Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024

#R1#
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel moves away from the strike by Raffington.
Raffington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raffington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raffington tries a head kick but it misses.
Raffington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raffington doesn't seem bothered though.
Raffington looks winded!
Raffington misses with a left hand
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Steel counters with a right hand that sends Raffington tumbling to the canvas! Can Steel finish him? He dives into Raffington's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Raffington is rocked!
Steel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raffington is still in real trouble! Can Steel finish him?
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raffington is keeping the position for now.
Raffington seems to have recovered his senses.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Raffington keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel continues to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Steel has gone for a leg lock! Raffington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steel's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raffington's guard. #REVR#
Steel prevents Raffington from getting back to his feet.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Raffington is retaining full guard.
Steel pushing down on Raffington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Steel is pressing down on Raffington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Raffington is holding on for now.
Raffington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Raffington is working away. #SUB#
Steel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raffington is just riding it out for now. Steel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Steel wants to work for an arm triangle but Raffington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Steel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Raffington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raffington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steel digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
Raffington misses with a hook.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steel takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raffington.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Steel bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Raffington! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel controlling from the top position.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Steel trying to control but Raffington is working from the bottom.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Steel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Raffington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Raffington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Raffington! #REVB##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Raffington's best efforts.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raffington can do to turn this around?
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raffington.
Raffington thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
Raffington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raffington throws a strike but Steel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Raffington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Raffington stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Steel throws up his legs and catches Raffington in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Raffington tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Steel! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Steel!
Daniel Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 295 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ doesn't seem phased though.
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ manages to avoid it.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ throws a solid leg kick but Steel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ misses with a double jab.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel takes a swing at KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤'s ribcage but misses.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤.
Steel looks to throw the jab but KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ is out of range.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA FIGHT BARN in the buildup to the fight.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel jabs KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ misses the shot to the body.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤.
Steel misses with a hook #KD#
and KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble!#T2#
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ misses the target.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Steel stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Einar KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤!
After the fight, Einar KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 288 Evans vs Shifter
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zurauskas.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zurauskas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.#TD#
Zurauskas shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.#SUB#
Zurauskas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zurauskas has Steel in his guard.#REVB#
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Zurauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zurauskas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Zurauskas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zurauskas is tightening it up a little... Steel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Steel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Steel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zurauskas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulius Zurauskas!
A very excited looking Paulius Zurauskas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 280 Walton vs Spong
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Steel clinches with his opponent.
Conway struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Conway smiles and moves away.
Steel slips a straight right by Conway.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jake Conway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Conway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel jabs at Conway's body.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conway.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Conway.
Conway slips a jab from Steel.
Conway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Conway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conway misses the jab.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Conway.
A head kick misses from Conway.
A punch lands to the side of Conway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Conway tries to clinch there but Steel circles away. #T1#
Conway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Conway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Conway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
Conway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conway takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jake Conway has been cut.
Steel misses the jab.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Conway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Conway slips the punch.
Steel checks a leg kick.
Steel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Conway momentarily.
Steel avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Steel has Conway up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Conway.
Conway with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steel misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch.
Steel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Conway looks winded!
Steel lands a shot to the body.
Steel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Conway to keep the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
Conway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Steel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Conway uses from the top position.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Conway controls the pace.#T3##SUB#
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel seems keen to control Conway's posture.
Steel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Conway wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Conway tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Conway must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Steel working for a triangle but Conway defends it easily.
Conway slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Conway is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Steel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Conway is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Conway might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Steel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Conway looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
A combination from Conway does no damage.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Conway.
Conway scores with a shot to the body.
Conway tries to clinch up.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Conway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel avoids the body shot from Conway.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Conway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a one two combo.
Conway slips under a jab from Steel.
Steel thuds a left hand into Conway's body.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conway can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conway misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Conway wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Steel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conway throws a leg kick
and Steel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Conway walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Conway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel lands the left hand.#CUT#That has opened up Jake Conway's cut even more.
Conway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Conway throws a leg kick
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steel connects with a superb combination that knocks Conway out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Steel before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Conway!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Steel!
Daniel Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 269 Calamari vs Doom 2
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Steel misses with a straight right.
Argento went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Argento clinches up with Steel and pushes him back against the cage.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Still in the clinch, Argento scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.#BC#
Argento breaks from the clinch.
