Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HC KT 8
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Nice body punch from Steve.
Rocksteady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Rocksteady there.
Rocksteady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rocksteady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocksteady scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Steve forces Rocksteady back against the ropes and clinches.
Rocksteady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocksteady misses with the head strike.
Rocksteady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocksteady scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocksteady misses with a body punch.
Rocksteady pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Rocksteady lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.
A right handed body shot lands from Rocksteady.
Steve is leaning against Rocksteady and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rocksteady lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve tries to stall but Rocksteady uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Rocksteady looking to slow down the pace here.
Steve tries to break the clinch but Rocksteady is controlling the position.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocksteady throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Rocksteady misses with a punch to the body.
Steve gets through Rocksteady's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocksteady tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocksteady fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steve on the side of the head.
Rocksteady missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rocksteady closes the distance but Steve moves to the side
and Steve counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rocksteady throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Rocksteady with a jab.
Rocksteady clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocksteady.#CL#
Rocksteady instigates a clinch.
Rocksteady taking a breather.
Rocksteady scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocksteady on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rocksteady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Rocksteady dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rocksteady looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Rocksteady throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Rocksteady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocksteady.
Nice body kick from Steve.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocksteady.
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Rocksteady throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocksteady misses with a body shot.
Steve throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steve tries a low kick but Rocksteady avoids it.
Rocksteady pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Rocksteady.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Steve lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rocksteady takes a step back to recover.
Rocksteady tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
James Rocksteady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady misses with a straight left. #T1#
Rocksteady lands a head shot.
Rocksteady gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rocksteady is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice jab there from Steve.
Rocksteady lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rocksteady misses with a body shot.
Rocksteady scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steve in his tracks.
Rocksteady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocksteady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Rocksteady.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Rocksteady.
A big right from Rocksteady misses.
Rocksteady throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve tries to work over Rocksteady's front leg with a kick but Rocksteady checks it. #CL2#
Steve gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve lands a knee to the body.
Rocksteady throws a head punch that misses.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rocksteady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rocksteady prevents a body shot from Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Rocksteady lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Rocksteady throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve. #BC2#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocksteady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocksteady looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Good shot there by Rocksteady.
Steve jabs at Rocksteady's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocksteady fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steve checks a leg kick.
Rocksteady throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stephen Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##CL#
Rocksteady has Steve up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rocksteady misses with a body punch.
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocksteady has him pressed against the ropes.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocksteady controls his hands.
Steve pushes Rocksteady back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocksteady stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Rocksteady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocksteady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve is trying to stall. #T1#
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocksteady is trying to stall.
Rocksteady scores with a hook to the body.
Rocksteady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve working aggressively here.
Rocksteady lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rocksteady as Steve tries to tie him up.
Rocksteady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stephen Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocksteady.
Steve prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Steve blocks a body shot from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady is pushing Steve up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Rocksteady. #T2#
Steve tries a body shot but Rocksteady blocks it.
Rocksteady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve tries to circle away but Rocksteady has him pinned against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rocksteady is struggling to control the position.
Rocksteady seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Rocksteady scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksteady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocksteady blocking some punches.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Rocksteady avoids it by throwing Steve back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but James Rocksteady did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R4#
Rocksteady throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
James Rocksteady is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocksteady throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Rocksteady loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Rocksteady as he connects with a hook.
Rocksteady throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab lands there for Steve.
Rocksteady jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Rocksteady coming out on top.
Rocksteady throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rocksteady tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve lands with a right hand.
Rocksteady throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Steve lands a jab.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rocksteady.#CL2#
Steve drives through and clinches with Rocksteady against the ropes.
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steve.
Rocksteady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
A hook to the body from Rocksteady.
Steve pushes Rocksteady back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Steve.
Rocksteady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocksteady goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there.
Steve has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steve slips under a jab from Rocksteady.
Steve lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
Steve connects with a leg kick.
James Rocksteady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocksteady throws a head kick that half lands.
Rocksteady is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Rocksteady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve defending well as Rocksteady loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rocksteady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocksteady's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 38:38
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 38:38
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 38:38

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DC 111: Farman v Dux
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Steve.
