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Event: OFK 343 - Marek Vs Knox     
Date:   Oct 21, 2023
#R1#
A lazy left from Steel finds it's target.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Goodman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel's coach down at DF Fitnesscentrum was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Goodman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steel thuds a left hand into Goodman's 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!#CL#
Goodman darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel working aggressively here.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goodman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land. #T1#
Goodman tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Steel misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goodman is trying to break free.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Steel.
Steel lands a nice uppercut.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
Steel presses Goodman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Steel pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goodman preventing the sweep. #T2#
Steel pulls Goodman in close to his closed guard and prevents Goodman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Goodman wants to stand but Steel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Steel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goodman has picked Steel up and slammed him! Steel can't keep hold of the triangle and Goodman manages to pass to side control!
Steel is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Steel wants to control but Goodman postures up.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steel is trying to control Goodman's posture but Goodman avoids it.
Steel regains half guard.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Goodman is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
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.
Goodman prevents Steel from improving his position.
Goodman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel pulls Goodman in to control the position.
Goodman stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Steel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Goodman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A lazy left from Steel finds it's target.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Goodman cracks Steel with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goodman takes one to the chin there.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goodman, as that shot connected.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Goodman. Beautiful body shot.
Goodman avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.#T1#
Goodman with a nice calf kick.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goodman lands a jab to the head.
Steel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goodman scores with a hook.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Steel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goodman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
Steel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steel is breathing heavily.#T2#
Goodman slips a straight right by Steel.
Goodman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Goodman lands a right hook to the body.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goodman swinging wildly here. #CL#
Goodman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Goodman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman throws a combination. Steel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goodman thuds his shin into the meat of Steel's side.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Goodman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman with a nice calf kick.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Goodman has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Jerome Steel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steel stalling in the clinch but Goodman improves position.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Steel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goodman to keep the fight standing.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Goodman works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel or not.
Goodman lands a shot to the body.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Goodman is leaning against Steel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goodman is working Steel over against the cage.
Goodman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman lands an elbow inside.
Goodman pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Goodman.
Goodman has Steel pushed against the cage.#BC#
Goodman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that second 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!#R3##CL#
Goodman darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman is leaning against Steel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goodman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.
Goodman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Goodman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Goodman moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Come on Goodman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Goodman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goodman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Goodman pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Steel has Goodman pushed against the cage.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Goodman breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Goodman sends Steel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Goodman is motioning to the referee to let Steel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Steel is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Steel tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Goodman wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

 
Event: OFK 340 - Wulf Vs Sasaki     
Date:   Oct 08, 2023
#R1#
Maui moves out of range as Steel strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel.
Maui keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.
Maui avoids the head kick by Steel.
Maui is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steel connects with a single shot there.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maui looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel slips a straight right by Maui.
Maui has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Maui moves away from the strike by Steel.
Steel sizes up Maui with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Maui moves out of range easily.
Steel tests Maui's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel's coach down at DF Fitnesscentrum was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maui is out of range and Steel settles back down.
Maui blocks a head kick by Steel.
Maui is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maui avoids the body shot from Steel.
Maui throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.#T1#
Steel misses with a left hand
and Maui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel throws a hook but Maui blocks it.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Maui has managed to clinch.
Maui blocks a body shot from Steel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Maui.
Maui manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Steel working aggressively here.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maui's elbow.
Maui misses with some punches.
Maui lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel misses with a body punch. #T2#
Steel tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Maui.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maui blocking some punches.
Maui manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maui.
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maui just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maui tries to stall but Steel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maui working aggressively here.
Maui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui is pushing Steel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maui'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.#T3#
Steel lands a body punch.
Maui is breathing heavily.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel gets through Maui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel. #BC#
Maui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maui on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel tests Maui's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maui avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel lands with a hook. Maui tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Maui has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel lands an uppercut.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Maui controls the action.
Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui misses with the head strike.
Maui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Maui controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steel lands a shot to the body.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Maui controls the action.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maui blocking some punches.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Maui taking a breather.
Maui lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raykuza Maui's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maui takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maui fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steel.
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maui's hands.
Steel fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Maui to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Maui looks to clinch but Steel throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Maui taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
An out of breath Jerome Steel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Raykuza Maui was interviewed post fight and said 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'.

 
Event: OFK 333 -     
Date:   Sep 16, 2023
#R1#
OcasioCortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by OcasioCortez.
A swing and a miss from Steel.#CL#
Steel tries to keep at a distance but OcasioCortez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OcasioCortez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of OcasioCortez backwards.
OcasioCortez presses Steel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OcasioCortez stalls.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as OcasioCortez controls the action.
OcasioCortez is looking to control Steel's arms but Steel gets an underhook and turns him. Now OcasioCortez has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OcasioCortez scores with a shoulder strike.
OcasioCortez lands a right hand.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Steel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OcasioCortez tries to stall but Steel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
OcasioCortez lands a body punch. #T1#
Steel takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
OcasioCortez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from OcasioCortez.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steel just misses with a elbow thrown towards OcasioCortez's brow.
OcasioCortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OcasioCortez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OcasioCortez lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
OcasioCortez breaks the clinch. #CL#
OcasioCortez moves into range and clinches up with Steel.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OcasioCortez blocks a body shot from Steel.
OcasioCortez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steel looks winded!
OcasioCortez wants to stall.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OcasioCortez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel avoiding damage as OcasioCortez throws knees to the body.
Steel misses with the head strike. #T2#
A knee to the head by OcasioCortez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OcasioCortez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. OcasioCortez obliges.
OcasioCortez controlling the action here for a moment.
OcasioCortez is struggling to control the position.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but OcasioCortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that OcasioCortez has been working on his elbows in the gym.
OcasioCortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel's face.
OcasioCortez pressing his opponent against the cage.
OcasioCortez throws an elbow but it misses.
OcasioCortez stalling in the clinch.
OcasioCortez blocks a body shot from Steel.
OcasioCortez effectively controlling the action here.
Nice elbow from OcasioCortez. #T3#
OcasioCortez lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from OcasioCortez.
Steel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
OcasioCortez lands a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
OcasioCortez lands with a light punch inside.
OcasioCortez lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
OcasioCortez pressing his opponent against the cage.
OcasioCortez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel is defending well for now.
Steel working aggressively here. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OcasioCortez walks away with a smile on his face. Steel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OcasioCortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel's coach down at DF Fitnesscentrum was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OcasioCortez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces OcasioCortez off the cage and back into range.
Steel missing with a left hand there. OcasioCortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel throws a hook but OcasioCortez blocks it.
OcasioCortez connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
OcasioCortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.#CL#
OcasioCortez moves into range and clinches up with Steel.
Knees to the body from OcasioCortez.
Steel tries to work over OcasioCortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow just above Steel 's eye.
OcasioCortez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OcasioCortez.
The referee is keeping an eye on OcasioCortez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
OcasioCortez works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandria OcasioCortez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Steel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez moves out of range of the strikes.
OcasioCortez appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
OcasioCortez pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
OcasioCortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
OcasioCortez blocks an uppercut.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OcasioCortez's elbow.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by OcasioCortez.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by OcasioCortez.
The referee is keeping an eye on OcasioCortez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Jerome Steel's cut even more.
OcasioCortez lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OcasioCortez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel tries to pull guard but OcasioCortez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OcasioCortez is trying to maintain a safe position but Steel gets an underhook and turns OcasioCortez into the cage.
OcasioCortez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
OcasioCortez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OcasioCortez fakes the leg kick and cracks Steel in the body.
Steel is breathing heavily.#T1#
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OcasioCortez at a distance.
OcasioCortez digs a good hook to Steel's body. #CL#
OcasioCortez drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OcasioCortez's elbow.
OcasioCortez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow just above Steel 's eye.
OcasioCortez working Steel over with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from OcasioCortez. #BC#
OcasioCortez breaks from the clinch.
OcasioCortez lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
OcasioCortez jabs at Steel's body.
OcasioCortez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
OcasioCortez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
OcasioCortez lands with a thumping leg kick.
OcasioCortez connects with a jab.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OcasioCortez scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Steel is rocked!
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OcasioCortez.#T2##CL#
OcasioCortez has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
OcasioCortez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Jerome Steel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
OcasioCortez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
OcasioCortez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steel misses with the head strike.
A short right from OcasioCortez on the inside.
OcasioCortez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OcasioCortez lands a nice elbow.
OcasioCortez lands with a left to the head.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can OcasioCortez finish him?
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
OcasioCortez landing knees to the head. #CUT#Jerome Steel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as OcasioCortez controls his hands.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow inside that Steel shrugs off.
OcasioCortez is looking to control Steel's arms but Steel gets an underhook and turns him. Now OcasioCortez has his back to the cage. #BC#
OcasioCortez breaks from the clinch.
OcasioCortez lands a glancing blow to the side of Steel's head.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from OcasioCortez. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
OcasioCortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. OcasioCortez moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Steel! OcasioCortez continues to tee off on Steel, landing with a left and a right! OcasioCortez connects with a right hand that leaves Steel sleeping against the cage! What a finish by OcasioCortez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexandria OcasioCortez!
After winning the bout, Alexandria OcasioCortez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: OFK 328 - Chika Vs Goodman     
Date:   Aug 27, 2023
#R1#
Steel swings for the body but Mugshot moves out of range.
Mugshot wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Mugshot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Muggy Mugshot has been cut.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mugshot throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel cracks Mugshot with a good jab.
Steel blocks a jab.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mugshot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mugshot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steel throws a low kick, looking for Mugshot's leg but Mugshot calmly moves out of range.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mugshot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mugshot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mugshot misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mugshot.
Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mugshot checks it well.
Mugshot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mugshot throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mugshot. #T1#
Mugshot tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mugshot misses with a head kick.
Mugshot tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Mugshot needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
Mugshot lands a right hook to the body.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Mugshot.
Mugshot lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mugshot!
A low kick from Steel misses
and Mugshot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mugshot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel moves out of range as Mugshot strikes.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mugshot moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Mugshot scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Steel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Mugshot takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Mugshot misses.
Steel jabs Mugshot right on the nose. Mugshot blinks but takes it well.
Good work by Steel as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Mugshot misses
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mugshot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mugshot throws out the jab.
Steel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel throws a wild body kick that Mugshot sees coming a mile off.
Mugshot looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Mugshot takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Mugshot. Those never looked like landing.
Mugshot doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Steel scores with the left hand. Mugshot knows he should have avoided that one.
Mugshot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Muggy Mugshot's cut even more.
Mugshot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mugshot. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Mugshot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mugshot misses with a straight left.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mugshot.
Mugshot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mugshot walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
Mugshot swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
A head kick lands from Steel that sends Mugshot to the canvas. Mugshot tries to scramble back to his feet but Steel brings him back down into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Steel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC#Mugshot is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Muggy Mugshot's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steel working the ground and pound.
Mugshot is still in real trouble! Can Steel finish him?#CUT#Muggy Mugshot's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jerome Steel!
A relieved looking Jerome Steel 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: OFK 315 -     
Date:   Jul 15, 2023
#R1#
Steel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hall thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hall finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head. #TD2#
Hall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steel's guard.
Hall is looking to stand up but Steel won't let him. #SU2#
Hall stands and steps away. Steel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Charlie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel staying out of range there.
Hall lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Hall looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Steel moved away.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hall throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Steel throws a leg kick which misses Hall's front leg but catches the back leg as Hall tries to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Steel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hall scores with a one two! Steel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from Hall.
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hall with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hall throws a shot to the body.
Hall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Hall 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.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hall's sensitive parts.
Hall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hall connects with the punch.
Hall looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Hall gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hall lands a nice short elbow.
Hall tries to stand but can't do so whilst Steel controls his leg.
Hall working over Steel with some ground and pound. Steel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SU2#
Hall stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel is looking to chop away at Hall's legs.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall scores with a one two! Steel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hall lands a jab.
Hall cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
Hall throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hall.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel misses with a looping right.#T4#
Steel takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hall.
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hall scores with a body shot.
Jerome Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steel slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steel moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Hall throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Hall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hall finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head.
Steel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hall throws a combination. Steel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
Hall stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Hall works the jab nicely.
Steel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Hall tries to score with a low kick but Steel moves his leg out of the way.
Hall lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charlie Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hall stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Hall moved away.
A right-left combo lands from Hall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall 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.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Steel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Hall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Hall slips under a jab from Steel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steel walks into a jab.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall catches Steel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steel misses the jab.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Hall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steel sprawls well initially but Hall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hall tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hall scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU2#
Hall stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Steel to get to his feet.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hall.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel. #T3#
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hall.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick lands for Hall.
Hall throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Hall 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.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hall duly obliges.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Hall misses with a body shot.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hall blocks a jab.#TD2#
Hall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is working Steel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU2#
Hall gets to his feet. Steel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steel walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
Hall avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Steel's defenses.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hall.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hall.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Steel tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall scores with a jab.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Hall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hall swinging wildly here.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steel slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel tries a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Hall.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Hall jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Steel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Hall.
A jab from Hall does it's job there.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Steel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Hall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hall.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target. #T2#
Hall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steel eats them both and turns towards Hall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Hall lands with a kick to the temple. Steel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hall tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall swinging wildly here.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
Steel throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall throws a combination. Steel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Hall.
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hall connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.#T3#
Hall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
Hall is working the combinations to good effect here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hall.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hall avoids the head kick by Steel.
Hall throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hall lands a body shot.
Steel needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hall!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
Hall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steel throws a low kick, looking for Hall's leg but Hall calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hall.
Hall avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel walks into a left hand.
Steel swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Charlie Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall cracks Steel with a good jab.
Steel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
Hall lands a body shot.
Jerome Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall lands a nice looking body shot.
Hall lands with an overhand left.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Hall!
Charlie Hall 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: OFK 307 - Craven Vs Garrincha     
Date:   Jun 17, 2023
#R1#
Drop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Drop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Drop needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
Drop throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel swings for the body but Drop moves out of range.
Drop misses with a head kick.
Drop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Drop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Drop misses.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drop.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Jab from Drop.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel avoids the body shot from Drop.
Steel scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drop throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Drop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Drop moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Drop.
Drop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drop using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Drop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drop with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Steel misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drop.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but Steel blocks with his arms.
Drop lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Drop scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Drop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Drop.
Steel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steel scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Steel lands an uppercut.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drop's elbow.
Drop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Drop connects with a knee to the head.
Steel is trying to pull guard but Drop has him pressed against the cage.
Drop gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel has been working on his balance at DF Fitnesscentrum, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Drop.
Drop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steel looking to throw knees to the head but Drop is blocking nicely.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but Steel blocks with his arms.
Drop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drop has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Drop can turn it around.
Drop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Drop avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Drop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Drop controls his hands.
Drop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drop lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drop.
Drop crunches a lovely knee into Steel's ribcage.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Steel blocks it.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drop lands with a light punch inside.
Drop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel blocks it with crossed arms.
Drop landing knees to the head.
Drop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Drop. #BC2#
Drop breaks from the clinch.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drop manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Drop finds it's target.#KD2#
Drop feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steel sprawling to the canvas! Steel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Drop finish him?! #ROC2#Steel is rocked!
Steel switches off momentarily and Drop cracks him with a monster right hand! Steel topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Drop dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Drop!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Drop!