Steel misses the body punch
and Argento counters with a body kick.
Argento looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Argento is just out of range.
Argento swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Argento counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steel misses the body punch
and Argento counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Argento rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Argento was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Argento's shoulder, as Argento tries to avoid the shot.
Steel takes a swing at Argento's ribcage but misses.
Daniel Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Argento fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Argento has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Steel is trying to keep an underhook but Argento manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Argento has control of the leg.
Argento wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Argento lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Argento lands a nice short elbow.
Argento seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel is pressing down on Argento's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Argento trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Argento looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Argento postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Argento throws a strike but Steel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Argento has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Steel seems to be looking for submissions.
Argento is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard. #T4#
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Argento haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Steel is working for a submission of some sort.
Argento gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Argento is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexus Argento will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Steel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Steel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Argento under the eye.
A cross from Steel lands.#CUT2#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Argento slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel tries to clinch but Argento moves out of range.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Argento swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Argento appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Argento scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a jab to the body
and Argento counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel thinking.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Argento was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Argento throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Argento walks into a left hand.
Argento turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Argento throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Argento tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Argento counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Argento.
Argento connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Steel looking for subs off his back but Argento has passed one foot through into half guard.
Steel is looking to control Argento's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?#T2#
Argento thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Argento there.
Steel wants to improve his position but Argento is controlling well.
Steel won't allow Argento to pass to mount.
Alexus Argento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Argento performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Argento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Argento looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Argento trying to control from Steel's half guard. Steel has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Argento got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Argento has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Argento is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Steel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Argento has picked Steel up and slammed him! Steel can't keep hold of the triangle and Argento manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexus Argento dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Argento just misses with a punch to the body.
Argento stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Argento on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Argento moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Argento makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Argento counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel throws a series of punches but Argento avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Argento looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Argento throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Argento does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Argento was looking to counter with a kick there.
Argento misses with a body punch
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
A combination from Argento does no damage.
Argento fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Argento throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Argento lands a left and a right that send Steel crashing to the mat, dazed. Argento thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Steel is rocked!
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Argento counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel's knee momentarily.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Argento finish him?
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Argento counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Steel out cold! What a finish! Argento is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexus Argento!
A victorious Alexus Argento thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPFT #12
Date: Sep 20, 2023

#R1#
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocak moves away.
Kocak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steel digs a good body shot into Kocak's ribs.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Kocak is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kocak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
Steel misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Kocak counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steel! Kocak lets Steel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kocak slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel punishes Kocak's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kocak swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kocak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kocak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kocak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
Kocak moves away from the strike by Steel.
A little jabbing left from Kocak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Steel moves into the clinch.#TD#
Steel jumps guard and drags Kocak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kocak stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kocak is aware though and is defending well.
Steel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kocak pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kocak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Steel trying to hold on to Kocak's head to control him but Kocak postures up.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Kocak has control of the leg.
Steel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Steel looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Steel tries to roll over but Kocak keeps him under control.#SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel is looking to wear down Kocak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocak throws out the jab.
Kocak walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocak.
Kocak throws a body kick that misses
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Kocak throws a leg kick
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kocak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kocak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kocak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steel works Kocak's body with a nice hook.
Kocak throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocak throws out the jab.
Steel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kocak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kocak misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
Kocak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Kocak throws a fast counter high kick but Steel manages to duck under it in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kocak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Kocak misses with a combination
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kocak moves out of range of the strikes.
Kocak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daniel Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Kocak moved out of range.
Kocak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Kocak ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel scores with a nice strike.
Kocak moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Kocak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kocak.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Kocak pushes him off.#T1#
Kocak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Kocak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Kocak misses the target.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#Daniel Steel's cut is getting worse.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kocak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Kocak.
Kocak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#Steel is rocked!
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Kocak counters with an outside leg kick.
Kocak lands a front kick.
Kocak throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Kocak misses its intended target.
Steel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Kocak throws a right hand that misses
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel scores with a decent looking hook.
Kocak throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kocak.
Kocak throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Steel counters with a series of strikes. Kocak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kocak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kocak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel staying out of range there.
