 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
C55: Garcia vs. Marinov
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
James with a poor takedown
and Steel counters with a head kick. That will keep James thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A low kick lands for Steel.
Steel with the inside leg kick. #TD#
James feints and as Steel raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
James won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
James wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
James wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Steel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Steel lands a jab to James's midsection.
James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James misses with a takedown
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
James shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
Tyson James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Steel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
A head kick by Steel misses #TD#
so James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Steel being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
Steel looking to control.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel is controlling James's posture.
Steel has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
Steel wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
James controlling from the top position.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
James won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD#
Steel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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.
James cracks Steel with a solid left hand.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel as he jumps to the side. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James 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.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
Steel keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James throws a big right hand 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.
James stops Steel from standing up.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Steel is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
James postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel has his hands on James's head, controlling the position.
Steel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James throwing strikes but missing.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet. #SUB#
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel, which made it look bad. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
James is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steel's half guard.
James working the head and body with strikes.
Tyson James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
James trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but James passes into half guard.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Steel manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. James keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Steel digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel lands a right hand.
Steel's coach down at Navy Street MMA 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.#BC2#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Steel moves into full guard.
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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Steel wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Steel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steel won't be happy with that.
James is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, James asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steel is not content to let James control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steel pushes James away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, James gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Steel is not content to let James control the position.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
An elbow from James crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Steel tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
Jack Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James landing strikes. #CUT#It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.#SUB#
James tries for a kimura but Steel is defending well. #SUB#
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well. #SUB#
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steel is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it. #SU#
James decides to stand back up. James steps back and let's Steel get back to his feet.
James shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.#T3#
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James with a poor takedown
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steel throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
Jack Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steel defends well and James ends up having to push Steel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick from Steel lands but James takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!
Jack Steel made sure to mention his sponsor, Vegan Gains in his post fight interview.
Tyson James spoke after the fight, saying 'When I am defeated, I stay humble. I'd like to thank my friends, my family, and all of my fans for giving me this career. This was likely the last fight in my career and I just want everybody to know I loved doing this. Thank you all! '. |
|
|
|
Event:
C51: Al Jhit vs. Lermontov
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel wants to land a leg kick but Zoid is out of range.
Zoid cracks Steel with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Zoid throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel throws out a powerful jab.
Zoid takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel misses with a combination
and Zoid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zoid is looking to chop away at Steel's legs.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zoid misses with a straight right.
Zoid staying out of range there.
Steel tries a low kick but Zoid avoids it.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Zoid.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoid.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Zoid avoids the body shot from Steel.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Steel misses with a right hand
and Zoid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zoid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoid manages to avoid it.
Zoid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steel with a body shot.
Zoid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zoid.
Zoid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zoid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Zoid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zoid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel looks to land a combination but Zoid avoids it well.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Zoid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel lands a body shot.
Zoid cracks Steel with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steel thuds his shin into the meat of Zoid's side.#T2#
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zoid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Zoid coming out on top.
Zoid lands with an overhand left.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zoid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zoid scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one.
Steel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zoid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zoid if he has to take too many more of those.
Zoid blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zoid.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#Jack Steel's cut is getting worse.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoid.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zoid 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.#T3#
Zoid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel lands with a straight right. Zoid didn't see that one coming.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zoid.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zoid misses with a straight left.
Zoid connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
Zoid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel slips under a jab from Zoid.
Zoid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 connects with a solid leg kick.
Zoid scores with a jab.
Steel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Zoid.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel avoids the head kick by Zoid.
Zoid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zoid lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Zoid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel misses with a body punch
and Zoid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zoid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decent striking displayed by Zoid there.
Steel swinging wildly here.
Steel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Steel slips a straight right by Zoid.
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?
Zoid swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Zoid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoid punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Zoid. That snapped Steel's head back.
#CUT2#Jack Steel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoid throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Zoid counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Zoid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zoid blocks a jab.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zoid counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Zoid misses.
Steel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zoid doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel moves forwards but Zoid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zoid slips under a jab.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoid throws an overhand right that drops Steel like a sack of potatoes! Zoid dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Zoid!
A very excited looking Harold Zoid 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:
C38: Yaj vs. Marinov
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Steel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Steel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chamba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chamba throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Chamba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chamba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel flicks out a counter leg kick but Chamba steps away.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel throws a counter combo.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the body from Chamba misses
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Chamba misses.
Chamba misses with a leg kick
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Chamba blocks a head kick by Steel.
Chamba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chamba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chamba throws a solid leg kick but Steel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chamba.#T1#
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel lands a head kick. Chamba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chamba lands a nice looking body kick.
Chamba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Chamba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel lands a jab to the nose.
Chamba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel feints and then cracks Chamba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chamba down.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Chamba moves out of range easily.
Chamba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been informed that Steel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chamba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel catches Chamba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chamba digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.
Steel looks for the body kick but Chamba saw that one coming.
Chamba avoids the head kick by Steel.
#T2#
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
Steel throws a series of punches but Chamba avoids them all with ease.
Chamba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Chamba lands with a good body shot.
Steel wants to slow Chamba down by chopping away at his legs.
Chamba is looking to counter the offense by Steel and move into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Steel.
A cross from Chamba lands.#CUT#It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Chamba misses with an uppercut.
Chamba 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 head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Chamba.
Chamba fakes the leg kick and cracks Steel in the body.
Steel with the inside leg kick.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Chamba throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range. #T3#
Chamba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Chamba misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Jack Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel avoids the head kick by Chamba.
A low kick lands for Steel.
A head kick misses from Chamba.
Decent striking displayed by Chamba there.
A good leg kick by Steel. #CL#
Chamba moves into range and clinches up with Steel.
Chamba throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Chamba.
Steel pushes Chamba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chamba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.
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!
Chamba tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chamba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steel blocks the elbow strike.
Steel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chamba or not. #T4##BC2#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Chamba misses with a body shot.
Chamba throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel avoids the head kick by Chamba.
Chamba avoids the head kick by Steel.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel delivers a nice body kick.
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steel scores with a leg kick.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel tries a low kick but Chamba avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chamba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Steel tenderised Chamba's leg. Chamba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel throws a front kick aimed at Chamba's knee but Chamba avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gilberto Chamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chamba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Chamba finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Chamba has knocked Steel down with a huge combo! Chamba steps away and waves a wobbly Steel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Steel is rocked!
Steel drops his hands momentarily and Chamba needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Steel just on the top of the head. Steel drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Steel - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gilberto Chamba! |
|
|
|
Event:
C31: Chlen vs. Sonni
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Hop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy body kick from Steel
and Hop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Steel lands a jab.
Hop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands.
Hop 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.
Hop misses with a head kick.
Hop throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hop blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel takes a swing at Hop's ribcage but misses.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Hop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel defending well as Hop loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Hop throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Hop saw that one coming.
Hop walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hop appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hop feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hop was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hop.
Hop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Hop misses its target.
Hop looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hop circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Hop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Hop slips a jab from Steel.
Steel blocks the body kick.
Hop lands with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.
Hop misses with a leg kick.
Hop walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Steel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steel lands with a nice body kick.
Steel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Steel 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#The cut above Jack Steel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steel tries to clinch but Hop moves out of range.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel tries to clinch up but Hop circles away and keeps his distance.
Hop sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Steel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steel looks to land a combination. Hop sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steel lands with a cross.
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Hop.
Steel lands with a nice body punch.
Steel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steel digs a good hook to Hop's body.
Hop scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#Jack Steel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab from Steel misses.
Hop misses with a straight right.
Steel throws a jab when Hop was well out of range.
Steel looks to land a combination but Hop avoids it well.
Steel moves away from the strike by Hop.
Steel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jack Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hop wants to slow Steel down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hop takes a kick to the side of the head.
Steel misses with a right hand
letting Hop counter with a right hand.
Steel checks the leg kick.
Steel wants to clinch.
It looked like Hop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steel.
Steel throws a leg kick
and Hop scores with a counter punch that sends Steel to the canvas! Hop 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 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hip Hop!
After the fight, Hip Hop 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:
CFN12: Mckean vs. Carvalho
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Chamba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.#CUT#It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Chamba tries a head kick but it misses.
