagnon right on the button with a cross.
Gagnon just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve misses with a body shot
and Gagnon counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gagnon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gagnon scores with a hook.
Steve takes a swing at Gagnon's ribcage but misses.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Gagnon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steve.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gagnon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gagnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve throws out a counter right but Gagnon avoids it with no problem.
Steve feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gagnons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gagnon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagnon is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Gagnon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steve.
Gagnon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gagnon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Steve.
Gagnon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steve swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
Steve misses with a jab to the body
and Gagnon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gagnon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Gagnon slips a jab from Steve.
Gagnon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Gagnon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gagnon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gagnon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Gagnon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Gagnon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gagnon scores with a jab to the body.
Gagnon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gagnon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gagnon avoids the body shot from Steve.
An attempted straight right counter from Gagnon misses the target.#T1#
Nice shot by Gagnon.#CUT#
That has opened up Chris Steve's cut even more.
Gagnon misses with a hook.
Gagnon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Gagnon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steve throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gagnon.
Gagnon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gagnon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagnon. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gagnon.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Gagnon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve thuds a left hand into Gagnon's body.
Luc Gagnon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagnon is just out of range.
Gagnon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gagnon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gagnon.
Gagnon defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Gagnon misses the target.#T3#
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gagnon slips a jab from Steve.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Gagnon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gagnon cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagnon was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Gagnon counters with a right hand to the body.
Steve is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
Gagnon misses with a wild body shot.
Steve throws out a counter right but Gagnon avoids it with no problem.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Gagnon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Steve backs away, Gagnon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Gagnon just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve digs a good hook to Gagnon's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gagnon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Gagnon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve digs a good body shot into Gagnon's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Gagnon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gagnon staying out of range there.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve throws a hook but Gagnon blocks it.
It looked like Gagnon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Gagnon counters with a thumping low kick.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Gagnon moved out of range nicely.
Steve swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gagnon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Gagnon scores with a four punch combination!
Gagnon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Gagnon. #T1#
Steve throws a hook but Gagnon avoids it easily.
Steve throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
It looked like Gagnon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steve.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Gagnon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Gagnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gagnon staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Gagnon misses its target.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.
Gagnon just misses with a punch to the body.
Chris Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Steve scores with a sloppy right hand. Gagnon should have avoided that one.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gagnon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gagnon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagnon is just out of range.
Gagnon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Gagnon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.#T3#
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Steve thuds a left hand into Gagnon's body.
Gagnon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Gagnon throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Gagnon counters with a good low kick that Steve was not able to check.
Gagnon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gagnon counters with a stiff right hand.
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steve cracks Gagnon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagnon was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Gagnon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steve throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gagnon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gagnon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
The cut above Chris Steve's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gagnon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Steve looks to move away, Gagnon throws a big counter combo but Steve just gets out of the way.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gagnon. Gagnon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab lands there for Steve.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steve 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Steve!
Chris Steve is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Chris Steve thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EMP Steve vs Bulletowich
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1##CL#
Steve has Bulletzowich up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bulletzowich blocks an uppercut.
Bulletzowich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steve prevents it.
Bulletzowich takes a shot to the head.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bulletzowich lands a left hand.
Bulletzowich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Bulletzowich avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Bulletzowich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bulletzowich tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Bulletzowich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Steve.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Bulletzowich.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bulletzowich wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Bulletzowich is trying to maintain a safe position but Steve gets an underhook and turns Bulletzowich into the cage.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Steve has been working on his elbows in the gym.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bulletzowich.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve cracks Bulletzowich with a nice body shot.
Bulletzowich tries to score a body lock takedown but Steve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Bulletzowich.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve gets through Bulletzowich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich wants to break free but Steve has control.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Bulletzowich looks winded!
Steve lands a body punch.
Bulletzowich tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Bulletzowich back against the cage.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bulletzowich throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Bulletzowich working aggressively here.
Steve lands a left hand.
Bulletzowich misses with a body punch. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Bulletzowich is rocked!
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bulletzowich with a big uppercut! Bulletzowich tries to clinch up but Steve pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bulletzowich to the mat! Bulletzowich covers up and Steve unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Steve!
A relieved looking Chris Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EMP Steve vs Storm
Date: Feb 10, 2019

#R1#
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Storm lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Storm.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Storm cracks Steve with a good jab.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm misses with a hook.
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm.
A left lands for Steve.
Storm thuds a left hand into Steve's body.
Storm throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Steve's leg but Steve calmly moves out of range.
Steve tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Storm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Storm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Storm.#CL#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Steve.
Storm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands. #BC2#
Storm manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Steve misses.
Steve takes one on the button.
Steve swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chris Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Storm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Storm lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Storm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Storm is controlling him. #T2#
Storm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steve wants to stand up but Storm is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Storm scoring with some ground and pound. #ES#
Steve is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Storm presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Storm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Storm wants to slow Steve down by chopping away at his legs.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Steve thuds a left hand into Storm's body.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Storm finds it's target.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Steve misses.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Storm.#CL#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steve avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Storm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve blocks a head kick by Storm.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Steve forces Storm back against the cage and clinches.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Storm wants to take the fight to the mat but Steve manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steve connects with a good right hand that stumbles Storm. Storm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and pushes Storm back into the cage.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm prevents a body shot from Steve.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Storm blocks a body shot from Steve.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Steve is fighting off a takedown attempt but Storm is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Steve to the mat. Steve regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Steve scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Steve misses with a body shot. #T1#
A left lands for Steve.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Storm takes one to the side of the head.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Storm is breathing heavily.#CL#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Storm wants a takedown but no success here.
Storm takes a shot to the head.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Still in the clinch, Storm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steve prevents it.
Storm misses with some punches.
Steve tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Storm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steve gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Steve misses with some punches.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Steve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Storm goes for a takedown attempt but Steve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Steve tries to counter by clinching up but Storm breaks away and moves out of range.
Steve connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good shot there by Storm.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Steve blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve. #T3#
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Storm is looking for a takedown.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Storm wants a takedown but no success here.
Steve is pressed up against the cage. Storm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steve down to the mat. Steve avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Storm, right into the meat.
A big right from Storm misses.
Storm looks to land a combination but Steve avoids it well.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm throws a big counter head kick but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steve circles away quickly and effectively.
Storm slips a jab from Steve.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Chris Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and Storm counters with a right hand to the body.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve is looking to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Storm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steve gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Steve clinches up against the cage.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steve avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Storm gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Steve regains guard. #ES#
Steve manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Storm scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Steve makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Steve moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm throws a leg kick that misses.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Steve wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Storm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Storm takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve cracks Storm with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Storm is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm avoids the body shot from Steve.
Storm is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?#T2#
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Storm walks into a stiff left hand from Steve.
Steve steps in with a hook that catches Storm right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Steve follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Storm looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his welterweight title!
Chris Steve bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EMP Steve vs Papadopoulos
Date: Jan 20, 2019