Kocak throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Kocak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kocak throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Kocak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kocak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kocak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kocak counters with a good low kick that Steel was not able to check.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kocak.
Kocak misses with a kick to the body.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Kocak's corner calls for a 1-2. Kocak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kocak tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel connects with a right hand. Kocak shakes it off.#T4#
Kocak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel swings for the body but Kocak moves out of range.
Kocak throws a counter combo.
Kocak blocks a jab.
Kocak swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Kocak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kocak misses with a low kick.
Steel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kocak manages to circle out of the way.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Kocak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kocak misses with an uppercut.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocak finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Kocak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Daniel Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kocak throws a right hand that misses
letting Steel counter with a right hand. #CL#
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kocak, pushing him back against the cage.
Kocak digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
Kocak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocak.
Steel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Kocak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel is looking to clinch but Kocak is avoiding it.
Kocak is looking to land body kicks.
Steel moves out of range as Kocak strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel cracks Kocak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
Kocak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kocak throws a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kocak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Steel slips under a jab from Kocak.
Kocak tries to land a body kick
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel slips a jab from Kocak.
Kocak throws a big shot that misses.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Kocak pushes him off.
Good shot there by Kocak.
Kocak fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Steel to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Steel looks to clinch but Kocak throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Steel taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Demir Kocak!
A relieved looking Demir Kocak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SPFT #8
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Steel takes a swing at Gee's ribcage but misses.
Gee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Gee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gee.#CL2#
Gee darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Steel is trying to pull guard but Gee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A body shot lands from Steel.
Gee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gee goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel throws a body punch but Gee moves out of range.
Steel stuns Gee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel tests Gee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel takes a swing at Gee's ribcage but misses.
Gee wants to counter the offense by Steel and move into the clinch position.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Gee throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Gee.
Inspektor Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel checks a low kick from Gee.
Gee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel's sensitive parts. #CL#
Steel closes the distance and pushes Gee back into the cage.
Gee looking to throw knees to the head but Steel is blocking nicely. #BC#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gee swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Steel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gee moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel lands an overhand right.
Steel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Gee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gee moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Steel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Steel lands a nice hook to Gee's body. Gee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gee misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Gee.
Steel stuns Gee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gee misses with a straight right.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
Gee misses with a body shot
and Gee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Gee.
Gee throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Steel cracks Gee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Steel.#CL#
Steel has closed the distance and engaged Gee in a clinch.
Gee stalling in the clinch but Steel improves position.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gee's elbow.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Steel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Gee looks winded!
Steel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gee.
Steel lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gees head. #BC#
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Gee out cold! Gee corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Steel!
Daniel Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPFT #4
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Steve misses with a right hand
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Steve is predictable there
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
Steel digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel avoids the body shot from Steve.
Daniel Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Steel clinches up with Steve and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
Steel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Steel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Steel looks winded!
Steve slips under a jab from Steel.
Steve looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steve connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Steel misses the body punch
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Steel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve. #T3#
Steve lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steel takes a step back to recover.
Steel blocks a jab.
Steve stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steve.
Steve misses with a hook.
A jab from Steve misses.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel cracks Steve with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steel throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steel.
Steel tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Steve misses with a head kick.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel scores with a nice strike.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Good leg kick by Steve.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Steel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Steel cracks Steve with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steve misses with a leg kick
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Steel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel has time to react.
Steel throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve throws a counter high kick but Steel was just alert enough to avoid it.
Steve drops Steel with a huge uppercut! Steel drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Steve is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yago Steve!
Yago Steve is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Yago Steve made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SPFT #2
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Washington wants to clinch
and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Washington thinking. #CL#
Washington clinches up with Steel and pushes him back against the cage.
Steel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Steel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel looks to land a combination. Washington sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Washington misses with a hook
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Washington moves to clinch but Steel breaks away
and Steel counters with a three punch combo that has Washington backing up. Washington nods at Steel to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Washington clinches up with Steel and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Steel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steel trying to control the position.
Washington stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washington defends it easily.#T1#
Steel has a closed guard, preventing Washington from standing up.
Washington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washington defends it easily.
Steel controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Washington would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel pulls Washington in to control the position.