Chamba checks the leg kick.
Chamba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Chamba is just out of range.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chamba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chamba just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Chamba misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chamba moves away.
Chamba avoids the body shot from Steel.
A big left from Chamba misses.
Steel wants to counter with a clinch but Chamba pushes him away.
Chamba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Chamba throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Chamba slips under a jab from Steel.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Chamba moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chamba.
Chamba drops his hands momentarily and Steel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Chamba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Chamba seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chamba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chamba throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Chamba has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Chamba's head.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Chamba lands with a short shot to the head.
Chamba misses with the head strike.
Steel blocks a body shot from Chamba.
Chamba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chamba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Chamba avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel tries a body shot but Chamba blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chamba.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Chamba.
Chamba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chamba scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chamba swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Chamba avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Chamba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chamba scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Chamba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel avoids the elbow strike from Chamba, against the cage.
Steel lands a nice uppercut.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Chamba.
Chamba misses with some punches.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel misses with some punches.
Chamba lands an elbow that stopped Steel in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.
Chamba prevents a body shot from Steel.
Chamba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chamba works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
Steel blocks an elbow strike.
Chamba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Jack Steel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Steel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gilberto Chamba! |
|
|
|
Event:
PANDA 82
Date: Feb 05, 2021 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tharrier seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel wants to clinch.
Steel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Tharrier misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Steel rushes Tharrier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel cracks Tharrier with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Steel.
Tharrier gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel digs a right hand into Tharrier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tharrier's gas tank.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tharrier scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tharrier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.
Tharrier misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tharrier lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Tharrier.
Tharrier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tharrier.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tharrier.
Steel gets through Tharrier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Steel. #BC#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tharrier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tharrier connects with an inside leg kick.
Tharrier throws a wild body kick that Steel sees coming a mile off.
Tharrier throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel tries to counter with a clinch but Tharrier shakes him off and moves away.
Steel throws a low kick, looking for Tharrier's leg but Tharrier calmly moves out of range.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel avoids the body shot from Tharrier.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tharrier darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.
Tharrier throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range. #T3#
Tharrier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tharrier 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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Steel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tharrier momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Tharrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tharrier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tharrier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tharrier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel slips a jab from Tharrier.
Steel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Tharrier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Tharrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Tharrier.
Steel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tharrier's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Steel rushes Tharrier and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tharrier.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Tharrier lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Tharrier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel checks the leg kick.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tharrier throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tharrier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tharrier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Tharrier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tharrier misses the jab.
Tharrier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tharrier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel with a hook.
Steel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tharrier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tharrier throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Tharrier is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Steel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
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 Thom Tharrier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Tharrier misses.
Steel jabs at Tharrier's body.
Steel defending well as Tharrier loads up on a big left hand.
Steel tried to score with a low kick but Tharrier checks it.
Tharrier throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Tharrier misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Steel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
#CL2#
Steel closes the distance and pushes Tharrier back into the cage.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tharrier lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Tharrier breaks from the clinch.
Steel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tharrier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharrier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Steel moves into the clinch.#T1#
Tharrier blocking some punches.
Tharrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel pushes Tharrier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
Tharrier trying to control the position but instead, Steel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tharrier into the cage.
Steel pushes Tharrier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Tharrier.
Steel cracks Tharrier with a nice body shot.
A short right from Steel.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Tharrier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
#T2#
A short right from Steel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tharrier.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
A right hand to the body from Steel.
Steel presses Tharrier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Steel.
Jack Steel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
Steel tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch.
Steel works on Tharrier's body with a couple of short punches.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Steel.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Steel.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Steel scores with a hook to the body.
Steel lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Steel.
#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Steel.
Steel pushes Tharrier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel lands a right hand.
Steel lands a nice uppercut.
Tharrier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel.
A short right from Steel.
Steel tries a body shot but Tharrier blocks it.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
#T4#
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
#BC#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel staying out of range there.
Steel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tharrier if he has to take too many more of those.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Tharrier circles away.
Tharrier misses with a wild body shot.
Tharrier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steel is out of range and Tharrier settles back down.
Danga de danga de dang - Steel scores with a four punch combination!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Steel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tharrier throws a low kick but Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tharrier.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
#CL2#
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tharrier tries to break the clinch but Steel is controlling the position.
Tharrier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tharrier's elbow.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tharrier misses the jab.
Jack Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel scores with a decent looking hook.
Tharrier misses with a straight left.
Steel throws a shot to the body.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tharrier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tharrier misses with a double jab.
Tharrier tries to work over Steel's front leg with a kick but Steel checks it.
Steel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tharrier.
A bone on bone clash there as Steel blocks the leg kick.
Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tharrier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tharrier. That did some damage!#CL2#
Steel moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Tharrier blocks an uppercut.
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Tharrier wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it.
Tharrier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier is looking to break free of the clinch but Steel has double underhooks.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tharrier.
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel pushes Tharrier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel tries a body shot but Tharrier blocks it.
Steel works on Tharrier's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Steel misses with a body punch.
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 shot to the kidneys.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Tharrier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tharrier misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel is looking to slow Tharrier down with leg kicks.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel avoids the body shot from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a leg kick that misses.
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tharrier's head backwards.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body punch from Tharrier.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Tharrier takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Steel connects with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Steel.
#CL2#
Tharrier tries to keep at a distance but Steel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tharrier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tharrier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tharrier misses with some punches.
Tharrier stalling.
Tharrier tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tharrier lands with a right to the head.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steel presses Tharrier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tharrier tries to circle away but Steel has him pinned against the cage.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Steel.
#T4#
Steel keeps control of Tharrier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steel tries a body shot but Tharrier blocks it.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel works on Tharrier's body with a couple of short punches.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Tharrier prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel lands a nice uppercut.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Steel lands a body punch.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!
Jack Steel gave a mention to Vegan Gains in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
|
|
|
Event:
PANDA 72
Date: Jan 11, 2021 |
#R1#
MP shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as MP shoots in.
MP fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael MP. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel.
MP misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
MP changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but MP manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP fails with a takedown attempt.
MP tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MP backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#It looks like Michael MP has been cut.
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles MP. MP circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MP keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MP misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MP drops his hands momentarily and Steel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steel lands with a nice body punch.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MP.
Horrible takedown attempt by MP or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel, which made it look bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MP fails with the takedown
and Steel counters with a nice low kick that buckles MP's knee momentarily.#T2#
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michael MP seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MP is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel throws a right hand that MP ducks under and follows up with a left that MP also avoids with ease.#TD#
Steel gets caught napping as MP dives in and scores a takedown. Steel manages to retain guard.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but MP is one step ahead there.
MP is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MP is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Steel pulls MP in close to prevent any damage.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but MP is one step ahead there. #T3#
Steel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MP is controlling him.
MP wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MP content to stall in guard here.
MP looking to pass the guard.
MP working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel has his hands on MP's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by MP or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel, which made it look bad. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MP shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MP goes for a double leg but Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel continues to drive forward.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as MP controls the action.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as MP controls the action.
MP is working for takedown but Steel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good body shot from Steel.
MP is breathing heavily.
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steel pushes MP back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MP is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of MP backwards.
Steel works on MP's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MP blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as MP controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael MP's cut.
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#
Steel throws a combination. MP tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Horrible takedown attempt by MP or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel, which made it look bad.
MP moves out of range as Steel strikes.
MP changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MP will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steel - that will leave a mark!
Michael MP is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MP fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael MP. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MP takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MP misses with a takedown
and Steel counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Steel stuffs the takedown.
MP fails with a takedown attempt.
MP closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Steel scores with a leg kick.
MP misses with a takedown attempt - Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MP fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
MP darts in looking for a takedown but Steel gets double underhooks and turns MP into the cage.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steel.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel throws a big uppercut that drops MP! More strikes from Steel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! MP lies dazed against the cage as Steel celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Steel!
Jack Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Michael MP spoke after the fight, saying 'shoutout to Sydney Fight Gear. They supported me throughout the harsh days. I will be back. and smash everybody in this weight division. and also come back as champion.'. |
|
|
|
Event:
PANDA 62
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Steel scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockwell sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockwell.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockwell.