#R1#
Papadopoulos circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Papadopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Steve misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Papadopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range. #T1#
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Steve rushes Papadopoulos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Steve tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it. #BC2#
Papadopoulos manages to break the clinch.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Steve rushes Papadopoulos and presses him up against the cage.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Steve prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Steve tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve presses Papadopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos is trying to break free.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands. #T3##BC2#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve scores with a decent looking hook.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Papadopoulos gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Steve misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Steve.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
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!
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook to the body.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Papadopoulos has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Papadopoulos can turn it around.
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Papadopoulos or not.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Papadopoulos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos presses Steve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Nice body punch from Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target. #CL#
Steve clinches up with Papadopoulos and pushes him back against the cage.
Papadopoulos gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
A right hand to the body from Papadopoulos.
Steve misses with some punches.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Papadopoulos.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos working aggressively here. #T1#
Steve digs a right hand into Papadopoulos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Papadopoulos's gas tank.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papadopoulos can do to turn this around?
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Papadopoulos is breathing heavily.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Steve pushes Papadopoulos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Papadopoulos.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve lands a left hand.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage. #T2#
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
A short right from Steve.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Papadopoulos presses Steve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Steve prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A short uppercut from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Steve.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Steve.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Steve.
Steve tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands. #T4#
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Papadopoulos.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve pushes Papadopoulos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papadopouloss head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Steve presses Papadopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve tries to clinch there but Papadopoulos circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve lands with an overhand left.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Papadopoulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Steve feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Papadopoulos sprawling to the canvas! Papadopoulos rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Steve finish him?! #ROC#
Papadopoulos is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve works Papadopoulos's body with a nice hook.
Papadopoulos is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve throws a monster overhand right that drops Papadopoulos! Steve follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his welterweight title!
Chris Steve tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Pekka vs Steve
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Toivonen moves forwards but Steve connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve presses Toivonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toivonen is stalling here.
Toivonen digs a right hand into Steve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steve's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toivonen misses with the head strike.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Toivonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Steve. #T1#
Steve blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Toivonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Steve blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
Toivonen tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve is working Toivonen over against the cage.
Toivonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Steve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Toivonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Toivonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toivonen pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Toivonen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Toivonen can turn it around.
Toivonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a left hand.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Steve.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Toivonen lands with a left to the head.
Steve lands a right hand.
Toivonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Toivonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Toivonen.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Toivonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Steve gets an underhook and turns Toivonen into the cage.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Toivonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen digs a right hand into Steve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steve's gas tank. #T4#
Toivonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Steve misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Steve pushes Toivonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve lands a body punch.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Toivonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Toivonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steve.
Steve lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toivonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toivonen cracks the inside of Steve's front leg.
Steve connects with a crisp jab.
Toivonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toivonen.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Toivonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands. #T1#
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toivonen can do to turn this around?
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Toivonen pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toivonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Toivonen.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve presses Toivonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Toivonen is breathing heavily.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toivonen lands a left hand.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve gets through Toivonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve lands a body punch.
Toivonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toivonens head.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Toivonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toivonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Steve misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toivonens head.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toivonen lands an uppercut.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Toivonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toivonen or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve lands an uppercut.
A short left from Steve.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Toivonen lands with a light punch inside.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A short right from Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve cracks Toivonen with a nice body shot.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Steve.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve pushes Toivonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that second round.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Steve steps away.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toivonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Steve steps away.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Steve fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Steve cracks Toivonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Toivonen misses.#CL#
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Toivonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Toivonen lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toivonen. #T1#
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Toivonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen working aggressively here.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
A short left from Steve.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Steve is working Toivonen over against the cage.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Toivonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Toivonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve works on Toivonen's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Toivonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steve here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toivonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Good body shot from Steve.
Steve tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toivonen or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve lands a body shot.
Toivonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve prevents Toivonen from breaking the clinch.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Toivonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toivonen scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Steve lands a nice hook to Toivonen's body. Toivonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Steve has Toivonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toivonen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Steve.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Toivonen. #T2#
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toivonen.
Toivonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
A short right from Steve.
Steve tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve is leaning against Toivonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve presses Toivonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Toivonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Toivonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toivonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
Steve tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve. #T4#
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve gets through Toivonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve. #ROC#
Toivonen is rocked!
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Toivonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Toivonen seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
A body shot lands from Steve.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve is leaning against Toivonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Steve prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve had his way with Pekka Toivonen in that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Toivonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toivonen! But no joy.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Toivonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab by Steve.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Steve tries to clinch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve wants to clinch but Toivonen slips to the side
and Toivonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Chris Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Toivonen scores with a push kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target. #T1#
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Steve tries to clinch up but Toivonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toivonen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Steve forces Toivonen back against the cage and clinches.
Pekka Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Toivonen trying to control the position but instead, Steve has worked for underhooks and has pushed Toivonen into the cage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Toivonen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Steve cracks Toivonen with a nice body shot.
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!
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Good body shot from Steve.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Toivonen's head.
Steve gets through Toivonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
A short left from Steve.
Toivonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Toivonen misses with the head strike.
Toivonen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chris Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Toivonen misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Toivonen lands with a left to the head.
Steve prevents a body shot from Toivonen. #T4#
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toivonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Toivonen tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Toivonen back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steve as Toivonen tries to tie him up.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steve has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Steve!
In his post fight interview, Chris Steve started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TGC 84
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Steve scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Hairy Scrotum has been cut.
Steve works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scrotum has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steve throws the left hand but Scrotum avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Steve.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Scrotum does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Steve misses.
Sloppy strikes from Steve. Those never looked like landing.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrotum.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Scrotum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Scrotum counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scrotum under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scrotum misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a huge left! Scrotum is in big trouble! He's backing up but Steve isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Scrotum from any more damage. A dominating finish by Steve!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his welterweight title!
Chris Steve was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TGC Openweight Round 1.2
Date: Nov 16, 2018