 
Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Merel     
Date:   Apr 29, 2023
#R1##TD#
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Bonzela Franco sits in half guard.
Bonzela Franco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonzela Franco.
Steel is concentrating on defense, preventing Bonzela Franco from advancing position.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonzela Franco.
Steel trying to control but Bonzela Franco postures up.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Bonzela Franco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bonzela Franco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Steel controlling the position for now.
Bonzela Franco trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Bonzela Franco throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bonzela Franco lands a nice short elbow.
Bonzela Franco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel is trying to control but Bonzela Franco passes into side control!
Steel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bonzela Franco off and has taken his back!
Steel wants to control but Bonzela Franco manages to buck him off and is now in Steel's guard! Nice work there by Bonzela Franco!
Bonzela Franco lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Bonzela Franco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steel has control of Bonzela Franco's left arm, preventing Bonzela Franco from doing any damage.
Bonzela Franco stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Bonzela Franco postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel has his hands on Bonzela Franco's head, controlling the position.
Bonzela Franco postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel keeping full guard, as Bonzela Franco tries to pass. #T3#
Steel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bonzela Franco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Bonzela Franco stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bonzela Franco from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonzela Franco staying out of range there.
Bonzela Franco fails with the takedown.
Bonzela Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Bonzela Franco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Bonzela Franco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel scores with a leg kick.
Bonzela Franco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonzela Franco walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but Bonzela Franco avoids it.
Steel misses with a hook. Bonzela Franco ducked under it nicely.
Steel with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Ezio Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonzela Franco dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Bonzela Franco's head and hops out.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Bonzela Franco's head.
Steel scores with a kick to the body.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerome Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bonzela Franco looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Bonzela Franco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Bonzela Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonzela Franco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Bonzela Franco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steel manages to circle out of the way.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bonzela Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Bonzela Franco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonzela Franco misses the target.
Bonzela Franco checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Steel.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Bonzela Franco counters with an outside leg kick.
Steel throws a wild body kick that Bonzela Franco sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonzela Franco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Jerome Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonzela Franco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bonzela Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonzela Franco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut is getting worse.
Steel throws a body punch but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
Bonzela Franco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel throws a hook but Bonzela Franco avoids it easily.
Jerome Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonzela Franco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Bonzela Franco's belly button to the back.
Ezio Bonzela Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonzela Franco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonzela Franco slips a jab from Steel.
Bonzela Franco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steel throws out a leg kick but Bonzela Franco moves out of range and Steel only half commits.
Bonzela Franco lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steel connects with the punch.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bonzela Franco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Bonzela Franco ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
A shot to the body from Steel misses #TD#
and Bonzela Franco counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Bonzela Franco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonzela Franco is one step ahead there.
Steel keeps trying to improve his position.
Bonzela Franco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bonzela Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Bonzela Franco is proving a slippery customer.
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bonzela Franco from controlling successfully.
Bonzela Franco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bonzela Franco being controlled here momentarily.
Steel wants to sweep here but Bonzela Franco controlling him for the moment.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bonzela Franco from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good work by Bonzela Franco as he checks the leg kick.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Bonzela Franco closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Bonzela Franco pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bonzela Franco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonzela Franco.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Bonzela Franco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonzela Franco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bonzela Franco slips a jab from Steel.
Nice defenses there by Bonzela Franco.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Bonzela Franco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steel.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Bonzela Franco ducks down to avoid it.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Bonzela Franco moves out of range easily.
Bonzela Franco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steel digs a good body shot into Bonzela Franco's ribs.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco.
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Bonzela Franco moves out of range easily.
Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonzela Franco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Bonzela Franco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel throws a body punch but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonzela Franco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonzela Franco off to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem phased though.
Steel feints and then cracks Bonzela Franco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonzela Franco down.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonzela Franco moves away.
Bonzela Franco shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel throws a low kick but Bonzela Franco avoids it.#TD#
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel is pulling down on Bonzela Franco's head to control his posture.
Bonzela Franco postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Steel wants to sweep here but Bonzela Franco controlling him for the moment.
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Ezio Bonzela Franco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonzela Franco preventing the sweep.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bonzela Franco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bonzela Franco from controlling successfully.
Bonzela Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bonzela Franco stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonzela Franco manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bonzela Franco has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Bonzela Franco looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonzela Franco, not yet.
Steel landing with the ground and pound.
Steel scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bonzela Franco is looking to stand up but Steel isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco looking to control.
Steel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steel landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#Jeez, Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jerome Steel!
Our winner, Jerome Steel, 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: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes     
Date:   Apr 02, 2023
#R1#
Steel connects with a leg kick.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Maui slips the punch.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Maui moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.
Maui is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel throws a lazy body kick
and Maui counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Maui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maui's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maui scrambles back to his feet.
Maui is looking to clinch.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maui staying out of range there.
Maui takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel scores with a jab. Maui acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Maui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maui manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Maui's head but Maui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Maui shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel is still trying to improve position.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Steel is trying to control the position but Maui postures up.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maui tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maui puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel is doing well to control the position and prevent Maui from advancing to side control.
Maui tries to stand and escape but Steel is controlling the position.
Maui prevents Steel from improving his position.
Maui tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it. #T3#
Steel tries to get to full guard but Maui has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maui performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maui manages to avoid it.
Steel connects with the punch.
Maui throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel throws a leg kick but Maui moved away.#T4#
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maui.
Steel misses with a body kick.
Steel misses with a leg kick.
Maui ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Maui was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Maui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maui counters with a nice body shot.
Steel looks winded!#CL#
Maui clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maui.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Maui prevents a body shot from Steel.
Maui lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maui misses with the head strike.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerome Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raykuza Maui's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maui tries to clinch up.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel throws out a counter right but Maui avoids it with no problem.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws a head kick but Maui moves out of range.
Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maui.
Maui is looking to counter punch.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maui takes one to the chin there.
Maui takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maui blocks a leg kick.
Maui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maui's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a chopping leg kick but Maui manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Steel misses.
Maui tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Maui saw that one coming.
Maui is looking to counter punch.
Jerome Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maui slips under a jab from Steel.
An attempted straight right counter from Maui misses the target.#T1#
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maui avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maui staying out of range there.
Maui throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Maui slips the punch.
Maui was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Steel.
A jab lands there for Steel.
Steel throws a sloppy body shot
and Maui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maui takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maui doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Maui closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Steel pulls guard successfully.
Maui controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maui is one step ahead there.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Maui manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Steel tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maui's elbow.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Maui stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steel is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Maui.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maui working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raykuza Maui has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maui. #BC#
Maui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Maui has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maui lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Maui scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Maui.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maui scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maui throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head. #ROC#Steel is rocked!
Maui stalling.
Maui lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Maui finish him?#BC#
Maui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Maui wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Maui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Maui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maui stalling against the cage.
Maui prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Raykuza Maui will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raykuza Maui's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Steel looks to throw the jab but Maui is out of range.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Maui counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! Maui thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble!
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maui manages to avoid it.
Maui was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Maui counters with a nice right hand that sends Steel toppling to the canvas! Steel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maui finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Maui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Maui checks the leg kick.
Steel jabs Maui to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Maui gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maui is keeping busy.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maui lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Maui is leaning against Steel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#KD#
Maui drops Steel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Steel is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage. #BC#
Maui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel scores with a hook.
Steel leaves his chin hanging out and Maui seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Steel crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raykuza Maui!
A relieved looking Raykuza Maui 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: SMASH: Nascimento vs Donovan     
Date:   Mar 11, 2023
#R1#
Steel cracks a nice hook into Republic's ribs.#CL#
Republic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Steel.
Republic lands with a left to the head.
Steel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Republic smiles and moves away.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel tried to score with a low kick but Republic checks it.
Steel lands a really nice looking cross but Republic seems unphased.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Republic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.#CL#
Republic clinches with 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!
Republic working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Republic has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Republic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic lands a nice uppercut.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Republic controls his hands.
Republic is working Steel over against the cage.
Republic lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Republic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel tries to work over Republic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Republic works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
Steel looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Republic. #BC#
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Republic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel throws a body punch but Republic moves out of range.
Republic is looking to counter punch.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Republic rather than just go for the knockout.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Republic thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Steel misses with a body punch
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Republic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with an inside leg kick.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Republic ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Republic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Republic. #T3#
Republic staying out of range there.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Republic's head but Republic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Republic throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
Republic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Republic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
Republic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Republic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Republic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Republic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Republic is looking to counter punch.
Steel throws a lazy body kick
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Republic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Steel misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Republic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Republic moves away from the strike by Steel.
Republic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Republic was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Republic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Republic breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steel.
Steel throws a head kick that misses
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel misses with a kick to the body
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Republic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Banana Republic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic'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#
Republic avoids the body shot from Steel.
Republic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Republic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Jerome Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Republic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Republic moved away.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Republic takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Republic forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Republic controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Republic. #BC#
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Steel lands with a shot to the body.
Republic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel misses with a head kick. #T1#
Steel throws a jab when Republic was well out of range.
Republic tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Republic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Republic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Steel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel tries to land a front kick but Republic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel tries a low kick but Republic avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Republic misses its target.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Republic checks a leg kick.
Steel misses with a leg kick
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Republic avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a leg kick.
Republic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
It looked like Republic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steel.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Republic moved out of range.
Republic lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Republic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Republic closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Republic.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Republic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Republic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Republic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Republic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Republic prevents a body shot from Steel.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Republic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Republic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel thows a leg kick but Republic checks it
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel misses the body punch
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Republic wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Steel misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Steel swings for the body but Republic moves out of range.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Republic is out of range.
Steel throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Republic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Republic blocking some punches.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Republic.
Republic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Republic breaks the clinch.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Steel thuds his right hand into Republic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Republic tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it. #CL#
Republic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Republic scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Banana Republic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Republic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and Republic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steel throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
Steel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Republic counters with a left and a right that stings Steel.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Republic throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and Republic counters with a nice body kick.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel throws a leg kick
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel misses with a body shot
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Republic closes the distance and clinches.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Steel. #T1#
Republic lands with a light punch inside.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Republic digs a right hand underneath Steel's ribcage. Steel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Republic lands with a left to the head.
Steel jumps guard but Republic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Republic.
Republic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Republic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Republic lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Republic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Steel is rocked!#KD#
Republic drops Steel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Steel is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Republic finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Republic is muscling Steel up against the cage and as Steel bounces back off, Republic cracks him with a huge right hand! Steel crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Banana Republic!
A very excited looking Banana Republic 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: SMASH: Big Mouth vs Cuntmara 3     
Date:   Jan 29, 2023
#R1#
Steel misses with an uppercut. Nolan saw that one coming.
Steel misses the body punch
and Nolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel with the inside leg kick.
Steel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nolan.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Nolan ducks down to avoid it.
Steel lands a body shot.
Nolan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.
Steel tests Nolan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel misses with a hook.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Nolan counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nolan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Nolan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Nolan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nolan just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Steel misses with the body kick
and Nolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Nolan moves away from the strike by Steel.
Nolan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Nolan.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nolan has time to react.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel. That's going to slow Nolan down.
Nolan misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Nolan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nolan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
A low kick lands for Steel.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Nolan ducks down to avoid it.
Steel misses with a hook
and Nolan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nolan misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel counters with a nice kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Nolan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Steel.
Steel throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Nolan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steel! Nolan lets Steel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Nolan scores with a counter punch that sends Steel to the canvas! Nolan smells blood - he's punishing Steel with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Steel has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Nolan!
A relieved looking Jon Nolan 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: SMASH: Menezes vs Edmonds     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
Steel is looking to slow Donovan down with leg kicks.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donovan was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Donovan tries to counter with a clinch but Steel shakes him off and moves away.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donovan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steel finds it's way round the side to connect with Donovan's head. #CUT#It looks like Dan Donovan has been cut.
Donovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Donovan throws a combination that misses
and Steel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donovan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Donovan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Steel misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Steel.
Steel cracks Donovan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donovan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
Steel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Donovan swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Donovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel throws a head kick that misses
and Donovan counters with a nice body shot.
Steel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donovan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel sets himself, and Donovan steps forward looking for the clinch! Steel avoids it this time.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donovan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Donovan clinches.
Donovan stalls.
Donovan lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Donovan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Donovan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Donovan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donovan is trying to force a seperation but Steel has the dominant position.
Donovan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Donovan misses with a punch to the body.
Donovan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Donovan is trying to push Steel away but Steel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Donovan misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel.
Donovan blocks a body shot from Steel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Steel pushes Donovan back against the cage and 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.#TD#
Steel gets control of Donovan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Steel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Donovan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Donovan trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Donovan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Steel is trying to keep Donovan in close.
Donovan stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Donovan 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.
Donovan trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel is trying to keep Donovan in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel managing to control the position.
Donovan postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it. #T3#
Steel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Donovan.
Steel wants to sweep here but Donovan controlling him for the moment.
Donovan trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Donovan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel is pulling down on Donovan's head. It's preventing any offense from Donovan, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donovan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steel misses the body punch
and Donovan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Donovan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel moves away from the strike by Donovan.
Donovan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donovan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#That has opened up Dan Donovan's cut even more.
Steel slips under a jab from Donovan.
Donovan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Donovan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Donovan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Donovan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jerome Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donovan misses with a body shot.
Steel slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Donovan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jerome Steel will probably get the nod.
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!#R2#
Donovan slips a straight right by Steel.
Donovan throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Donovan or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Donovan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Donovan lands in his opponent's guard.
Steel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Donovan stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donovan is one step ahead there.
Steel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donovan can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Steel drops an elbow to the side of Donovan's head.
Steel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Steel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel throwing shots but Donovan is blocking nicely.
Donovan wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel lands strikes from half guard.
Donovan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Steel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steel unloading with bombs!
Steel landing shots from mount. #CUT#Dan Donovan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Donovan'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). Jerome Steel!
A relieved looking Jerome Steel 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: SMASH: Menezes vs Kowalkiewicz     
Date:   Dec 10, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Maui forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Maui lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steel.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Steel decides to pull guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maui postures up.
Steel seems keen to control Maui's posture.#T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Maui blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maui is trying to stand back up but Steel is controlling him
Steel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maui with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maui is not content to let Steel control the position.
Steel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel wants to take a breather but Maui is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Steel there.
Steel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Steel thows a huge punch but Maui dodges it nicely.
Maui keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maui pushes Steel off looking to stand but Steel dives back in and keeps control.
Steel thows a huge punch but Maui dodges it nicely.
Steel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maui is trying to stand back up but Steel is controlling him
Steel trying to control from half guard but Maui is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Maui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
Steel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maui defending well though.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Maui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel throwing shots but Maui is blocking nicely.
Maui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
Steel working Maui over with strikes.
Maui wants to get back to his feet.
Steel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Steel there.
Steel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel misses with a head shot. Maui uses the momentum to regain guard.
Steel throws a big elbow that misses.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Maui blocks nicely.
Maui is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maui works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel works over Maui with some ground and pound from guard.
Steel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Steel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Maui 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maui at a distance.
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maui can do to turn this around?#KD#
Steel knocks Maui to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Maui is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel lands a big left to the face of Maui, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Steel and another - Maui is out! Steel stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
Jerome Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Raykuza Maui stepped up to the mic, saying 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'.