Steel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rockwell throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.#TD#
Rockwell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rockwell is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel tries a body shot but Rockwell blocks it.
Steel tries a body shot but Rockwell blocks it.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Steel.
Rockwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Steel holds him up against the cage and eventually Rockwell drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Steel.
#T1#
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel gets through Rockwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rockwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Steel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rockwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steel smiles and moves away.
Rockwell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Steel lands a jab.
Rockwell lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel leaves Rockwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steel throws a big counter head kick but Rockwell avoids it with no problem.
Steel scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Rockwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Rockwell. Rockwell gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Rockwell misses. #TD#
Rockwell looking to score a takedown here. Steel is defending well but Rockwell drives through and ends up in Steel's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rockwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockwell throwing strikes but missing.
Steel has momentary wrist control but Rockwell slips an elbow through the middle.
Rockwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockwell throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel wants to stand up but Rockwell is controlling him. #T3#
Rockwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rockwell wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rockwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockwell 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 is pulling down on Rockwell's head. It's preventing any offense from Rockwell, at least for the moment.
Rockwell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.
Rockwell won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockwell is one step ahead there. #T4#
Rockwell trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Steel pushes Rockwell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Steel throws a head kick that Rockwell semi-blocks.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockwell throws a combination that misses
and Steel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rockwell misses with a shot to the body
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockwell scores with a hook.#CUT#Jack Steel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Rockwell moves into range and clinches up with Steel.#TD#
Rockwell jumps into guard, dragging Steel to the mat.
#SUB#
Rockwell working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Rockwell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack 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 slaps away a takedown attempt from Rockwell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steel throws a fast counter high kick but Rockwell manages to duck under it in time.
Rockwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lew Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockwell tries to clinch
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockwell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rockwell shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a left to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rockwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockwell.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rockwell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steel counters with an outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Rockwell misses
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Rockwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Rockwell tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rockwell doesn't seem phased though.
Rockwell scores with a jab.
Rockwell misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rockwell throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
Steel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockwell.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a solid body kick.
Rockwell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steel.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick from Rockwell is predictable there
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rockwell throws a leg kick
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel digs a good hook to Rockwell's body.
Rockwell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rockwell scrambles back to his feet.
Rockwell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
Rockwell has his takedown stuffed
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lew Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Steel.
Rockwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Rockwell walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
Rockwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Rockwell has his takedown stuffed
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockwell misses the body punch
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rockwell in his tracks.
Rockwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
Steel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rockwell.
Steel delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Steel is looking to slow Rockwell down with leg kicks.
Rockwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steel - that will leave a mark!
Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rockwell misses with a takedown
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Rockwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel lands an overhand right.
Steel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rockwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel feints and then cracks Rockwell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rockwell down.
Rockwell swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Steel tenderised Rockwell's leg. Rockwell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel lands a front kick.
Steel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rockwell takes a step back to recover.
Rockwell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.
#CL#
Rockwell closes the distance and clinches.
Rockwell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Steel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steel walks away with a smile on his face. Rockwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steel thumps Rockwell with a low kick.
Rockwell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rockwell lands an overhand right.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a three punch combo that has Rockwell backing up. Rockwell nods at Steel to acknowledge the strikes.
Rockwell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rockwell wants to clinch but Steel slips to the side
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rockwell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rockwell loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel blocks a leg kick.
Rockwell tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel lands an overhand right.
Rockwell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell throws a big shot that misses.
Steel thumps Rockwell with a low kick.#CL#
Rockwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steel lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rockwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steel walks away with a smile on his face. Rockwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rockwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rockwell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel slips a jab and a cross from Rockwell.
Rockwell throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Steel throws a counter combo.
Steel throws a head kick that half lands.
A swing and a miss from Rockwell.
A left and a right from Steel both land. Nice combination.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Rockwell misses.
Steel checks a leg kick.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rockwell looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rockwell on the side of the head.
Rockwell misses the jab.
Rockwell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steel. That one must have hurt.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rockwell wants to clinch.
Rockwell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rockwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rockwell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Steel lands with a nice body kick.
Rockwell jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Rockwell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Rockwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rockwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Steel.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel throws a head kick that half lands.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the body
and Steel counters with a head kick.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockwell.
Steel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rockwell shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockwell backing away here, and Steel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
Rockwell looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Steel with a nice cross.
Steel scores with a head kick. Rockwell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockwell. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel lands a nice hook to Rockwell's body. Rockwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lew Rockwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockwell tries to clinch up.
Rockwell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rockwell's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!
Jack Steel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
|
|
|
Event:
PANDA 51
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Tharrier slips the punch.
Tharrier explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tharrier throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tharrier scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Good leg kick by Tharrier.
Tharrier connects with a nice looking jab.
Tharrier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel throws a big counter combination but Tharrier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel thuds a left hand into Tharrier's body.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a straight right.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel scores with a punch to the head.
A left lands for Steel.#T1#
Tharrier ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Tharrier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steel duly obliges.
Tharrier cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#Jack Steel's cut is getting worse.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Tharrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Steel lands with a shot to the body.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from Tharrier tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Tharrier moved away.
Steel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steel with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel misses with a straight left.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
Tharrier jabs at Steel's body.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good work by Steel as he checks the leg kick.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tharrier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tharrier lands an overhand right.
Both fighters circling a little - Steel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Tharrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steel is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tharrier.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tharrier can pounce on him.
Nice shot lands for Tharrier.
Steel is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Tharrier Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Steel is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thom Tharrier! |
|
|
|
Event:
PANDA 41
Date: Nov 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Jack Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Leviathan scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel scores with a three punch combo!
The Leviathan throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Leviathan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Steel thows a leg kick but The Leviathan checks it
and The Leviathan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Leviathan misses with a left hand
and The Leviathan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Steel
and The Leviathan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
The Leviathan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Steel misses with a kick to the body.
The Leviathan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Leviathan on the side of the head.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steel throws a leg kick that is checked
letting The Leviathan counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Jack Steel's cut is getting worse.
The Leviathan moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Steel misses with a right hand
and The Leviathan counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Steel out cold! What a finish! The Leviathan is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rex The Leviathan!
A victorious Rex The Leviathan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Event:
PANDA 36
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel thuds his right hand into Roscrow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roscrow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel counters with a three punch combo that has Roscrow backing up. Roscrow nods at Steel to acknowledge the strikes.
Steel cracks Roscrow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Perry Roscrow has been cut.
Roscrow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roscrow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Roscrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roscrow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Roscrow fails with the takedown
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roscrow walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel throws a head kick that half lands.
Roscrow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.
Steel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roscrow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Roscrow with a poor takedown
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roscrow throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roscrow goes for a double leg but Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel continues to drive forward.
Roscrow is breathing heavily.
Donk. Steel catches Roscrow right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#Perry Roscrow's cut is getting worse.
Roscrow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roscrow with a poor takedown
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Roscrow. Roscrow gets slowly back to his feet.
As Roscrow backs off Steel throws a huge counter combo but Roscrow manages to avoid it all.
Roscrow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roscrow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roscrow 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 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Steel with the inside leg kick.
Steel throws a nice head kick!
Steel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steel jabs Roscrow right on the nose. Roscrow blinks but takes it well.
Roscrow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Perry Roscrow's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roscrow throws a lazy body kick
and Roscrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roscrow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steel throws a one two combo.
Steel cracks Roscrow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#Jeez, Perry Roscrow's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Roscrow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roscrow. That did some damage!#T3#
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as Roscrow shoots in.
Steel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roscrow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roscrow somewhat.
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
Roscrow shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Roscrow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A good leg kick by Steel. #T4#
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel lands with a right hand.
Roscrow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roscrow takes a kick to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Perry Roscrow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Steel!
Jack Steel made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
|
|
|
Event:
PANDA 25
Date: Oct 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Sipila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sipila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sipila swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sipila tries to work over Steel's front leg with a kick but Steel checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
Sipila really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Sipila wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Sipila takes the fight into the clinch.
Steel tries to circle away but Sipila has him pinned against the cage.
