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Event:
CMMA 135 Dinapoli v Corleone
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Steed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooper is able to avoid easily.#TD2#
Cooper drives through with a takedown into Steed's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Steed is looking to stand back up but Cooper counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Steed.
Steed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REVR#
Steed is looking to escape.
Steed trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Steed has one foot on Cooper's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Steed takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Tubby Steed has been cut.
Steed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steed looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well.
Cooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steed.
And Cooper tries to counter it with a takedown but Steed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steed throws a nice looking combination but Cooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cooper lands a head shot.
Steed throws a right and a left that Cooper avoids nicely.
Steed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steed is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cooper with a nice cross.#ROC2#Steed is rocked!
Cooper closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Steed out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joshua Cooper!
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Cooper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CMMA 117 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Steed throws a series of punches but Islandish moves out of range.
Steed looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Islandish counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steed working hard to break the clinch.
Islandish fails to pull guard.
Islandish tries to pull guard but Steed holds him up against the cage and eventually Islandish drops back down to his feet.
Steed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Islandish keeps control of Steed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Islandish managing to block the knees to the body from Steed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tubby Steed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
Come on Islandish - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Islandish is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Steed is trying to break free.#BC#
Steed breaks from the clinch.
Islandish tries a head kick but it misses.
Steed fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and pushes Steed back into the cage.
Steed is trying to break free.
Steed is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Islandish tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steed wants to get back to striking at distance but Islandish won't allow it.
Steed is trying to force a seperation but Islandish has the dominant position.
Steed is trying to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steed - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Islandish misses with a body punch.
Islandish prevents Steed from breaking the clinch.
I was talking to Steed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Steed tries to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling the position.
Islandish drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Islandish can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Islandish has hold of one of Steed's legs. Steed is fighting the takedown attempt but Islandish gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Steed has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Islandish is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Islandish jumps guard but Steed turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Islandish is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steed is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3##BC#
Steed manages to break the clinch.
Steed throws a head kick but Islandish moves out of range.
Islandish is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Islandish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Islandish doesn't manage to clinch there - Steed circles away.
Steed throws a good cross that connects.
Steed clobbers Islandish with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steed misses with a double jab.
Islandish feints the counter takedown.
Islandish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Islandish dodges the punch combination from Steed.
Islandish steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steed.
Tubby Steed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Islandish throws a series of punches but Steed avoids them all with ease.
Steed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steed tries to bum rush Islandish with a series of wild strikes but Islandish uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Islandish rushes Steed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steed is trying to break free.#T4#
Islandish using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Islandish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Islandish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Steed breaks from the clinch.
Steed cracks Islandish with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Islandish has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steed swinging wildly here.
Steed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Islandish.
Jab from Steed.
Steed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steed lands a jab to Islandish's midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Steed scores with a four punch combination!
Islandish doesn't manage to clinch there - Steed circles away.
Steed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tubby Steed dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Steed works over Islandish's head and body with a nice combination.
Steed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tubby Steed is winning the standup battle so far.
Steed lands with a cross.
Islandish gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Islandish tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Steed is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Islandish buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Islandish!! Islandish is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Steed throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tubby Steed!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tubby Steed waved his t-shirt featuring ALPHAwear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CMMA 110 Yrkje v Anubis
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Steed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Couceiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steed scores with a three punch combo!
Tubby Steed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steed throws a right hand that Couceiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Couceiro also avoids with ease.#TD#
Couceiro dives in and scores a takedown into Steed's guard.
Couceiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couceiro is standing up over Steed. Steed looks to escape but Couceiro dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steed seems a little lost for a moment, as Couceiro dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Couceiro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steed rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Couceiro's guard! Nice work there by Steed! #SU2#
Steed gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Couceiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steed makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Steed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Couceiro's sensitive parts. #TD#
Couceiro scores with a takedown into Steed's guard.
Couceiro won't allow Steed to get back to his feet.
Steed is wriggling around but Couceiro manages to pass to half guard.
Couceiro trying to control the pace.