 
Event: SMASH: Roy vs Tosen     
Date:   Nov 13, 2022
#R1#
Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel is looking to slow Nolan down with leg kicks.
Nolan digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Nolan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nolan throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nolan lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Nolan scores with a body shot.
A combination from Nolan does no damage.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Nolan manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Nolan as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Nolan moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Nolan breaks from the clinch.
Nolan slips under a jab.
Steel misses the body punch
and Nolan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nolan blocks a head kick by Steel.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nolan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Nolan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Nolan counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD2#
Nolan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steel sprawling to the canvas! Steel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nolan finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Nolan lands an uppercut, right on the button! Steel 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 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
An out of breath Jon Nolan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: SMASH: Kowal vs Selvatico     
Date:   Oct 23, 2022
#R1#
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steel backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Steel blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel lands a jab to the head.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel works the jab nicely.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Steel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Steel takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel scores with a nice strike.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD#
and Jones counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! Jones thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble!#ROC#Steel is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steel. Jones shrugs it off though.
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Kim Jones has been cut.#T2#
Steel misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Jones counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! Jones thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble!#CUT#That has opened up Jerome Steel's cut even more.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones slips a jab from Steel.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Steel with the inside leg kick.
Donk. Steel catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Steel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones rushes Steel with punches - Steel moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Steel goes down! Jones follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jones!
Kim Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 
Event: SMASH: Roy vs Cole 3     
Date:   Oct 08, 2022
#R1#
Harrison tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Harrison.
Donk. Steel catches Harrison right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Sean Harrison has been cut.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Harrison drops Steel with a beautiful combination! Steel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harrison is looking for the KO!#ROC#Steel is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrison finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Steel.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrison is looking to slow Steel down with leg kicks.
Harrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Steel catches Harrison right on the button with a cross.
Good work by Harrison as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Harrison moves into the clinch successfully.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
Steel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Steel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harrison.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel misses with the head strike.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steel.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Harrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harrison lands a right hand.
Harrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harrison has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harrison just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harrison lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Harrison.
Steel looks winded!
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Harrison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harrison smiles and moves away. #CL#
Harrison moves into range and clinches up with Steel.#T2#
Steel working aggressively here.
Harrison misses with some punches.
Harrison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harrison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harrison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Harrison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harrison pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Harrison.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harrison.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Harrison.
Harrison lands a body shot.
Steel blocks a body shot from Harrison.
Harrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harrison works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harrison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Harrison. #T3#
Harrison presses Steel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harrison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harrison misses with a body punch.
Harrison misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harrison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Harrison misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Harrison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harrison lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Steel. #KD#
Harrison drops Steel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Steel is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Steel with a big uppercut! Steel tries to clinch up but Harrison pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Steel to the mat! Steel covers up and Harrison unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sean Harrison!
A less than humble Sean Harrison misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 
Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Mountain     
Date:   Sep 18, 2022
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Kapisi.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Kapisi lands the left hand.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Kapisi saw that one coming.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Kapisi just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Kapisi misses its intended target.
Kapisi looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Kapisi tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Kapisi moves away and avoids it.
Steel digs a good body shot into Kapisi's ribs.
Kapisi looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kapisi.
Steel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kapisi is out of range.
Kapisi throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the 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!
A jab lands there for Steel.
Kapisi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Kapisi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapisi moves away.#T1#
Kapisi connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kapisi's sensitive parts.
Kapisi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kapisi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kapisi throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Kapisi takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Kapisi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kapisi moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Steel.
A slow jab from Kapisi misses its intended target.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Kapisi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kapisi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kapisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapisi.
Steel connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel looks to land a left hand but Kapisi moved out of range nicely.
Kapisi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steel thumps Kapisi with a low kick.
Kapisi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kapisi misses with a straight left.
Steel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Kapisi swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel blocks a low kick nicely.
Kapisi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Kapisi tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kapisi.
Kapisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kapisi misses with a wild body shot.
Steel dips to his left and cracks Kapisi with an uppercut!
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kapisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapisi misses with a body shot.
Steel throws out a powerful jab.#KD2#
Steel throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Kapisi tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Kapisi is rocked!
Steel throws an elbow that misses. Kapisi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steel's guard. Nice move by Kapisi!#REVR#
Oh Kapisi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kapisi preventing the sweep.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kapisi seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kapisi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel working a defensive guard but Kapisi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Kapisi keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Kapisi stands up.
Steel defending well as Kapisi loads up on a big left hand.
Kapisi throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel tries to land a leg kick but Kapisi saw it coming and moves away.
Steel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapisi lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
Steel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kapisi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Kapisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Kapisi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kapisi ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Kapisi just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kapisi with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Kapisi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapisi manages to avoid it.
Kapisi throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Kapisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel lands a jab.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Decent striking displayed by Kapisi there.
Kapisi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapisi misses with a series of wild punches.
Kapisi throws a big shot that misses.
Kapisi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keone Kapisi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerome Steel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kapisi misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapisi is just out of range.
Kapisi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steel lands with a straight right. Kapisi didn't see that one coming.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapisi moves away.
A big right from Kapisi misses.
Steel staying out of range there.
Kapisi slips a jab from Steel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kapisi.
Steel throws a head kick but Kapisi moves out of range.
Steel slips a straight right by Kapisi.
That kick from Steel tenderised Kapisi's leg. Kapisi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kapisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Kapisi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kapisi throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Kapisi misses with a looping right.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kapisi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kapisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kapisi with a body shot.
Kapisi staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.#T1#
Kapisi connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kapisi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steel.
Kapisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Kapisi throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Kapisi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Kapisi connects with a nice looking jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Kapisi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Keone Kapisi is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel misses with a low kick. #CL#
Kapisi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kapisi. #BC#
Kapisi breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Kapisi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steel walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel throws a jab when Kapisi was well out of range.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kapisi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Kapisi.
Kapisi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands.#T2#
Kapisi lands a slapping body shot.
Steel slips a jab from Kapisi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapisi. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kapisi connects with a body shot.
Steel slips a straight right by Kapisi.
Kapisi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel throws a hook but Kapisi avoids it easily.
Kapisi misses with a body shot.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapisi scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Kapisi drops Steel with a beautiful combination! Steel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kapisi is looking for the KO!#CL#
Kapisi clinches with his opponent.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kapisi just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Kapisi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Kapisi connects with an inside leg kick.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kapisi connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.#CL#
Kapisi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kapisi manages to break the clinch.
Kapisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kapisi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kapisi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapisi works the jab nicely.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapisi.
Kapisi misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kapisi misses the target.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapisi.
Kapisi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Kapisi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kapisi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kapisi misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Kapisi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Kapisi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel lands a nice hook to Kapisi's body. Kapisi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Kapisi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Kapisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel digs a good hook to Kapisi's body.
Kapisi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Kapisi.
Kapisi scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kapisi misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Kapisi.
Kapisi backing away here, and Steel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A solid body kick from Steel.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kapisi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keone Kapisi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapisi.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kapisi.
Kapisi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kapisi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kapisi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steel lands a body shot.
Kapisi just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Steel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kapisi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel throws out a counter right but Kapisi avoids it with no problem.
Kapisi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kapisi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kapisi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kapisi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapisi connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Steel thuds his right hand into Kapisi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kapisi throws out the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Kapisi.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kapisi misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Steel slips a jab from Kapisi.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapisi was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
Kapisi lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel moves out of range as Kapisi strikes.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapisi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Kapisi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Kapisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapisi takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kapisi throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Kapisi throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel throws a hook but Kapisi blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kapisi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kapisi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kapisi throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Steel throws a hook but Kapisi blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapisi moves out of range as Steel throws a body kick.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapisi.
Steel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kapisi with a body shot.
Kapisi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kapisi tries to work over Steel's front leg with a kick but Steel checks it.
A swing and a miss from Kapisi.
Kapisi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel needs to keep his hands up - Kapisi had a free shot at his head there.
Kapisi avoids the body shot from Steel.
Kapisi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Kapisi misses.
Kapisi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Kapisi.
Steel throws a body punch but Kapisi moves out of range.
Steel cracks Kapisi with an open hand slap.
Kapisi throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Kapisi misses with a straight right.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Steel cracks a nice hook into Kapisi's ribs.
Kapisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel lands a jab to Kapisi's midsection.
Steel with a jab.
Kapisi tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kapisi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kapisi misses with a straight right.
Steel punishes Kapisi's body with a nice straight punch.
Kapisi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kapisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Kapisi saw that one coming.
Steel with a nice cross.
Kapisi misses with a body shot.
Kapisi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel throws a leg kick that misses.
Kapisi misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a leg kick.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Kapisi moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel dips to his left and cracks Kapisi with an uppercut!#T4#
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kapisi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kapisi avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel is looking to score with low kicks.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kapisi doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Kapisi lands.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Kapisi.
Steel moves away from the strike by Kapisi.
Jerome Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kapisi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kapisi misses with a wild body shot.
Kapisi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel tries a quick counter leg kick but Kapisi is wise to it.
Steel misses with a low kick as Kapisi jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapisi moves out of range of the body kick from Steel.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kapisi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kapisi misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Kapisi catches Steel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerome Steel.
Well Kapisi 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Keone Kapisi!
Keone Kapisi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that New Standard logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 
Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Kohler     
Date:   Aug 19, 2022
#R1#
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steel.
Steel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Steel misses with a body shot.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Steel blocks it.
Steel with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson feints and then cracks Steel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel down.
Steel throws a leg kick
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a front kick.
Steel looks winded!#KD#
Johnson cracks Steel with an uppercut from hell and Steel crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Johnson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #SU#
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Steel, up you get!
LaTroy Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Steel ducks straight into an uppercut from Johnson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Steel manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Steel is rocked!
Steel trying to control the position.
Steel is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Johnson stands up from Steel's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
It looks like Johnson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Steel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Johnson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Steel! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Steel is rocked!
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Steel trying to control the position.
Johnson tries to stand but Steel is controlling from the bottom.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Johnson is looking to stand up but Steel won't let him.
Steel is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Steel wants to hit a sweep here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steel there!
Johnson controlling from the full mount. #SU#
Johnson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Jerome Steel's cut even more.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a big right hand! Oh Steel is in trouble here! Johnson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LaTroy Johnson!
A very excited looking LaTroy Johnson 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: SMASH: Menshikov vs Kohler     
Date:   Jul 31, 2022
#R1#
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Delsarte counters with a good, hard body kick but Steel shrugs it off.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Delsarte's shoulder, as Delsarte tries to avoid the shot.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Delsarte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Delsarte tried to score with a low kick but Steel checks it.
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delsarte lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel misses with a looping right.
As Steel backs away, Delsarte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Delsarte throws a big shot that misses.
Steel tries a quick counter leg kick but Delsarte is wise to it.
Steel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Steel lands with a shot to the body.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delsarte, pushing him back against the cage.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Delsarte using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Steel.
Steel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delsarte walks away with a smile on his face. Steel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Delsarte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Delsarte throws a leg kick which misses Steel's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel tries to avoid it.
Steel wants to clinch.
Delsarte throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Delsarte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
A big left from Steel misses.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Steel.
Steel connects with a right hand. Delsarte shakes it off.
Steel tries to clinch up
and Delsarte counters with a stiff right hand.
Delsarte scores with a head kick. Steel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steel blocks a head kick by Delsarte.
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!
Delsarte is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Delsarte thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Steel drives through and clinches with Delsarte against the cage.
Delsarte tries a knee to the head but Steel blocks it.
Delsarte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel blocks an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Delsarte.
Steel pushes Delsarte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
A right hand to the body from Steel.
Delsarte is breathing heavily.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Steel.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards.
Steel pushes Delsarte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards.
Delsarte takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Steel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Steel wants to sweep here but Delsarte controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard. #REVB#
Steel throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is in close to Delsarte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Delsarte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Steel tries to roll over but Delsarte keeps him under control.
Steel wants to sweep but Delsarte has passed to side control!
Delsarte controls the position.#T4#
Steel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Delsarte's best efforts.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel gets full guard.
Delsarte trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerome Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Steel missing with a left hand there. Delsarte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
Gauthier Delsarte is winning the standup battle so far.
Delsarte scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.
Delsarte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Delsarte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Delsarte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Delsarte cracks Steel with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delsarte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Delsarte loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel punishes Delsarte's body with a nice straight punch.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses.
Delsarte loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Delsarte scores with a spinning back kick!
Steel throws a leg kick
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Delsarte jabs at Steel's body.
Delsarte checks a leg kick.
Steel misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Steel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a punch to the body.
Steel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Delsarte to keep the fight standing.
Delsarte tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Delsarte tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel avoids the damage to the body.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage. #BC#
Delsarte breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Steel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Delsarte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Delsarte explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Delsarte circles away.
Delsarte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Delsarte throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Delsarte cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steel blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel fakes the leg kick and cracks Delsarte in the body.
Gauthier Delsarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delsarte sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delsarte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Delsarte takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Some bone on bone action there as Steel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Steel misses.
Delsarte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Delsarte!
Steel lands a nice hook to Delsarte's body. Delsarte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Delsarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Delsarte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Delsarte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel works Delsarte's body with a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Steel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Delsarte throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steel lands with a kick to the temple. Delsarte shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delsarte.
Steel stuns Delsarte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Delsarte needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Delsarte has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steel throws a head kick but Delsarte moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Delsarte scores with a hook.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte misses the shot to the body.
Delsarte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Delsarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Delsarte is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte with a nice calf kick.
Steel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
And Delsarte counters with a quick kick to the body but Steel blocks it.
Delsarte lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
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 Gauthier Delsarte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Delsarte throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delsarte thumps Steel with a low kick.
Steel digs a good body shot into Delsarte's ribs.
Steel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Delsarte throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Delsarte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Delsarte throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick.
Delsarte lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
Delsarte looks for the body kick but Steel saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Steel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Delsarte takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Delsarte.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Delsarte.
Steel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel tries to land a front kick but Delsarte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab by Delsarte.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Delsarte checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.
Steel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Delsarte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Steel has managed to clinch.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel. #T2#
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
Delsarte misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Steel manages to pull guard.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delsarte controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel wants to sweep here but Delsarte controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel pulls Delsarte in close to his closed guard and prevents Delsarte from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delsarte is one step ahead there. #T3#
Steel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Delsarte is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back!
Steel breaks Delsarte's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Steel is looking to work some ground and pound but Delsarte has wrist control.
Steel connects with a couple of short punches.
Steel cracks Delsarte with a solid left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jerome Steel!
A relieved looking Jerome Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Gauthier Delsarte had this to say: 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 
Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Delsarte     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1##TD#
Steel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kohler is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel trying to control from Kohler's half guard. Kohler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steel throws a big right hand that misses.
Kohler controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Kohler pulls Steel in to control the position.
Steel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws an elbow that misses. Kohler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steel's guard. Nice move by Kohler!#REVB#
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kohler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kohler throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Kohler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steel is pulling down on Kohler's head to control his posture.
Kohler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steel wants to sweep here but Kohler controlling him for the moment.
Kohler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steel controls Kohler momentarily but Kohler frees himself.
Kohler throwing strikes from guard but Steel blocks nicely.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Kohler is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kohler chips away with some ground and pound.
Steel seems keen to control Kohler's posture.
Kohler throwing strikes from guard but Steel blocks nicely.
Kohler stands up over Steel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Steel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kohler to regain full guard.
Steel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steel being controlled here momentarily.
Kohler wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kohler is keeping the position for now.
Steel throws a strike but Kohler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kohler is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kohler working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kohler throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel is trying to control the position but Kohler postures up. #T3#
Kohler scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kohler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kohler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kohler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kohler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steel is pulling down on Kohler's head. It's preventing any offense from Kohler, at least for the moment.
Steel is trying to keep Kohler in close.
Kohler scoring with some ground and pound.
Steel is controlling Kohler's posture.
Kohler landing with the ground and pound.
Kohler trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kohler postures up.
Kohler won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Kohler works over Steel with some ground and pound from guard.
Kohler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kohler lands a couple of digs.
Kohler is working Steel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kohler works over Steel with some ground and pound from guard.
Kohler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Kohler postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Kohler from controlling successfully.
Steel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kohler with a nice head shot there.
Kohler working some strikes from top position.
Steel pulls Kohler in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Kohler dominated that round.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Kohler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kohler is in Steel's guard.
Kohler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kohler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreas Kohler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kohler distracts Steel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kohler lands a couple of elbows.
Steel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kohler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Steel is rocked!
Steel wants to control the position but Kohler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kohler drops an elbow to the side of Steel's head.
Oh Steel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Kohler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kohler working Steel over with strikes.
Kohler unloads with some huge strikes here! Steel is out! Kohler wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andreas Kohler!
Andreas Kohler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 
Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs Branko     
Date:   Jun 17, 2022
#R1#
Face misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Face tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steel misses with a hook. Face ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Steel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel lands some shots froms side control.
Steel tries to score with some ground and pound. Face controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Steel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Face sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #ES#
Face sneaks out the side door and pushes Steel away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Steel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steel stuns Face with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Face blocks a head kick by Steel.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
and Face counters with a left to the body.
Face checks a low kick from Steel.
Face scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Face.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Face moved out of range nicely.
Face throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.#T1#
Face catches Steel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Face at a distance.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Face.
Face takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel catches Face with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Steel clinches.
Face struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Face.
Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Face struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Face misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Face.
Face blocks a body shot from Steel.
Face doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Face tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Face back against the cage.
Face struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Face throws a head punch that misses.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Face.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Face.
Face can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Face working aggressively here.
A short right from Face.
Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel blocks a body shot from Face. #T3#
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Face controls the action.
Steel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Face misses with the head strike.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Face controls his hands.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Face throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Face's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Steel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Face from controlling successfully.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Face's guard. #REVB#
Face preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel wants to control from the top but Face keeps moving.
Steel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Face avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel won't allow Face to get back to his feet.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Face blocks nicely.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Face is retaining full guard.
Face avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Face's head.
Face is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Face blocks nicely.
Steel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Face's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerome Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerome Steel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Face takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Face scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Face counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Face ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Face's head but Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Face uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel has time to react.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Face manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Face's ribs.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel tries to clinch there but Face circles away.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Face's head.#CUT2#It looks like Puncher Face has been cut.
Face is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel 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 Face misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Face misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Face misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Face connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel momentarily.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Face.
Face loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but Face avoids it.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Face rather than just go for the knockout.
Steel thuds his right hand into Face's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Face.
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Face has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Puncher Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Face scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Face was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily. #T2#
Steel misses with a hook
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Face misses.
Steel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Face is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Face thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Steel.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel stuns Face with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Steel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Face!
Steel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Face dodges the ground and pound from Steel.
Steel 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.
Face managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Steel.
Steel in side control, throwing shots but Face defends. #T3#
Steel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Face regains half guard, as Steel was trying to land strikes.
Steel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Face defending well though.
Steel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jerome Steel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Face has hold of Steel's hands but Steel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Steel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Steel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Face's head.
Steel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel slips a nice elbow through Face's hands, connecting with Face's forehead.
Face avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
Steel thows a huge punch but Face dodges it nicely.
Steel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Face manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Steel digs a good hook to Face's body.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Steel 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! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Face. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Face lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased.
Steel lands a jab.
Face with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Face.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Face's shoulder, as Face tries to avoid the shot.
Steel cracks Face with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Steel misses.
Steel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Face fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jerome Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel looks for the body kick but Face saw that one coming. #T1##TD2#
Steel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Face pushes Steel off looking to stand but Steel dives back in and keeps control.
Face keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steel with the ground and pound but Face uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel throws a big elbow that misses.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel postures up in Face's guard and throws a big left but Face blocks it.
Steel lands a couple of digs.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Face blocks nicely.
Steel throws an elbow that misses. Face uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steel's guard. Nice move by Face!#REVR#
Puncher Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Face sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Face showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Face stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Face trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Face with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Face. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Face is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Face moves away and avoids it.
Face throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Face with a jab.
Face keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel moves out of range as Face strikes.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Face misses with a body shot
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Face as he checks the leg kick.
Face takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Face blocks a jab.
Face takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Steel misses.
Face throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.#T4#
Steel blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Face takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Face lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jerome Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel throws a low kick but Face avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Face doesn't seem phased though.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Face circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Face misses the target.
Face digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.
Face cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Face misses its intended target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Steel!
Our winner, Jerome Steel, 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: SMASH: Floyd vs Sparxx     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Mspomfad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.
Mspomfad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Mspomfad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel steps in with a hook that catches Mspomfad right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Steel follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mspomfad looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
Jerome Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 
Event: SMASH: Edwards vs Peterson     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Steel throws a leg kick which misses Fuentes's front leg but catches the back leg as Fuentes tries to avoid it.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fuentes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fuentes lands the left hand.
Fuentes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fuentes connects with an inside leg kick.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steel swings for the body but Fuentes moves out of range.
Fuentes misses with a looping left.
Fuentes checks a leg kick.
Fuentes takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel stuns Fuentes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fuentes tries to land a front kick but Steel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel throws a head kick that misses
and Fuentes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuentes slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuentes was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
A low kick lands for Steel.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fuentes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuentes is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Steel is looking to score with low kicks.
Fuentes is looking to counter punch.
Steel takes a swing at Fuentes's ribcage but misses.
Fuentes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Fuentes is looking to counter punch.
Steel walks into a stiff left hand from Fuentes.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel with a jab.#KD#
Fuentes cracks Steel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fuentes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steel to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuentes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fuentes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fuentes punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel looks winded!#KD#
Fuentes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steel sprawling to the canvas! Steel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fuentes finish him?! #ROC#Steel is rocked!
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fuentes swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuentes connects with the punch.
Steel walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Fuentes! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Fuentes!
Pedro Fuentes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Muller     
Date:   Apr 09, 2022
#R1#
Steel throws a leg kick but Avisu Kona checks it.
Avisu Kona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Avisu Kona scrambles back to his feet.
Avisu Kona throws out a powerful jab.
Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
Steel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel misses with a right hand
and Avisu Kona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Avisu Kona saw that one coming.
Avisu Kona throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avisu Kona was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Avisu Kona connects with an inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Avisu Kona lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Avisu Kona throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.
Steel throws a leg kick
and Avisu Kona counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avisu Kona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Avisu Kona looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steel looks for the body kick but Avisu Kona saw that one coming. #T1#
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Avisu Kona's belly button to the back.
Steel slips under a jab from Avisu Kona.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Avisu Kona looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Steel catches Avisu Kona right on the button with a cross.
Steel moves away from the strike by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
Avisu Kona misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avisu Kona moves away.
Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Avisu Kona connects with a solid leg kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel takes a swing at Avisu Kona's ribcage but misses.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avisu Kona.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avisu Kona stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Avisu Kona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Avisu Kona.#T2#
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Avisu Kona is just out of range.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Avisu Kona defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Avisu Kona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel thinking.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Steel.
Avisu Kona avoids the body shot from Steel.
Avisu Kona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avisu Kona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Avisu Kona rather than just go for the knockout.
Avisu Kona throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Avisu Kona clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Avisu Kona connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steel misses with a hook. Avisu Kona ducked under it nicely.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona scores with a leg kick.
Avisu Kona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage!#T3#
Avisu Kona scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Avisu Kona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avisu Kona lands with a right hand.
Avisu Kona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Avisu Kona moved away.
Avisu Kona tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steel manages to circle out of the way.
Steel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Avisu Kona avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Avisu Kona.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Avisu Kona looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
It looks like Avisu Kona has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Steel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Avisu Kona just misses with a punch to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Avisu Kona tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Avisu Kona's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Avisu Kona duly obliges.
Steel moves out of range as Avisu Kona strikes.
Avisu Kona moves out of range as Steel throws a body kick. #T4#
Avisu Kona throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Avisu Kona is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Avisu Kona lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel is looking to score with low kicks.
A lazy left from Avisu Kona finds it's target.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Avisu Kona lands.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Avisu Kona throws out a powerful jab.
Avisu Kona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel is trying to counter with his kicks.
Avisu Kona checks a leg kick.
Steel works Avisu Kona's body with a nice hook.
Avisu Kona connects with a looping right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Avisu Kona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avisu Kona drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Steel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Avisu Kona misses with a low kick.
Avisu Kona lands with a cross.
Avisu Kona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avisu Kona walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avisu Kona was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel misses with a body kick.
Avisu Kona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Avisu Kona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel.
Avisu Kona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands.
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avisu Kona's head backwards.
Avisu Kona connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avisu Kona scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Avisu Kona does it's job there.
A nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Avisu Kona connects with an inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Santu Avisu Kona is winning the standup battle so far.
Avisu Kona moves out of range of the strikes.
Avisu Kona scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot by Avisu Kona.
Steel walks into a left hand.
Avisu Kona lands with a good body shot.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Avisu Kona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Avisu Kona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Avisu Kona getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Avisu Kona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avisu Kona. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Avisu Kona cracks Steel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Avisu Kona finish him? #ROC#Steel is rocked!
Avisu Kona cracks Steel with a left hook right on the temple and Steel goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Avisu Kona lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Steel is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santu Avisu Kona!
A less than humble Santu Avisu Kona misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 
Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Bissainthe     
Date:   Mar 18, 2022
#R1#
KillsInWater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
KillsInWater connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
KillsInWater attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
KillsInWater ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
KillsInWater swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
KillsInWater slips a straight right by Steel.
KillsInWater throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. KillsInWater checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
KillsInWater feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KillsInWater lands a jab to the nose.
KillsInWater has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel throws a leg kick
and KillsInWater counters with a left and a right that stings Steel.
KillsInWater scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KillsInWater turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from KillsInWater - the referee stops the clock and Steel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says KillsInWater. Steel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Steel swings for the body but KillsInWater moves out of range. #T1#
KillsInWater scores with a body shot. #CL#
KillsInWater drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
KillsInWater scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
KillsInWater blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel lands an uppercut.
KillsInWater slowing the pace effectively.
Steel blocks an elbow strike.
KillsInWater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel tries a body shot but KillsInWater blocks it.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, KillsInWater scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
KillsInWater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
KillsInWater will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steel up against the cage.
KillsInWater misses with a punch to the body.
Steel tries to stall but KillsInWater uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
KillsInWater tries a knee to the head but Steel blocks it. #T2#
Steel tries a body shot but KillsInWater blocks it.
KillsInWater misses with some punches.
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!
KillsInWater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
KillsInWater lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
KillsInWater creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steel's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
KillsInWater working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
KillsInWater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
KillsInWater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.
KillsInWater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Steel.
KillsInWater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by KillsInWater.
Steel managing to block the knees to the body from KillsInWater.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for KillsInWater.
Steel misses with an elbow over the top.
KillsInWater lands a nice knee to the body.
Steel looks winded!#T3#
KillsInWater misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for KillsInWater.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
KillsInWater lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
KillsInWater has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
A right hook to the body lands for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from KillsInWater.
A nice left hand lands by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a right hand.
A short right from KillsInWater on the inside.
KillsInWater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KillsInWater throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
KillsInWater lands a left hand.
Knees to the body from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater is working Steel over against the cage.
KillsInWater tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KillsInWater with a knee to the head.
KillsInWater lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
KillsInWater lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a left hand.
KillsInWater can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
KillsInWater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.
KillsInWater lands a hook to the side of the head.
KillsInWater scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
KillsInWater working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KillsInWater has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KillsInWater taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for KillsInWater to work.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillsInWater works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from KillsInWater.
A short right from KillsInWater on the inside.
KillsInWater lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
KillsInWater lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor KillsInWater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Steel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
KillsInWater digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by KillsInWater! #KD#
KillsInWater cracks Steel with a big right hand and Steel goes down!
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
KillsInWater tries to stand but Steel is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
KillsInWater stands up from guard. Let's bang!
KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting KillsInWater here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KillsInWater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
KillsInWater avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel is breathing heavily.
KillsInWater cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
KillsInWater lands a big shot that drops Steel! Can he finish him? #ROC#Steel is rocked!#T1#
KillsInWater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now. #SU#
KillsInWater stands up from Steel's guard - KillsInWater perhaps looking for a knockout.
KillsInWater moves away from the strike by Steel.
KillsInWater's corner calls for a 1-2. KillsInWater obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
KillsInWater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
KillsInWater fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel looks up at the clock. Bad move! KillsInWater lands a right hand from hell, dropping Steel. KillsInWater pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor KillsInWater!
Our winner, Tor KillsInWater, 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: SMASH: Sonni vs Torsten     
Date:   Feb 18, 2022
#R1#
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Southall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Southall avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Southall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Southall is looking to counter the offense by Steel and move into the clinch.
Steel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Steel stuns Southall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Southall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steel. That one must have hurt.
Southall is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Steel waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Southall. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Southall to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel stands up over Southall, holding on to his feet. Steel throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Southall is out cold! Steel lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
A very excited looking Jerome Steel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 
Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten     
Date:   Jan 26, 2022
#R1#
Dankovich throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Steel lands a nice looking body kick.
Dankovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Dankovich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steel.
Steel throws a sloppy body shot
and Dankovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel with the inside leg kick.
Dankovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steel stuns Dankovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dankovich 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.
Dankovich throws the kick towards the body but Steel avoids it.
Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Steel blocks the leg kick.
Dankovich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dankovich. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dankovich misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dankovich.
Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dankovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
Steel scores with a leg kick.
Dankovich scores with a body shot. #T1#
Dankovich throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Dankovich throws a leg kick but Steel moved away.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel jabs Dankovich right on the nose. Dankovich blinks but takes it well.
That kick from Dankovich tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dankovich.
Dankovich digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dankovich's sensitive parts.
Steel throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Dankovich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a nice uppercut.
Steel prevents a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dankovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Dankovich working aggressively here.
Dankovich blocks an uppercut.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
Dankovich scores with a hook to the body.
Dankovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dankovich lands a body shot.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Dankovich blocks a body shot from Steel.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dankovich.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dankovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Dankovich avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a body shot.
Dankovich scores a nice knee to the body.
Dankovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike.
Dankovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dankovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
Steel working aggressively here.
Dankovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
A shot in the inside from Dankovich.
Dankovich scores with a hook to the body.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dankovich is working Steel over against the cage.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dankovich pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dankovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dankovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dankovich scores with a hook to the body.
Dankovich lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Dankovich is working Steel over against the cage.
Dankovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dankovich lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Dankovich breaks the clinch.
Dankovich thumps Steel with a low kick.
Dankovich scores with a body shot.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Dankovich lands a big right hand that sends Steel crashing to the mat! Dankovich stays standing though and waves Steel back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.#CL2#
Dankovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Dankovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Steel is rocked!
Dankovich missing with knees to the body.
Dankovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Steel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel seems to have got his legs back now.
Dankovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel or not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Dankovich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dankovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dankovich is leaning against Steel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dankovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dankovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anzor Dankovich dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dankovich knocks out Steel with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Dankovich before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Dankovich picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anzor Dankovich!
Anzor Dankovich decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 
Event: SMASH: Kapisi vs Floyd 2     
Date:   Dec 01, 2021
#R1#
Steel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Martinyuk scores with a decent looking hook.
Martinyuk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinyuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinyuk takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel throws a front kick aimed at Martinyuk's knee but Martinyuk avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel moves forwards but Martinyuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Martinyuk misses its target.
A jab from Steel misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Martinyuk misses the target.
Steel slips a straight right by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk lands with an overhand left.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel motions for Martinyuk to come forward. Steel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Martinyuk.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Steel.
Martinyuk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steel throws a jab when Martinyuk was well out of range.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Martinyuk moves away and avoids it.
Steel tried to score with a low kick but Martinyuk checks it.
Nice cross by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinyuk tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Martinyuk scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
It looks like Martinyuk has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martinyuk rather than just go for the knockout.
Martinyuk avoids a kick to the body.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Martinyuk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martinyuk lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martinyuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Martinyuk does it's job there.#T2#
Jab, jab by Martinyuk - just one landing.
Martinyuk lands a right hook to the body.
Martinyuk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steel swings for the body but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel looks for the body kick but Martinyuk saw that one coming.
Martinyuk is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinyuk is just out of range.
Martinyuk jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Martinyuk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel moves out of range as Martinyuk strikes.
Martinyuk throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Martinyuk lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Martinyuk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands.
Martinyuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinyuk thinks about countering with a head kick.
Martinyuk lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased.
Martinyuk connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martinyuk loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Martinyuk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinyuk throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinyuk, as that shot connected.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel throws a hook but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
Martinyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Steel misses.
Martinyuk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel on the side of the head.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Steel throws a body punch but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Martinyuk lands a front kick.
Steel defending well as Martinyuk loads up on a big left hand.
Martinyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinyuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinyuk.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Martinyuk moved out of range.
Steel moves away from the strike by Martinyuk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel slips under a jab from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Steel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Martinyuk has got the better of the exchanges.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Martinyuk moves away and avoids it.
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Martinyuk is out of range.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Martinyuk saw that one coming.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Martinyuk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Martinyuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk misses with a straight left.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Martinyuk misses its target.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Martinyuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Martinyuk moves out of range easily. #T1#
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Martinyuk avoids the head kick by Steel.
It appears Martinyuk was looking to counter with a kick there.
Martinyuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinyuk.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Martinyuk misses with a wild combination.
Martinyuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Martinyuk jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel blocks a head kick by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk slips under a jab.
Martinyuk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinyuk.
Steel lands an overhand right.
Leonid Martinyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Martinyuk saw that one coming.#T2#
Martinyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinyuk throws the kick towards the body but Steel avoids it.
Crunch! Martinyuk slams his shin into Steel's torso.
Martinyuk scores with a spinning back kick!
Martinyuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steel!
Martinyuk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Martinyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinyuk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Martinyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinyuk, as that shot connected. #T3#
Martinyuk checks a leg kick.
Steel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk with a jab.
Martinyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Martinyuk.
Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steel throws a solid leg kick but Martinyuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steel.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martinyuk throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Martinyuk's shoulder, as Martinyuk tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinyuk throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Martinyuk lands with a shot to the body.
Steel lands a high kick!
Steel avoids the body shot from Martinyuk.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinyuk moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martinyuk.
Martinyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Martinyuk moved away.
Martinyuk cracks Steel with a good jab.
Martinyuk connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
Steel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Martinyuk.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Martinyuk moved away.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Martinyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel takes one on the button.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Steel.
A jab from Martinyuk finds it's way through Steel's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martinyuk!
Steel throws a wild body kick that Martinyuk sees coming a mile off.
Martinyuk lands with an overhand left.
Steel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Martinyuk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martinyuk.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Martinyuk is looking for a counter combo.
Martinyuk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martinyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Martinyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martinyuk scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one.
Steel misses with the body kick
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinyuk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martinyuk catches Steel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martinyuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Martinyuk throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel walks into a stiff left hand from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk connects with a jab.
Martinyuk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body kick there by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martinyuk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Martinyuk looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk lands a slapping body shot.
Martinyuk blocks a jab.
Martinyuk thinks about countering with a body kick.
Martinyuk ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinyuk moves away.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Martinyuk's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinyuk lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Martinyuk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a low kick but Martinyuk moves out of range easily.
Martinyuk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steel slips a jab from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
Martinyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinyuk.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Martinyuk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Martinyuk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel misses the body punch
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
A slow jab from Martinyuk misses its intended target.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martinyuk's sensitive parts.
Martinyuk lands a right hook to the body.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinyuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel misses with a body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinyuk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martinyuk keeps Steel at a distance using the push kick.
Martinyuk dips to his left and cracks Steel with an uppercut!
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel looks for the body kick but Martinyuk saw that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martinyuk. Steel shrugs it off though.
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!
Martinyuk lands a jab to the head.
Martinyuk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martinyuk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martinyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinyuk looks to land a body kick but Steel moved away.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Steel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a nice kick to the body.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk blocks a head kick by Steel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Donk. Martinyuk catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Jerome Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinyuk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Martinyuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinyuk 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Martinyuk!
Leonid Martinyuk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 
Event: SMASH:25     
Date:   Oct 29, 2021
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Leagatius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leagatius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel catches Leagatius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leagatius.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leagatius's head backwards.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel misses with a hook.
Leagatius lands with a nice body kick.
Steel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Leagatius's head back.
Leagatius throws a head kick that misses.
Leagatius lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel is looking to slow Leagatius down with leg kicks.
Leagatius misses with a looping left.
Leagatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Leagatius avoids the head kick by Steel.
Leagatius lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased.
Steel defending well as Leagatius loads up on a big left hand.
Steel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Steel moves away from the strike by Leagatius.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Leagatius.
Steel throws a body punch but Leagatius moves out of range.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leagatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Leagatius tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel throws a low kick but Leagatius avoids it.
Nice shot by Leagatius.
Leagatius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leagatius throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leagatius misses with a wild combination.
Leagatius is looking to chop away at Steel's legs.
Leagatius ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Leagatius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Leagatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Leagatius.
Steel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leagatius looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Leagatius avoids the head kick by Steel. #T2#
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Leagatius is just out of range.
Steel blocks a head kick by Leagatius.
Leagatius misses with a wild combination.
Leagatius throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel throws a fast counter high kick but Leagatius manages to duck under it in time.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leagatius moves away.
Leagatius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steel.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leagatius.
Leagatius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some bone on bone action there as Leagatius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steel wants to land a leg kick but Leagatius is out of range.
Leagatius connects with a leg kick.
Steel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leagatius is out of range.
Good shot there by Leagatius.
Leagatius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leagatius.
An inside leg kick from Leagatius misses.
Leagatius misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Leagatius misses its target.
Steel walks into a left hand.
Leagatius misses with a hook.
Steel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leagatius sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Leagatius misses.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leagatius moves away.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel lands with a hook. Leagatius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leagatius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leagatius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leagatius is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leagatius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel connects with a leg kick.
Leagatius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Leagatius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Leagatius throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Leagatius throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Leagatius avoids the body shot from Steel.
Leagatius with a hook.
Donk. Leagatius catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Leagatius scores with a punch to the head.
Leagatius cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Leagatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Leagatius does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Leagatius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steel.
Leagatius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel swings for the body but Leagatius moves out of range.
As Steel looks to move away, Leagatius throws a big counter combo but Steel just gets out of the way.#KD#
Leagatius drops Steel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Steel looks back up at him and smiles so Leagatius waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Steel is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leagatius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Leagatius does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leagatius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Leagatius 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#
Leagatius missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leagatius avoids the body shot from Steel.
Leagatius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brutus Leagatius is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leagatius rather than just go for the knockout.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leagatius scores with a nice head shot.
Leagatius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Leagatius throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel blocks a head kick by Leagatius.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Steel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Leagatius has got the better of the exchanges.
Leagatius throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Leagatius throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leagatius misses with a hook.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Leagatius moved out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Leagatius here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick.
Leagatius throws a wild body kick that Steel sees coming a mile off.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leagatius lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leagatius.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leagatius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leagatius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel.
Leagatius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leagatius walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
Leagatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Steel misses the jab.
Leagatius paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Leagatius slips the punch.
Steel lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Leagatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leagatius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steel is looking to score with low kicks.
Steel thuds his right hand into Leagatius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel throws a hook but Leagatius blocks it.
Steel misses with a low kick.#T2#
Steel scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#Brutus Leagatius's cut is getting worse.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leagatius misses with a low kick.
Steel connects with a leg kick.
Leagatius walks into a straight right hand from Steel.#ROC2#Leagatius is rocked!
Steel jabs at Leagatius's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Leagatius.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leagatius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
A quick step to the side and Leagatius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Steel.
Oh Leagatius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good leg kick by Steel.
Leagatius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
and Steel counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Leagatius! He's just covering up as Steel starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
A victorious Jerome Steel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Brutus Leagatius was interviewed post fight and said 'Well deserved to my opponent. I thought I planned correctly for his style of fighting, but obviously I was wrong. I will discuss with my team, and we will see where I go from here. Thank you to all of the fans! '.