#R1#
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steve's knee momentarily.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and pushes Papadopoulos back into the cage.
Papadopoulos pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Papadopoulos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos is trying to break the clinch but Steve is controlling him.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage. #BC2#
Papadopoulos breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the nose.#T1##CL#
Steve closes the distance and pushes Papadopoulos back into the cage.
Papadopoulos looking for a takedown.
Papadopoulos is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Papadopoulos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steve pulls his leg out and moves away.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steve is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
Steve swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steve tries to bum rush Papadopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Papadopoulos feints and then cracks Steve's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steve down.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Papadopoulos manages to break the clinch.
Papadopoulos scores with a push kick.#T2#
Steve walks into a jab.
Papadopoulos lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
Papadopoulos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Papadopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Papadopoulos is trying to drag Steve to the mat but Steve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avraam Papadopoulos.#TD2#
Papadopoulos jumps guard and drags Steve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos has his foot on Steve's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steve works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steve is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Steve wanted to stand there but Papadopoulos had control of the position.
Steve trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Steve got a little sloppy there for a moment and Papadopoulos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steve has managed to get both his arms back between Papadopoulos's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Steve gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Steve. That snapped Papadopoulos's head back.
Steve lands a really nice looking cross but Papadopoulos seems unphased.
Papadopoulos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.#CL#
Steve clinches up with Papadopoulos and pushes him back against the cage.
Papadopoulos wants to get back to striking at distance but Steve won't allow it.
Steve tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steve just stands there and leans against the cage.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos fails to pull guard.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches. #T4#
Papadopoulos wants a takedown but no success here.
Papadopoulos pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve digs a right hand into Papadopoulos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Papadopoulos's gas tank.
Papadopoulos looks winded!#TD2#
Papadopoulos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Papadopoulos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU#
Steve stands and steps away. Papadopoulos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Steve checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Papadopoulos tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Papadopoulos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steve steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Papadopoulos. That one must have hurt.
Papadopoulos defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Steve moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Papadopoulos pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
Steve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Papadopoulos's head backwards.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Steve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Steve takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steve.
Steve blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
Steve is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steve tries to clinch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steve tries to clinch there but Papadopoulos circles away. #T1#
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Steve moves out of range of the leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Steve clinches with his opponent.
Steve misses with some punches. #TD2#
Papadopoulos pulls Steve into guard.
Steve is looking to stand up but Papadopoulos won't let him.
Steve might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos looking for a guillotine here but Steve defends easily. #SU#
Papadopoulos is working an open guard so Steve takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Papadopoulos tries to get set, Steve tries to push him back and clinch up but Papadopoulos manages to avoid the attempt.
Papadopoulos connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Papadopoulos throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Steve scores with a nice head shot.
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Papadopoulos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steve is able to avoid easily.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Papadopoulos.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Steve moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPapadopoulos.#CL#
Steve pushes Papadopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papadopouloss head.
Papadopoulos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steve pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Papadopoulos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Papadopoulos has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Papadopoulos can turn it around.#T3#
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Steve.
Papadopoulos looking for a takedown.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avraam Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Papadopoulos is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Steve lands a body shot.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Steve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Papadopoulos's ribcage. Papadopoulos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve lands a body punch.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Papadopoulos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steve prevents it. #T4#
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
Steve digs a right hand into Papadopoulos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Papadopoulos's gas tank.
Steve pushes Papadopoulos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve is leaning against Papadopoulos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Steve.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Steve.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards. #ROC#
Papadopoulos is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve dips a shoulder and cracks Papadopoulos with a mighty uppercut! Papadopoulos falls back against the cage and Steve unloads with a barrage of strikes! Papadopoulos is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Steve screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his welterweight title!
Chris Steve was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TGC 74
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Hepple lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Hepple slips the punch.
Hepple throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hepple feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steve's calf.
Hepple keeps the fight on the outside.
Hepple looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve cracks Hepple with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hepple throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Hepple misses.
Hepple misses with a hook.
Hepple looks to land a combination but Steve avoids it well.
Steve tries to clinch but Hepple moves out of range.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Hepple circles away.
Steve takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hepple throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hepple looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Steve moves into range and clinches up with Hepple.
Hepple misses with some punches. #T1#
Steve blocking some punches.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve misses with some punches.
Hepple scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Hepple blocks an uppercut.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
I was talking to Hepple's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Hepple prevents a body shot from Steve.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve cracks Hepple with a nice body shot.
Hepple is breathing heavily.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hepple.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hepple scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
Steve lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hepple misses with the head strike.
Hepple misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Hepple scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve gets through Hepple's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Steve tries to work over Hepple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hepple lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Steve.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hepple.
Hepple lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Hepple misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hepple.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hepple backwards.
Hepple working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hepple seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steve can turn it around.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Hepple.
Steve pushes Hepple back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hepple misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Hepple tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve digs a right hand into Hepple's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hepple's gas tank.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hepples head.
Hepple goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Hepple blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve pushes Hepple back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Hepple is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Oh Hepple is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hepple.
Hepple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve lands a body punch.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve dips a shoulder and cracks Hepple with a mighty uppercut! Hepple falls back against the cage and Steve unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hepple is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Steve screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve is the new welterweight champion!
Chris Steve bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TGC Crucible 31
Date: Aug 29, 2018