Couceiro trying to mount his opponent but Steed defends it. #SUB#
Couceiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steed sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Couceiro wants to pass the guard but Steed is defending well. #SUB#
Couceiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Couceiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Couceiro stops Steed from getting back to his feet.
Couceiro controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Couceiro stops Steed from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Couceiro in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Steed is trying to stand.
Steed is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Couceiro uses his free foot to push down on Steed's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steed.
Steed is trying to stand.#SUB#
Couceiro working for a guillotine from mount but Steed is in no mood to give up.
Steed is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Couceiro has hold of Steed's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steed manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Steed has given up his back.
#T4##SUB#
Couceiro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steed knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steed for a finish.
Steed is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Couceiro looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Couceiro working for the choke. #SUB#
Couceiro is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Steed has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Couceiro has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Steed taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Couceiro doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xandao Couceiro! |
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Event:
C4 - XXXIII - Walad vs. Frank
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Steed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Althor to counter with a crisp jab.
Althor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Althor takes one to the chin there.
Althor dodges the punch combination from Steed.
Althor fails to land with a series of punches.
Althor tests Steed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steed misses with a combination
and Althor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steed walks into a stiff left hand from Althor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steed swinging wildly here.
Althor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steed.
Althor throws a big shot that misses.
Steed throws a combination that misses
and Althor counters with a left and a right... And another left! Steed is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rand Althor!
A very excited looking Rand Althor 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. |
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Event:
C4 - XXVIII - Dias vs Williams
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Macropus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macropus slips a straight right by Steed.
Macropus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steed.
Macropus throws a body shot but no joy.
Steed tests Macropus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macropus.
Macropus slips a jab and a cross from Steed.
Steed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Macropus circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Steed. Those never looked like landing.
Macropus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steed.
Macropus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steed.
Steed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Geryon Macropus has been cut.
Macropus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steed cracks a nice hook into Macropus's ribs.
Tubby Steed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Steed misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Macropus gets a clinch.
Macropus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steed avoids a wild elbow strike from Macropus.
Macropus stalling the fight.
#T1#
Steed slowing the pace effectively.
Macropus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Macropus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macropus is struggling to control the position.
Macropus misses with an elbow over the top.
Macropus lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Tubby Steed has been cut.
Steed blocks an elbow strike.
Steed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macropus has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Steed on the inside.
Macropus keeps control of Steed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Macropus tries to throw a body punch but Steed avoids it by throwing Macropus back against the cage. #T2#
Steed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macropus lands an elbow inside that Steed shrugs off.
Macropus lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Tubby Steed's cut is getting worse.
We've been informed that Macropus 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.
Macropus throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Steed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Macropus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macropus throws an elbow but it misses.
Macropus has Steed pressed against the cage, preventing Steed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Macropus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macropus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macropus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macropus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macropus lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#Steed is rocked!#CUT2#Tubby Steed's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Macropus scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Steed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macropus pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Steed! Macropus unloads with more strikes and Steed sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geryon Macropus!
Geryon Macropus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Tengelü Hekite for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
AFC 4- Mamchenko vs Pyke
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Jonson wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steed counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Jonson clinches up with Steed and pushes him back against the cage.
Steed is trying to push Jonson away but Jonson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Steed gets a clinch.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steed avoids the elbow strike from Jonson, against the cage.
#BC2#
Steed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Steed forces Jonson back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Steed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steed displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Boris Jonson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Steed clinches up against the cage.
Steed looking to stall.
Jonson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1##BC2#
Steed breaks the clinch.
Steed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Steed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steed avoids the elbow strike from Jonson, against the cage.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Steed.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Steed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Steed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jonson lands an elbow inside.
Steed avoids the elbow strike from Jonson, against the cage.
Steed tries to break the clinch but Jonson is controlling the position.
Steed is trying to break the clinch but Jonson has him pressed against the cage.
Jonson pushes off an throws an elbow but Steed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steed blocks an elbow strike.
Steed lands a hook that snaps the head of Jonson backwards. #T2#
Steed blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Steed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steed pushes Jonson away with a front kick.
Steed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jonson is breathing heavily.