Washington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel on the ground.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Washington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steel is proving hard to escape from.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Steel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Washington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Washington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Washington has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Washington trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T3#
Washington won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Steel is looking to cinch up a triangle. Washington throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Steel's body to avoid the submission. Steel has instead reached around Washington's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Steel arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Steel!
A relieved looking Daniel Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C192: Jones vs Rader
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Steel checks a low kick from Chukwuma.
Steel tries to clinch but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Chukwuma with the inside leg kick.
Chukwuma misses with a hook
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Steel throws the left hand but Chukwuma avoids the punch easily.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Chukwuma counters with an outside leg kick.
Chukwuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chukwuma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
Chukwuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Chukwuma moves away and avoids it.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel misses with a right hand #TD#
and Chukwuma counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel tries to bench press Chukwuma off him but Chukwuma keeps the position. #T1#
Chukwuma working away.
Steel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steel dodges the ground and pound from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands some shots froms side control.
Steel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chukwuma trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well. #SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Chukwuma prevents Steel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Chukwuma seems content to control.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Chukwuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chukwuma trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T3#
Chukwuma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chukwuma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chukwuma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steel blocks a jab.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Chukwuma moved out of range.
Chukwuma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steel is out of range.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel swings for the body but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Chukwuma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chukwuma misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Steel counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chukwuma lands a shot to the body.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Chukwuma has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Steel tries a body shot but Chukwuma blocks it.
Chukwuma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Steel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Steel swings for the body but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Chukwuma misses with a kick to the body
and Steel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chukwuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Chukwuma.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chukwuma walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Steel drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Chukwuma swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Steel's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tinashe Chukwuma!
During a confident post fight interview, Tinashe Chukwuma thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C184: McWrestler vs Doomsday
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Harrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel misses with a body shot
and Harrison counters with an outside leg kick.
Harrison throws a sloppy body shot
and Steel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harrison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steel finds it's way round the side to connect with Harrison's head. #CUT#It looks like Sean Harrison has been cut.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
Harrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Harrison throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel slips under a jab from Harrison.
Steel sizes up Harrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Steel.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrison is just out of range.
Harrison ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
It seemed like Harrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harrison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Steel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#That has opened up Sean Harrison's cut even more.
Steel misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Steel dips to his left and cracks Harrison with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harrison throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Harrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harrison digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Harrison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harrison is looking to slow Steel down with leg kicks. #T3#
Harrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harrison connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
Steel stuns Harrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#The cut above Sean Harrison's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harrison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel throws a one two combo.
Harrison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harrison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Steel.#CUT#Sean Harrison's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Steel!
After winning the bout, Daniel Steel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C177: Finlayson vs Frost
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Branca digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps Branca's head back. #CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Branca throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branca misses with a body shot.
Branca moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Branca throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Branca tries to work over Steel's front leg with a kick but Steel checks it.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branca manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branca looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Branca is just out of range.#T1#
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Branca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
Branca throws a one two combo.
Steel is looking to wear down Branca with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steel cracks Branca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Branca.
A slapping body kick lands there for Branca.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Branca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Branca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
It seemed like Branca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel swings for the body but Branca moves out of range. #T2#
Good shot there by Branca.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Steel finds it's target.#CL#
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Steel tries to pull guard but Branca won't allow it.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Branca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branca working aggressively here.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Branca prevents a body shot from Steel.
Branca gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Branca lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Branca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel moves away from the strike by Branca.
Steel is looking to counter the offense by Branca and move into the clinch.
Daniel Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
Branca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branca was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Steel darts in and clinches Branca up against the cage.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Branca lands a shoulder strike.
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel fails to pull guard.
Branca lands a shoulder strike.
Branca misses with the head strike. #T4##BC2#
Branca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branca scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel throws the left hand but Branca avoids the punch easily.
Branca throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel cracks Branca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Branca misses the jab.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steel looks to land a combination but Branca avoids it well.
Branca misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Steel forces Branca back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joao Cajo Branca will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Branca sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Branca misses.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Branca counters with a good low kick that Steel was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Branca counters with an outside leg kick.
Branca thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
Branca misses with an uppercut
and Branca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branca misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Branca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel lands with a straight right. Branca didn't see that one coming.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Branca. #T1#
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Branca misses the jab.#CL#
Steel moves into the clinch.