McGuffin fakes the leg kick and cracks Steve in the body.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve slips under a jab from McGuffin.
Steve works McGuffin's body with a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Steve blocks the leg kick.
McGuffin scores with a jab.
McGuffin lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuffin swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuffin.
Steve scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuffin's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuffin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGuffin misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuffin misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuffin misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuffin blocks the body kick. #T1#
Steve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuffin lands a head shot.
McGuffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuffin lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.
McGuffin misses with a hook.
McGuffin throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuffin thinking.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
McGuffin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Steve misses.
McGuffin scores with a leg kick.
Steve is looking to slow McGuffin down with leg kicks.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuffin tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuffin misses with a right hand #CL#
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
McGuffin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2##BC2#
McGuffin breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuffin misses the target.
Steve throws a hook but McGuffin blocks it.
Steve bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuffin's head.
A jab from McGuffin misses.
Steve moves out of range as McGuffin strikes.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from McGuffin.
Steve takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steve looks to land a body kick but McGuffin moved away.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuffin.
McGuffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve tries to counter by clinching up but McGuffin breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve tests McGuffin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
McGuffin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from McGuffin misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
McGuffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from McGuffin misses
and Steve counters with an inside leg kick.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuffin.#T3#
Steve lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Steve throws a push kick but McGuffin slaps the foot to one side.
McGuffin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
McGuffin missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuffin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steve is looking to wear down McGuffin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice leg kick from Steve, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuffin.
McGuffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steve moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuffin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steve checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGuffin darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns McGuffin into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from McGuffin misses.
McGuffin misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Steve slips under a jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGuffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jonesy McGuffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. McGuffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuffin throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuffin throws a head kick that misses.
Steve blocks a head kick by McGuffin.
McGuffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steve throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuffin misses the shot to the body.
Steve tries to clinch up but McGuffin circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuffin tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuffin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from McGuffin misses its intended target.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuffin at a distance.
McGuffin misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonesy McGuffin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuffin.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuffin.
Steve scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuffin.
McGuffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
McGuffin defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
McGuffin swinging wildly here.
McGuffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steve circles away quickly and effectively.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonesy McGuffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuffin lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuffin avoids the body shot from Steve.
McGuffin throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuffin misses with a straight right.
McGuffin misses with a straight left.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from McGuffin.
Steve appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuffin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuffin moves away.#T1#
McGuffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuffin blocks a leg kick.
Steve throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice cross by Steve.
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuffin under the eye.
Steve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steve jabs McGuffin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve lands a body shot.
McGuffin loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
McGuffin throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a nice kick to the body.
Steve wants to clinch.
Steve lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve tries to clinch up but McGuffin circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGuffin dodges the punch combination from Steve.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuffin throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Steve misses with a low kick.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - McGuffin had a free shot at his head there.
McGuffin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuffin throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
A lazy body kick from McGuffin #CL#
and Steve counters by clinching up.
McGuffin can't break the clinch. #T3#
McGuffin is trying to break free.
Steve lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jonesy McGuffin has been cut.#BC2#
McGuffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steve.
Steve takes one on the button.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from McGuffin.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuffin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuffin throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuffin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve lands a leg kick that knocks McGuffin off balance momentarily.
Steve on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGuffin takes one on the button.
McGuffin misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve defending well as McGuffin loads up on a big left hand.
Steve swings for the body but McGuffin moves out of range. #T4#
Steve missing with a left hand there. McGuffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuffin throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
McGuffin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuffin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McGuffin misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuffin thinking.
A head kick misses from McGuffin.
McGuffin feints a jab promting Steve to slip. McGuffin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steve slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve moves away from the strike by McGuffin.
McGuffin shoots in but Steve avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuffin.
McGuffin checks a low kick from Steve.
Steve lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuffin. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonesy McGuffin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve checks a low kick from McGuffin.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from McGuffin.
Steve throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuffin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuffin swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuffin walks into a straight right hand from Steve.
Steve misses with a low kick.
McGuffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuffin throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuffin.