#R1#
Steve throws a hook but Scrotum blocks it.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scrotum swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scrotum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scrotum.
Scrotum swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Scrotum misses with a left hand #CL#
and Steve moves into the clinch.
A short right from Scrotum. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Scrotum has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Scrotum misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve blocks a body shot from Scrotum.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scrotum lands a shot to the body.
Scrotum tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Scrotum back against the cage.
Steve misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Scrotum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Scrotum.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scrotum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scrotum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scrotum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve slips a jab from Scrotum.#T1#
Scrotum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steve moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steve scores with a one two! Scrotum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Scrotum jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scrotum misses with a hook.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scrotum scores with a one two! Steve had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Scrotum moved out of range nicely.
Scrotum throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve swings for the body but Scrotum moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Scrotum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrotum.
Scrotum throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Scrotum throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
Scrotum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scrotum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve thuds a left hand into Scrotum's body.
Scrotum has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Scrotum lands a really nice looking cross but Steve seems unphased.
Steve throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scrotum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scrotum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Scrotum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scrotum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scrotum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scrotum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve is looking to wear down Scrotum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scrotum throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scrotum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrotum is just out of range.
Scrotum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Scrotum misses with the combination.
Scrotum swinging wildly here. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Scrotum.
Scrotum misses with some punches. #T3#
Scrotum scores with a shoulder strike.
Scrotum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Scrotum.
Scrotum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scrotum misses with a body punch.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Scrotum backwards. #BC2#
Scrotum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scrotum throws a chopping leg kick but Steve manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scrotum throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scrotum under the eye.
Steve slips a jab from Scrotum.
Steve checks the leg kick.
Scrotum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scrotum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steve checks a leg kick. #CL#
Steve has managed to clinch.
Scrotum scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scrotums head.
Scrotum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Scrotum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scrotum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scrotum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scrotum is trying to force a seperation but Steve has the dominant position.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Scrotum.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scrotum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scrotum blocking some punches.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Scrotum.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scrotum.
Steve tries a body shot but Scrotum blocks it.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hairy Scrotum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Scrotum throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrotum is just out of range.
Scrotum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steve.
Scrotum throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scrotum scores with a shot to the body.
Scrotum misses with a double jab.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Scrotum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve avoids the body shot from Scrotum.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scrotum staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Steve.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Scrotum is out of range.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrotum throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Scrotum throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Scrotum in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scrotum.#T1#
Scrotum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scrotum.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Scrotum misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Scrotum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve swings for the body but Scrotum moves out of range.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Scrotum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scrotum throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve tries to counter by clinching up but Scrotum breaks away and moves out of range.
Steve lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Scrotum is rocked!
Hairy Scrotum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steve blocks a jab.
Scrotum is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve lands a brutal uppercut that launches Scrotum off his feet! Scrotum tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GPG: 41
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Chavez throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Chavez counters with a body kick that stops Steve in his tracks momentarily.
Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chavez misses with a jab to the body
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Steve rushes Chavez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chavez. #T1#
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chavez or not.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Chavez's ribcage. Chavez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chavez looks winded!
Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chavez.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve tries a body shot but Chavez blocks it.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Steve tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
I was talking to Steve's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavez lands an uppercut.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
A short right from Steve.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve misses with some punches.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Chavez misses with the head strike. #T3#
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve prevents a body shot from Chavez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Steve.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve blocks a body shot from Chavez. #T4#
Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Steve prevents a body shot from Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Chavez tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve blocks a body shot from Chavez.
A short right from Steve.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Chavez tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chavez.
Steve lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Steve.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chavez walks into a jab.#ROC#
Chavez is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab. #CL#
Steve instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Chavez.
Chavez lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Chavez with a big uppercut! Chavez tries to clinch up but Steve pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Chavez to the mat! Chavez covers up and Steve unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his welterweight title!
Chris Steve bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GPG 39
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Raske cracks Steve with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Raske.
Raske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Raske feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Steve misses.
Raske lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske. #CL#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raske lands a body punch.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Raske tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Raske makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve blocking some punches.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve is working Raske over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve tries to work over Raske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Raske has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raske can turn it around.
Raske has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steve avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raske jumps guard but Steve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Raske.
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!
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
Steve lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steve is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raske tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve digs a right hand into Raske's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raske's gas tank.
Raske working aggressively here.
Raske works on Steve's body with a couple of short punches.
Raske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve is working Raske over against the cage.
Raske looks winded!
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve gets through Raske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Raske is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Steve pushes Raske back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve digs a right hand into Raske's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raske's gas tank.
Raske takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve lands a big right hand! Raske is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his welterweight title!
Chris Steve bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GPG 33
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Cotton.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Cotton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve blocks a jab.
Cotton lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve swings for the body but Cotton moves out of range.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cotton ducks right into an uppercut from Steve. #CUT2#
It looks like Cory Cotton has been cut.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve defending well as Cotton loads up on a big left hand.
Cotton looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.#ROC2#
Cotton is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotton walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Steve swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Steve! Chris Steve retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Chris Steve started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFF 28w Steve vs Wyoming
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1##CL#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wyoming working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wyoming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wyoming looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Wyoming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Steve.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Wyoming backwards.
Wyoming works on Steve's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Wyoming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve cracks Wyoming with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steve swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wyoming counters with a nice body kick.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyoming manages to avoid it.
Steve misses with a body shot. #T1#
Steve cracks Wyoming with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Steve gets a clinch.
Wyoming landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC2#
Wyoming manages to break the clinch.
Wyoming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs in the buildup to the fight.
Wyoming throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wyoming throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wyoming throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
Wyoming cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Steve throws a body punch but Wyoming moves out of range.
Wyoming throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve moves out of range as Wyoming throws a body kick.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Wyoming sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Wyoming.
A jab from Steve misses.
Wyoming only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wyoming was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Wyoming throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Wyoming tries to move into range but Steve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wyoming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve. #CL#
Steve clinches up against the cage.
Wyoming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wyoming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Steve. #BC2#
Wyoming breaks the clinch.
Wyoming bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wyoming misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Wyoming ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wyoming misses the jab.
Wyoming needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Wyoming fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steve avoids a kick to the body.
Wyoming scores with a leg kick.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Wyoming on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wyoming moves away from the strike by Steve.
Wyoming on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab from Steve.
Wyoming lands a glancing blow to the side of Steve's head.
Wyoming throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Wyoming connects with a solid leg kick.
Wyoming takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Wyoming ducks down to avoid it.
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wyoming under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Steve pushes Wyoming up against the cage in a clinch.
Wyoming can't break the clinch.
Wyoming takes a shot to the head.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Wyoming is rocked!#T4#
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Wyoming avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Wyoming misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve is working Wyoming over against the cage.
Wyoming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wyoming pushes off an throws an elbow but Steve leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Wyoming takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Wyoming.
Steve blocking some punches.
Wyoming misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve 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#
Wyoming ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Wyoming counters with a body kick.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Steve.#CL#
Steve darts in and clinches Wyoming up against the cage.
Wyoming working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Wyoming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards. #BC2#
Wyoming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Steve darts in and clinches Wyoming up against the cage.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wyoming backwards.
Wyoming wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wyoming tries to break free but Steve pushes him back against the cage.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wyoming backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Wyoming is trying to force a seperation but Steve has the dominant position.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wyoming or not.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wyoming backwards.
Steve tries to work over Wyoming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wyoming throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wyoming.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wyoming prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Wyoming is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Nice body punch from Steve.
Wyoming seems to have recovered his senses.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wyoming is breathing heavily.
Steve lands a body shot.
A short left from Steve.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyoming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wyomings head. #T2#
Wyoming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Steve.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve digs a right hand into Wyoming's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wyoming's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve is leaning against Wyoming and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve is leaning against Wyoming and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wyoming to his knees! Steve keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFF 25 Steve vs Sanchez
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Steve avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Steve seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve cracks Sanchez with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Steve rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to control Steve's arms but Steve gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steve as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. #T4#
A short right from Steve on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve lands a body shot.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve. #KD#
Steve drops Sanchez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sanchez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Steve throws a pinpoint strike between Sanchez's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Sanchez crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Steve scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Chris Steve misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFF 21 Jones vs Hague
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Steve slips a straight right by Ohanian.
Ohanian slips under a jab.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ohanian misses with a wild combination.
Ohanian blocks a jab.
Ohanian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ohanian throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Ohanian tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Ohanian.
The fighters circling - Ohanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ohanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ohanian looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Ohanian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Ohanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Steve moves into range and clinches up with Ohanian.
Ohanian tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Ohanian misses with a punch to the body.
Ohanian working aggressively here.
Ohanian misses with the head strike.
Ohanian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Ohanian.
Steve keeps control of Ohanian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ohanian lands a shot to the body.
Ohanian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ohanians head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Steve. #BC2#
Ohanian breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid body kick from Ohanian.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohanian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ohanian. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ohanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ohanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Steve throws a body punch but Ohanian moves out of range.
Ohanian sizes up Steve with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ohanian misses the jab.
Ohanian throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Ohanian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Steve clinches up against the cage.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ohanian backwards.
Ohanian gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve misses with some punches.
Ohanian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ohanian can turn it around.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Ohanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Ohanian is rocked!
Ohanian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ohanian is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?#T3#
Ohanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ohanian's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ohanian drops to his knees and Steve pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Chris Steve was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFF 17 - Grabber vs Turkey
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Steve tries to clinch up but Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve scores with the left hand. Chavez knows he should have avoided that one.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Chavez moves forwards but Steve connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chavez connects with a leg kick. Steve looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chavez throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve throws a hook but Chavez avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
It seemed like Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve catches Chavez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chavez misses with a straight left. #T1#
Steve doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chavez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab lands there for Steve.
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve misses the jab.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Chavez misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Steve counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez lands a right hand.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve keeps control of Chavez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chavez lands a left hand.
Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Chavez tries to circle away but Steve has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chavez.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chavez is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Steve tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Chavez throws out a leg kick but Steve moves out of range and Chavez only half commits. #CL#
Steve drives through and clinches with Chavez against the cage.
Chavez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Chavez pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavez takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Chavez breaks from the clinch.
Chavez takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side.
Chavez misses with a body punch
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chavez moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve lands a jab to the head.
Nice body kick there by Chavez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chavez tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Steve tries to clinch there but Chavez circles away.
Jab from Steve.
Steve moves out of range as Chavez throws a body kick.
Steve seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chavez. That's going to slow Steve down.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
A short uppercut from Steve.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head. #BC2#
Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chavez! But no joy.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Chavez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chavez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Steve's belly button to the back.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez can do to turn this around?
Steve is looking to clinch.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Steve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chavez.
Chavez jabs at Steve's body.#CL#
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve works on Chavez's body with a couple of short punches.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1##BC2#
Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Chavez gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
Chavez tries to break free but Steve pushes him back against the cage.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Chavez digs a right hand into Steve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steve's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve lands a body punch.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Chavez tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve has Chavez pressed against the cage, preventing Chavez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve digs a right hand into Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chavez's gas tank.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve working aggressively here.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Chavez blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve working aggressively here.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
Steve blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Steve has Chavez pressed against the cage, preventing Chavez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Steve prevents a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Chavez misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Chavez manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steve throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Chavez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.#T4#
Chavez slips under a jab.
Chris Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez throws an off balance right hand
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve cracks Chavez with a good jab.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Steve drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve tries to clinch but Chavez moves away
and Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chavez slips under a jab from Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.
Steve lands with a right hand.
Steve lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chavez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Chavez looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Steve tries to clinch but Chavez moves away
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez cracks Steve with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Chavez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steve will feel that in the morning.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez scores with a jab.
Chavez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steve to score with a decent uppercut.
Steve jabs Chavez right on the nose. Chavez blinks but takes it well.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Steve.
Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chavez, right into the meat. #CL2#
Chavez takes the fight into the clinch.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Steve.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Chavez breaks the clinch.
Chavez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Steve takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Steve lands.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Chavez lands a left hand.
Chavez digs a right hand into Steve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steve's gas tank.
Chavez tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Steve blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not. #T3#
Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve lands with a straight right. Chavez didn't see that one coming.
Chavez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Steve's head.
Chavez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chavez throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve lands a nice hook to Chavez's body. Chavez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chavez's head backwards.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Chavez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chavez scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and pushes Chavez back into the cage.
A short right from Steve.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
A body shot lands from Steve.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Steve prevents a body shot from Chavez.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Chris Steve did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Chavez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chavez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Domingo Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavez throws a body kick that misses.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chavez slips a straight right by Steve.
Steve throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Steve.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chavez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Steve takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steve lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Chavez staying out of range there.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steve!
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
A big right from Steve misses.
Chavez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chavez slips a jab from Steve.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steve is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve slips under a jab.#T2#
Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Steve clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Chavez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chavez wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Chavez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steve eats them both and turns towards Chavez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Steve drives through and clinches with Chavez against the cage.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chavez gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Chavez as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chavez cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Chavez cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow. #BC2#
Chavez manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chavez, right into the meat.
Steve wants to clinch
and Chavez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Steve scores with a three punch combo!
Chavez looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve lands the left hand.
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Chavez throws a leg kick
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Steve swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range. #T4#
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Steve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Steve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chavez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve works Chavez's body with a nice hook.
Steve sizes up Chavez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Chavez thows a leg kick but Steve checks it
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Steve connects with a single shot there.
Chavez slips a straight right by Steve.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve digs a good body shot into Chavez's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve had his way with Domingo Chavez in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chavez misses with a leg kick.
Chavez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve scores with a jab.
Steve lands a jab to the head.
Chavez throws a wild body kick that Steve sees coming a mile off.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Steve with a nice cross.
Steve lands a body shot.
Chavez misses with a shot to the body
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Steve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chavez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chavez.
Steve dips to his left and cracks Chavez with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chavez doesn't seem phased though.
Steve wants to clinch.
Chavez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chavez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavez scores with a nice strike.
Chavez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve lunges at Chavez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chavez's hand.
Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Steve scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.#CL#
Steve clinches up against the cage.
Chris Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve. #BC2#
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steve scores with a nice head shot.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steve wants to clinch up but Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chavez misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chavez works the jab nicely.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chavez thinking.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Chavez stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Steve works Chavez's body with a nice hook.
Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Chavez circles away.
Chavez walks into a stiff left hand from Steve.
Chavez tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavez unleashes a big counter combination but Steve bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Steve clinches with his opponent.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Chavez misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steve has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Chris Steve!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Chris Steve!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Chris Steve!

