Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Steiner with a poor takedown
and Rishkinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steiner misses with a takedown attempt
and Rishkinov counters with a good, hard body kick but Steiner shrugs it off.
Steiner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Steiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rishkinov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steiner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rishkinov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Steiner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rishkinov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rishkinov is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like John Steiner has been cut.
Steiner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rishkinov loads up with a big shot that hurts Steiner! He's pulled Rishkinov in close but Rishkinov has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Steiner survive? More strikes from Rishkinov and Steiner is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
John Steiner spoke after the fight, saying 'You see that win was a fluke! I'll be back to avenge this loss at next year's SACRIFICE!'.

Event: RFC Aloha Hawaii
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Steiner shoots in and bounces Bobby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Steiner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bobby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bobby has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Steiner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bobby defends well.#SUB2#
Steiner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bobby wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steiner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bobby defends well.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for a guillotine here but Bobby defends easily. #SUB2#
Steiner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bobby is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Bobby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bobby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bobby has managed to get both his arms back between Steiner's legs - danger averted.
Bobby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Steiner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bobby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bobby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Steiner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bobby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Steiner looking for a guillotine here but Bobby defends easily.
Bobby chips away with some ground and pound.
Bobby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bobby pushing down on Steiner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bobby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steiner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bobby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bobby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Steiner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steiner taking some punishment here, with Bobby in his half guard. #SUB2#
Steiner has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bobby. Oh but Steiner has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bobby goes limp - he's gone! Steiner jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Steiner!
John Steiner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RapidFC 14
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Steiner looks for a takedown but Swango sprawls well.#KD#
Swango lands a left and a right that send Steiner crashing to the mat, dazed. Swango thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like John Steiner has been cut.
Steiner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swango counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steiner thinking.
Steiner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swango counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Steiner off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Swango follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Steiner was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Swango!
Michael Swango retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Michael Swango made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated John Steiner had this to say: 'You see that win was a fluke! I'll be back to avenge this loss at next year's SACRIFICE!'.

Event: Rapid Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
Fiaz cracks Steiner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like John Steiner has been cut.
Fiaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fiaz throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Steiner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Steiner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiaz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Steiner is looking for a kimura but Fiaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steiner to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Steiner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiaz is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Steiner wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Steiner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Steiner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Steiner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiaz defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Steiner is trying to work for a kimura but Fiaz is defending well. #SUB2#
Steiner is working for a submission of some sort.
Fiaz is in trouble now - Steiner has advanced to mount!
Steiner wants to take Fiaz's back here but Fiaz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB2#
Steiner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fiaz has worked his arm free - good work by Fiaz! #SUB2#
Steiner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steiner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steiner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiaz, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Steiner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fiaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steiner on the ground.#SUB2#
Steiner swings around for an armbar but Fiaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steiner's guard.#SUB2#
Steiner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Fiaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiaz has managed to get both his arms back between Steiner's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Fiaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiaz has managed to get both his arms back between Steiner's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Steiner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Steiner is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Steiner looking for a guillotine here but Fiaz defends easily.
Fiaz wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving.
Steiner keeping full guard, as Fiaz tries to pass.
Fiaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fiaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Steiner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiaz defends well.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for a guillotine here but Fiaz defends easily.
Fiaz trying to control but Steiner is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fiaz trying to control the action but Steiner is working from the bottom.
Steiner regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Steiner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Steiner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Fiaz.
Fiaz lands with a straight right. Steiner didn't see that one coming.
Frank Fiaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Steiner gets a double leg takedown into Fiaz's guard.#SUB#
Fiaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steiner defends it easily.
Steiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiaz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Steiner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fiaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steiner has Fiaz in his guard.#REVR#
Fiaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steiner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiaz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Steiner has his foot on Fiaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB2#
Steiner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiaz defends well.#SUB2#
Fiaz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Steiner to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fiaz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Steiner pulls down on the head and he's put Fiaz to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Steiner!
After winning the bout, John Steiner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RapidFC 11
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Malina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steiner tries to avoid it but Malina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steiner to the ground. Steiner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Steiner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malina is trying to defend but Steiner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Steiner has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Malina defend it? Steiner steps over the head and cranks it - Malina is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Steiner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Steiner!
A relieved looking John Steiner 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: BFF 53: Morris vs. Roy Roy
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1##TD#
Wood throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steiner was covering up waiting for the punch and Wood finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Steiner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Wood drops back looking for a leg! Steiner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steiner manages to kick Wood off! Wood jumps back into Steiner's guard. #SUB#
Wood drops back looking for a leg! Steiner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steiner manages to kick Wood off! Wood jumps back into Steiner's guard.
Wood forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Wood is working for a kimura but Steiner is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura but Steiner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wood to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Wood is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB2#
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura but Steiner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wood to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Steiner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steiner is just riding it out for now. Wood eventually gives up the hold.
Steiner wants to improve his position but Wood is controlling well. #T2##SUB2#
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Wood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steiner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wood.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Steiner is defending against the submission attempts here by Wood. #SUB#
Wood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steiner is just riding it out for now. Wood eventually gives up the hold.
Wood is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Steiner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Wood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #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.#SUB2#
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steiner on the ground.#SUB2#
Steiner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steiner defends it well. #SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Steiner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB2#
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Steiner is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Wood is tapping! Great win for Steiner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Steiner!
A victorious John Steiner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: W6 GA
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Steiner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Armstrong to the ground. Steiner is now in Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steiner is controlling him. #SUB2#
Steiner 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.
Steiner advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Steiner is trying for a kimura here. Armstrong looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Steiner wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Steiner!
A relieved looking John Steiner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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