McGuffin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McGuffin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuffin scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuffin throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from McGuffin. Those never looked like landing.
Steve does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGuffin works over Steve's head and body with a nice combination.
Steve scores with a decent looking hook.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No joy there for McGuffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuffin circles away.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuffin looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve lands a nice hook to McGuffin's body. McGuffin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steve connects with the punch.
McGuffin shoots in and drives through. Steve sprawls well.
McGuffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve is looking to slow McGuffin down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve tries to clinch up.
McGuffin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steve.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuffin.
Steve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuffin.#T2#
Steve throws a body punch but McGuffin moves out of range.
McGuffin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuffin misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuffin scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuffin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
McGuffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve scores with a jab to the head.
McGuffin lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuffin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steve throws a leg kick but McGuffin moved away.
McGuffin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
McGuffin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steve checks a leg kick.
Steve moves out of range as McGuffin strikes.#T3#
McGuffin throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
McGuffin ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
A big left from McGuffin misses.
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuffin looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuffin connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve slips a straight right by McGuffin.#CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Steve has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuffin is trying to break the clinch but Steve is controlling him.
Steve prevents McGuffin from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGuffin fails to land. #BC2#
McGuffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve misses with an uppercut. #T4#
McGuffin misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve tries a low kick but McGuffin avoids it.
McGuffin throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuffin.
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!
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuffin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steve.
McGuffin throws a combination that misses
and Steve counters with a body kick.
Steve's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steve duly obliges.
McGuffin swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
McGuffin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steve to score with a decent uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuffin checks a leg kick.
McGuffin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuffin.
McGuffin lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuffin loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
That kick from Steve tenderised McGuffin's leg. McGuffin is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuffin lands a slapping body shot.
McGuffin misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steve has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Steve!
Stephen Steve decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DC 105: Dux v Pisswater
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Babcock is looking to clinch.
Steve connects with an inside leg kick.
Stephen Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock misses with a kick to the body.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Babcock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve throws the left hand but Babcock avoids the punch easily.
Steve lands with a nice combination. Babcock backs away looking to recover.
Steve's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steve's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve lands with a nice combination. Babcock backs away looking to recover.#T1##CL2#
Steve darts in and clinches Babcock up against the cage.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch.
Steve takes a swing at Babcock's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Steve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Steve misses #TD#
and Babcock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Steve is looking to improve his position.
Babcock passes to full mount!
Babcock with the ground and pound from mount.
Babcock trying to control but Steve is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Babcock thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Babcock trying to control but Steve is having none of it.
Babcock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steve tries to lock up and control but Babcock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Babcock fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Steve tries to hold on but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steve's face.
Babcock avoids the attempt from Steve to control.
Babcock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Steve manages to control the position for a moment.
Steve tries to lock up and control but Babcock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Babcock working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Steve keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Babcock landing strikes, looking to finish!
Babcock controlling his opponent.
Babcock looking to ground and pound but Steve is blocking nicely.
Babcock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steve working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Babcock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Babcock trying to control but Steve is having none of it.
Babcock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steve is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steve is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Babcock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babcock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Babcock misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Babcock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steve feints and then cracks Babcock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babcock down.
Steve throws a right and a left that Babcock avoids nicely.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babcock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands a body shot.
Babcock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Babcock lands a right hook to the body.
Babcock lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Babcock throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Steve looks to land a combination. Babcock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steve cracks Babcock with a good jab.
Stephen Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve.
A telegraphed right hand from Babcock misses the target.
Steve was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Babcock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steve lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steve tries to clinch but Babcock is having none of it.
Babcock with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Babcock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Steve tries to bum rush Babcock with a series of wild strikes but Babcock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Babcock can pounce on him.
Babcock moves out of range of the body kick from Steve.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Babcock.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Babcock moves out of range as Steve throws a body kick.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Babcock.
Steve throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steve motions for Babcock to come forward. Steve throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Babcock tries to counter with a takedown but Steve is quick to defend against it.
Babcock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Steve checks a low kick from Babcock.
Babcock blocks the body kick.
Stephen Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babcock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steve tries to clinch but Babcock is having none of it.