Chris Steve wins by unanimous decision!
Chris Steve retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Chris Steve started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFF15 Jones vs Thomas
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Storm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Storm lands a head shot.
Storm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Storm throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve checks a low kick from Storm.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
As Steve backs away, Storm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Storm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steve moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Storm scores with a jab to the body.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Storm throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steve connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Storm momentarily.
A big right from Storm misses.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Storm counters with a nice body kick.
Steve connects with a jab.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Storm misses with a body punch
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Storm throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve thuds a left hand into Storm's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Storm throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Storm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Storm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.
Steve has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steve misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Storm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm throws a quick counter kick to the body but Steve avoids it.
Storm throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
Steve misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
and Storm finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
Steve checks the leg kick.
Steve tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Steve gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Storm pressing his opponent against the cage.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Storm tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm moves away from the strike by Steve.
Steve scores with a jab. Storm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve slips under a jab.
Storm sets himself, and Steve steps forward looking for the clinch! Storm avoids it this time.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Steve takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Steve wants to clinch
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Steve will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Storm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steve checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Storm counters with a nice leg kick.
Steve tries to clinch
and Storm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Storm looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steve lands a nice shot that snaps Storm's head back.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
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 clash of legs there as Steve blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.#T1#
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Storm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
A lazy left from Storm finds it's target.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Nice cross by Steve.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Storm lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steve has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steve and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steve punishes Storm's body with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Storm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Steve takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Storm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Storm appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Storm.
Steve takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Steve avoids a kick to the body.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Storm's ribs.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Steve blocks a leg kick.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Storm's belly button to the back.#T3#
Steve avoids the head kick by Storm.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Storm misses.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm scores with a nice body kick.
Steve works Storm's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Storm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Storm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steve's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Storm jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Steve checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Storm in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve checks the leg kick.
Steve's corner calls for a 1-2. Steve obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Storm's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Steve darts in and clinches Storm up against the cage.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve blocking some punches. #T1#
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Steve presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve prevents a takedown attempt there.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve. #TD#
Storm gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Steve kicks off Storm and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Storm lands a really nice looking cross but Steve seems unphased. #T2#
Steve throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Steve blocks the body kick.
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steve just manages to avoid it.
Corban Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm is looking to counter with head kicks.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Steve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Storm breaks the clinch.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Steve clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Storm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steve pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Steve clinches with his opponent.
Storm lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Storm tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Storm gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Steve regains guard.
Storm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Storm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Storm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve is looking to regain half guard here but Storm keeps moving and retains side control.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steve keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve wants to clinch.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steve tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick from Storm.
Storm slips a straight right by Steve.
Steve lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Steve misses with a looping left.
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Storm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Steve on the inside. #BC#
Storm breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Steve blocks the low kick.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve punishes Storm's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Storm is looking to counter with head kicks.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Steve throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Steve has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Storm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Storm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Storm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Storm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Storm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Steve has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Storm.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Steve as he connects with a hook.
Storm throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Steve.#T3#
Storm blocks a jab.
As Steve backs away, Storm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
Steve tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Steve tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Storm is looking to chop away at Steve's legs.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Steve steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Storm.
A nice inside leg kick there by Storm. That's going to slow Steve down. #CL2#
Steve instigates a clinch.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Steve blocks a body shot from Storm.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chris Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Steve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steve tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Storm is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Storm misses with some punches.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Storm doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Steve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Storm jumps guard but Steve stands there with Storm around his waist. Storm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Steve. #TD#
Storm drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm is trying to keep Steve in close.
Corban Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Storm is on top in guard. #REVR#
Steve preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Storm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Storm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steve being controlled here, momentarily.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Steve is retaining full guard.
Corban Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Storm advances position into side control!
Storm landing strikes.
Storm 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.
Steve takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Storm throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Storm is staying tight to Steve's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Steve is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Storm is working Steve over with some ground and pound from side control.
Storm working the ground and pound.
Steve is trying to work for a sweep but Storm has mounted him!
Storm fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Storm avoids the attempt from Steve to control.
Chris Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Storm working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Storm breaks from Steve's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Storm putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Storm landing shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steve can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm breaks from Steve's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Steve taking shots to the head.
Storm postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Steve looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#
Steve is rocked!
Storm landing strikes from the mount and Steve is in trouble!