Steed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Steed moves into range and clinches up with Jonson.
Jonson takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Steed breaks the clinch.
Steed swats away the attempt to clinch by Jonson.#CL2#
Jonson tries to keep at a distance but Steed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steed lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Steed breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Steed lands a left and a right that send Jonson crashing to the mat, dazed. Steed thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jonson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Steed has Jonson up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jonson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steed's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jonson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steed's brow. #BC2#
Steed breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Steed gets tackled into the cage by Jonson. Jonson maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Steed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Steed takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Steed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steed rushes Jonson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Jonson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Steed piles on the pressure and Jonson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tubby Steed!
Tubby Steed is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
AFC FN 1: Moxley vs Medina
Date: Jan 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Usada fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Steed clinches up with Usada and pushes him back against the cage.
Usada tries to pull guard but Steed holds him up against the cage and eventually Usada drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tubby Steed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usada lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Usada closes the distance and clinches up with Steed, looking for a takedown. Usada pushes Steed against the cage but Steed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Steed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steed slaps away a takedown attempt from Usada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tubby Steed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Usada.#CL#
Steed has closed the distance and engaged Usada in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Usada Usada has been cut.#BC#
Steed breaks from the clinch.
Usada tries to clinch up but Steed circles away and keeps his distance.
Usada throws a wild body kick that Steed sees coming a mile off.#T1##CL#
Steed instigates a clinch. #BC#
Steed breaks from the clinch.
Usada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Usada or perhaps it was just good defense by Steed, which made it look bad.
Usada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steed. #CL#
Steed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steed lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Steed breaks the clinch.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Steed has knocked Usada down with a huge combo! Steed steps away and waves a wobbly Usada back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Usada is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Usada or perhaps it was just good defense by Steed, which made it look bad.
Usada is still on wobbly legs! Can Steed finish him?#CL#
Steed drives through and clinches with Usada against the cage.
Usada seems to have recovered his senses.
Usada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steed has him pressed against the cage.
Usada tries to pull guard but Steed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Steed breaks from the clinch.
#KD#
Steed drops Usada with a beautiful combination! Usada stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steed is looking for the KO!#T2##CL#
Steed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usada, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Steed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usada, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Steed clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Steed. No joy for Usada on that attempt.
Steed swats away the attempt to clinch by Usada.#CL#
Steed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Steed breaks from the clinch.
Steed lands a body shot.
#T3#
Usada moves in looking to clinch but Steed pushes him off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Steed drives through and clinches with Usada against the cage.
#BC#
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Steed does no damage.
Tubby Steed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Steed drives through and clinches with Usada against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Steed.
Steed landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Usada throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Steed to work.
Usada is trying to force a seperation but Steed has the dominant position.#BC#
Steed manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Steed rushes Usada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Steed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steed throws a combination. Usada tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Usada. Usada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Steed closes the distance and pushes Usada back into the cage.#BC#
Steed manages to break the clinch.
Steed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Steed gets a clinch. #BC#
Steed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steed lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Steed closes the distance and pushes Usada back into the cage.#BC#
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Steed moves into the clinch.
Usada goes for a takedown attempt but Steed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Usada avoids the head kick by Steed.
#CL#
Steed clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tubby Steed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Usada Usada's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Usada misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Steed rushes Usada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Usada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Usada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Usada throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Steed closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Steed breaks the clinch.
Usada misses with a takedown attempt
and Steed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usada walks into a stiff left hand from Steed.
Steed digs a good hook to Usada's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Usada tries to keep at a distance but Steed has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Steed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steed punishes Usada's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Steed closes the distance and pushes Usada back into the cage.#T1##BC#
Steed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tubby Steed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Steed instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steed stalling the fight.
Steed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Usada's defenses. #BC#
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Usada is breathing heavily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Steed has knocked Usada down with a huge combo! Steed steps away and waves a wobbly Usada back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tubby Steed is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Steed rushes Usada and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Steed rushes Usada and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Steed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usada misses with a takedown attempt
and Steed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tubby Steed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Usada.