Babcock circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Babcock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Babcock showed some decent athleticism there.
Babcock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Steve is defending well. #T4#
Babcock works his foot free and advances to mount.
Steve is looking to improve his position but Babcock isn't that keen on the idea.
Steve is squirming around, avoiding Babcock's attempts to control the action.
Steve wants to control but Babcock is having none of it.#SUB#
Babcock working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Babcock scoring with strikes but Steve is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve is squirming around, avoiding Babcock's attempts to control the action.
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 Jim Babcock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Steve.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babcock circles away quickly and effectively.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Babcock misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Steve gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steve lands a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Babcock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babcock is defending well for now.
Babcock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.
Babcock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steve gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Babcock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steve bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steve leaves Babcock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steve lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steve looks to land a body kick but Babcock moved away.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steve sprawls and moves away.
Steve thumps Babcock with a low kick.
Babcock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Steve feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Babcock throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Babcock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Babcock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Babcock checks a leg kick.
Babcock closes the distance and clinches up with Steve, looking for a takedown. Babcock pushes Steve against the cage but Steve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steve flicks out a counter leg kick but Babcock steps away.
Babcock misses with a combination
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babcock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Steve sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Babcock darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Babcock into the cage.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Babcock.
Babcock is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Babcock jumps guard but Steve stands there with Babcock around his waist. Babcock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Steve misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Babcock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land. #T4#
Babcock tries to score a body lock takedown but Steve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Babcock or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve is trying to break free.
Steve works on Babcock's body with a couple of short punches.
Steve with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jim Babcock has been cut.
Babcock tries to stall but Steve uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Steve prevents the takedown attempt.
Steve tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Babcock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jim Babcock!
A very excited looking Jim Babcock 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: DC 97: Burdon v Ratt
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Steve throws a hook but Maitonaama blocks it.#TD2#
Maitonaama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maitonaama works to advance to full mount. Steve defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Maitonaama controlling his opponent.
Steve is squirming around, avoiding Maitonaama's attempts to control the action.
Steve is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve tries to lock up and control but Maitonaama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Steve working to try and regain half guard.
Steve is squirming around, avoiding Maitonaama's attempts to control the action.
Steve taking shots to the head.
Maitonaama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Steve tries to reverse the position but Maitonaama maintains control.
Maitonaama tries to control but Steve wriggling away.
Steve is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Steve controls the position.
Steve working to try and regain half guard.
Steve tries to lock up and control but Maitonaama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steve is trying to escape the mount.
Steve tries to hold on but Maitonaama pushes him away.
Steve is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steve is squirming around, avoiding Maitonaama's attempts to control the action.
Maitonaama prevents Steve from getting the reversal.#T3#
Steve tries to lock up and control but Maitonaama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steve is in a horrible position here. Maitonaama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Steve is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maitonaama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steve's face.
Steve tries to lock up and control but Maitonaama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steve gets back to half guard.
Maitonaama content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maitonaama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steve's head. #T4#
Maitonaama trying to control the action but Steve is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maitonaama is working away from the top position though.
Steve is looking for a sweep. Maitonaama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steve keeping control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve is looking for a sweep. Maitonaama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Maitonaama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Steve. No joy for Maitonaama on that attempt.
Stephen Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maitonaama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maitonaama avoids the body shot from Steve.
It seemed like Maitonaama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maitonaama.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maitonaama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a combination
and Maitonaama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Maitonaama misses the target. #T1#
A big right from Maitonaama misses.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steve.
Steve dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maitonaama. That did some damage!
Steve throws the left hand but Maitonaama avoids the punch easily.
Maitonaama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maitonaama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steve throws a head kick that misses. #T2##CL#
Steve moves into range and clinches up with Maitonaama.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steve is leaning against Maitonaama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve lands a good knee to the midsection. Maitonaama won't want to take too many of those.
Maitonaama misses with a knee to the head.
Maitonaama is working for takedown but Steve is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steve gets through Maitonaama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maitonaama is breathing heavily.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Maitonaama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steve.
Maitonaama working aggressively here. #T3##BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Maitonaama counters with a left to the body.
Maitonaama throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steve throws a body punch but Maitonaama moves out of range.