And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steve 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Steve!
Chris Steve is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Chris Steve was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFF 13 - Sanchez vs Steve
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Steve misses.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Steve darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve has Sanchez pushed against the cage.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Steve stalling the fight. #T1#
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Steve has Sanchez pressed against the cage.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Steve taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Steve prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Steve cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Steve blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Steve prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Steve slowing the pace effectively.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanchez taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Sanchez blocking some punches. #T4#
Steve pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steve to keep the fight standing.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steve's head.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.#CL2#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Chris Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Steve. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steve - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Steve slows down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Steve stalling.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve just leaning against Sanchez, taking a breather.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Steve displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steve to keep the fight standing.
Steve pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body punch. #T4#
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Steve has Sanchez pushed against the cage.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steve misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Steve avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez. #T1#
Steve lands a left hand.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Stalling in the clinch from Steve.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steve.
Stalling in the clinch from Steve.
Stalling in the clinch from Steve.
The crowd are getting on Steve's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The referee calls for Steve to work.
Steve tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Steve content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Steve taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steve continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Steve.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Steve moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.#T3#
Steve slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chris Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.#T4#
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Sanchez tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve slows down the pace here.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steve 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Steve!
A victorious Chris Steve thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFF 8 - Steve vs Crusher
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Crusher swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Crusher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve throws a good cross that connects.
Steve's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steve's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Crusher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Crusher misses.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crusher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Crusher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.#CL2#
Steve clinches up with Crusher and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Crusher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crusher misses with a straight left.
Crusher jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crusher throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Steve rushes Crusher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crusher lands a left hand.
Crusher misses with the head strike.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crusher lands a body punch. #BC#
Crusher breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Steve wants to clinch.
Steve defending well as Crusher loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crusher fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crusher. #BC#
Crusher breaks from the clinch.
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crusher.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crusher scores with a jab to the body.
Steve wants to clinch
and Crusher counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Steve is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Crusher misses.
Cajones Crusher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crusher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.#T2#
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!
Crusher misses with a straight right.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Crusher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve wants to clinch but Crusher slips to the side
letting Crusher counter with a right hand.
Steve slips under a jab from Crusher.
Crusher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Crusher catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crusher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Crusher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
A counter left hand to the body from Crusher misses its target.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crusher moves away.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Crusher.
Steve throws a hook but Crusher avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Crusher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crusher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Crusher.#T3#
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Crusher.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Crusher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crusher ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crusher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crusher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve tries to clinch there but Crusher circles away. #CL2#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve works on Crusher's body with a couple of short punches.
Crusher lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Crusher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crusher is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crusher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Crusher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Crusher in a clinch.
Crusher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Crusher manages to break the clinch.
Crusher misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Steve has Crusher up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crusher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crusher backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crusher.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Crusher manages to break the clinch.
Steve misses with a hook. Crusher ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crusher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crusher swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Steve tries to clinch there but Crusher circles away.
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 Cajones Crusher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Crusher moves away and avoids it.
Crusher misses the jab.
Steve misses with a hook.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crusher.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve slips a straight right by Crusher.#CL2#
Steve gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crusher lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve. #BC#
Crusher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crusher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crusher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Crusher moved out of range nicely.
Steve throws a right and a left that Crusher avoids nicely.
Steve throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cajones Crusher is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Crusher.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve's corner calls for a 1-2. Steve obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Steve misses.
Crusher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Crusher is rocked!
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crusher doesn't seem bothered though.
Crusher missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crusher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve lunges at Crusher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crusher's hand.
Oh Crusher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve finds Crusher's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Crusher flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Steve lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Crusher will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
A relieved looking Chris Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFF4 - Steve vs Ohanian
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Ohanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve slips under a jab from Ohanian.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Ohanian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve cracks Ohanian with a nice body shot.
Ohanian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ohanian backwards.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Ohanian.
Steve has Ohanian pressed against the cage, preventing Ohanian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ohanian misses with some punches.
Steve lands a left hand.
Ohanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Ohanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Ohanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ohanian.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ohanian looks winded!
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.#T1#
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Ohanian's head. #ROC#
Ohanian is rocked!
Steve dips a shoulder and cracks Ohanian with a mighty uppercut! Ohanian falls back against the cage and Steve unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ohanian is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Steve screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
An out of breath Chris Steve thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KFC 34: Sideman vs The Reaper
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cbomb.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Steve throws a jab when Cbomb was well out of range.
Cbomb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cbomb slips under a jab.
Cbomb throws a shot to the body.
Cbomb throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Cbomb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cbomb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Cbomb.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cbomb jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cbomb swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Cbomb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Cbomb is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Cbomb is just out of range.
Cbomb misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Cbomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cbomb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steve misses the jab.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Cbomb.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Cbomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Cbomb.
Cbomb throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cbomb lands with a good body shot.
Steve throws a jab when Cbomb was well out of range.
Cbomb ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Cbomb seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Steve misses.
Cbomb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Cbomb. Beautiful body shot.
Cbomb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steve is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve avoids the body shot from Cbomb.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cbomb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.#T2#
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cbomb avoids the body shot from Steve.
Cbomb moves out of range of the strikes.
Cbomb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cbomb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance.
Steve throws the left hand but Cbomb avoids the punch easily.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Cbomb is just out of range.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Cbomb's shoulder, as Cbomb tries to avoid the shot.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Cbomb misses with a looping left.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Cbomb ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Cbomb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cbomb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cbomb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steve has time to react.
Steve scores with a jab to the head.
Cbomb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cbomb slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from Cbomb.
Cbomb clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Cbomb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cbomb. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cbomb misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Cbomb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Cbomb moves away and avoids it.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Steve might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cbomb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cbomb walks into a straight right hand from Steve.#ROC2#
Cbomb is rocked!#KD2#
Steve cracks Cbomb with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steve has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cbomb to stand back up!
Oh Cbomb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cbomb takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Cbomb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head.
Cbomb moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve knocks out Cbomb with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Steve before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Steve picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KFC Fight Night Helsinki 3
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Steve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammer finds it's way round the side to connect with Steve's head.
Hammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve throws a big counter combination but Hammer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Steve throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range. #T1#
Hammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hammer with a hook.
A jab from Steve misses.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Hammer's shoulder, as Hammer tries to avoid the shot.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Hammer lands with a nice body punch.
Steve throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Hammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hammer scores with a nice strike.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammer.
A little jabbing left from Hammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer sizes up Steve with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer lands a jab.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily.#T3#
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve moves away from the strike by Hammer.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammer! But no joy.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab by Hammer.
Hammer digs a good hook to Steve's body.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Steve throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Hammer counter with a right hand. #T4#
Steve misses with a hook.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Hammer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Steve does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Steve misses.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steve misses with the combination.
Hammer moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Thor Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Steve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steve drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Steve ducks right into an uppercut from Hammer.
Hammer scores with a nice strike.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammer.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.#T1#
A big left from Hammer misses.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Steve walks into a jab.
Steve throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hammer with a hook.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve misses the jab.#T2#
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hammer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve misses with a hook.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer lands the left hand.
Steve misses with a hook.
Hammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hammer connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammer misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Hammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hammer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hammer throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Steve throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range. #T4#
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve throws a combination that misses
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head.
Hammer staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
Steve slips a straight right by Hammer.
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Hammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Hammer counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Hammer's shoulder, as Hammer tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a double jab.
A jab from Hammer does it's job there.
Hammer lands with a nice body punch.
Hammer slips under a jab from Steve.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Hammer scores with a hook to the body. Steve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Chris Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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!
Steve takes one to the chin there.
Hammer lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hammer throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Hammer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch combination from Steve misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammer! But no joy.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Hammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steve's head backwards.#T3#
Jab by Hammer.
Steve throws a combination that misses
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Hammer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thor Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steve lands a head shot.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Hammer slips the punch.
A nice side step and Hammer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve misses with the combination. #T4#
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve misses with a body shot
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thor Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammer dips to his left and cracks Steve with an uppercut!
Steve misses with an uppercut
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve blocks a jab.
Hammer cracks Steve with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve misses with a hook
and Hammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammer 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Hammer!
Thor Hammer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Chris Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh my god!!!! '.