Usada gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Steed gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tubby Steed! |
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Event:
WPFA XLIV: Lors vs Bennett
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Steed dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Steed's head and hops out.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Steed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Steed.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Steed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steed tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Steed jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB2#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Steed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.#REVR##SU#
Steed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steed.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson leaves Steed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tubby Steed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steed displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Tex Jackson has been cut.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Steed looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##CL2#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Steed jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steed tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steed stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Steed is looking for a takedown.
Steed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Steed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Steed circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steed is defended easily by Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch. #T3#
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Steed working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson is stalling here.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Steed backwards.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Steed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Steed won't allow it.
Steed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Steed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Jackson darts in and clinches Steed up against the cage.
Steed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Steed is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steed goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Jackson fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Steed on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steed is defended easily by Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tex Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tex Jackson'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##CL2#
Steed tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Still in the clinch, Steed scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steed attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Steed blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Steed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Steed clinches with his opponent.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jackson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tubby Steed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Jackson.#TD#
Steed manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson is fighting to break Steed's control of his arms but Steed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Steed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Steed looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steed controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Steed gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Steed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Steed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Steed pushes him off.
Steed tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Steed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Steed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steed sprawls well. Steed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Steed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steed or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Steed shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Steed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tubby Steed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tex Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Steed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steed throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Steed avoids it easily.
Steed misses with a head kick.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Steed tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Jackson has Steed pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steed tumbling to the mat - Jackson dives into Steed's guard.#ES#
Steed is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jackson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Steed is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steed is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Steed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steed throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Tubby Steed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Steed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Steed is controlling the position.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Steed won't allow it.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steed just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tubby Steed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Jackson.
Jackson just leaning against Steed, taking a breather.
Steed stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steed to keep the fight standing.
Steed fails to pull guard.
Steed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Steed blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson throws a counter combo.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Steed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steed throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Steed lands a shot to the body.
Tex Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Steed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Steed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tex Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Jackson has Steed up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Steed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tex Jackson.
I think Jackson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tex Jackson! |
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Event:
WPFA XXXVII: Fudd vs Kellogg
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Steed.
Steed connects with a leg kick.
Ship pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steed fails with the takedown.
Steed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ship.
A shot to the body from Ship misses
and Steed counters with a left to the body.
Steed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ship sprawls well. Ship wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steed gets slowly back to his feet.
Roman Ship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tubby Steed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ship closes the distance and clinches. #T1##BC2#
Steed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steed 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.
Steed dives in for a single leg takedown but Ship sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ship missing with a left hand there. Steed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Ship rushes Steed and presses him up against the cage.
Steed digs a right hand into Ship's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ship's gas tank.
Ship fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ship tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steed just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steed unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ship misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Steed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ship defends well and Steed ends up having to push Ship into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steed tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ship sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steed somewhat.#T2#
Ship throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Ship has closed the distance and engaged Steed in a clinch.
Steed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Steed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steed fails to land with a series of punches.
Ship shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steed defends it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steed.
#TD#
Ship dives in and scores a takedown into Steed's guard.#ES2#
Steed pushes Ship off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Steed closes the distance and clinches up with Ship, looking for a takedown. Steed pushes Ship against the cage but Ship circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ship shoots in but Steed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Ship misses. #T3##CL#
Ship clinches with his opponent.
Ship using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Steed has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ship uses from the top position. #SUB#
Ship drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ship jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steed trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ship'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.#SUB#
Ship 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.
Ship could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Steed looking for a guillotine here but Ship defends easily.
Steed trying to keep a closed guard but Ship is proving a slippery customer.
Steed throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Steed looking to control.
Steed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Ship postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Steed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ship, into his guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Steed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ship is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ship has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ship is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steed is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steed has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ship will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steed looking to sit in guard and control but Ship gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tubby Steed will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Steed blocks the body kick.
Steed shoots in for a takedown but Ship shows good takedown defense.
Ship is looking to clinch but Steed is avoiding it.
Steed shoots for a double leg takedown but Ship sprawls well. He's pushed Steed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Ship has closed the distance and engaged Steed in a clinch.