 
Event: SMASH: Menshikov vs Kapisi     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
Cook swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cook throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel throws a jab when Cook was well out of range.
Cook scores with a jab.
Cook throws a shot to the body.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel misses with a hook.
Cook misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Cook forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
Steel blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel cracks Cook with a nice body shot.
Cook misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Steel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel pushes Cook back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cook blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel presses Cook against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steel tries to work over Cook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Steel throws an elbow that misses.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Steel gets through Cook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Cook's head.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Cook struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Cook misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel tries a body shot but Cook blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
Cook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel misses with some punches.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Cook.
Steel prevents a body shot from Cook.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Cook lands a left hand. #T2#
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cook.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steel stalling in the clinch but Cook improves position.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel lands a body punch.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cook looks winded!
Steel works on Cook's body with a couple of short punches.
Steel gets through Cook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel lands an uppercut.
Steel avoiding damage.
Steel blocks a body shot from Cook.
Steel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steel digs a right hand into Cook's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cook's gas tank.
Steel cracks Cook with a nice body shot.
Steel taking a breather.
Steel scores with a hook to the body.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Solomon Cook's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Steel.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Cook prevents a body shot from Steel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel works on Cook's body with a couple of short punches.
Steel pushes Cook back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steel lands an uppercut.
Steel throws a big uppercut that drops Cook! More strikes from Steel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cook lies dazed against the cage as Steel celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
A very excited looking Jerome Steel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 
Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Menshikov     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
Kapisi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kapisi throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Steel misses.
Kapisi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kapisi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kapisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Kapisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Kapisi 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.
Kapisi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kapisi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Kapisi misses.
Steel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Steel.
Steel lands with a hook. Kapisi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapisi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kapisi misses with a wild body shot.
Kapisi misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Kapisi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kapisi.
Kapisi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kapisi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Kapisi misses.
Steel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Kapisi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Kapisi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steel.
Kapisi scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kapisi misses its target.
Kapisi throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Kapisi coming out on top.#KD#
Kapisi lands a left and a right that send Steel crashing to the mat, dazed. Kapisi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Steel is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kapisi lands a slapping body shot.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Kapisi finish him?
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kapisi.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Steel gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kapisi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Steel 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 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keone Kapisi!
Keone Kapisi made sure to mention his sponsor, Hardcore Alchemy in his post fight interview.