Sipila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Sipila controls his hands.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Sipila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Sipila controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sipila.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Sipila is leaning against Steel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sipila backwards.
Steel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sipila misses with some punches.
Sipila throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel. #T1#
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sipila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Sipila's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.
Sipila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sipila.
Steel tries to bum rush Sipila with a series of wild strikes but Sipila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel defending well as Sipila loads up on a big left hand.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Sipila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sipila.
Sipila connects with an inside leg kick.
Sipila throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sipila.
Sipila moves away from the strike by Steel.
Sipila tries to counter by clinching up but Steel breaks away and moves out of range.
A left lands for Steel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sipila blocks a head kick by Steel.
Sipila throws a body shot but no joy.
Sipila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Sipila is looking to counter the offense by Steel and move into the clinch.#T2#
Sipila throws a leg kick which misses Steel's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel tries to avoid it.
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 sloppy head kick and Sipila moves out of range easily.
Steel staying out of range there.
Sipila cracks Steel with an open hand slap.
Sipila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sipila.
Sipila lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Sipila moves out of range easily.
Sipila with a hook.
Sipila misses with a wild body shot.
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sipila lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Sipila lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sipila throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sipila moves out of range of the body kick.
Sipila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Sipila throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Sipila swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Sipila misses with a body shot.
Sipila is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sipila.
Steel blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel checks a leg kick.
Sipila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel throws a hook but Sipila blocks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sipila - the referee stops the clock and Steel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sipila. Steel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Sipila tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Sipila is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sipila scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sipila misses with a wild body shot.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Sipila saw that one coming.
Sipila seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sipila blocks the body kick.
Sipila swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Sipila lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sipila lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Sipila takes the fight into the clinch.
Sipila lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Sipila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sipila pushes Steel away with a front kick.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sipila just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sipila.
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sipila finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head.
Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sipila checks it well.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sipila.
Sipila throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side.
Juha Sipila is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sipila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel's coach down at London MMA Club 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sipila tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steel counters with a head kick.
Steel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sipila throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Sipila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Sipila throws a front kick that sends Steel stumbling back into the cage.
Sipila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Sipila 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 takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Juha Sipila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sipila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel with a jab.
Sipila swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sipila misses with a right hand
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sipila throws a body kick that misses.
Sipila looks to land a body kick but Steel moved away.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Sipila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sipila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Sipila.
Sipila is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sipila lands a glancing blow to the side of Steel's head.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Sipila's shoulder, as Sipila tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Steel misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sipila swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sipila is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel staying out of range there.
Sipila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A cross from Sipila lands.
Steel scores with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sipila - the referee stops the clock and Steel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sipila. Steel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Steel avoids the body shot from Sipila.
Sipila just misses with a punch to the body.
Sipila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sipila misses with a body kick.
Steel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Sipila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sipila.
Sipila misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
Sipila lands a slapping body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sipila. That's going to slow Steel down.
Sipila swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sipila on the side of the head.
Steel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sipila blocks a head kick by Steel.
Sipila scores with a one two! Steel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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 from Sipila finds it's way through Steel's defenses.
Steel checks a low kick from Sipila.
Sipila 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.
Sipila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab. #T4#
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sipila walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steel.
Sipila misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Sipila connects with a body shot.
Sipila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sipila misses the shot to the body.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick.
Sipila blocks a head kick by Steel.
Sipila wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel throws a head kick but Sipila moves out of range.
Sipila throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sipila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sipila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sipila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Sipila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sipila scores with a spinning back kick!
Sipila lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sipila cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Sipila moves out of range easily.
Sipila misses with a body shot.
Steel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sipila ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sipila throws a front kick that sends Steel stumbling back into the cage.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sipila. Sipila obviously looking to wear him down.
Sipila lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
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 kick lands to the mid section there for Sipila.
Steel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sipila.
Sipila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sipila dips to his left and cracks Steel with an uppercut!#T1#
Jab, jab by Sipila - just one landing.
Sipila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sipila scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Sipila.
Sipila lands a body shot.
Sipila lands with a nice body kick.
Steel slips a straight right by Sipila.
Sipila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sipila tried to score with a low kick but Steel checks it.
Steel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Sipila forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sipila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sipila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sipila misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Sipila jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sipila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sipila lands a lovely overhand right.
Sipila tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sipila tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sipila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sipila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.
Steel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sipila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sipila slips a straight right by Steel.
Sipila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Steel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sipila.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sipila.
A telegraphed right hand from Sipila misses the target.
Sipila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steel throws a big counter head kick but Sipila avoids it with no problem.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Sipila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sipila misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Sipila.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sipila.
Sipila cracks Steel with a good jab.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sipila.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel slips a jab from Sipila.
Sipila misses with a body shot.
Juha Sipila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sipila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Steel misses with a straight left.
Sipila thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sipila sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right 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!
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
Sipila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Sipila.
Sipila throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Sipila.
Sipila connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sipila throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Sipila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sipila 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Sipila! |
|
|
|
Event:
JAG Plus
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
MBaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MBaku lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
MBaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
MBaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MBaku throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
MBaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel defending well as MBaku loads up on a big left hand.
MBaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel throws a sloppy body shot
and MBaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces MBaku off the cage and back into range.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from MBaku.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MBaku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
MBaku throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MBaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Steel moves out of range as MBaku strikes.
MBaku moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MBaku.
MBaku throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MBaku.
Madik MBaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MBaku on the side of the head.
MBaku jabs at Steel's body.
A left lands for Steel.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for MBaku. That snapped Steel's head back.
#CUT#
That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.
Steel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
MBaku closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Steel! MBaku dives in looking to finish! Steel is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
JAG - Pandemic
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
MBaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
MBaku slips a jab from Steel.
MBaku throws a sloppy body shot
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Steel misses.
A big left from Steel misses.
MBaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MBaku's hands.
We've been informed that Steel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but MBaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MBaku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MBaku circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Nice body punch from Steel.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MBaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel digs a good body shot into MBaku's ribs.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MBaku clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
MBaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
MBaku feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as MBaku shoots in.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MBaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MBaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
MBaku tries to counter with a takedown but Steel is quick to defend against it.
Steel throws out a loose jab but MBaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
MBaku attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MBaku.
MBaku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MBaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MBaku fails with the takedown.
A nice side step and Steel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Steel throws a hook to the side of MBaku's head but MBaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MBaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MBaku moves away.
MBaku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but MBaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MBaku slips under a jab from Steel.
Steel looks to land a left hand but MBaku moved out of range nicely.
MBaku jabs at Steel's body.#KD#
MBaku 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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but MBaku is proving a slippery customer.
MBaku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel keeping full guard, as MBaku tries to pass.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but MBaku is proving a slippery customer.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MBaku controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Steel misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - MBaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MBaku fails with the takedown
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MBaku.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and MBaku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steel won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but MBaku keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
MBaku trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MBaku is staying tight to Steel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Steel holds on to MBaku's head and controls the position momentarily.
Steel is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steel struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MBaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Steel is not content to let MBaku control the position. #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 uppercut. MBaku saw that one coming.
MBaku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MBaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Steel.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MBaku moves away.
MBaku feinted with a counter takedown.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but MBaku slips the punch.
MBaku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel throws a jab when MBaku was well out of range.
Steel throws a right and a left that MBaku avoids nicely. #T4#
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from MBaku. #CUT#
That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MBaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
MBaku tries to counter with a takedown but Steel is quick to defend against it.
Steel scores with the left hand. MBaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel throws a body punch but MBaku moves out of range.
MBaku misses with a jab to the body
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MBaku moves out of range of the strikes.
MBaku attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
MBaku slips a straight right by Steel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack 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#
A big right from MBaku misses.
MBaku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range.
MBaku tries to counter with a takedown but Steel is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel scores with a three punch combo!
Steel throws a hook but MBaku avoids it easily.
MBaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Steel misses with a body shot.
MBaku drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Steel misses with an uppercut. MBaku saw that one coming.
MBaku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MBaku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by MBaku - just one landing.
MBaku tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
MBaku slips a straight right by Steel.
MBaku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
MBaku forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by MBaku. #T2#
MBaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from MBaku.