Ship tries to pull guard but Steed holds him up against the cage and eventually Ship drops back down to his feet.
Ship tries to pull guard but Steed won't allow it.
#TD#
Ship manages to pull guard.
Steed trying to control the position from guard on top but Ship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Steed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ship, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship misses with an uppercut. Steed saw that one coming.
Steed blocks the body kick.
Roman Ship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ship rushes Steed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
Ship jumps guard and drags Steed to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Steed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ship manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steed has Ship in his guard.#REVR##SUB#
Ship drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steed! #REVB#
Ship manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ship is staying active underneath Steed, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Ship looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ship is refusing to be controlled, as Steed sits in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Steed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ship doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ship looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ship defending well though. #T3##SUB#
Ship looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Steed wants to work for an arm triangle but Ship is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ship is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ship looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like Steed is going to stand back up.
Ship regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ship is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ship is looking for a kimura but Steed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ship to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ship is working for a kimura but Steed is defending it quite comfortably.
Steed trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ship dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ship throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steed tries to close the distance and clinch but Ship swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ship throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ship throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steed's waist but Steed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ship off to one side. #CL#
Ship closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ship tries to pull guard but Steed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ship is trying to pull guard but Steed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Ship. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ship manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Ship throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Steed has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ship to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Steed is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ship pulls down on the head and he's put Steed to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roman Ship! |
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Event:
Dominance XI
Date: Sep 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stipetic looks to throw the jab but Steed is out of range. #TD#
Stipetic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steed to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stipetic is looking to stand back up but Steed counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stipetic. #REVB#
Steed controlling the action here.#SU#
Steed decides to stand and escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipetic tries to clinch up but Steed circles away and keeps his distance.
Stipetic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steed.
Stipetic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steed.#T1#
Steed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stipetic wants to clinch up but Steed keeps it at a distance.
Steed tried to counter with a leg kick but Stipetic avoided it.
Stipetic misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Steed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steed. #TD#
Steed is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stipetic can't fight it off and eventually Steed manages to take the fight to the floor. Stipetic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stipetic is wriggling around but Steed manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Steed throwing shots but Stipetic is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stipetic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Steed there.
Steed is taking a breather. Stipetic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Steed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stipetic!
Steed working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT#It looks like Bozo Stipetic has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steed postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stipetic looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT#That has opened up Bozo Stipetic's cut even more.#SUB#
Steed wants to finish this one by submission but Stipetic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Steed.
Stipetic squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Steed sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Steed is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stipetic is surviving well by controlling Steed's body position as best he can. #T3##SU#
Steed stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Steed shoots for a takedown but Stipetic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steed keeps the fight on the outside.
Stipetic wants to clinch up but Steed keeps it at a distance.
Steed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steed looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Good shot there by Stipetic.
Steed checks a leg kick.
Stipetic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steed.
Stipetic wants to clinch up but Steed keeps it at a distance.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch but Steed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steed swats away the attempt to clinch by Stipetic.
Stipetic tries to clinch but Steed is having none of it. #T4#
Stipetic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steed seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Steed darts in and clinches Stipetic up against the cage.#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stipetic takes a swing at Steed's ribcage but misses.
Stipetic tries to clinch but Steed is having none of it. #TD#
Steed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stipetic to the mat! Stipetic manages to get full guard.
Steed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Stipetic is working an open guard so Steed takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Steed is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stipetic's half guard.
Stipetic wants to stand back up but Steed manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tubby Steed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bozo Stipetic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stipetic slaps away a takedown attempt from Steed, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stipetic as he avoids it easily.
Steed fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tubby Steed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stipetic moves in looking to clinch but Steed pushes him off.
Stipetic tries to clinch there but Steed circles away.
Steed swats away the attempt to clinch by Stipetic.
Steed throws a big counter combination but Stipetic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Steed has a takedown stuffed.
Stipetic wants to counter the offense by Steed and move into the clinch position.