Steve connects with a leg kick.
Steve feints and then cracks Maitonaama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maitonaama down.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Steve, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama misses with a looping left.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maitonaama.
A big left from Maitonaama misses.
Maitonaama misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Steve with the inside leg kick.
Maitonaama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maitonaama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maitonaama slips under a jab from Steve.
Maitonaama throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Maitonaama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maitonaama misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a series of strikes. Maitonaama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Steve holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steve can't break the clinch.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Steve just leaning against Maitonaama, taking a breather.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Maitonaama landing knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Maitonaama is working for takedown but Steve is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steve putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maitonaama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maitonaama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steve tries a body shot but Maitonaama blocks it.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Maitonaama looking for a takedown.
Maitonaama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stephen Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslak Maitonaama.
Steve takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maitonaama in his tracks.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Maitonaama counters with a nice body shot.
Maitonaama lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Maitonaama moves out of range easily.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Maitonaama's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Maitonaama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steve napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Steve throws Maitonaama to one side and escapes!
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Maitonaama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve throws a one two combo.
Maitonaama shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a leg kick.
Maitonaama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maitonaama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Maitonaama is just out of range.
Maitonaama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steve defends it well.
Steve dips to his left and cracks Maitonaama with an uppercut!
Steve is looking to wear down Maitonaama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve misses the body punch
and Maitonaama counters with a left to the body.
Maitonaama fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Steve.
Maitonaama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maitonaama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maitonaama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stephen Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Maitonaama.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steve has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Steve!
Stephen Steve was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DC 88:Dunbar v Belly
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Babcock shoots in but no luck this time.
Steve feints a counter leg kick.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
Steve pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Babcock back to the cage. Steve follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steve takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Babcock misses with a wild body shot.
Jim Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Babcock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steve finds it's way round the side to connect with Babcock's head.
Babcock throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range. #TD#
Babcock gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve is looking to improve his position.
Steve keeping control of the position. #T1#
Steve trying to control from the bottom.
Babcock trying to control the action but Steve is working from the bottom.
Steve tries to get to full guard but Babcock has control of the leg.
Babcock wants to free his trapped foot but Steve is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Babcock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Babcock wants to pass to mount but Steve is defending the position.
Steve tries to roll over but Babcock keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Babcock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Babcock wants to take a breather but Steve is having none of it.
Babcock slows the pace down in half guard.
Babcock slips a nice elbow through Steve's hands, connecting with Steve's forehead.
Steve trying to hold on to Babcock's head to control him but Babcock postures up.
Steve is trying is best to control the position here.
Babcock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Babcock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steve knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Babcock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steve wants to improve his position but Babcock is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Babcock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steve defends it well.
Steve tries to roll over but Babcock keeps him under control.
Babcock missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Babcock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steve has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steve is holding on to half guard well.
Steve taking some punishment here, with Babcock in his half guard.
Steve wants to improve his position but Babcock is controlling well.
Steve is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Babcock wants to pass to mount but Steve is defending the position.
Babcock misses with a head shot. Steve uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock works over Steve with some ground and pound from guard.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Babcock looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Babcock trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Steve is looking to sweep but instead, Babcock has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Babcock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Babcock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babcock doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Babcock.
Steve slips under a jab.
Babcock throws a leg kick but Steve checks it.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babcock misses with a low kick.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Babcock with a body shot.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
Steve throws the left hand but Babcock avoids the punch easily.
Babcock keeps Steve at a distance using the push kick.
Steve throws a low kick but it's checked well by Babcock.
Crunch! Babcock slams his shin into Steve's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock throws a wild body kick that Steve sees coming a mile off.
Steve attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steve throws a leg kick but Babcock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steve throws a push kick but Babcock slaps the foot to one side.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Babcock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Babcock scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Babcock.
Steve wants to land a leg kick but Babcock is out of range.
Babcock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Babcock.
Jim Babcock is winning the standup battle so far.
Babcock checks a leg kick.
Babcock shoots in and drives through. Steve sprawls well.
Babcock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.
Babcock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Babcock.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Babcock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Babcock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve throws a front kick that sends Babcock stumbling back into the cage.