 
Event: SMASH: Roy vs Murphy     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Steel lands an overhand right.
Steel lands with a hook. Adams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Grizzley Adams has been cut.
Steel throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
Adams looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Adams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Adams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
Adams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steel finds it's way round the side to connect with Adams's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel connects with the punch.#ROC2#Adams is rocked!
Steel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Adams lands with a cross.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Adams seems to have got his legs back now.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Adams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Adams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel throws an uppercut from hell that sends Adams clean off his feet! He's out cold! Steel stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Bataglia     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
Winger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Winger gets a takedown into half guard.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel wants to sweep here but Winger controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winger throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winger's guard. #REVB#
Winger wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Winger is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winger wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel is looking to work some ground and pound but Winger has wrist control.
Winger is controlling Steel's posture.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel cracks Winger with a solid left hand.
Winger is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winger working a defensive guard here.
Winger strikes from his own guard.
Winger trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel scores with a jab. Winger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Steel looks to move away, Winger throws a big counter combo but Steel just gets out of the way.
Winger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winger scores with a spinning back kick!
Winger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Winger's sensitive parts.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Winger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winger shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Winger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for #1 Winger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Winger looks up at the clock. Bad move! Steel lands a right hand from hell, dropping Winger. Steel pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
Jerome Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 
Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Panda     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Steel needs to keep his hands up - Southall had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Southall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Southall misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel feints and then cracks Southall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Southall down.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Southall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Southall.
Southall's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Southall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Southall's head.
Steel throws a wild body kick that Southall sees coming a mile off.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Southall's sensitive parts.
Jab by Steel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Southall is looking to slow Steel down with leg kicks.
Southall takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall tries to score with a low kick but Steel moves his leg out of the way.
Southall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Southall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Southall! But no joy.
Steel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Southall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Steel looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Southall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Southall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Southalls head.
Steel lands a body punch.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Southall wants to take the fight to the mat but Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Southall.
Still in the clinch, Southall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steel blocks a body shot from Southall.
Steel effectively controlling the action here.
Southall misses with a punch to the body.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Southall controls his hands.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Southall.
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!
Southall misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Southall jumps guard. #T2##SUB2#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Southall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Southall's legs - danger averted.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Southall wants to stand up but Steel is controlling him.
Steel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steel won't allow Southall to get back to his feet.
Southall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Southall wants to sweep but no luck.
Southall will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Steel stands up out of Southall's guard for a moment - Southall manages to land a nice upkick.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Southall is looking to stand up but Steel isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT#That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Southall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Steel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Southall is in close to Steel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Southall preventing the sweep.
Southall postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel controls Southall momentarily but Southall frees himself.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Southall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Southall throws a big right hand that misses.
Southall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Southall tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Southall from controlling successfully.
Steel controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Southall being controlled here momentarily.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel controlling Southall's posture.
Southall won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Southall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Southall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jerome Steel will probably get the nod.
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#
Steel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#The cut above Neville Southall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Southall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Southall there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Steel misses.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel needs to keep his hands up - Southall had a free shot at his head there.
Steel lands with a nice body kick.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Southall dips to his left and cracks Steel with an uppercut!
Steel thows a leg kick but Southall checks it
and Southall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel's knee momentarily.
Steel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel avoids the head kick by Southall.
Steel motions for Southall to come forward. Steel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws a leg kick but Southall moved away.#T1#
Steel throws a lazy head kick
and Southall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Southall cracks Steel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Southall finish him? #ROC2#Steel is rocked!
Jerome Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Southall fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Steel square on the jaw! Damn, Steel is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neville Southall!

 
Event: SMASH:7     
Date:   Jun 26, 2021
#R1#
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winger misses with a body kick.
Winger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel lands a jab to Winger's midsection.
Winger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like #1 Winger has been cut.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Winger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steel quickly recovers to half guard.
Steel's coaches at Punch Out Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Winger wants to stand up but Steel has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Steel has his hands clasped together around Winger's back. He's all about the action.
Winger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Winger prevents Steel from improving his position.#T1#
Steel is not content to let Winger control the position.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winger is working away from the top position though.
Steel is positioning himself well to prevent Winger advancing to mount.
Winger tries to stand but can't do so whilst Steel controls his leg.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Winger looking to pass the guard.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard. #REVR#
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Winger seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Steel wants to control but Winger is keeping busy. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winger with the ground and pound but Steel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winger is one step ahead there.
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Winger wants to stand but Steel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winger wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Steel being controlled here momentarily.
Winger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. #REVB#
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Winger looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on #1 Winger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Winger dives in and scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
Steel wants to sweep here but Winger controlling him for the moment.
Winger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Steel stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Winger has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Steel manages to get his head free but now Winger has transitioned to an armbar! Steel grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Winger! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). #1 Winger!