Stipetic tries to clinch there but Steed circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Steed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stipetic is trying to defend but Steed finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stipetic is looking to get back to is feet but Steed passes into side control.
#T1#
Stipetic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Steed is controlling him well.#SU#
Steed decides to stand back up. Steed steps back and let's Stipetic get back to his feet.
Steed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stipetic can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Stipetic instigates a clinch.
Stipetic struggles to land a body shot inside as Steed controls his hands.
Stipetic wants to stall.
Stipetic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steed smiles and moves away.
Steed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stipetic.
As Stipetic tries to get set, Steed tries to push him back and clinch up but Stipetic manages to avoid the attempt.
Steed keeps the fight on the outside.
Stipetic tries to clinch up.
Steed keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steed is defended easily by Stipetic.
Good standup being displayed there by Stipetic as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Stipetic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stipetic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stipetic tries to clinch but Steed moves out of range. #TD#
Steed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stipetic is trying to defend but Steed finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stipetic wants to stand back up but Steed manages to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steed controls the position.
Steed creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Steed staying calm.
Steed seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stipetic for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Steed has hold of Stipetic's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stipetic tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Steed cranks the arm and Stipetic screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stipetic, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tubby Steed! |
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Event:
WPFA XXXIV: Man vs Barnes
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samoth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Samoth delivers a nice body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Samoth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Samoth gets a double leg takedown into Steed's guard.
Samoth is standing up over Steed. Steed looks to escape but Samoth dives into side control.
#REVB#
Samoth gets to mount! Steed was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Samoth content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Samoth has hold of Steed's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steed manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steed holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Samoth tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T1##SUB#
Samoth is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Steed is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fredrik Samoth!
After the big win, Fredrik Samoth made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXI: Pwent vs Side
Date: Aug 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Steed has knocked Sola down with a huge combo! Steed steps away and waves a wobbly Sola back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Alen Sola has been cut.
Sola leaves Steed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sola tries to avoid it but Steed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sola to the ground. Sola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and Sola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steed looks to land a body kick but Sola moved away.
Sola throws out a counter right but Steed avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Steed looking to score a takedown here. Sola is defending well but Steed drives through and ends up in Sola's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steed prevents Sola from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Steed pushes down on Sola's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sola pushes Steed off looking to stand but Steed dives back in and keeps control.
Sola tries to kick Steed off in order to stand up. Steed Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sola tries to escape but Steed is in control.
Steed is looking to take a break and control but Sola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steed tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steed advances nicely into full mount.
Steed content just to control the position here.
Sola is trying to stand but he's just given Steed his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Steed looking for the choke but no joy.
Sola trying to get back to his feet but Steed is in full control for now. #T3##SUB#
Sola defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Steed's arms. #SUB#
Steed looking for the choke but no joy.
Steed has the hooks in. Sola is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #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.
Sola is keeping busy.
Sola is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steed trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Sola right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sola is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tubby Steed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alen Sola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Steed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Sola misses.#CL#
Steed rushes Sola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Steed decides to pull guard.
Sola wants to get up but he can't break Steed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sola stopping the sweep attempt from Steed.#SUB#
Steed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sola wanted to stand there but Steed had control of the position.
Sola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steed looking to control.
Steed looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#ES#
Steed has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sola is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Steed blocks an uppercut.
Sola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sola is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Steed turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steed manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Sola throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steed shoots in for a takedown but Sola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tubby Steed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steed. #T2#
Steed moves to clinch but Sola breaks away
and Sola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steed.
Sola throws out a counter right but Steed avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Steed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steed passes into half guard.
Steed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sola can do to turn this around?#ES2#
Sola makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Steed shoots and misses
and Sola counters with a left to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Sola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice side step and Sola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tubby Steed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steed throws a head kick but Sola moves out of range.
Steed shoots for a takedown but Sola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Sola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Steed takes the fight into the clinch.
Steed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Steed gets control of Sola's arms and successfully pulls guard. Steed will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Steed trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Steed trying to control the position.