Steel pushes MBaku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MBaku lands an uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Jack Steel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
MBaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel is trying to break free.#BC2#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madik MBaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but MBaku ducks down to avoid it.
Steel moves away from the strike by MBaku.
Steel misses with a combination
#TD#
and MBaku counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by MBaku. #ROC#
Steel is rocked!#T3##SUB#
MBaku drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MBaku jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MBaku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MBaku preventing the sweep.
MBaku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MBaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but MBaku is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel pulls MBaku in close to prevent any damage.
MBaku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
MBaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
MBaku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Madik MBaku.
I think Steel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!
Jack Steel 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:
JAG Neckbreaker vs Diaz
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Steel checks a low kick from Jones.
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
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 takes one to the side of the head.
Steel cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Steel moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Jones forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel lands a body shot.
Jones defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.#T3#
Jones scores with a body shot.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Steel throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones pushes Steel away with a front kick.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Steel is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Steel takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Steel is trying to break free.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks. #BC#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Steel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#
Jack Steel's cut is getting worse.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steel throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.#T1#
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Jones scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Jones throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones moves away from the strike by Steel.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Jones lands.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.
Jones looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#TD2#
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Steel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Jones throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
As Jones looks to move away, Steel throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Jones throws a counter combo.#T4#
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Steel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack 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 throws a big shot that misses.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel misses with a looping left.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.#T1#
Jones tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones misses the jab.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Good work by Steel as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Jones misses.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jack Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Steel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones 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 Jones off to one side.
Steel is looking to counter punch.
Steel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Steel blocks the leg kick.
Jones defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
#TD2#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Steel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Steel scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones slips a jab from Steel.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bubba Jones.
I've got Jones 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
Event:
JAG Friday Night 1
Date: Jan 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Mulligan.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Mulligan wants to clinch.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mulligan is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mulligan tries to clinch up
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mulligan scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Mulligan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mulligan is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.#T1#
Mulligan throws a strike but Steel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Mulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mulligan on the ground.
Mulligan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mulligan throws a big elbow that misses.
Mulligan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mulligan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mulligan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mulligan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mulligan shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Mulligan with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jack Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mulligan.
Mulligan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mulligan shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Mulligan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mulligan shoots in for a double leg but Steel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mulligan tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
letting Steel counter with a right hand. #T3#
Steel lands a jab to the nose.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mulligan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
Mulligan shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Mulligan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel throws a big counter combination but Mulligan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck for Mulligan with that takedown attempt.
Steel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mulligan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mulligan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mulligan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mulligan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
Steel looks to land a combination but Mulligan avoids it well.
Steel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Mulligan tries to clinch but Steel moves away
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Mulligan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mulligan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mulligan tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel scores with a decent looking hook.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Mulligan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mulligan darts in looking for a takedown but Steel gets double underhooks and turns Mulligan into the cage.
Steel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mulligan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Mulligan fails with the takedown
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mulligan looks winded!
Steel slaps away a takedown attempt from Mulligan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mulligan has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mulligan shoots in but no luck this time.
Mulligan dives in for a single leg takedown but Steel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mulligan on the side of the head.#TD2#
Steel tries to sprawl but Mulligan drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Steel has one foot on Mulligan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Mulligan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Mulligan clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Mulligan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mulligan lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Steel kicks Mulligan off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steel.
Mulligan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel sprawls well. Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mulligan gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mulligan.
Mulligan doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
No luck for Mulligan with that takedown attempt.
Mulligan tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Mulligan's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Steel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mulligan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Steel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mulligan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Steel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steel tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulligan with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Mulligan trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mulligan distracts Steel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel pulls Mulligan in close to his closed guard and prevents Mulligan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mulligan postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Mulligan trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #ES#
Steel pushes Mulligan off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Mulligan tries to clinch up.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mulligan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Steel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mulligan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel is looking to counter punch.
Mulligan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Mulligan closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mulligan can do to turn this around?
Mulligan shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mulligan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jack Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mulligan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mulligan tries to clinch up.
Mulligan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mulligan moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mulligan.
Steel is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Mulligan 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 the left hand but Mulligan avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Mulligan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mulligan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mulligan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel as he jumps to the side.
Steel throws a big counter combination but Mulligan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mulligan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mulligan is breathing heavily.
Steel throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mulligan wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Mulligan.
Mulligan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Mulligan moved out of range.
Mulligan 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 Mulligan off to one side.
Mulligan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Mulligan moves to clinch but Steel breaks away
and Steel counters with a left and a right that stings Mulligan.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steel defends well and Mulligan ends up having to push Steel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jack Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mulligan.
Mulligan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mulligan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mulligan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mulligan moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Mulligan looks to clinch
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Mulligan is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Jack Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
Mulligan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Steel misses.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mulligan tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Mulligan tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Mulligan tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mulligan.
Mulligan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mulligan wants to clinch but Steel slips to the side
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Mulligan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mulligan somewhat.
Mulligan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mulligan somewhat.
Mulligan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mulligan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mulligan.
Mulligan loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Mulligan wants to clinch
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Mulligan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel is fending him off so far but Mulligan persists. Nope, Steel circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Mulligan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mulligan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mulligan tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mulligan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mulligan.
Steel moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Mulligan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mulligan dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Mulligan's head and hops out.
Mulligan tries to clinch
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
Mulligan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel sprawls well. Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mulligan gets slowly back to his feet.
Mulligan moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Mulligan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mulligan is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
#T4#
Mulligan ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Mulligan misses with a takedown attempt - Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fionn Mulligan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fionn Mulligan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulligan takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mulligan tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mulligan misses with a double jab
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Mulligan fails to land the takedown.
Mulligan looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Mulligan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steel counters with a left and a right that stings Mulligan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!
Jack Steel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
|
|
|
|
Event:
JBL Contenders IV
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Steel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aorigele.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Steel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Aorigele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel lands with a right hand.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aorigele.
Aorigele throws a right hand that misses
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
Aorigele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aorigele misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aorigele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aorigele closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Steel out cold! Steel corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Panda Aorigele!
A relieved looking Panda Aorigele 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:
JAG II
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Steel scores with the left hand. Pinochet knows he should have avoided that one.
Pinochet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pinochet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pinochet there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Pinochet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pinochet tries to pull guard but Steel holds him up against the cage and eventually Pinochet drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
A short uppercut from Steel.
Steel tries to break the clinch but Pinochet is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pinochet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinochet's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinochet is looking to clinch.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been hearing reports that Pinochet has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steel scores with a jab. Pinochet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pinochet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Pinochet closes the distance and clinches.
Steel lands a body punch. #T1##BC2#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel works Pinochet's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Steel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pinochet backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Pinochet takes the fight into the clinch.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinochet backwards.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Pinochet manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Pinochet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel is continuing to stall.
Pinochet 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 is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Pinochet looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinochet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Pinochet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.#SUB#
Pinochet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel defends well.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#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.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pinochet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Pinochet is looking to cinch up a triangle. Steel throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pinochet's body to avoid the submission. Pinochet has instead reached around Steel's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pinochet arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Augusto Pinochet!
Augusto Pinochet was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
Event:
JBL Summer Impact
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Kappa missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab by Steel.
Steel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kappa staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Kappa throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kappa at a distance.
Kappa throws a right hand that misses
and Kappa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Kappa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kappa looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Kappa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kappa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steel swinging wildly here.
Kappa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Steel moves away from the strike by Kappa.
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kappa looks for the body kick but Steel saw that one coming.
Steel punishes Kappa's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kappa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kappa throws a leg kick
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Kappa moves away and avoids it.
Steel thuds a left hand into Kappa's body.
Kappa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kappa finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head.
Kappa misses with a hook.
Steel lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kappa.#T2#
Steel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kappa backs up against the cage.
Kappa throws an off balance right hand
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Kappa misses with the body kick
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
Jack Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kappa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Kappa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Kappa misses with a jab to the body
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel works over Kappa's head and body with a nice combination.
Kappa misses with a body kick.
Kappa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel connects with a jab.
Kappa drops his hands momentarily and Steel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Kappa throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Kappa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Steel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kappa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel throws a body punch but Kappa moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Kappa. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Kappa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kappa doesn't seem bothered though.