 
Event: SMASH: Steel vs Delsarte     
Date:   Jun 05, 2021
#R1#
Delsarte throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delsarte takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delsarte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
Steel jabs Delsarte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel connects with an inside leg kick.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel throws a head kick but Delsarte moves out of range.
Steel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Delsarte under the eye.
Steel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Delsarte connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel moves out of range as Delsarte strikes.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel lands a front kick.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Delsarte blocks the low kick.
Delsarte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steel swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Delsarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
letting Delsarte counter with a right hand.
Steel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel throws a lazy head kick
and Delsarte counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delsarte. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delsarte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Delsarte cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Delsarte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steel checks it well.
Delsarte lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Delsarte throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Delsarte moves out of range easily.
Steel is looking to wear down Delsarte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.#T2#
Delsarte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Delsarte thows a body kick. Steel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good leg kick by Steel.
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delsarte moves away from the strike by Steel.
A little jabbing left from Delsarte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Delsarte catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Delsarte is looking to land body kicks.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Delsarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Delsarte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Steel throws a leg kick
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Steel thows a body kick. Delsarte tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Delsarte looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Delsarte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Delsarte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
A slow jab from Delsarte misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delsarte moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel misses with a body punch
and Delsarte counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Delsarte counters with a body kick that stops Steel in his tracks momentarily.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Delsarte. Steel shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
Delsarte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Delsarte blocks a leg kick.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Delsarte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Delsarte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steel throws a front kick aimed at Delsarte's knee but Delsarte avoids it well.
Delsarte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Delsarte connects with a body shot.
Delsarte with the inside leg kick.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delsarte lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Steel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Delsarte delivers a nice body kick.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Delsarte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Delsarte lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Delsarte moves out of range as Steel throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Delsarte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Delsarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Delsarte scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Delsarte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Delsarte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delsarte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Delsarte replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Steel blocks it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Delsarte.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Delsarte counters with a nice body shot.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delsarte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Delsarte tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That kick from Delsarte tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Delsarte! But no joy.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Delsarte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Delsarte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delsarte throws a low kick but Steel moves out of range easily. #T1#
Steel connects with a leg kick.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
Delsarte moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel's knee momentarily.
Delsarte swinging wildly here.
Steel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one.
Delsarte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.
Delsarte avoids the head kick by Steel.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Steel.
Delsarte slips under a jab from Steel.
Steel misses with a kick to the body
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.#T2#
Good leg kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
Delsarte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Delsarte cracks Steel with a good jab.
Delsarte pushes Steel away with a front kick.
Delsarte scores with a kick to the body.
Steel tries to move into range but Delsarte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Delsarte is looking to slow Steel down with leg kicks.
Delsarte scores with a spinning back kick!
Delsarte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Delsarte cracks Steel with a good jab.
Delsarte delivers a nice body kick.
Delsarte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delsarte works the jab nicely.
Steel throws a sloppy body shot
and Delsarte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Delsarte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Delsarte connects with a nice looking jab.
Delsarte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Delsarte. Beautiful body shot.
Steel misses the jab.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Delsarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body kick there by Delsarte.
A jab from Delsarte does it's job there.
Steel throws a lazy head kick
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Steel is rocked!
Steel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Delsarte connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Steel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delsarte thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
Steel seems to have got his legs back now.
That kick from Delsarte tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Steel misses.
Delsarte throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
Delsarte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage!
Delsarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Delsarte cracks Steel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Delsarte has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steel to stand back up!#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Delsarte checks a leg kick.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Delsarte counters with a nice body kick.
Delsarte seems to be stalking Steel here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Steel drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gauthier Delsarte!
A determined Gauthier Delsarte didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 
Event: ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under II     
Date:   May 22, 2021
#R1#
Kraag moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
Kraag takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel cracks Kraag with an open hand slap.
Steel digs a good body shot into Kraag's ribs.
Steel works Kraag's body with a nice hook.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Kraag's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kraag doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.#CUT2#It looks like Desi Kraag has been cut.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kraag rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#Kraag is rocked!#T1#
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Kraag's belly button to the back.
Oh Kraag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steel - that will leave a mark!
Kraag walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kraag limp body while Steel jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: ALPHA-1: Clash Of Champions     
Date:   May 01, 2021
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Tiotio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel scores with a leg kick.
Steel misses with a low kick as Tiotio jumps back.
We've been told by Steel's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiotio is just out of range.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Tiotio.
Steel moves out of range as Tiotio strikes.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Steel misses.
Tiotio lands a body shot.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
and Tiotio counters with a nice uppercut.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Tiotio.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 punch lands to the side of Steel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiotio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
No joy there for Tiotio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tiotio works Steel's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiotio manages to avoid it.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiotio.
Tiotio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tiotio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel.
Steel misses the body punch
letting Tiotio counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Tiotio.
Tiotio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Steel staying out of range there.
Steel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiotio misses the target.
Steel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Tiotio slips the punch.
Steel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiotio blocks the body kick.
Tiotio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Steel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Ara Tiotio has been cut.
Tiotio lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tiotio lands with a good body shot.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Tiotio scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one.
Tiotio lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Steel is looking to wear down Tiotio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steel drops his hands momentarily and Tiotio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiotio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tiotio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Steel throws a lazy head kick
and Tiotio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD2#
Tiotio lands a big right hand that sends Steel crashing to the mat! Tiotio stays standing though and waves Steel back to his feet!#ROC2#Steel is rocked!
Steel is aggressively charging in as Tiotio backs up avoiding any damage. Tiotio tosses out a jab and Steel runs right into it face first! Steel is out cold! Tiotio dropped down on all fours and is barking in Steel's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ara Tiotio!
Ara Tiotio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: SMASH: Knox vs Steelers 2     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Nolan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Steel gets a clinch.
Nolan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nolan backwards.
Steel presses Nolan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Nolan controls his hands.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nolan is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan takes a shot to the head.
Steel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nolan.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1##BC#
Nolan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nolan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Steel backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Nolan's temple! It sends Nolan violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Steel celebrates and the doctors try to help Nolan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jerome Steel!
After winning the bout, Jerome Steel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: SMASH: Tohurt vs Steelers     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Shinnie moves away from the strike by Steel.
Shinnie throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel lands with a nice body kick.
Shinnie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Shinnie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shinnie blocks a jab.
Steel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shinnie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Shinnie ducks down to avoid it.
Shinnie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shinnie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steel.
Nice body kick there by Steel.
Shinnie is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Shinnie does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Shinnie's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Steel knocks Shinnie to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Steel is putting a hurting on Shinnie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Steel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#Shinnie is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Steel working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Shinnie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Shinnie looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Steel turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Saunders     
Date:   Jan 02, 2021
#R1#
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Saric slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Steel.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saric.
Saric swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel slips a straight right by Saric.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Saric moved away.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel throws a push kick but Saric slaps the foot to one side.
Saric avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel cracks Saric with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saric 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.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Steel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel.
Steel blocks a head kick by Saric. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Saric 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Saric counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel's knee momentarily.
Saric seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Saric is just out of range.
Saric takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Saric lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saric dips to his left and cracks Steel with an uppercut!
Steel throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Saric moves out of range easily.
Saric blocks a head kick by Steel. #T2#
Saric lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Saric.
Steel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saric with a body shot.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Saric blocks a head kick by Steel.
A nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Saric moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric staying out of range there.
Steel takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Steel walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saric lands the left hand.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Steel misses.
Steel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Saric swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Saric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saric swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saric at a distance.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Saric on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Saric on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steel swings for the body but Saric moves out of range.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
Saric is looking to counter punch.
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
A little feinted left hand from Saric on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saric with the inside leg kick.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saric.
Saric lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saric.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saric.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Saric takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saric looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel lands a body shot.
Saric takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Steel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Saric scores with a punch to the head.
Saric scores with a shot to the body.
Saric shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saric avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Saric swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saric throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Saric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Saric.
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps Saric's head back.
Saric lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Saric misses the jab.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saric throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric tried to counter with a leg kick but Steel avoided it.#T1#
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saric avoids the body shot from Steel.
Saric tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saric counters with a good low kick that Steel was not able to check.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Saric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saric gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Saric's defenses.
Saric takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel stuns Saric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Saric wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Saric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Saric scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Saric.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saric.
Saric lands with a cross.
Steel misses with a jab to the body
enabling Saric to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
Steel misses with a body shot. #T3#
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saric manages to avoid it.
Steel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steel moves away from the strike by Saric.
Saric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saric swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saric throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saric.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saric fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saric punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jerome Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saric is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saric jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saric connects with a leg kick.
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A low kick lands for Saric.
Saric lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Steel is rocked!
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Saric finish him?
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saric finds Steel's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Steel flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Saric lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Steel will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 
Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 01, 2020
#R1#
Steel misses with a kick to the body.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel lands a head kick. Evans smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Terry Evans has been cut.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans. #CL2#
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jerome Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Evans.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel. #T1#
Evans taking a breather.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans can't get the takedown.
Our sources have told us that Steel has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Steel misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.
Steel works on Evans's body with a couple of short punches.
Evans looks winded!
Steel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel gets through Evans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Evans blocks an elbow strike.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel lands a shot to the body.
Steel lands a right hand.
Steel lands a left hand.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Steel.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel pushes Evans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
Evans has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Evans can turn it around.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel.
Evans blocking some punches.
Steel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Evans prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
Steel effectively controlling the action here.
Steel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Evans is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.#KD#
Steel connects with a big uppercut there that sends Evans tumbling to the ground! Steel follows him down into his guard. #ROC#Evans is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans is still in real trouble! Can Steel finish him?
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Evans covers up, he's hurt! Steel keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Steel and the ref steps in to end the fight! Steel can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
Jerome Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 
Event: CEC 701     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brakeley. That's going to slow Steel down.
Steel misses the jab.
Brakeley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brakeley. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brakeley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brakeley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
A head kick misses from Brakeley.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Brakeley misses with a head kick.
Brakeley avoids the body shot from Steel.
Brakeley feints and then cracks Steel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel down.
An inside leg kick lands from Steel.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steel checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses.
Brakeley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Brakeley moves out of range easily. #KD#
Steel sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Brakeley to the ground! Steel dives into full mount looking to finish!#CUT#It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Steel lands a big elbow - Brakeley is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Brakeley is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
A relieved looking Jerome Steel 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: CEC 697     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A good leg kick by Steel.
Boss lands a jab.
Steel throws a head kick that Boss semi-blocks.
A jab from Boss does it's job there.
Boss loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boss counters with a thumping low kick.
Steel misses with a hook
and Boss counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel jabs Boss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel throws a lazy body kick
and Boss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boss lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Boss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boss's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.
Boss pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boss was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Boss counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Boss moved away.
Boss lands an overhand right.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Boss throws a low kick but Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boss manages to avoid it.
Steel swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel takes one to the side of the head. #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!
Steel swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
Steel is looking to wear down Boss with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steel avoids a kick to the body.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Boss's head but Boss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boss is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Boss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
Boss connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Boss. Beautiful body shot.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Boss. That snapped Steel's head back.
Nice body punch from Steel.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boss!
Steel is breathing heavily.
Boss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boss checks it well.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel takes a swing at Boss's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Boss misses with a body shot.
Steel takes one on the button.
A low kick lands for Boss.
Boss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Boss moved away.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boss. Boss obviously looking to wear him down.
Boss stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel avoids the body shot from Boss.
Boss misses the body punch
and Boss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Boss.
Boss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boss is looking to chop away at Steel's legs.
Boss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boss tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Boss moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel throws a low kick but Boss avoids it.
Boss 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.
Boss misses the jab.
Boss lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boss.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Boss moved out of range nicely.
Boss feints a counter leg kick.
Boss punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Boss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
Steel takes a swing at Boss's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Like Boss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boss jabs at Steel's body.
Boss moves out of range of the body kick from Steel.
A combination from Boss does no damage.
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel throws a body punch but Boss moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boss.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel throws a wild body kick that Boss sees coming a mile off.
Boss lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boss avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss misses with a head kick.
Steel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boss's head.#T1#
A big right from Boss misses.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boss lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel lands a leg kick that knocks Boss off balance momentarily.
Boss misses with a straight left.
Boss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel throws a wild body kick that Boss sees coming a mile off.
Steel tries to move into range but Boss moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boss with a hook.
Steel throws a shot to the body.
Steel with a nice cross.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel misses with a body shot
and Boss counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Boss throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boss connects with a body shot.
Steel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boss feints and then cracks Steel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel down.
Steel misses with an uppercut
enabling Boss to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Boss saw that one coming.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boss connects with a nice looking jab.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boss.
Steel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
A left lands for Boss.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Boss moves into range and connects with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Boss.
Boss blocks a head kick by Steel.
Boss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel on the side of the head.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.
Boss scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Boss there.#T4#
Boss tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boss avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Boss counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boss.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Boss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boss takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Boss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Like Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Boss lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased.
Boss tries a low kick but Steel avoids it.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Boss should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Boss. That snapped Steel's head back.
Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick from Boss, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Boss slips the punch.
Steel throws a head kick that Boss semi-blocks.
Steel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab from Boss.
Jab, jab by Boss - just one landing.
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel throws a jab when Boss was well out of range.
Boss checks a low kick from Steel.
Steel tries to land a front kick but Boss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boss! But no joy.#T1#
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Boss counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Boss.
Boss lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steel takes a step back to recover.
Steel lands with a cross.
Boss punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boss, as that shot connected.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boss connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boss. #T2#
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Boss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boss.
Boss misses with a low kick as Steel jumps back.
Steel walks into a jab.
Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boss 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 Steel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Boss catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Boss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.#T3#
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Boss's shoulder, as Boss tries to avoid the shot.
Boss lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Boss.
Like Boss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boss throws a low kick but Steel avoids it.
Boss lands a high kick!
Boss misses with a looping right.
Boss throws out a leg kick but Steel moves out of range and Boss only half commits.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel throws a hook but Boss avoids it easily.
Boss slips a straight right by Steel.
Boss slips under a jab.#T4#
Steel avoids the body shot from Boss.
Steel thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel misses with a left hand
and Boss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Boss as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boss.
Steel throws a sloppy body shot
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Steel is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
A nice side step and Boss releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Boss off the cage and back into range.
Steel throws a body punch but Boss moves out of range.
Boss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jerome Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boss throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steel takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Like Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boss 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Like Boss!
An out of breath Like Boss thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: SMASH: Orsini vs Marciano     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws a body punch but Rodolfo moves out of range.
Steel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodolfo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rodolfo takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Steel tries to sprawl but Rodolfo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Rodolfo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Rodolfo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rodolfo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Rodolfo eventually gives up the hold.
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel seems keen to control Rodolfo's posture.#T1#
Rodolfo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodolfo connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodolfo throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Steel passes to side control.
Rodolfo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Steel lands a nice forearm strike.
Rodolfo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Steel scores with punches from side control.
Steel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodolfo down.
Rodolfo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Steel lands a strong strike to the head of Rodolfo. That's dazed him! Steel looking to finish here. Rodolfo is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Steel lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
A victorious Jerome Steel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 
Event: Dominance X     
Date:   May 12, 2020
#R1#
Lemieux throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Lemieux's head.
Lemieux cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemieux counters with a nice uppercut.
Lemieux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Lemieux's head back.
Lemieux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lemieux punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lemieux staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Steel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lemieux swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lemieux. Lemieux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Lemieux is rocked!
Steel misses with a straight left.
Lemieux is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
Lemieux is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Lemieux seems to have recovered his senses.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Lemieux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Lemieux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lemieux checks a low kick from Steel.
A nice side step and Lemieux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vincent Lemieux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Lemieux throws a counter combo.
Lemieux slips a jab from Steel.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Steel throws a right and a left that Lemieux avoids nicely.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Steel swinging wildly here.
Lemieux blocks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Lemieux misses.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Lemieux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lemieux eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Steel tries for a takedown but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lemieux lands a head shot.
Lemieux lands a jab to the head.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lemieux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemieux walks into a straight right hand from Steel.#CL2#
Lemieux has managed to clinch.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel. #T3#
Lemieux digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemieux.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemieux.
A short right from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lemieux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lemieux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel is working for takedown but Lemieux is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux lands with a light punch inside.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lemieux can turn it around.#T4#
Steel tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel tries for a takedown but Lemieux manages to get underhooks.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vincent Lemieux will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Lemieux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lemieux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Steel avoids it this time.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Lemieux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jerome Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Steel does no damage. #CL2#
Lemieux clinches up against the cage.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel blocking some punches. #T1#
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Lemieux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lemieux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steel tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux lands an uppercut.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Lemieux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Lemieux scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Lemieux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Lemieux cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Lemieux presses Steel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lemieux pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux. #ROC2#
Steel is rocked!
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Steel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.
Steel is trying to drag Lemieux to the mat but Lemieux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steel seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Lemieux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Lemieux cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Lemieux on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head.
Lemieux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Steel's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Steel drops to his knees and Lemieux pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

 
Event: EMP Araujo vs Lemieux 3     
Date:   Sep 06, 2019
#R1#
Paulin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paulin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paulin throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#
It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Paulin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paulin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel lands with a straight right. Paulin didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Thierry Paulin has been cut.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel throws a combination. Paulin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paulin throws out the jab.
Paulin jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
Paulin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Paulin moves away and avoids it.
Paulin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paulin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paulin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulin moves away.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paulin.#T1#
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paulin manages to avoid it.
Paulin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paulin moves away from the strike by Steel.
Paulin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Paulin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steel takes a step back to recover. #KD#
Paulin lands a big head kick that sends Steel tumbling to the mat! Paulin takes a step backwards and waves Steel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paulin circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Steel drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Paulin follows Steel to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thierry Paulin!
An out of breath Thierry Paulin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: EMP Zulu vs Rain     
Date:   Jul 26, 2019
#R1#
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Murhaa moves into the clinch.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murhaa or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Murhaa. #T1#
Murhaa digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Murhaa. #BC2#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Murhaa has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa has Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Murhaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 short uppercut from Steel.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Steel tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Steel looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Murhaa gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel or not.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow. #T3#
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Murhaa gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Murhaa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murhaa cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa lands a body punch.
Murhaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa. #T4#
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa.
A short left from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steel blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Good body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Murhaa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good shot there by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Steel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Murhaa closes the distance and clinches.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Murhaa.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside. #ROC#
Steel is rocked!
Steel is breathing heavily.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Murhaa unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Steel! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Murhaa is unloading with more strikes now! Steel drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Murhaa!

 
Event: EMP Kansalainen Vs Escobar     
Date:   Jun 28, 2019
#R1#
McNasty misses with a low kick.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNasty manages to avoid it.
Steel misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from McNasty misses the target.
McNasty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel swings for the body but McNasty moves out of range.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on McNasty's shoulder, as McNasty tries to avoid the shot.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and McNasty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel misses with a straight right.
McNasty half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McNasty.
Steel misses with a hook.
It looked like McNasty was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steel.
McNasty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a series of punches but McNasty moves out of range.
Steel avoids the body shot from McNasty.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from McNasty misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
McNasty avoids a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steel. #T1#
Steel misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and McNasty counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNasty prevents a body shot from Steel.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Steel blocks a body shot from McNasty.
McNasty misses with a hook to the ribs.
McNasty pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steel misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNasty.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by McNasty.
McNasty presses Steel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McNasty blocks a body shot from Steel.
McNasty misses with a body punch.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but McNasty uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
McNasty clinches. #T2#
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by McNasty.
McNasty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNasty can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by McNasty.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel misses with the head strike.
Steel cracks McNasty with a nice body shot.
McNasty misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from McNasty.
McNasty scores with a hook to the body.
McNasty digs a right hand underneath Steel's ribcage. Steel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steel looks winded!
McNasty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNasty lands a left hand.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McNasty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel or not.
McNasty lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
A shot in the inside from McNasty.
Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McNasty lands with a left to the head.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McNasty lands an elbow inside that Steel shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
McNasty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McNasty lands a body punch.
Steel is trying to stall.
McNasty prevents a body shot from Steel.
Our sources have told us that McNasty has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A left hand lands to the body for McNasty.
A body shot lands from McNasty.
Nice body punch from McNasty - that landed with a thud.
McNasty digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for McNasty.
A hook to the body from McNasty. #T4#
McNasty gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel is trying to push McNasty away but McNasty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McNasty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNasty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
McNasty pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from McNasty.
McNasty scores with a nice hook to the head.
McNasty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McNasty lands an elbow inside.
McNasty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for McNasty.
McNasty pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from McNasty.
A nice right hand lands inside from McNasty.
McNasty lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from McNasty.
A body shot lands from McNasty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister McNasty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Steel'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#
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McNasty can pounce on him.
McNasty scoring well with a low kick there.
McNasty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
McNasty is looking to counter the offense by Steel and move into the clinch.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and McNasty counters with a good low kick that Steel was not able to check.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNasty manages to avoid it.
McNasty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
McNasty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNasty manages to avoid it.
McNasty smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for McNasty.
McNasty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
McNasty feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
McNasty clinches up with Steel and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNasty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.
McNasty keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mister McNasty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Steel can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from McNasty.
McNasty digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank. #T1#
McNasty lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Jerome Steel's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McNasty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McNasty lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from McNasty.
McNasty lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McNasty.
A hook to the body from McNasty.
McNasty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McNasty lands with a right to the head.
McNasty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McNasty lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#
Steel is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Jerome Steel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McNasty lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can McNasty finish him?
McNasty pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNasty scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McNasty here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#KD#
McNasty drops Steel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Steel is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McNasty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McNasty lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Steel senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mister McNasty!
Mister McNasty gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 
Event: EMP Steve vs Graves     
Date:   May 24, 2019
#R1#
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fauchelevent on the side of the head.
Steel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fauchelevent is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fauchelevent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Fauchelevent has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fauchelevent changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but Fauchelevent manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fauchelevent moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fauchelevent is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steel.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fauchelevent.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel thuds a left hand into Fauchelevent's body.
Steel throws a hook but Fauchelevent avoids it easily.
Fauchelevent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel throws a hook but Fauchelevent blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fauchelevent is defended easily by Steel.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel takes a swing at Fauchelevent's ribcage but misses.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fauchelevent takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Fauchelevent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Fauchelevent drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fauchelevent sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel throws a body punch but Fauchelevent moves out of range.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Fauchelevent moved out of range nicely.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fauchelevent at a distance.
Fauchelevent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Fauchelevent appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Ultime Fauchelevent has been cut.
Steel works the jab nicely.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Fauchelevent is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fauchelevent moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Steel pounces like a tiger and cracks Fauchelevent with a vicious hook! Fauchelevent is down but not out! Steel follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jerome Steel!
Our winner, Jerome Steel, 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: EMP Graves vs Gonza     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Chamba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chamba slips under a jab from Steel.
We've been hearing reports that Steel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steel shoots in looking for a takedown. Chamba tries to sprawl out of it but Steel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chamba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chamba doesn't seem bothered though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Steel blocks a head kick by Chamba.
Chamba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel slips under a jab from Chamba.
Steel fails to land the takedown.
Steel staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chamba.
Steel slips under a jab.
Chamba scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chamba cracks Steel with a good jab.
Chamba throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel is looking to counter punch.#T1##TD#
Steel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chamba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chamba felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Steel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chamba is trying to improve his position.
Chamba is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Steel is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chamba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chamba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chamba wants to control but Steel is having none of it.
Chamba is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT#
It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.#T2#
Steel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chamba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel lands with some strikes.#CUT#
The cut above Gilberto Chamba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jerome Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: EMP Thomas vs Ahma     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Steel misses with a straight left. #CL#
Murhaa darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Steel.
Steel is looking for a takedown.
Steel prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Steel tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Steel looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards. #T1#
Murhaa pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Steel's ribcage. Steel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhaa is working Steel over against the cage.
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel or not.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa is working Steel over against the cage.
Murhaa is working Steel over against the cage.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.
Murhaa lands a body punch.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhaa is leaning against Steel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.#T2#
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa presses Steel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #KD#
Murhaa drops Steel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Steel is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Steel is rocked!
Murhaa is working Steel over against the cage.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##KD#
Murhaa floors Steel with a big punch on the inside! Steel is trying to recover but Murhaa dives into side control.
Murhaa lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Steel! Murhaa senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Steel out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Murhaa!