Event: ABW 46 Shingen - Steve
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1#
Shingen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Shingen's shoulder, as Shingen tries to avoid the shot.
Steve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steve misses with a hook.
Steve slips a straight right by Shingen.
Steve takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shingen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steve lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Takeda Shingen has been cut.#KD2#
Steve cracks Shingen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steve has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shingen to stand back up!#ROC2#
Shingen is rocked!
Shingen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him 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!
Shingen is aggressively charging in as Steve backs up avoiding any damage. Steve tosses out a jab and Shingen runs right into it face first! Shingen is out cold! Steve dropped down on all fours and is barking in Shingen's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Chris Steve, 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.

Event: ABW36 Shingen - The Burninator
Date: Jun 27, 2017

#R1#
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Veen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Veen swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Danny Veen has been cut.
Steve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steve takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Veen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Donk. Veen catches Steve right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Veen.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve misses with the combination. #CL2#
Veen clinches up with Steve and pushes him back against the cage.
Veen tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Veen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Steve.
Veen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve. #T1#
Veen throws a head punch that misses.
Veen misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veen swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Veen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Veen fails to land.
Veen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve gets through Veen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veen misses with a punch to the body.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veen blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Veen fails to land.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Veen - that landed with a thud.
Steve is working Veen over against the cage.
Veen can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veen lands a nice uppercut.
Steve tries to work over Veen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve tries to work over Veen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veen misses with the head strike.
Steve presses Veen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve is working Veen over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Veen fails to land.
Steve working aggressively here.
Veen lands with a right to the head.
Veen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veen scores with a hook to the body.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Veen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Veen looks winded!
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Veen is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Veen is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Steve gets through Veen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Veen with a big uppercut! Veen tries to clinch up but Steve pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Veen to the mat! Veen covers up and Steve unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Steve!
After winning the bout, Chris Steve thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Angry Birds War 25
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Wills 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Jake Wills has been cut.#KD#
Steve drops Wills with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wills looks back up at him and smiles so Steve waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Wills is rocked!
Wills doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wills is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Wills looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve wobbles Wills with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Steve dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Wills to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Steve!
In his post fight interview, Chris Steve started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Angry Birds War 12
Date: Apr 26, 2017

#R1#
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norris in his tracks.
Norris tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norris's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Charles Norris has been cut.
Steve looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Norris tries to clinch up.
Steve stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steve wants it to stay on the feet.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD2#
Steve cracks Norris with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Norris looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Steve finish him? #ROC2#
Norris is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve finds Norris's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Norris flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Steve lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Norris will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Angry Birds War - Round 2
Date: Apr 11, 2017

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Stormheart's head.
Stormheart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steve prevents it.
Stormheart tries to stall but Steve uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stormhearts head.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Steve. #ROC#
Stormheart is rocked!
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stormheart is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Stormheart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Stormheart.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stormheart blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Stormheart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Stormheart.
Steve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stormheart wants a takedown.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Stormheart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Stormheart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Stormheart looks winded!
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve working aggressively here. #T1#
Stormheart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Stormheart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Stormheart.
Steve pushes Stormheart back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Stormheart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Stormheart seems to have recovered his senses.
Steve is leaning against Stormheart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve is leaning against Stormheart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve pushes Stormheart against the ropes. Steve is working some dirty boxing. Steve pushes off with a quick right hook! Stormheart goes down! Stormheart tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Steve moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
A very excited looking Chris Steve rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: QFC Tournament 729 Round 4
Date: Mar 13, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Goldberg in a clinch.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Goldberg.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Goldberg misses with the head strike. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldberg.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldberg can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldberg.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
Goldberg blocks an uppercut.
Goldberg misses with a body punch.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldberg.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldberg. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldberg.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldbergs head.
Goldberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Goldberg.
Goldberg tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Goldberg back against the cage.
Goldberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Goldberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve blocking some punches.
Goldberg scores with a hook to the body.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Goldberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Goldberg blocking some punches.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg blocks an uppercut. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldberg.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg controls his hands.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Goldberg.
Steve blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Goldberg.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Goldberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Steve wants to clinch
enabling Goldberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldberg keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Goldberg lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve tries a body shot but Goldberg blocks it.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve blocking some punches.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Goldberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve is working Goldberg over against the cage.
Steve is working Goldberg over against the cage.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldberg.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Goldberg gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg blocks an uppercut.
Chris Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goldberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Steve.
A hook to the body from Steve.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
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!
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldberg blocking some punches.
Goldberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steve is breathing heavily.
Goldberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldberg scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land. #T3#
Goldberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldberg.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Goldberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goldberg lands a nice uppercut.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Goldberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldberg blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Goldberg.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Goldberg misses with a body punch.
Goldberg misses with the head strike.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve prevents a body shot from Goldberg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldberg.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldberg's elbow.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Goldberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Goldberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goldberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Steve gets a clinch.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg lands a shoulder strike.
Goldberg is working Steve over against the cage.
Goldberg pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Good body shot from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg blocking some punches.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Goldberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Goldberg.
Steve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with the head strike.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldberg misses with the head strike.
Goldberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Goldberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve tries to work over Goldberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldberg tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chris Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve working aggressively here.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve blocking some punches.
Goldberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg lands a body punch.
Goldberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve tries a body shot but Goldberg blocks it.
Goldberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Goldberg.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Goldberg lands a right hand.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldberg.
A shot in the inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Goldberg - that landed with a thud.
Goldberg digs a right hand into Steve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steve's gas tank.
Goldberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Goldberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldberg.
Steve working aggressively here.
Goldberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards. #T4#
Goldberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goldberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Goldberg is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goldberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Goldberg on the inside.
Goldberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Goldberg lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldberg.
Goldberg scores with a hook to the body.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Goldberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goldberg 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Brock Goldberg!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Brock Goldberg!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Brock Goldberg!