Kappa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kappa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kappa.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Kappa's defenses.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Kappa does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Steel.
Kappa moves away from the strike by Steel. #T4#
Kappa throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Kappa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kappa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel checks a low kick from Kappa.
Kappa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kappa misses with a head kick.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel feints a jab promting Kappa to slip. Steel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kappa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steel moves away from the strike by Kappa.
Kappa throws a combination that misses
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kappa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel misses with a double jab
and Kappa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kappa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Kappa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kappa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jack Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kappa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Kappa slips the punch.
Kappa is looking for a counter combo.
Kappa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kappa.
Kappa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kappa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Kappa throws a head kick that Steel semi-blocks.
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 from Steel misses.
Kappa misses with a shot to the body
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Kappa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kappa misses with a body shot
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Kappa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel connects with the punch.
Kappa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Jack Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel swings for the body but Kappa moves out of range.
A big left from Kappa misses.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Kappa catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Kappa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kappa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel stuns Kappa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kappa doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Steel misses.
Kappa appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kappa.
Steel defending well as Kappa loads up on a big left hand.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kappa manages to avoid it.
Steel takes one on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.
Kappa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kappa's head backwards.
Steel is working the combinations to good effect here.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Kappa's belly button to the back.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Kappa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kappa throws a body kick that misses.
Kappa dodges the punch combination from Steel.
#T3#
Kappa throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kappa digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Steel throws a body punch but Kappa moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kappa. Steel shrugs it off though.
Kappa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kappa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel counters with a left and a right that stings Kappa.
Kappa ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Kappa blocks a jab.
It looked like Kappa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steel thuds a left hand into Kappa's body.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Kappa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel lands with a hook. Kappa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kappa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel misses with an uppercut. Kappa saw that one coming.
Steel misses the body punch
and Kappa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel, as that shot connected.
Steel connects with a nice looking jab.
Kappa takes one to the side of the head.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kappa in his tracks.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Kappa moved out of range nicely.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel throws a hook but Kappa avoids it easily.
Kappa misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Kappa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kappa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Kappa takes one to the chin there.
Kappa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Kappa's shoulder, as Kappa tries to avoid the shot.
Kappa throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel tries to bum rush Kappa with a series of wild strikes but Kappa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kappa swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel moves out of range as Kappa strikes.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Kappa's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kappa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel lands a head shot.
Kappa misses with a head kick.
Kappa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steel finds it's way round the side to connect with Kappa's head. #T1#
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kappa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kappa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kappa moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Kappa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Steel scores with a four punch combination!
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Kappa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Steel.
Kappa misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Kappa's shoulder, as Kappa tries to avoid the shot.
Kappa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Kappa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.
Kappa scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kappa was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel misses with a hook. Kappa ducked under it nicely.
Steel lands a nice hook to Kappa's body. Kappa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kappa tries to land a front kick but Steel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel digs a good hook to Kappa's body.
Steel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kappa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kappa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Kappa throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Kappa throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kappa has time to react.
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kappa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Kappa throws a leg kick
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kappa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kappa.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kappa.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Kappa on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Steel scores with the left hand. Kappa knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kappa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage!
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kappa throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kappa.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steel duly obliges.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kappa pushes Steel away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Kappa moved out of range nicely.
Kappa throws out a powerful jab.
David Kappa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kappa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!
A victorious Jack Steel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
Event:
JBL Summer Madness NOME
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Marko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marko's elbow.
Steel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steel tries to work over Marko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marko is trying to pull guard but Steel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marko blocks an uppercut.
Steel lands an uppercut.
Steel pushes Marko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Marko throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel tries to break free but Marko pushes him back against the cage.
Steel lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marko has Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Marko controls the action.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Marko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marko prevents Steel from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Marko won't allow it.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marko misses with a body punch.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Marko controls his hands.
Steel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steel can turn it around.#BC#
Marko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Marko tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Marko looks to clinch
and Steel counters with a three punch combo that has Marko backing up. Marko nods at Steel to acknowledge the strikes.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cain Marko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel lands with a straight right. Marko didn't see that one coming.
Marko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marko on the side of the head.
Marko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel tries to bum rush Marko with a series of wild strikes but Marko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marko wants to clinch
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Steel.
Steel with a jab.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel throws a right hand that Marko ducks under and follows up with a left that Marko also avoids with ease.
Marko tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marko tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
#T3#
Marko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Marko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marko back to the cage. Steel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marko closes the distance but Steel moves to the side
and Steel counters with a left to the body.
Marko misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marko 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.
#CUT#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Marko wants to clinch but Steel slips to the side
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Marko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marko misses with a combination
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marko fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Marko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marko dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Marko's head and hops out.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Marko misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a left and a right that stings Marko.
Steel with a jab.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Marko misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marko tries to clinch but Steel moves away
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Marko misses with a takedown
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Marko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Marko.
Steel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Marko.
Marko doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Marko tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Steel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marko misses with a double jab.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Marko ducks down to avoid it.
Steel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marko doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Marko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Steel.
Marko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marko with a body shot.
Steel swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Marko tries to clinch but Steel moves away
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marko looks to clinch
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marko misses with the combination.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marko fails to pull guard.
Steel tries to work over Marko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel tries a body shot but Marko blocks it.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marko tries to clinch up
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Marko tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Marko shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marko closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marko shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steel.
Marko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Marko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Marko tries to clinch but Steel moves away
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Marko tries to clinch
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Steel throws a series of punches but Marko avoids them all with ease.
Marko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel catches Marko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Marko is out of range.
Marko tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Marko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Marko throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Marko doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Marko looks to clinch
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel throws a counter combo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Marko. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#T4#
Steel lands with a nice combination. Marko backs away looking to recover.
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 looping left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marko misses with a double jab
and Steel counters with a left to the body.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel connects with a right hand. Marko shakes it off.
Marko fails with the takedown
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marko closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Marko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel lands with a nice combination. Marko backs away looking to recover.
Steel throws a jab when Marko was well out of range.
Marko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Marko moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marko tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Marko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Steel looks to move away, Marko throws a big counter combo but Steel just gets out of the way.
Jack Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel connects with a single shot there.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
Cain Marko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marko moves to clinch but Steel breaks away
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Marko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Marko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
Marko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steel after a bit of a struggle.
Steel throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marko closes the distance but Steel moves to the side
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Marko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steel defends well and Marko ends up having to push Steel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marko doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Steel clobbers Marko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Marko clinches up with Steel and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Marko moves away and avoids it.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Marko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marko wants to clinch but Steel slips to the side
and Steel counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Steel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A good leg kick by Marko.
Steel clobbers Marko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marko walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Marko closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Marko pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel stuns Marko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marko misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Marko walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Steel cracks Marko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marko has time to react.#T4#
Marko tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Steel misses.
Marko tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel 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 lands a jab-cross combination.
Marko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marko tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Steel throws a jab when Marko was well out of range.
Marko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cain Marko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack 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 James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!
Jack Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
Event:
JBL Romero-Bastard III
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Steel gets tackled into the cage by Marko. Marko maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Marko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Marko throwing strikes but missing.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marko's guard. #REVR#
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel won't allow Marko to sweep him here. #T1#
Steel stays in close to Marko's body and controls the position.
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.
Marko has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel controlling from the top position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel wants to control from the top but Marko keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Marko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marko.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Marko wants to clinch.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cain Marko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marko was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Marko with a poor takedown
letting Steel counter with a right hand. #T3#
Marko wants to clinch
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marko misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marko moves to clinch but Steel breaks away
and Marko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel with a jab.
Marko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jack Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Marko.
Marko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marko looks winded!
Steel swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Marko misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marko's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marko looks to clinch
and Steel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marko darts in trying to clinch
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marko closes the distance but Steel moves to the side
and Marko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marko throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Steel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steel cracks Marko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marko fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Steel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marko feints a jab promting Steel to slip. Marko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Marko slips a straight right by Steel.
Marko looks to clinch
and Marko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marko throws a combination that misses
letting Steel counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Marko has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Marko avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
Steel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marko is breathing heavily.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Marko avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Steel.