Steed throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SU2#
Steed is working an open guard so Sola takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Steed with a poor takedown
and Steed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steed tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steed somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alen Sola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alen Sola'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#
Steed misses with a takedown
and Sola counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Steed clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Sola lands a big uppercut and Steed crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Steed looks OK. Sola waves Steed back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Tubby Steed has been cut.
Steed dives in for a single leg takedown but Sola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steed fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sola circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Sola misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tubby Steed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sola takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sola throws a body punch but Steed moves out of range. #T1#
Steed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sola! But no joy.
Sola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sola wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Steed drives through with a takedown into Sola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Sola pushes Steed off and gets back to his feet.
Sola blocks a head kick by Steed.
A little jabbing left from Sola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sola misses with a looping left.
Steed misses with a takedown
and Sola counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Steed is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sola lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Steed up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Sola from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Steed's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alen Sola! |
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Event:
WPFA XXVII: New Alphas
Date: Jul 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Steed instigates a clinch.
Steed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Ramer gets tackled into the cage by Steed. Steed maintains the clinch.
Ramer can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Ramer breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramer or perhaps it was just good defense by Steed, which made it look bad.
Ramer has his takedown stuffed
and Steed counters with a left and a right that stings Ramer.
Steed swinging wildly here.
Steed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steed wants to clinch.#T1#
Ramer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Graveyard in the buildup to the fight.
Steed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ramer counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tubby Steed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramer swivels and escapes.
Ramer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ramer throws a low kick but Steed moves out of range easily.
No luck for Ramer with that takedown attempt.
Ramer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steed but Steed pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Steed lands with a good body shot.
Ramer looks winded!
Ramer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Steed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Steed clinches up with Ramer and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Steed manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Steed moves into range and clinches up with Ramer.
Steed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Steed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steed shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramer sprawls well. He's pushed Steed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Ramer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Steed has one foot on Ramer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ramer has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Steed moves into the clinch.
Steed jumps guard but Ramer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steed is looking to clinch.
Steed scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Steed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steed shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramer tries to sprawl out of it but Steed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steed dodges the punch combination from Ramer.
Nice sprawl there from Ramer as Steed shoots in.
Steed slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steed lands with a nice body kick.
Steed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramer defends well and Steed ends up having to push Ramer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramer with the counter takedown but Steed avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tubby Steed dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Steed lands a nice hook to Ramer's body. Ramer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steed lands with a nice body punch.
Steed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramer can do to turn this around?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramer fails with the takedown.
Steed shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramer tries to sprawl out of it but Steed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramer is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramer but Ramer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramer is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tubby Steed. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A punch combination from Ramer misses.
It looked like Steed was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ramer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steed.
Ramer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steed counters with a one-two to the body.
Steed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#It looks like Jake Ramer has been cut.
Steed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steed leaves Ramer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tubby Steed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steed fails to land the takedown.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Steed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steed dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Steed backs off Ramer throws a huge counter combo but Steed manages to avoid it all.
Steed dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for Ramer with that takedown attempt.
Steed leaves Ramer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Steed has Ramer up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Steed. #T3#
Steed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steed is working Ramer over against the cage.
Steed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee calls for Steed to work.
Ramer is trying to force a seperation but Steed has the dominant position.
Steed tries to pull guard but Ramer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ramer is trying to break free.
Steed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steed shoots in for a double leg but Ramer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steed shoots in and drives through. Ramer sprawls well.#T4#
Steed scoring well with a low kick there.
Steed tries to clinch up but Ramer circles away and keeps his distance.
Steed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramer tries to counter with a clinch but Steed shakes him off and moves away.
Steed fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Steed closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Steed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steed shoots in for a double leg but Ramer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ramer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ramer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steed avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tubby Steed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Ramer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Steed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steed fails with a takedown attempt.
Steed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tubby Steed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steed.
Ramer looks for a takedown but Steed sprawls well.#T1#
Steed darts in looking for a takedown but Ramer gets double underhooks and turns Steed into the cage.
Ramer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steed counters with a big head kick but Ramer shrugs it off.
Ramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramer looks for a takedown but Steed sprawls well.