Brock Goldberg wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Brock Goldberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Chris Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Want to kiss you slowly!'.

Event: QFC Tournament 729 Round 3
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1#
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wunce gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Steve gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Wunce is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Our winner, Chris Steve, 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.

Event: QFC Tournament 729 Round 2
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1##CL#
Steve gets a clinch.
Lambert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Lambert throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lambert backwards.
Lambert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lambert blocking some punches.
Lambert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lambert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lambert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lambert is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambert.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Lambert misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Lambert fails to land.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Lambert's head.
Lambert trying to stall but Steve improves his position.
Lambert trying to control the position but instead, Steve has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lambert into the cage.
Steve blocking some punches. #T1#
Lambert lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lambert backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Danny Lambert has been cut.
Lambert tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Lambert taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lambert backwards.
Lambert stalling in the clinch but Steve improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lambert.
Lambert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lambert pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lambert swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambert looking to stall.
Lambert working aggressively here.
Lambert looking to stall.
Lambert struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands. #T2#
Lambert misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Lambert taking a breather.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Lambert backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Lambert tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Lambert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lambert working aggressively here.
Lambert blocks an uppercut.
Lambert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lambert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve misses with the head strike. #T3#
Lambert has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lambert.
Steve presses Lambert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lambert's elbow.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lambert backwards.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Lambert looks winded!
Lambert looking to slow down the pace here.
Lambert throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lambert's elbow.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve prevents a body shot from Lambert.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Lambert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve pushes Lambert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lambert.
Lambert is trying to stall. #T4#
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambert.
Steve tries a body shot but Lambert blocks it.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lambert is trying to maintain a safe position but Steve gets an underhook and turns Lambert into the cage.
Steve presses Lambert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lambert stalling in the clinch but Steve improves position.
Lambert blocks a body shot from Steve.
Lambert throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Steve.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lambert backwards.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lambert backwards.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Lambert's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Lambert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lambert is looking to control Steve's arms but Steve gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lambert has his back to the cage.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lambert backwards.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Lambert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve cracks Lambert with a nice body shot.
Lambert misses with the head strike.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Lambert lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert has Steve pushed against the cage.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve pushes Lambert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Lambert is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lambert backwards.
Lambert is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?#T1#
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lambert is breathing heavily.
Steve throws a big uppercut that drops Lambert! More strikes from Steve and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lambert lies dazed against the cage as Steve celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
A very excited looking Chris Steve 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.

Event: QFC Tournament 729 Round 1
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Watkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watkins tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve lands the left hand.
Steve fails to land with a series of punches.
Steve throws a nice looking combination but Watkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watkins has his takedown stuffed
and Steve 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.
Watkins ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Watkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Watkins manages to avoid it.#T1#
Watkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
Watkins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Watkins moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Watkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steve throws a right and a left that Watkins avoids nicely.
Watkins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A lazy left from Steve finds it's target.
Watkins tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Watkins tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Watkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watkins tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Watkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Watkins darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Watkins into the cage.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Watkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
Watkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steve. That did some damage!
Steve misses with a left hand
letting Watkins counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Watkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Devin Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watkins tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Watkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Watkins.
Steve is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Watkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Watkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Watkins.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Steve appears to be looking for a big counter.
Watkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watkins staying out of range there.
Steve lands a nice hook to Watkins's body. Watkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steve is breathing heavily.#T4#
Watkins throws a right and a left that Steve avoids nicely.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chris Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steve defends well and Watkins ends up having to push Steve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Watkins wants to land a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Watkins is out of range.
Watkins throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
Steve connects with a looping right hand.
Steve takes a swing at Watkins's ribcage but misses.
Watkins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve 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#
Steve works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Watkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Watkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Watkins's shoulder, as Watkins tries to avoid the shot.
Watkins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steve.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Watkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watkins tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Watkins might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Steve has got the better of the exchanges.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Watkins tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Steve scores with a one two! Watkins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Watkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watkins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watkins manages to avoid it.
Watkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
Watkins is breathing heavily.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watkins can do to turn this around?
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watkins.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Watkins saw that one coming.#T3#
Watkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Watkins misses with a two punch combination.
Watkins wants to clinch
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watkins blocks a jab.
Watkins is looking for the big counter here.
Watkins tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Watkins tries to clinch up.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Watkins saw that one coming.
Steve throws a hook but Watkins blocks it.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Watkins moved out of range nicely.
Steve throws a body punch but Watkins moves out of range. #T4#
Watkins tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Steve. Those never looked like landing.
Watkins dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Watkins's head and hops out.
As Watkins looks to move away, Steve throws a big counter combo but Watkins just gets out of the way.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Watkins.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Watkins moves away and avoids it.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
As Watkins looks to move away, Steve throws a big counter combo but Watkins just gets out of the way.
Watkins tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Watkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Watkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Watkins wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steve backs up against the cage.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
Watkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve misses with a double jab.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Watkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Watkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Devin Watkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Watkins is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
Watkins fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve with a nice cross.
Watkins tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watkins tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Watkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watkins defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
Watkins moves away from the strike by Steve. #T3#
Watkins closes the distance but Steve moves to the side
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve takes a swing at Watkins's ribcage but misses.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chris Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watkins tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Watkins.
Watkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watkins gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Watkins. Those never looked like landing.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Watkins ducks down to avoid it.
Watkins slips under a jab from Steve.
Watkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Watkins.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Watkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steve as he avoids it easily.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steve.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steve 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Chris Steve!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Chris Steve!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Chris Steve!

Chris Steve wins by unanimous decision!
Chris Steve seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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