Babcock throws a low kick but Steve avoids it.
Babcock throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Babcock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Babcock swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babcock throws a solid leg kick but Steve takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Babcock.
Steve shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steve.
Babcock is looking to score with low kicks.
Babcock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Babcock misses with a takedown attempt
and Babcock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Steve throws out a loose jab but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babcock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babcock is looking to wear down Steve with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Babcock misses with a head kick.
Babcock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babcock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Babcock throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
Babcock misses with a left hand
and Babcock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babcock misses with a low kick.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Babcock with a body shot.
Steve slips a jab from Babcock.
A low kick from Babcock misses
and Steve counters with an inside leg kick.
Babcock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steve throws a body kick that misses.
Babcock throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Babcock is looking to chop away at Steve's legs. #T4#
Babcock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Babcock thuds a left hand into Steve's body.
Steve shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Babcock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Babcock tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve tries a quick counter leg kick but Babcock is wise to it.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steve scores with a nice strike.
Babcock shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Babcock moved out of range.
Steve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steve misses with a hook.
Babcock moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crunch! Steve slams his shin into Babcock's torso.
Steve lands a jab to Babcock's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stephen Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Steve scores with a leg kick.
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.#TD#
Babcock scores with a takedown into Steve's guard.
Babcock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Steve is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Babcock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steve has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babcock has managed to get both his arms back between Steve's legs - danger averted.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Babcock distracts Steve with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Babcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steve is keeping the position for now.
Jim Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steve tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babcock trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Steve keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Steve is pulling down on Babcock's head. It's preventing any offense from Babcock, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Babcock throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Babcock throws a lazy body kick
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Steve fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Babcock checks it well.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steve on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Babcock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steve.
Babcock misses with a leg kick
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve lands a jab to Babcock's midsection.
Babcock lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.
Steve lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Babcock gets a double leg takedown into Steve's guard.
Steve utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steve not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Babcock slips nicely into half guard.
Babcock wants to pass to mount but Steve is defending the position.
Babcock trying to control from half guard but Steve is working away. #SUB#
Babcock wants to work for an arm triangle but Steve is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but Steve defending well.
Steve tries to roll over but Babcock keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steve is staying active underneath Babcock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steve controlling the position well.
Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steve's head.
Babcock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Babcock wants to free his trapped foot but Steve is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steve defending well though.
Babcock moves into full mount! Steve won't be happy about that!
Babcock trying to control but Steve is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babcock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Babcock!
A victorious Jim Babcock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 81 Farfan vs Savisto
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Steve walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steve's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Steve on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve misses with a low kick.
Steve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Steve.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steve to score with a decent uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Steve jabs at Sitsongrit's body.#T1#
Steve is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Steve should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sitsongrit rather than just go for the knockout.
Steve on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Steve walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Steve takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Steve misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steve gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steve moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Steve.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Steve scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Steve misses.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Steve is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve avoids a kick to the body.
Steve flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steve. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Steve's legs.
Steve looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Steve walks into a jab.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve misses with a leg kick.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Steve throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Steve.
Steve slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve blocks a low kick nicely.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit lunges at Steve with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steve's hand.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Steve throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Steve wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Steve.
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Steve punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Steve might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sitsongrit has got the better of the exchanges.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steve with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Steve keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steve thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sitsongrit if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.#T3#
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Steve checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Steve.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Steve's leg but Steve calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steve blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steve.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Steve manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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 Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Steve lands a jab.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve misses with the combination.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Steve.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steve.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
A shot to the body from Steve misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steve!
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Steve slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Steve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steve blocks a leg kick.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steve has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steve takes one on the button.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Steve slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Steve tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steve stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit. #T3#
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steve is able to avoid easily.
A low kick lands for Steve.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steve has time to react.
Steve with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Steve.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Steve in the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steve takes a step back to recover.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Steve.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Steve throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DC 75 Davis vs Tzeng
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Romano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
It looked like Romano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steve.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve moves away from the strike by Romano.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Romano misses with a body punch
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Steve connects with a single shot there.
Romano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stephen Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws a hook but Romano blocks it.