Branca tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Branca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel pushes Branca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branca tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branca throws a head punch that misses.
Steel digs a right hand underneath Branca's ribcage. Branca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Branca is breathing heavily.
Steel tries a body shot but Branca blocks it.
Daniel Steel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Branca blocks a body shot from Steel. #T2#
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branca swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Steel jumps into guard, dragging Branca to the mat. #SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Branca avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Branca avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB#
Branca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Branca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Steel looking for a triangle here. Branca is fighting it but it looks tight! Steel pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Branca is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Steel!
Our winner, Daniel Steel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C167: Kilgore vs Land
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjornsson attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
Steel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bjornsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Bjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bjornsson counters with a big left hand that crumples Steel! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Bjornsson!
An out of breath Eddie Bjornsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 89 - Land vs Malley 3
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Virus misses with a left hand
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Virus lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Virus throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Virus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virus thumps Steel with a low kick.
Steel walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Virus tried to counter with a leg kick but Steel avoided it.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Virus.
A little feinted left hand from Virus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Virus swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Virus slips under a jab from Steel.
Daniel Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Virus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel misses with a left hand
and Virus counters with a big right hand! Oh Steel is in trouble here! Virus follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
A relieved looking Corona Virus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB 87 - Allu vs Steel 2
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1##CL#
Allu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Allu lands a body shot.
Allu presses Steel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Allu misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Allu.
A short right from Allu on the inside. #TD2#
Steel jumps into guard, dragging Allu to the mat. #SUB2#
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allu defends well.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Steel is trying to control the position but Allu postures up.
Allu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Steel working for submissions but it's allowed Allu to get to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Allu wants to stand up but Steel has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Steel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allu pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Allu decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Allu.
Allu cracks Steel with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
Allu misses with a body punch
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Allu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Allu throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Nice shot by Allu.
Allu with a nice calf kick.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Allu.
Allu tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Allu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Juki Allu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allu throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Allu.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Allu has knocked Steel down with a huge combo! Allu steps away and waves a wobbly Steel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Steel is rocked!
Allu defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Allu finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Allu! Steel is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juki Allu!
Juki Allu retains his heavyweight title!
A less than humble Juki Allu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: BB 79 - Panic vs Bleak 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Blank thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blank lands the left hand.
A big right from Blank misses.
Blank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Blank misses its intended target.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Blank misses the shot to the body.
Blank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Blank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blank misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blank takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blank throws out the jab.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blank misses with an uppercut
and Blank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blank misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel slips a straight right by Blank.
Blank throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Blank throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Steel counters with a left hand that sends Blank to the canvas!
Steel wants to pass the guard but Blank is keeping the position.
Blank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blank is pulling down on Steel's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel, at least for the moment.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Blank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Steel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Blank looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Blank looking to control.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blank wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Steel is now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blank is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Blank wants to get back to full guard but Steel has mounted him!
Blank is looking to get to half guard.
Steel controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Steel looking for a guillotine from mount but Blank is having none of it.
Steel avoids the attempt from Blank to control.
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blank is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4##SUB2#
Steel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Blank is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel trying to control but Blank is having none of it.
Blank prevents Steel from taking his back.
Blank tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Blank's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Blank throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
letting Blank counter with a right hand.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blank misses with a straight left.
Blank loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel is looking for the big counter here.
Blank misses with a right hand
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Blank throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Blank misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Blank misses.
Steel misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Blank misses the target.
Blank feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blank.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.#T1#
Steel misses with a left hand
and Blank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel slips under a jab from Blank.
Steel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blank is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Blank looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blank lands a slapping body shot.
Billy Blank is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blank lands the left hand.
Blank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel throws a hook but Blank blocks it.
Blank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Blank blocks a jab.
Blank just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Blank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blank looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
Blank misses with a straight right.
Blank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billy Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blank throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blank misses with the combination.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blank.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Blank misses.
Blank fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blank misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Blank throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Blank throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blank. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel moves forwards but Blank connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blank misses the shot to the body.
Blank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Steel misses.
Blank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blank misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
Steel slips a straight right by Blank.
Blank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steel defending well as Blank loads up on a big left hand.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Blank counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Blank misses with an uppercut.
Steel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blank to score with a decent uppercut.