Marko lands an elbow that stopped Steel in his tracks for a moment.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marko keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Steel.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marko has Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marko can do to turn this around?
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Marko.
Steel wants to break the clinch but can't.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steel here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Marko blocks an uppercut.
Marko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel's efforts to push away.
Marko lands a damaging elbow.
Marko is trying to pull guard but Steel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jack Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Marko.#T3#
Marko prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Marko controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marko.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
#BC#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marko shoots and misses
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Marko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Marko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Steel wants to control but Marko postures up.
Steel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is trying to stand back up but Marko is controlling him
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Steel is controlling Marko's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel won't allow Marko to get back to his feet.
Marko keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center inform us that Marko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Steel'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
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#
Marko shoots and misses
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Marko moves into the clinch.
Steel working hard to break the clinch.
Steel prevents a body shot from Marko.
Steel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steel is trying to push Marko away but Marko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel tries to break the clinch but Marko is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Steel.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Marko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marko has him pressed against the cage.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Marko keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steel misses with some punches.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steel's brow.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Marko trying to land knees to the body.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Marko.
Jack Steel has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Marko misses with a knee to the head.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Marko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marko misses with a takedown
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Jack Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Marko.
Marko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel lands a nice hook to Marko's body. Marko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Marko misses with a leg kick
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Marko has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marko has him pressed against the cage.
Marko trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Steel lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Marko tries to clinch
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Marko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Cain Marko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Marko tries to clinch up
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
Marko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marko closes the distance but Steel moves to the side
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marko misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marko lands with a good body shot.
Marko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!
A victorious Jack Steel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
Event:
JBL 1st Anniversary
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Van Wyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel with a jab.
Van Wyk moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Wyk.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Wyk.
Van Wyk misses with a takedown attempt - Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel defending well as Van Wyk loads up on a big left hand.
Van Wyk with a poor takedown
and Van Wyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Wyk moves to clinch but Steel breaks away
and Van Wyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Steel connects with the punch.
Van Wyk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Steel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jack Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frik Van Wyk.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Wyk doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Van Wyk fails with the takedown.#T2#
Van Wyk tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
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 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Van Wyk misses
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel with a hook.
Steel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Wyk under the eye.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Wyk eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Van Wyk throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Van Wyk is predictable there
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Wyk shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Van Wyk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
Van Wyk misses with a kick to the body
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wyk is just out of range.
Steel sets himself, and Van Wyk steps forward looking for the clinch! Steel avoids it this time.
Steel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Van Wyk gets a double leg takedown into Steel's guard.
Van Wyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Wyk is one step ahead there. #T4#
Van Wyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Wyk's guard. #REVR#
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Wyk is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Van Wyk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Wyk scrambles back to his feet.
Van Wyk 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 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Wyk tries to clinch but Steel moves away
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Van Wyk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Steel - that landed with a thud.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steel here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Wyk can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wyk tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Van Wyk's head.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Van Wyk fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frik Van Wyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wyk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frik Van Wyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Steel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jack Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frik Van Wyk.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Wyk tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Wyk throws a sloppy body shot
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel connects with the punch.
Van Wyk throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Van Wyk lands a body shot.
Van Wyk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Wyk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Van Wyk fails with the takedown
and Steel counters with a series of strikes. Van Wyk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jack Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Steel.
Van Wyk misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Nice cross by Steel.
Van Wyk misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wyk.
Van Wyk throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Steel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Wyk misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel moves out of range as Van Wyk strikes.
Steel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Wyk misses with the body kick
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Wyk tries to clinch up.#T4#
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Wyk 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 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Wyk at a distance.
Van Wyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wyk.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.
Van Wyk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Wyk shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps Van Wyk's head back.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Wyk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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 scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Wyk misses with a low kick.
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick by Van Wyk misses
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Van Wyk is rocked!
Steel lands with a straight right. Van Wyk didn't see that one coming.
Van Wyk is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Van Wyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OH! Van Wyk 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 Van Wyk sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Steel!
After winning the bout, Jack Steel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Frik Van Wyk stepped up to the mic, saying 'You can only learn by losing. I will come back stronger!'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Unstoppable Force II
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Donk. Steel catches Romero right on the button with a cross.
Romero slips under a jab from Steel.
Romero wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Romero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Romero throws a strike aimed at the side of Steel's head but Steel avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
Romero working the head and body with strikes.
Romero lands some shots froms side control.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Check out the look on Romero's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#CUT#
That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.#T1#
Romero controls the position from side control.
Steel parries the strikes from Romero easily there. Romero is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steel to escape.
Romero fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Romero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
Romero laying and praying for a moment but Steel takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romero is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Romero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Romero tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Romero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steel has hold of Romero's hands but Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#
The cut above Jack Steel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Romero is very close to passing his half guard.
Romero 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.
Romero missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Romero is very close to passing his half guard.
Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steel won't allow Romero to pass to mount.
Romero controlling the pace.
Romero scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#
Jack Steel'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 Jack Steel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jose Romero!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Romero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Sacrament
Date: Apr 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steel parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steel to escape.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Steel is not content to let Smith control the position.
Steel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Steel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Steel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Steel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Steel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith is nestled in close to Steel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Steel is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Smith looks to land a strike but Steel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith stands up over Steel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Steel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Steel!#REVB##SU2#
Steel gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting. #T2#
Smith tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Hunter Smith has been cut.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Steel. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Steel works the jab nicely.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Smith with a poor takedown
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel cracks Smith with an open hand slap.#TD#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steel is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Smith throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely. #T4#
Steel trying to control here.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Steel keeping control of the position.
Smith thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith winds up and cracks Steel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith working Steel over with strikes.
Steel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Steel will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Steel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel sprawls well. Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
A jab lands there for Steel.
Jack Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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.
Steel throws out a powerful jab.
Steel connects with a crisp jab.
Steel lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunter Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel lands with a nice body punch.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
Steel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
Hunter Smith's cut is getting worse.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Steel.
Smith looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Hunter Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Steel.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
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.
Jack 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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel lands with a nice body punch.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith takes one on the button.
Steel lands a jab to the head.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as Smith shoots in.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
Jeez, Hunter Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good shot there by Steel.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hunter Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Steel!
A very excited looking Jack 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:
JBL Friday Nights 1
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Valen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Valen clinches up against the cage.
Valen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steel tries to circle away but Valen has him pinned against the cage.
Steel misses with some punches.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Valen controls his hands.
Steel lands a shot to the body.
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valens head.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
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.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel can't break the clinch.
Steel is trying to force a seperation but Valen has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Valen.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valen misses with some punches.
#T1#
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valen lands a right hand.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
A short uppercut from Steel. #BC#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel throws a low kick but Valen avoids it.
Valen lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Steel misses.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel lands a jab to the head.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
Valen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valen wants to clinch
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Steel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valen missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.
Valen closes the distance but Steel moves to the side
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Valen.
Valen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
Valen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
Kal Valen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Valen throws a counter combo.#T3#
Valen misses with a looping left.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steel lands an overhand right.
Valen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Steel backs off Valen throws a huge counter combo but Steel manages to avoid it all.
Valen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel scores with a jab.
Valen misses the jab.
Steel throws a big counter combination but Valen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Valen throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Valen slips under a jab from Steel.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valen tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.#T4#
Steel lunges at Valen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valen's hand.
Steel lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Valen instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel is trying to push Valen away but Valen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Valen misses with some punches.
Valen tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Valen back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valen.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Valen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Valen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Jack Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel lands with a straight right. Valen didn't see that one coming.
Valen tries to clinch
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kal Valen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steel here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valen is able to avoid easily.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Valen has managed to clinch.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel working aggressively here.
Valen tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel has had enough of the clinch but Valen keeps him there for the moment.
Valen prevents Steel from breaking the clinch.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valen backwards. #T1#
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel blocking some punches.
Valen lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Valen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valen's elbow.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Valen has him pressed against the cage.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Valen.
Valen tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Valen back against the cage.
Valen misses with a punch to the body.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel is trying to push Valen away but Valen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valen.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel blocking some punches.
Valen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land. #T2#
A short left from Steel.
Steel prevents a body shot from Valen.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valen lands with a left to the head.