Romano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Steve catches Romano right on the button with a cross.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Steve.#CL#
Romano drives through and clinches with Steve against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano blocking some punches. #T1#
Steve cracks Romano with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Romano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Steve wants to get back to striking at distance but Romano won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Romano.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romano lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Steve with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romano is defending well for now.
Steve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Romano as the two fighters clinch.
Steve blocking some punches.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve is leaning against Romano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Nice body punch from Romano.
Romano avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
Romano scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano. #T3#
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romano tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve working aggressively here.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Steve with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romano blocks a body shot from Steve.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romano cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romano is defending well for now.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Steve's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano lands with a right to the head.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve with a knee to the head.
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 Muenster Romano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Steve throws a leg kick but Romano checks it. #CUT2#It looks like Muenster Romano has been cut.
Romano tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Steve cracks Romano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Romano tries to clinch up.
Stephen Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve staying out of range there.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Romano's belly button to the back.
Romano throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steve.#T1#
Romano looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Romano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steve scores with a jab. Romano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
and Romano counters with a left to the body.
Romano avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve cracks Romano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Romano.
Romano looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Romano misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.#T2#
Steve scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steve's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steve's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romano missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romano moves away.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romano missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Romano misses with a left hand
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Romano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romano looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romano, as that shot connected.
Steve lands a jab.
Steve misses with a looping left.#T3#
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Romano looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve tries to counter with a clinch but Romano shakes him off and moves away.
Steve swinging wildly here.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
Romano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Romano has managed to clinch.
Steve missing with knees to the body.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Romano misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Muenster Romano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve lands a body punch.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve prevents a body shot from Romano.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve pushes off an throws an elbow but Romano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muenster Romano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Steve stuns Romano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Romano coming out on top.#CL#
Romano rushes Steve and presses him up against the cage.
Romano cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Romano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Romano lands a nice uppercut.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Romano takes the fight into the clinch.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Romano misses with some punches. #T1#
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Steve. #BC2#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romano looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Romano takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Romano is out of range.
Steve slips under a jab.
Romano swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romano in his tracks.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romano clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of Romano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steve attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.#T2#
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve misses with a leg kick
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romano moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Romano's shoulder, as Romano tries to avoid the shot.
Romano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romano scores with a body shot.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Steve slips a straight right by Romano.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
Romano misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steve moves out of range as Romano strikes.#T3#
Romano tries to clinch up.
Steve swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Steve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romano throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steve. That's going to slow Romano down.
Steve throws out a leg kick but Romano moves out of range and Steve only half commits.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romano.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
Romano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romano slips under a jab.#T4#
Romano throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Romano blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Romano misses its target.
Romano takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Steve throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steve misses with an attempted mid kick.
Romano thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steve 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Steve!
During a confident post fight interview, Stephen Steve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 65 Bollomard vs Gallahad
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Leader looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Leader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve slips a jab from Leader.
Steve tries to score with a low kick but Leader moves his leg out of the way.
Leader throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steve explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steve throws a chopping leg kick but Leader manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leader throws an off balance right hand
and Leader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Leader misses.
Steve scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader scores with a push kick.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leader.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leader throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leader connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Leader throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick from Leader.
Leader throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steve.
Leader gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leader.
Leader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leader blocking some punches.
Steve connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leader's face.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leader tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leader throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Leader lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leader looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leader throws out the jab.
Leader blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Leader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve throws a push kick but Leader slaps the foot to one side.
Leader misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back.
Leader misses with a low kick.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve throws a good cross that connects.
Steve slips a straight right by Leader.
Leader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leader takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leader was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Leader misses with a looping left.#T3#
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leader lunges at Steve with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steve's hand.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leader misses with a lunging right hand
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Leader throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Leader moves away and avoids it.
Steve moves out of range as Leader strikes.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Leader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leader misses with a looping left.
Leader throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leader fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steve checks it well.
Leader throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Leader lands with a straight right. Steve didn't see that one coming.
Leader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leader wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Leader takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leader on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A bone on bone clash there as Leader blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Leader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leader scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
Steve with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leader avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
Leader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leader.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Master Leader will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Leader tries a quick counter leg kick but Steve is wise to it.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Leader moves away and avoids it.