Blank misses with a jab to the body
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel throws out a counter right but Blank avoids it with no problem.
Blank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Blank throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blank misses with a hook
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Blank throws an off balance right hand
and Blank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Blank is rocked!
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Blank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Blank saw that one coming.
Blank misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Blank moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##KD2#
Steel cracks Blank with a big right hand and Blank goes down!
Oh Blank is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Blank.
Blank seems to have got his legs back now.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Blank is keeping the position.
Blank is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Blank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blank looking for subs off his back but Steel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Blank trying to control but Steel postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Blank is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel. #SUB2#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blank has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blank wants to control but Steel is keeping busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura here.
Blank is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blank is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blank has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura here.
Blank is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blank avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blank blocks a jab.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blank.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel defending well as Blank loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blank throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blank throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Blank misses with a body shot.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank misses with a left hand
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Blank ducks straight into an uppercut from Steel and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Blank manages to regain guard straight away.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel trying to control but Blank is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Steel!
Daniel Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Billy Blank was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: BB 74 - Obaminator vs Roos
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Smith misses with a body kick.
Steel scores with a jab to the head.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like BC Smith has been cut.
BC Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Steel lands a big shot that drops Smith! Can he finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith managing to control the position. #T1#
Steel trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Steel is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Steel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
Smith tries to stand but Steel is controlling his head.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith tries to stand but Steel controls the position and pulls Smith into his guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steel working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel wants to control the position but Smith says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BC Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is taking a breather. Steel 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.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel trying to control but Smith postures up. #T1#
Smith controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniel Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Steel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel sprawls well. Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Daniel Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Steel back into the cage.
A short left from Steel.
Smith tries for a takedown but Steel manages to get underhooks.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel lands a right hand. #TD2#
Steel successfully pulls guard. #T3##SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith wants to stand but Steel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steel's head.
Smith trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Steel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Smith is pushing down on Steel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on BC Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Smith wants to control the position but Steel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smith gets back to full guard. #T3#
Smith is pulling down on Steel's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel, at least for the moment.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. #REVR#
Smith wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard. #T4#
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.#SUB2#
Steel has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Smith escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Smith!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
BC Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: BB 67 - Virus vs Sapo
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
A punch combination from Allu misses. #KD#
Allu cracks Steel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Allu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steel to stand back up!#ROC#Steel is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
Allu stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Allu finish him?
Steel moves out of range as Allu strikes.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.#CUT2#It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Allu. Beautiful body shot.
Allu tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Allu tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Allu throws the kick towards the body but Steel avoids it.
Allu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel's sensitive parts.
Allu misses with a looping right.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel digs a good hook to Allu's body.
Allu misses with a body shot.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Allu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Allu misses with a body punch
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Allu misses with a looping right.
Allu throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Allu misses with a body kick.
Steel lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Allu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Allu moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Allu.
Steel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Allu to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Steel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Allu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Allu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Allu has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Allu is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Steel looking to control.
Allu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steel is proving hard to escape from.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Allu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Allu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Allu is taking a breather. Steel 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Juki Allu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allu ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel lands the left hand.
Allu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Allu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Allu tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Nice body kick from Allu.#T4#
Steel misses with a straight right.
Allu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Allu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#That has opened up Daniel Steel's cut even more.
Allu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Allu gets a clinch.
Allu scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Allu lands a big right hand that drops Steel! The killer instinct kicks in and Allu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Allu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juki Allu!
After the big win, Juki Allu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BB 61 - Okongwu vs Virus
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Sapo.
Steel lands a jab to the nose.
Steel misses with a body punch #KD#
and Sapo counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! Sapo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble!#ROC#Steel is rocked!
Sapo ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Sapo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Sapo finish him?
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Sapo's shoulder, as Sapo tries to avoid the shot.
Sapo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Sapo should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sapo.
Steel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sapo at a distance.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Sapo moved out of range.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sapo.
A punch lands to the side of Sapo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Sapo misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel lands with a right hand.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sapo manages to avoid it.
A jab from Steel misses.
Sapo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Sapo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Sapo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD2#
Steel cracks Sapo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sapo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Steel finish him? #ROC2#Sapo is rocked!
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Sapo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Sapo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sapo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Sapo slips a straight right by Steel.