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel blocks a body shot from Valen.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valen can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Steel prevents a body shot from Valen.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
Valen misses with some punches.
Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel is trying to push Valen away but Valen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Steel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel lands a left hand.
Steel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Valen avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Valen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel or not.
Valen misses with a punch to the body.
Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Valen has double underhooks.
Steel pushes Valen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
#ROC#
Valen is rocked!
Valen keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valen blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Valen.
Jack Steel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steel tries to circle away but Valen has him pinned against the cage.
Steel blocks a body shot from Valen.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Valen.
A short right from Valen.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
Steel can't break the clinch.
Steel blocks a body shot from Valen.
A short uppercut from Steel.
Valen lands with a right to the head.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Valen wants to clinch but Steel slips to the side
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Valen wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valen at a distance.
Steel tries a low kick but Valen avoids it.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Valen.
Steel digs a good hook to Valen's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a hook. Valen ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Valen closes the distance and clinches.
Valen misses with some punches.
#T1#
Valen working aggressively here.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Valen has him pressed against the cage.
Valen can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Valen throws a head punch that misses.
Steel lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valen.
Valen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Valen has him pressed against the cage.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Valen.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steel.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Valen gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valen working aggressively here.
Steel lands an uppercut.#T2#
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Valen won't allow it.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valen blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
A frustrated look appears on Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steel.
Valen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Valen.
Steel lands a right hand.
Valen blocks an uppercut.
Steel misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel. #T3#
Valen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valen has Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel is trying to push Valen away but Valen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Valen backwards.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Valen.
Valen keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Valen blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Valen misses with the head strike.
Valen can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Valen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Valen won't allow it.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Valen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Valen has him pressed against the cage.
Kal Valen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valen has Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!
An out of breath Jack Steel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
Event:
JBL Ludus II
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Watson throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Watson throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
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 lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A swing and a miss from Watson.
Steel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Watson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watson 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.
Watson misses with a right hand
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Steel throws a series of punches but Watson moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Watson drops his hands momentarily and Steel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Bill Watson has been cut.
Watson throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
A big right from Watson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.
Watson throws a combination that misses
letting Steel counter with a right hand. #T1#
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watson throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steel defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Steel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Watson misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Bill Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steel jabs at Watson's body.#T2#
Watson lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Watson lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
Watson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel thuds a left hand into Watson's body.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
Watson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steel defends it well.
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Watson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Watson misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
Steel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Watson just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Watson's defenses.
Steel throws a leg kick but Watson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Watson missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Steel blocks a jab.
Watson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Watson throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel misses with a leg kick.
Watson tries to counter by closing the distance.
A left lands for Steel.
Watson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Steel settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Watson connects with a looping right hand.
Watson 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 scores with a shot to the body.
Watson looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.
Watson scores with a hook.
Watson swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Watson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel is looking to counter punch.
Steel lands with a straight right. Watson didn't see that one coming.
Watson misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel.
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Watson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steel misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Watson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Watson throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Watson misses with a right hand
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Watson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Steel misses with a low kick as Watson jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Watson swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Steel digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
A cross from Steel lands.
Steel lands a jab to the head.
Watson gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Watson tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Steel is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Watson buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Watson!! Watson is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Steel throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Steel!
A victorious Jack Steel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
Event:
JBL Fresh Blood II
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Steel. #CUT#
It looks like Robbie Holmes has been cut.
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
Steel throws a right hand that Holmes ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmes also avoids with ease.
Jack Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Holmes moved out of range nicely.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Holmes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holmes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holmes.
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 lands a slapping body shot.
Steel stuns Holmes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes's shoulder, as Holmes tries to avoid the shot.
Holmes with the counter takedown but Steel avoids it easily.#T1#
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel lands with a shot to the body.
Holmes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice takedown defense from Steel. No joy for Holmes on that attempt.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes tries to counter with a clinch but Steel shakes him off and moves away.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Holmes's ribs.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes moves out of range as Steel throws a body kick.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes moves away.
Holmes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steel throws a low kick but Holmes moves out of range easily.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes moves away.
Holmes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Holmes tries to counter it with a takedown but Steel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Holmes's head.#T2#
Donk. Steel catches Holmes right on the button with a cross.
Holmes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Holmes eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes's shoulder, as Holmes tries to avoid the shot.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Holmes ducks right into an uppercut from Steel.
Holmes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Steel tried to score with a low kick but Holmes checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Holmes's head back.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holmes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Holmes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Holmes with the counter takedown but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel lands with a straight right. Holmes didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
Steel misses with a looping left.
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
Donk. Steel catches Holmes right on the button with a cross.
Steel drops Holmes with a straight right hand, right on the button! Steel follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Steel!
Jack Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Robbie Holmes was interviewed post fight and said 'aaaahh!Bollocks!'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
JBL 9 Fresh Blood
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones is looking to clinch.
Steel takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Steel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Steel scores with a jab to the head.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones moves to clinch but Steel breaks away
and Steel counters with a left to the body.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Steel.
Steel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Steel tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Steel.
Jack Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones 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.#CL#
Jones has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones has Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones 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.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steel looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head. #T2#
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Steel is rocked!
Jones lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Steel to his knees! Jones keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Jones!
Post fight, Jim Jones stared into the camera and said 'Sorry to all theose people that drank the purple juice.'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Adams moves away from the strike by Steel.
Adams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams takes one to the chin there.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams is looking to counter with head kicks.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams drops his hands momentarily and Steel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel lands with a shot to the body.
Adams walks into a jab.#T1#
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Steel.
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
Steel throws out a powerful jab.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Steel connects with a crisp jab.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Adams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
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!
Adams blocks a jab.#T2#
Adams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel slips a straight right by Adams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams tried to counter with a leg kick but Steel avoided it.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Steel lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel digs a good body shot into Adams's ribs.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adams doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Adams misses its intended target.
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adams moves away from the strike by Steel.
A counter left hand to the body from Adams misses its target.
Good shot there by Steel.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Adams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Adams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adams rather than just go for the knockout.
Steel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Steel stuns Adams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel lands a jab to Adams's midsection.
Adams walks into a jab.
Steel connects with a right hand. Adams shakes it off.
Steel throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find 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!
Steel misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel lands with a nice body punch.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams tried to score with a low kick but Steel checks it.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel lunges at Adams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adams's hand.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Steel misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Steel cracks a nice hook into Adams's ribs.
Steel looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adams slips under a jab from Steel.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Adams misses the target.
Steel misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel jabs Adams right on the nose. Adams blinks but takes it well.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel cracks Adams with a good jab.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
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 Adams manages to avoid it.#T1#
Steel throws a shot to the body.
Steel looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Adams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Steel cracks Adams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel throws a hook but Adams blocks it.#T2#
Jab by Steel.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Adams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adams at a distance.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams throws a quick counter kick to the body but Steel avoids it.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Adams off the cage and back into range.
Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Adams might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adams's hands.#T3#
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
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.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel scores with a nice strike.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel connects with a looping right hand.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Adams slips a straight right by Steel.
Adams is looking for a counter combo.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range. #T4#
Steel thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adams at a distance.
Jack Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel lands a body shot.
Adams walks into a left hand.
Adams avoids the body shot from 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 Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Adams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A left lands for Steel.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel connects with a right hand. Adams shakes it off.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Adams's head back.
Steel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel lands with a cross.
Adams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Adams 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!
Adams slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel scores with a jab. Adams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams staying out of range there.
A nice combination there by Steel.
#T1#
Adams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel jabs Adams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adams.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Steel catches Adams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adams avoids the body shot from Steel.
Adams jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Adams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Steel.
Adams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Nicki Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adams at a distance.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel misses the jab.
It looked like Adams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Steel scores with a jab to the head.
Steel lands a jab to the head.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
Adams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel.
Steel throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Adams avoids the body shot from Steel.
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Adams walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Adams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Steel misses with a body shot
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adams scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Steel misses.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel slips a straight right by Adams.
A big left from Steel misses.
Adams moves away from the strike by Steel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel catches Adams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steel duly obliges.
A punch combination from Steel misses.
Steel tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 24:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!
Jack Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