Steed tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steed shoots and misses
and Ramer counters with a one-two to the body.
Steed clobbers Ramer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Steed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramer circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramer lands a high 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!#CL#
Steed closes the distance and pushes Ramer back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ramer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steed goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramer prevents it.
Steed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steed is struggling to control the position.
Steed lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Ramer is trying to break the clinch but Steed has him pressed against the cage.
Ramer has had enough of the clinch but Steed keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Steed pulls guard effortlessly.
Steed looking to control.
Steed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steed is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Steed has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ramer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Steed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Steed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Ramer with that takedown attempt.
Steed dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ramer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steed.
A head kick by Ramer misses
and Steed counters with a one-two to the body.
Steed thuds a left hand into Ramer's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramer fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tubby Steed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steed 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tubby Steed! |
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Event:
WPFA XXV:
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steed shoots in but Sola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steed dives in and grabs Sola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sola pushes down on Steed's head and hops out.
Sola is looking to counter punch.
Steed misses with a takedown
and Sola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alen Sola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tubby Steed.
A head kick misses from Steed.
Sola is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Steed moves into range and clinches up with Sola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sola wants to stall.
#TD2#
Steed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Steed stands up. #T1#
Steed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sola tries to avoid it but Steed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sola to the ground. Sola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steed tries a head kick but it misses.
Sola is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Steed closes the distance and pushes Sola back into the cage.
Steed wants to take the fight to the mat but Sola manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Steed gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Sola kicks Steed off and gets to his feet.
Steed tries to clinch up but Sola circles away and keeps his distance.
Steed swings widly with a right hand
and Sola counters with a nice uppercut.
Steed has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Sola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steed tries to close the distance and clinch but Sola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Steed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Steed closes the distance and clinches.
Sola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steed.
Sola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sola swings wildly with an uppercut but Steed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sola working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Steed jumps into guard, dragging Sola to the mat.
Steed wants to get back to his feet but Sola is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##SU#
Sola gets to his feet - Steed follows without any prompting.
Steed tries for a takedown but Sola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steed tries for a takedown but Sola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Steed rushes Sola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steed wants a takedown.
Sola throws a punch but it's blocked by Steed.
Steed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sola misses with some punches.
Sola throws a head punch that misses.
Steed tries for a takedown but Sola manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Steed gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sola regains guard.
Sola wants to get back to his feet but Steed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steed advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sola is looking for a sweep.
Sola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steed on the ground.
Sola is pushing Steed's head away, looking to escape. Steed manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here.
Sola can't do much from the bottom here.
Steed trying to control the position but Sola is working away.
Sola wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alen Sola will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steed's head backwards.#CL2#
Steed moves into the clinch successfully.
Sola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steed's elbow.
Steed stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Steed jumps into guard, dragging Sola to the mat.
Sola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Steed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sola defends well.
Sola wants to get up but he can't break Steed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steed keeping moving, preventing Sola from controlling successfully. #T1#
Steed looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Sola decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Steed, up you get!
Steed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Sola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steed.
Steed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sola counter with a right hand.
Sola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steed.
A quick step to the side and Sola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Steed. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Steed fails with a takedown attempt.
Sola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alen Sola is winning the standup battle so far.
Steed tries to clinch there but Sola circles away.
Sola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sola leaves Steed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steed fails with the takedown
and Sola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Tubby Steed has been cut.
Alen Sola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tubby Steed.
Steed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Sola is looking to chop away at Steed's legs.
Steed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steed dodges the punch combination from Sola.
Sola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sola is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from Steed misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sola misses its target.
Sola takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Alen Sola has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sola is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Sola as Steed shoots in.
Sola is looking to counter punch.
Steed with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Sola to counter with a crisp jab.
Sola swats away the attempt to clinch by Steed.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sola here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steed.
It looked like Sola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steed throws the kick towards the body but Sola avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice leg kick from Steed, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Steed.
Steed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Sola misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alen Sola will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Steed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sola counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Steed is rocked!
Sola moves in close and cracks Steed with a massive right hand! Steed, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alen Sola! |
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