Sapo throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Sapo seems to have got his legs back now.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Sapo counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! Sapo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble!
Sapo misses with a straight right.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Sapo counters with a single leg into guard. Steel didn't expect that.
Sapo is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.
Sapo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sapo won't allow Steel to sweep him here. #T2#
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sapo trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel is trying to control the position but Sapo postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Sapo is out of range.
Sapo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Sapo scores with a four punch combination!
Steel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sapo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Sapo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Sapo's head but Sapo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sapo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Steel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sapo moves away from the strike by Steel. #T3#
Sapo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Sapo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Sapo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sapo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sapo scores with punches from side control.
Sapo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel on the ground.
Sapo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steel down.
Sapo in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Steel looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Sapo turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
An out of breath Rob Sapo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 56 - Escobar vs Adam 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Steel thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Steel tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Steel misses. #KD2#
Steel cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smith to stand back up!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
Steel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Steel moves in close and cracks Smith with a massive right hand! Smith, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Steel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Steel!
An out of breath Daniel Steel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 51 - Anubis vs Hawk 2
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Steel lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deep waters in the buildup to the fight.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Nice cross by Steel.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel blocks a jab.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
King moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Steel misses.
King misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel moves out of range as King strikes.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
A big right from Steel misses.
King defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
King slips a straight right by Steel.
King misses with a straight left.
King looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
King missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
King is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Steel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
King throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Steel digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Steel looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Steel scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Steel lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steel takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Steel jabs at King's body.
King works the jab nicely.
Steel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! King had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from King misses.
Steel looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
King misses with a wild body shot.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
King throws a lazy body kick
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Steel missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
Steel thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Steel lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King misses the shot to the body.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King misses with a body punch
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.#T4#
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel slips a jab from King.
Steel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steel scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
King closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King closes the distance but Steel moves to the side
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
King misses the jab.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Steel misses the jab.
King is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King misses with a looping right.
Steel tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Steel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
King swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Daniel Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Steel.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from King misses
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Steel misses.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
Nice shot by King.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King avoids the body shot from Steel. #T1#
Steel looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel jabs at King's body.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
King is looking to clinch.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy left from Steel finds it's target.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King walks into a left hand.
Daniel Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King misses with an uppercut
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
King slips a straight right by Steel.
King misses with a left hand
letting Steel counter with a right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel connects with a single shot there.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Steel.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Steel misses.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King staying out of range there.
King slips a jab from Steel.
Steel looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
A jab from King misses.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
King ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
King lands an overhand right.
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by King.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Steel cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steel clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
King throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Steel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
King jabs at Steel's body.
Nice jab there from Steel.
Steel misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Steel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Steel digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
King throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Nice shot by Steel.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel works the jab nicely.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.#T1#
King defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Steel swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a body kick.
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King misses with a straight left.
Steel digs a good hook to King's body.
Steel missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Ziggy King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from King misses
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel slips under a jab.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
King misses with a hook
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
King misses with a looping right.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped King's head back.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Well,King is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Steel lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Steel throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
Steel throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
King misses with a body shot
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
King misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
King tries to land a front kick but Steel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel connects with a jab.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel lands a jab to the nose.
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a nice body shot.
Steel cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Nice defenses there by King.
Steel lands an overhand right.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King throws a lazy body kick
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side.
King throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel moves away from the strike by King.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Daniel Steel!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Daniel Steel!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Daniel Steel!

Daniel Steel wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ziggy King was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well...back to the gym.'.

Event: BB 45 - Capellio vs Norton
Date: May 02, 2022

#R1#
A cross from Steel lands.
Ralph Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Long takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Long throws a leg kick but Steel moved away.
Long 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.
Long takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Long throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Long clinches.
Steel stalling in the clinch but Long improves position. #BC#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Long tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Long's hands.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Long at a distance.
Long throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Long manages to avoid it.
Long walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Long. Long obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
Long throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Long throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily. #T1#
Steel scores with a jab. Long acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Long takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Long tries to land a leg kick but Steel saw it coming and moves away.
Steel scores with a jab to the head.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel lands a head shot.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Long is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Long throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Long fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Long.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Long tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Long throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Long changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but Long manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steel clobbers Long with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Long defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Long's head back.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Long.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Long.