 
Event: EMP Tower v Murha     
Date:   Feb 15, 2019
#R1#
Paulin misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
A big left from Paulin misses.
Steel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paulin.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Paulin lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paulin.
That kick from Paulin tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paulin throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
Paulin lands a high kick!
We've been hearing reports that Steel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Paulin throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Steel crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thierry Paulin!
Thierry Paulin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: EMP Mma vs Divac     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Butabi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Butabi thinking.
Butabi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butabi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Butabi has been cut.
Steve Butabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with a hook
and Butabi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.#KD#
Butabi ducks straight into an uppercut from Steel and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Butabi manages to regain guard straight away.
Steel is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Big Price MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel throws an elbow that misses. Butabi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steel's guard. Nice move by Butabi!#REVB#
Steel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Butabi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Butabi wants to stand up but Steel is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Steel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Butabi manages to pass to mount!
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.#SUB#
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butabi is aware though and is defending well.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butabi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Steel has his foot on Butabi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butabi works his way back into a safe position though.
Butabi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steel is trying to control the position but Butabi postures up. #SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Butabi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Butabi keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel throws a big elbow that misses.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Butabi has momentary wrist control but Steel slips an elbow through the middle.
Steel is working Butabi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Butabi wants to stand and escape but Steel is having none of it.
Steel throws a strike but Butabi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Steel tries to strike from the bottom. #SU2#
Butabi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butabi.
Butabi misses with an uppercut.
Butabi throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butabi moves away.
Butabi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel cracks Butabi with an open hand slap.#CUT#
That has opened up Steve Butabi's cut even more.
Butabi misses with an uppercut.
Butabi misses with a straight left.
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!
Butabi missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butabi.
A cross from Steel lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Butabi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Butabi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butabi throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Butabi moved out of range nicely.
Steel moves away from the strike by Butabi.
Butabi avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butabi can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Butabi.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butabi moves away.
Butabi throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Butabi moves out of range of the strikes.
Butabi 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.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butabi. #T1#
Butabi throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steel lands a nice hook to Butabi's body. Butabi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Butabi has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Butabi scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Butabi manages to break the clinch.
Jerome Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Butabi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Butabi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Steel gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Butabi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Steel landing a few strikes.
Steel throws an elbow but Butabi slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Butabi is pushing Steel's head away, looking to escape. Steel manages to hold on to the position though.
Steel throws a strike aimed at the side of Butabi's head but Butabi avoids it well.
Butabi is trying to get back to his feet.
Steel is trying to ground and pound but Butabi uses the momentary lack of control by Steel to regain half guard.
Jerome Steel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Butabi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Steel.
Steel throwing strikes but missing.
Steel chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Butabi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Steel wants to sweep here but Butabi controlling him for the moment.
Steel controls Butabi momentarily but Butabi frees himself.
Butabi wants to get up but he can't break Steel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel looking to control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Butabi's belly button to the back.
A jab from Butabi misses.
Steel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Butabi takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Butabi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel looks to land a combination but Butabi avoids it well.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butabi looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well. #CL2#
Butabi pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Butabi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Butabi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Butabi. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butabi throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel. #CL2#
Butabi takes the fight into the clinch.
Butabi stops a takedown attempt from Steel. #BC2#
Butabi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Butabi scores with a jab.
Butabi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Butabi moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Butabi lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Butabi throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Butabi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Butabi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Butabi.
Butabi misses with a hook.
Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Butabi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Butabi gets a clinch.
A short right from Butabi.
Steel working aggressively here. #BC2#
Butabi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Butabi counters with a right hand to the body.
Butabi tries to clinch
and Butabi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Steel gets tackled into the cage by Butabi. Butabi maintains the clinch. #T2#
Steel working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butabi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butabi prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steel blocks a jab.
Butabi moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butabi looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Butabi swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Steel gets tackled into the cage by Butabi. Butabi maintains the clinch.
Butabi is working Steel over against the cage.#T3#
Butabi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel's efforts to push away.
Butabi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Butabi. #BC2#
Butabi breaks the clinch.
Butabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butabi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel connects with a jab.
Butabi lands a jab to the head.
Butabi dips to his left and cracks Steel with an uppercut!
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butabi.#CL2#
Butabi gets a clinch.
Butabi stalling.
A hook to the body from Butabi. #T4#
Butabi avoiding damage.
Butabi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Butabi manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butabi cracks Steel with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Butabi finds it's target.
Butabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Butabi.
Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Butabi coming out on top.
Butabi misses with a body shot.
Butabi misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Butabi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Butabi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Butabi!
Steve Butabi made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 
Event: IFC84: Bell v Paulin     
Date:   Dec 12, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Dawson moves into the clinch.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
A short left from Dawson.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Dawson's head.
Steel tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel managing to block the knees to the body from Dawson.
Steel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel connects with a crisp jab.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel lands a nice hook to Dawson's body. Dawson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Dawson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Steel blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dawson obliges.
Dawson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.#T1#
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Dawson controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
Steel cracks Dawson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dawson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dawson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Steel jabs Dawson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dawson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson darts in trying to clinch
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel lunges at Dawson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dawson's hand.
Steel connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Dawson has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Dawson prevents Steel from breaking the clinch.
Steel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dawson lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel. #BC#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel connects with the punch.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Dawson.#T3#
Steel scores with a jab.
Dawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
As Dawson backs away, Steel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawson at a distance.
Steel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dawson throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel scores with a jab to the head.
Dawson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dawson tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Dawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel scores with the left hand. Dawson knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Steel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dawson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steel scores with the left hand. Dawson knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel thuds a left hand into Dawson's body.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Dawson should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Dawson is rocked!
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson misses with a right hand
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steel thuds his right hand into Dawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dawson tries to clinch
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Steel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel lands the left hand.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Steel lands with a cross. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Steel and sends Dawson crashing to the mat! Steel follows him down to the mat - Dawson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Dawson is still in real trouble! Can Steel finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Jack Dawson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Steel winds up and cracks Dawson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Steel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Steel lands strikes from half guard.
Steel lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dawson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Steel jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
After winning the bout, Jerome Steel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: IFC78: Pugberg v Lomachenko     
Date:   Nov 21, 2018
#R1#
Steel misses with a straight right.
Foreman is looking to counter punch.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foreman counters with a two punch combo.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Foreman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steel finds it's way round the side to connect with Foreman 's head.
Foreman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Foreman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel defending well as Foreman loads up on a big left hand.
Steel connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Foreman has been cut.
Foreman looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Foreman counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Foreman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Foreman as Steel shoots in.
Foreman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Foreman enables Steel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Foreman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Foreman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel is looking to work some ground and pound but Foreman has wrist control.
Steel throws a big elbow that misses.
Foreman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foreman keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Steel keeps trying to improve his position.
Foreman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steel.
Foreman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foreman tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Foreman blocks nicely.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Foreman blocks nicely.
Steel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foreman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel throws a strike but Foreman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##ES2#
Steel has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Foreman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Steel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Foreman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Foreman moves away from the strike by Steel.
Steel swings for the body but Foreman moves out of range.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Foreman is looking to counter punch.
Foreman moves away from the strike by Steel.
A little feinted left hand from Foreman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steel is defended easily by Foreman .
Joe Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Steel.
Steel fails with the takedown.#T4#
Steel throws a right and a left that Foreman avoids nicely.
Steel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Foreman swivels and escapes.
Foreman misses with the combination.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Foreman throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Steel dips to his left and cracks Foreman with an uppercut!
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Foreman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Foreman shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Foreman '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#
Foreman throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Foreman misses with a straight left.
Foreman slips under a jab from Steel.
Steel throws a body kick that misses
and Foreman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe Foreman is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foreman moves away.
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foreman as he jumps to the side.
Foreman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Foreman is looking to counter punch.
Steel lands a jab-cross combination.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Foreman is out of range.
As Steel looks to move away, Foreman throws a big counter combo but Steel just gets out of the way.#T1#
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foreman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foreman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Steel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steel fails to land the takedown.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foreman .
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foreman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foreman .
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Foreman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Steel throws a sloppy head kick
and Foreman counters with a straight right hand.
Foreman dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Steel connects with a jab.
Foreman moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joe Foreman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel thuds a left hand into Foreman 's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A swing and a miss from Foreman .#T3#
Foreman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel thuds a left hand into Foreman 's body.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foreman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Steel.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foreman moves away.
A big right from Foreman misses.
Steel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steel.#CUT2#
Joe Foreman 's cut is getting worse.
Foreman misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Steel throws out a loose jab but Foreman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foreman was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
An attempted straight right counter from Foreman misses the target.
Steel takes one on the button.
Steel works the jab nicely.
Foreman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Foreman throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Foreman ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
A big right from Foreman misses.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Foreman throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Foreman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Foreman 's cut.
That's time! Foreman 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Foreman misses.
Nice straight punches there by Steel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel.
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Foreman . Foreman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Foreman misses.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Foreman 's shoulder, as Foreman tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Foreman misses the target.
Steel throws a hook but Foreman avoids it easily.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Foreman as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel lands with a right hand.
Steel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Foreman throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Foreman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Steel catches Foreman right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Steel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Foreman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Steel wants to control from the top but Foreman keeps moving.
Jerome Steel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Foreman blocks nicely.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Foreman .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Steel throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foreman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steel.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Foreman is keeping the position.
Steel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steel landing with the ground and pound.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Foreman blocks nicely.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foreman as he jumps to the side.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Foreman is looking to counter punch.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Foreman counters with a left to the body.
Steel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Foreman throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Steel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Foreman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel.
Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Foreman is defending the position.
Foreman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel.
Jerome Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
Foreman is controlling Steel's trapped leg to prevent Steel from advancing to side control.
Joe Foreman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Steel!
Jerome Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 
Event: DFN#57 Muller vs Trew     
Date:   Oct 27, 2018
#R1#
Steel connects with a jab.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Suckerpunch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suckerpunch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Suckerpunch counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Suckerpunch closes the distance and pushes Steel back into the cage.
Suckerpunch stalling against the cage.
Steel prevents a body shot from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch lands with a left to the head.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Suckerpunch missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Steel misses with a hook
and Suckerpunch counters with a left to the body.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Suckerpunch counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Suckerpunch uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Steel throws a good cross that connects. #KD2#
Suckerpunch lands a left and a right that send Steel crashing to the mat, dazed. Suckerpunch thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Steel is rocked!
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suckerpunch.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Suckerpunch counters with a nice right hand that sends Steel toppling to the canvas! Steel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Suckerpunch finish him?!
Oh Steel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Are you kidding me?! Suckerpunch ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Steel clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricki Suckerpunch!
Ricki Suckerpunch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 
Event: DUEL#183 Denis vs Parker     
Date:   Sep 29, 2018
#R1#
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stahl misses with a looping right.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stahl manages to avoid it.
Stahl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stahl misses with a straight left. #CL#
Stahl darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Stahl avoids the body shot from Steel.
Stahl misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Stahl closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
Stahl will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahl wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stahl prevents Steel from getting back to his feet.
Stahl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stahl is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Stahl advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Steel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stahl pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Stahl is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Stahl seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Stahl passes the guard and advances to mount!
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Stahl's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stahl fails to advance to Steel's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Stahl takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Steel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Steel tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Stahl has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Steel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Stahl is persistently looking for the submission but Steel is defending it well.
Stahl has the hooks in. Steel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Steel won't enjoy being in this position. Stahl looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Steel is tapping - it's over boys! Stahl picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hussein Stahl!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hussein Stahl thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 
Event: DFN#50 Dall vs Ketler     
Date:   Aug 25, 2018
#R1#
Nice cross by Steel.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Suckerpunch counters by moving into the clinch.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suckerpunch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Suckerpunch blocks a body shot from Steel. #BC#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Suckerpunch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suckerpunch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Suckerpunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Suckerpunch.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Suckerpunch counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Suckerpunch clinches up with Steel and pushes him back against the cage.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Suckerpunch cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suckerpunch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Suckerpunch gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Suckerpunch effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suckerpunch. #T1#
Steel working hard to break the clinch.
Suckerpunch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suckerpunch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel can't break the clinch. #BC#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suckerpunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Steel.
Suckerpunch tries to clinch up.
Steel misses with a body shot
and Suckerpunch counters with a straight right hand.
Suckerpunch throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suckerpunch.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel misses with a hook
and Suckerpunch counters with a left and a right... And another left! Steel is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricki Suckerpunch!
Ricki Suckerpunch decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 
Event: DFN#49 Ronaldo vs Steele     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
Steel throws a leg kick but Ronaldo moved away.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Ronaldo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steel won't be happy with that.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ronaldo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Steel is looking to get back to full guard here but Ronaldo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Steel is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ronaldo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing that Ronaldo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
Steel moves into full guard. #T1#
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ronaldo is aware though and is defending well.
Steel looking to control. #SUB2#
Steel looking for a guillotine here but Ronaldo defends easily.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Ronaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Ronaldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ronaldo has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Ronaldo postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Ronaldo pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ronaldo is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Ronaldo is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Ronaldo working the head and body with strikes.
Ronaldo working Steel over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Ronaldo seems content to control.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ronaldo.
Well, if Ronaldo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Ronaldo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel! #T3#
Steel is looking to improve his position but Ronaldo isn't that keen on the idea.
Ronaldo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Steel is in a horrible position here. Ronaldo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Steel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel trying to control but Ronaldo postures up. #SUB2#
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Ronaldo wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Ronaldo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ronaldo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ronaldo to get the leverage. #T4#
Ronaldo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ronaldo throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ronaldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ronaldo scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ronaldo distracts Steel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldo defends well.
Ronaldo distracts Steel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pele Ronaldo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Ronaldo drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
Ronaldo tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ronaldo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pele Ronaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronaldo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ronaldo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steel is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Ronaldo won't allow it.
Ronaldo jumps guard but Steel stands there with Ronaldo around his waist. Ronaldo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ronaldo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steel to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Steel stops a takedown attempt from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.
Ronaldo jumps guard but Steel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Steel.
Ronaldo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.
Ronaldo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ronaldo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steel up against the cage.#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Steel throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Ronaldo's defenses.
Steel throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Ronaldo's head but Ronaldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ronaldo moves away from the strike by Steel.
Ronaldo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD2#
Steel cracks Ronaldo with an uppercut from hell and Ronaldo crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Steel's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#
Ronaldo 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!#SUB#
Ronaldo working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Steel loads up on a big left hand. Ronaldo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Steel looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ronaldo can't hide his disappointment, as Steel celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
Jerome Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 
Event: DFLLA#1 Furia vs Trew     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Von Ricther tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ricther.
Steel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Lars Von Ricther has been cut.
Von Ricther jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Ricther takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Ricther manages to avoid it.
Von Ricther scores with a kick to the body.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Von Ricther moves away and avoids it.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ricther was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Von Ricther's head but Von Ricther sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Von Ricther.
A left lands for Von Ricther.
Steel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Ricther is out of range.
Von Ricther keeps Steel at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel looks to land a combination but Von Ricther avoids it well.
Von Ricther looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Von Ricther dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Von Ricther wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
Von Ricther lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Von Ricther.#T1#
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Von Ricther's belly button to the back.
Von Ricther scores with a jab. Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Von Ricther rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circling - Von Ricther throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel thuds a left hand into Von Ricther's body.
Von Ricther with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel tries to work over Von Ricther's front leg with a kick but Von Ricther checks it.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Von Ricther's ribs.
Von Ricther rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Ricther is breathing heavily.
Steel takes a swing at Von Ricther's ribcage but misses.
Von Ricther with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel slips a straight right by Von Ricther.
Steel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Von Ricther has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Ricther there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ricther just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Ricther connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Steel wants to land a leg kick but Von Ricther is out of range.
Steel connects with a single shot there.
Steel drops his hands momentarily and Von Ricther takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steel lands a really nice looking cross but Von Ricther seems unphased. #CUT2#
Lars Von Ricther's cut is getting worse.
Steel swings for the body but Von Ricther moves out of range.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Ricther misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Von Ricther is rocked!
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ricther moves away.
Oh Von Ricther is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ricther seems to have got his legs back now.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Von Ricther throws a big shot that misses.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Ricther sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Von Ricther moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Von Ricther. Those never looked like landing.
Von Ricther throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Von Ricther misses with a double jab
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Ricther scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Von Ricther is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Donk. Von Ricther catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Steel drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Von Ricther's head, knocking him out cold! Steel is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Steel!
An out of breath Jerome Steel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Lars Von Ricther stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is a great fighter and I wish him the best in future fights.'.

 
Event: DUEL#161 Bushiri vs Von Ketler     
Date:   Jun 09, 2018
#R1#
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ronaldo is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well. #SUB#
Ronaldo tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel parries the strikes from Ronaldo easily there. Ronaldo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steel to escape.
Steel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions off his back.
Ronaldo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Ronaldo wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Ronaldo working for a guillotine from mount but Steel is in no mood to give up.
Steel tries to lock up and control but Ronaldo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ronaldo fails to move to back control.
Steel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB#
Ronaldo has hold of Steel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Ronaldo looking to secure an arm triangle but Steel defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel is bucking up trying to escape but Ronaldo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2##SUB#
Ronaldo has hold of Steel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Steel regains half guard.
Ronaldo thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Ronaldo slips a nice elbow through Steel's hands, connecting with Steel's forehead.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Ronaldo sits in half guard.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ronaldo working over Steel with some ground and pound. Steel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ronaldo working over Steel with some ground and pound. Steel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ronaldo passes to side control. #SUB#
Ronaldo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ronaldo trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo gets to mount! Steel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
A nice elbow there by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo moves to the back position.
Steel trying to control the action but Ronaldo just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Steel tries to roll but Ronaldo sticks to his back. #SUB#
Ronaldo looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Ronaldo working for the choke.
Ronaldo missing with strikes.
Steel is trying to get back to his feet but Ronaldo has full control of the position and if anything, Steel has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Steel showing good submission defense here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Ronaldo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is trying to get back to his feet but Ronaldo has full control of the position and if anything, Steel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pele Ronaldo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Steel misses.
Ronaldo tries to counter by clinching up but Steel breaks away and moves out of range.
Ronaldo misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ronaldo with a body shot.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Pele Ronaldo has been cut.
Ronaldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Ronaldo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.#TD#
Ronaldo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
Ronaldo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ronaldo trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.
Steel keeping full guard, as Ronaldo tries to pass.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ronaldo's guard. #REVB##T1#
Steel trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo controlling Steel's posture.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Ronaldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
Ronaldo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Ronaldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ronaldo tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ronaldo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ronaldo is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control.
Ronaldo struggling a bit here.
Ronaldo tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Ronaldo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steel off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Ronaldo looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Steel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ronaldo working Steel over with strikes here.
Ronaldo looking to finish with strikes here!
Steel tries to lock up and control but Ronaldo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ronaldo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ronaldo looking to ground and pound but Steel is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Ronaldo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steel is surviving well by controlling Ronaldo's body position as best he can. #T4##SU#
Ronaldo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Ronaldo counters with a single leg into guard. Steel didn't expect that. #ES2#
Steel pushes Ronaldo off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ronaldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Ronaldo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ronaldo seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel wants to improve his position but Ronaldo is controlling well.
Ronaldo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Pele Ronaldo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pele Ronaldo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steel misses with a jab to the body
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Steel. No joy for Ronaldo on that attempt.
Ronaldo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Jerome Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ronaldo in his tracks.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Ronaldo blocks a jab.
Steel misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ronaldo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steel to the mat! Steel manages to get full guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Steel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards. #T1#
Steel is working Ronaldo over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Ronaldo tries to pull guard but Steel holds him up against the cage and eventually Ronaldo drops back down to his feet.
Steel gets through Ronaldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
Steel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pele Ronaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel is pressed up against the cage. Ronaldo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel down to the mat. Steel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ronaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ronaldo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ronaldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ronaldo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ronaldo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Ronaldo attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo tries to counter by clinching up but Steel breaks away and moves out of range.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Ronaldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steel scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Ronaldo is rocked!
Steel steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Ronaldo is out on his feet! Steel sets himself and nearly takes Ronaldo's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
A relieved looking Jerome Steel 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: TGC Crucible 18     
Date:   May 23, 2018
#R1#
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolff is just out of range.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wolff scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Wolff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Wolff saw that one coming.
Wolff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolff scores with a jab.
Wolff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wolff lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolff slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wolff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Wolff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel looks winded!
Wolff connects with a leg kick. Steel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Wolff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wolff throws a leg kick which misses Steel's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel tries to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Wolff. Beautiful body shot.
Wolff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wolff explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#KD#
Wolff lands a big head kick that sends Steel tumbling to the mat! Wolff takes a step backwards and waves Steel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolff counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Steel out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Wolff is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bartholomäus Wolff!
After the fight, Bartholomäus Wolff 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: TGC Crucible 15     
Date:   May 02, 2018
#R1#
Steel throws a hook but Tambua blocks it.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Mukinio Tambua has been cut.
Tambua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Tambua misses.
Good exchange - Tambua coming out on top.
Tambua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steel but Steel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steel misses with a hook. Tambua ducked under it nicely.
Steel scores with a jab 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!
Tambua throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tambua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tambua throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tambua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tambua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Steel connects with a body shot.
Jerome Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tambua throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Tambua misses with a looping right.
Tambua avoids the body shot from Steel.
Tambua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel has time to react.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tambua misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tambua thinking.
Tambua slips a jab from Steel.
A jab from Steel misses. #TD#
Tambua gets a double leg takedown into Steel's guard.
Tambua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Tambua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tambua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet. #T2#
Steel is trying to keep Tambua in close.
Tambua throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tambua tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Tambua pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tambua prevents Steel from improving his position.#SUB#
Tambua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Tambua looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Tambua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tambua is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel keeping hold of Tambua's head, controlling as best he can.
Tambua sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though. #SUB#
Tambua is looking for a kimura here.
Steel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tambua throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Tambua is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Tambua is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tambua to get the leverage.
Tambua throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Tambua is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tambua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tambua's back!
Tambua looking very determined here, making life difficult for Steel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Tambua tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tambua is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tambua tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mukinio Tambua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mukinio Tambua's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tambua moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tambua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel cracks Tambua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Tambua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Steel sends Tambua crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Steel is motioning to the referee to let Tambua up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tambua manages to avoid it.#TD#
Tambua closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steel's guard.#ES2#
Steel has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tambua off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tambua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steel misses the jab.
Steel jabs Tambua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tambua misses the target.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tambua.
Steel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tambua lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Tambua does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
The fighters circling - Tambua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jerome Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tambua tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steel works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
Mukinio Tambua's cut is getting worse.
The fighters circling - Tambua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tambua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Tambua misses the target.
Tambua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tambua lands with an overhand left.
Tambua ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Tambua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OH! Tambua has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Steel smells blood and charges in for the finish! Steel unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Tambua sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Steel!
Jerome Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 
Event: TGC Crucible 12     
Date:   Apr 11, 2018
#R1#
Knocksville fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Knocksville shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Knocksville was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Steel bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knocksville is defended easily by Steel.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Steel. No joy for Knocksville on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Knocksville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knocksville on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Bob Knocksville has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Knocksville or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel, which made it look bad.
Knocksville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel. #KD2#
Steel lands a big uppercut and Knocksville crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Knocksville looks OK. Steel waves Knocksville back to his feet!#ROC2#
Knocksville is rocked!
Steel measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Knocksville! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jerome Steel!
Jerome Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 
Event: EFA 32 Carsara vs Trucks     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1#
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Randleman counters with a shoot takedown. Steel fights it but they end up in guard.
Randleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Randleman chips away with some ground and pound.
Randleman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Steel working for a triangle but Randleman defends it easily.
Randleman content to stall in guard here.
Randleman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel pulls Randleman in close to his closed guard and prevents Randleman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Randleman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Randleman lands a couple of digs.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Randleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Randleman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Randleman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Randleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Randleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Randleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Randleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Randleman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Randleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Randleman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Randleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Randleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steel is trying to hold Randleman in close to prevent damage but Randleman has managed to pass into half guard.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Randleman is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Randleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Randleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randleman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steel trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Randleman in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Randleman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Steel wants to get back to full guard but Randleman has passed into side control.
Steel tries to bench press Randleman off him but Randleman keeps the position.
Randleman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Randleman working the head with strikes.
Randleman taking a breather here. #T4#
Steel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A lull in the action here.
Randleman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randleman taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Randleman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steel takes a swing at Randleman's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Steel misses.
Randleman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Randleman moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Steel misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Randleman rushes Steel and presses him up against the cage.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randleman lands a left hand. #BC#
Randleman manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Randleman.
Randleman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randleman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Steel throws a jab when Randleman was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Randleman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Steel!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Randleman working away.
Randleman working the ground and pound.
The referee asks Randleman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Randleman prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Randleman working the ground and pound.
Randleman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Randleman controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randleman looks up at the clock and then as Steel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Randleman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Randleman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Steel is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Steel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Randleman lands some shots froms side control.
Steel tries to buck Randleman off but Randleman is having none of it.
Randleman lands an elbow.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Steel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Randleman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Randleman is staying tight to Steel's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Randleman cracks Steel with a big elbow.
Steel seems a little lost for a moment, as Randleman dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randleman working the head and body with strikes.
Randleman landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face as Randleman controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face as Randleman controls the position.
Randleman moves into full mount!
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel wants to hold on but Randleman pushes him away.
Steel is desperately trying to improve his position but Randleman has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Randleman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Randleman is landing with some decent strikes but Steel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel is still trying to improve position.
Randleman working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Steel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Randleman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Randleman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Randleman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Steel looks a forlorn figure.
Steel tries to hold on but Randleman postures up.
Randleman controlling from the full mount.
Randleman lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Randleman 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#
Randleman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Randleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Steel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Randleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel thinking.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel misses with a jab to the body
enabling Randleman to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Randleman moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Randleman.
Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Randleman has double underhooks.
Randleman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Randleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel tries a body shot but Randleman blocks it.
Randleman lands an uppercut.
Randleman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randleman is leaning against Steel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Randleman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Randleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Randleman is looking for a counter combo.
Randleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.#T1##CL#
Randleman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Randleman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel misses the body punch
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand.
Jerome Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Randleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Randleman scores with a takedown into Steel's guard.
Randleman preventing the sweep.
Randleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Quinton Randleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Randleman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Randleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Randleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel controls Randleman momentarily but Randleman frees himself.
Randleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Randleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steel's head.
Randleman is stalling in the full guard.
Further stalling from Randleman.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Randleman.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randleman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Randleman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel misses with a hook.
Steel throws a body punch but Randleman moves out of range.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Randleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Randleman rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
Randleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Randleman sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Randleman cracks Steel with a solid left hand.
Randleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Randleman won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Randleman controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Randleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Randleman 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Randleman!
Quinton Randleman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 
Event: EFA 21 Kraag vs Colbane     
Date:   Feb 04, 2018
#R1#
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Hamza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hamza trying to land knees to the body.
Hamza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steel to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Steel - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Hamza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamza looks winded!#KD#
Steel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hamza sprawling to the canvas! Hamza rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Steel finish him?! #CUT#
It looks like Ryat Hamza has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel stuns Hamza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hamza at a distance.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel fakes the body blow, causing Hamza to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hamza goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Steel!
A victorious Jerome Steel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 
Event: EFA 11 Anderson vs Greene     
Date:   Jan 13, 2018
#R1##KD2#
Steel lands a big uppercut and Carter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Carter looks OK. Steel waves Carter back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Shane Carter has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Carter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter shoots in but Steel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carter tries to get into range but Steel steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Carter! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Steel scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Steel!

 
Event: IFC New Year Bash     
Date:   Dec 31, 2017
#R1#
Touchard throws a head kick that misses
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Anton Touchard has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Touchard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Touchard misses with a straight right.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Touchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Touchard tries to counter with a clinch but Steel shakes him off and moves away.
Touchard is looking to clinch.
Touchard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Touchard off to one side.
Touchard avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Touchard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A clash of legs there as Steel blocks the low kick.
Touchard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick from Touchard misses.
Touchard fails with a takedown attempt.
Touchard wants to clinch.
Steel swings for the body but Touchard moves out of range.
Touchard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Touchard misses with a left hand #KD#
and Steel counters with a nice right hand that sends Touchard toppling to the canvas! Touchard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Steel finish him?!#T1#
Touchard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel with a hook.#ROC#
Touchard is rocked!
Steel lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Touchard falls backwards - clearly groggy! Steel dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!

 
Event: IFC XXVIII     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
Steel scores with a jab.
Touchard misses the jab.
Steel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Steel catches Touchard right on the button with a cross.
Steel throws a right and a left that Touchard avoids nicely. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel enables Touchard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Touchard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Touchard has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Steel is looking to stand up but Touchard isn't so interested in that idea.
Steel trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Touchard passes into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Touchard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Touchard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Touchard.
Touchard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Touchard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Touchard is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Touchard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Touchard postures up.
Touchard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Touchard is controlling him.
Touchard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel trying to control the position.
Touchard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Touchard preventing the sweep. #T3#
Touchard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Touchard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Touchard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Touchard scrambles back to his feet.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Touchard.
Touchard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Touchard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Touchard fails with a takedown attempt.
Steel lands with a shot to the body.
Steel has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#KD2#
Steel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Touchard sprawling to the canvas! Touchard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Steel finish him?! #ROC2#
Touchard is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Alfred Touchard has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Touchard out cold! Touchard corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Steel!

 
Event: IFC XXIII     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Average has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Average.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Average misses with a hook to the ribs.
Average lands with a light punch inside.
Average lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Average tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Average uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Average.
Average scores with a hook to the body.
Average scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average lands an uppercut.
Average doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Average keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel's efforts to push away.
Average tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Steel working aggressively here. #T1#
Steel tries a body shot but Average blocks it.
Average pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Average lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Average lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steel wants to stall.
Average scores with a shoulder strike.
Average working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Average.
Average lands a shot to the body.
Steel stalling in the clinch but Average improves position.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Average avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Average keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Average. #T2#
Average misses with a body punch.
Steel tries a body shot but Average blocks it.
Average lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel blocks a body shot from Average.
Average scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Average.
Average scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Average lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Average wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Average, as that shot connected.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Average at a distance.
Average bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Average wants to counter the offense by Steel and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Average shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Steel is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Average dives into side control. #REVR#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Steel seems a little lost for a moment, as Average dominates the positioning.#T3#
Average creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Average controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Average looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Average lands a few punches from side control.
Steel is trying to escape the position but Average is controlling the position.
Average wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Average working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Average is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Average keeps moving and retains side control.
Average cracks Steel with a big right hand but Steel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Steel is not content to let Average control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Average dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Average closes the distance and clinches.
Average fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Average goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Average lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Average swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Average.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Average controls his hands.
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Average.
Average lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Average lands a body punch in the clinch.
Average misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Average as the two fighters clinch.
Average lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Average lands a left hand. #T1#
Average lands a nice uppercut.
Average scores with a shoulder strike.
Average tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Average is looking to take this one to the mat.
Average lands with a light punch inside.
Average lands a left hand.
Average lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel tries a body shot but Average blocks it.
Steel effectively controlling the action here.
Average works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Average lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Average's elbow.
Average scores with a shoulder strike.
Steel trying to control the position but instead, Average has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steel into the cage.
Average lands a right hand. #T2#
Average lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Average.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Average doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Average scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Average lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Average works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Average gets control of Steel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Average will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet.
Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Average on the ground.
Steel tries to stand but Average is controlling from the bottom.
Average looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU#
Steel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Average, up you get!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Average. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A big left from Steel misses. #T3#
Steel misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Average moves into the clinch.
Average swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Average.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Average.
Steel is trying to stall.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Average doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Average lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steel takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Average lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Average lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Average lands a left hand.
Average misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe Average seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Average.
Average scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Average lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Average scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steel stops a takedown attempt from Average.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Average tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Average back against the cage.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Average controls his hands.
Average blocks an uppercut.
Average lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Average lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Average has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Average scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Average pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Average 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.

Joe Average 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. 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#
Average lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Average drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
Steel prevents a body shot from Average.
Average tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Average throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Average is working Steel over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Average.
Average lands a body punch.
Average makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Average.
Average scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steel 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 nice right hand lands inside from Average.
Average lands a body punch in the clinch.
Average lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Average lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel blocks the elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Average as Steel tries to tie him up. #T1#
Average is working Steel over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel is looking to control Average's arms but Average gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steel has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Average.
Average is working Steel over against the cage.#TD2#
Average ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Average no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Average controlling Steel's posture.
Steel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joe Average has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Average seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Average seems keen to control Steel's posture.
Average is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Average is controlling Steel's posture.
Average is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel trying to control but Average is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Average has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Average fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Average defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Average takes the fight into the clinch.
Average swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Average creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Average.
Average pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Average has him pressed against the cage.
Average lands an elbow just above Steel 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Average.
Average lands an uppercut.
Steel can't break the clinch.
Average lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Average scores with a nice short uppercut.
Average gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch 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!
Average lands an elbow inside.
Average lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Average throws a head punch that misses.
Steel tries to work over Average's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Average lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Average misses with a body punch.
Average is working Steel over against the cage.
Average lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Average.
Average works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Average creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Average lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Average.
Jerome Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel tries a body shot but Average blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Average comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Average 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 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Average!

 
Event: GFO VI: Ozolins v Ustinov     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Steel has knocked Rand down with a huge combo! Steel steps away and waves a wobbly Rand back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Rand is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ward Rand has been cut.
OH! Rand has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Steel smells blood and charges in for the finish! Steel unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Rand sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Steel!

 
Event: GFO III: Muniz v Felix     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Southall circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Southall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Southall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Steel cracks Southall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Southall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Southall scores with a kick to the body.
Steel misses with a combination #KD#
and Southall counters with a head kick that drops Steel to the mat! Steel scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Southall. #KD#
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Steel tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves Steel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Southall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel throws a body punch but Southall moves out of range.
Steel takes a swing at Southall's ribcage but misses.
Southall half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Southall can pounce on him.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Southall doesn't seem bothered though.
Southall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Southall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Steel tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves Steel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Southall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel sizes up Southall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel misses the body punch
and Southall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel's knee momentarily.
A cross from Steel lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Southall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Southall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Southall's belly button to the back.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Southall counters with a thumping low kick.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel misses with a double jab
and Southall makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Steel really felt that one!
Steel looks winded!
Good leg kick by Southall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Southall thumps Steel with a low kick.#KD#
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Steel tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves Steel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Steel is rocked!
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Southall finish him?
That kick from Southall tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Southall thuds his shin into the meat of Steel's side.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Southall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Southall! Steel is out on his feet! Southall rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Steel is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Steel is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neville Southall!

 
 
 
 
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