Steel catches Long with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Long uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Long throws out a leg kick but Steel moves out of range and Long only half commits.
Long on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Long's head back. #ROC#Long is rocked!
Steel throws a monster overhand right that drops Long! Steel follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Steel!
Daniel Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BB 40 - Obaminator vs Garbowa
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Steel misses with a straight right.
Daniel Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Steel works the jab nicely.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steel won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Steel dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Smith in the domination position with Steel hanging on.
Smith working away.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Steel some visible discomfort.
Smith grinds an elbow into Steel's temple.
Smith tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs.
Steel can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steel down.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Steel looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Steel is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Steel looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Steel is rocked!
Smith connects with a bit shot that sees Steel covering up! More strikes from Smith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BC Smith!
BC Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 30 - Abner vs Hoost
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Winters misses the body punch
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Steel gets caught flat footed, as Winters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Winters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Steel has his foot on Winters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winters works his way back into a safe position though.
Winters trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is pulling down on Winters's head. It's preventing any offense from Winters, at least for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Winters working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Winters puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel wants to control but Winters is keeping busy. #T1##SUB#
Steel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Steel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Steel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Winters in particular looking to stall.
Winters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Winters is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel trying to control here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Steel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily.
Steel trying to control but Winters postures up. #SUB#
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winters wants to stand but Steel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Winters preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Winters wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a triangle but Winters pushes his legs off easily.
Winters trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Steel working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily. #SUB#
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Winters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winters has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Steel has his foot on Winters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winters works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Steel working for submissions but it's allowed Winters to get to half guard. #SUB#
Steel looking for submissions off his back.
Steel is staying active underneath Winters, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Steel is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Winters frees his head nicely. Oh but Steel has switched to an armbar! Winters is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Daniel Steel!
A very excited looking Daniel Steel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BB 17 - Bjornsson vs Abner
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
Sapo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
Sapo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sapo shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sapo is defended easily by Steel.
Steel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CHECMATE PRIME MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sapo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sapo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sapo fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Sapo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sapo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sapo cracks Steel with a big elbow.
Sapo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC2#Steel is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sapo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sapo in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Steel looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Sapo turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
Rob Sapo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 10 - Gracie vs Xiaodong
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Holmes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Holmes thuds his shin into the meat of Steel's side.
Holmes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel cracks Holmes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holmes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holmes throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Steel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel clobbers Holmes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holmes looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range. #KD#
Steel lands a big right hand that sends Holmes crashing to the mat! Steel stays standing though and waves Holmes back to his feet!#ROC#Holmes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Holmes out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Steel!
A relieved looking Daniel Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BLAZE 25 - SLAISSI VS GOEBBELS
Date: Apr 29, 2021

#R1#
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from De Vries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Vries lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that De Vries has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Vries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Vries takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steel lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Timo De Vries has been cut.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Vries is looking for a counter combo.
De Vries slips a straight right by Steel.
An attempted straight right counter from De Vries misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Steel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel.
De Vries takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Vries slips a straight right by Steel.
De Vries went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
De Vries uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
De Vries was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel's coach down at CHECKMATE PRIME MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big left from Steel misses.
De Vries is looking for a counter combo.
Steel misses with a straight left.
De Vries was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel scores with a jab. De Vries acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of De Vries 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steel misses the jab.
It looked like De Vries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daniel Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel throws an overhand right that drops De Vries like a sack of potatoes! Steel dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Steel!
A victorious Daniel Steel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Timo De Vries had this to say: 'I underestimated my foe tonight - sorry to my fans and family.'.

Event: BLAZE 21 -ROCKSTEADY VS VOLKOV
Date: Apr 01, 2021

#R1#
Rourke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been hearing reports that Rourke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steel's coach down at CHECKMATE PRIME MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#KD2#
Steel waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Rourke. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Rourke to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Rourke is keeping the position.
Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steel keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rourke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rourke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.#T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rourke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rourke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rourke wants to clinch
and Steel counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Steel!

Event: BLAZE 20 - MURPHY VS NICOLETTA
Date: Mar 25, 2021

#R1#
Steel scores with a jab.
Kool rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

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

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