Leader misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steve moves out of range as Leader strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leader crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Steve - the referee stops the clock and Leader gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Steve. Leader manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve walks into a jab.
Steve misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steve attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leader walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leader.
Steve moves away from the strike by Leader. #T1#
Steve throws out a loose jab but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leader.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Leader throws a chopping leg kick but Steve manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steve tried to score with a low kick but Leader checks it.
Leader walks into a stiff left hand from Steve.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Leader moved out of range nicely.
A low kick lands for Steve.
Leader throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steve is looking to land body kicks.
Leader throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Steve misses
and Leader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Leader.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve throws a front kick that sends Leader stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve misses with a body kick.
Master Leader seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leader misses with the head strike.
A short left from Steve.
Leader lands a left hand.
Leader lands a shoulder strike.
Leader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Leader scores with a hook to the body.
Leader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leader works on Steve's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Leader holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Steve tries to land knees in the clinch but Leader avoids the damage to the body.
Leader has Steve pressed against the cage.
Leader cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Leader scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Leader fails to land.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve blocks a body shot from Leader.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Leader.
Steve throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steve trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Leader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leader is keeping busy.
Leader misses with the head strike.
Leader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leader stalling against the cage.
Leader swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Leader - that landed with a thud.
Leader scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
Steve pushes Leader back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leader works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Master Leader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leader scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steve checks a low kick from Leader.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Leader moved out of range.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leader.
Leader tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Leader takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Leader misses the target.
Steve slips a straight right by Leader.
Leader looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Leader misses with a wild body shot.
Leader throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Leader checks a low kick from Steve.#T1#
Leader takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steve thuds his right hand into Leader's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leader takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve throws the kick towards the body but Leader avoids it.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Steve pushes Leader away with a front kick.
A jab from Steve misses.
It seemed like Leader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leader throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Leader misses with a hook.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve wants to slow Leader down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leader! But no joy.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leader.
Steve wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Steve swings for the body but Leader moves out of range.
Leader swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Leader misses the target.
Steve moves out of range as Leader strikes.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Leader manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leader crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Steve - the referee stops the clock and Leader gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Steve. Leader manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leader walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leader connects with a body shot.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leader with a nice calf kick.
Leader takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Leader slips a straight right by Steve.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leader. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Leader scores with a nice strike.
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leader misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Leader - just one landing.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Leader in a clinch.
Steve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leader.
Leader lands a nice uppercut.
Leader throws a head punch that misses.
Leader lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leader as Steve tries to tie him up. #T4#
Leader blocks an uppercut.
Steve is working Leader over against the cage.
Steve prevents a body shot from Leader.
Leader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve looking to throw knees to the head but Leader is blocking nicely.
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!
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve looking to slow down the pace here.
Leader misses with some punches.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stephen Steve.
Well Leader 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DC 59: Dye vs Steve
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1##CL#
Dye clinches up with Steve and pushes him back against the cage.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a knee to the head.
Dye effectively controlling the action here.
Dye lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Dye tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Dye back against the cage.
Dye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Dye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Dye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Dye can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dye misses with a punch to the body.
Dye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve trying to land knees to the body.
Dye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dye takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dye can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve lands a knee to the head.
Dye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Dye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve blocks a body shot from Dye.
Dye has Steve pressed against the cage.
Dye tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Dye back against the cage.
Dye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dye blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Dye struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Dye is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Steve leaning against his opponent.
Steve trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Dye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a knee to the head.
Dye swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dye misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Steve.
Dye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Dye as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dye fails to land.
Steve's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steve's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steve lands an uppercut.#T3#
Steve stalling in the clinch but Dye improves position.
Dye lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Dye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dye working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Dye.
Steve is stalling here.
Steve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dye.
Steve trying to control the position but instead, Dye has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steve into the cage.
Dye swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dye misses with some punches.
Dye lands with a right to the head.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steve lands a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Dye lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Dye pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steve tries a knee to the head but Dye blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steve.
Steve throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dye blocks it with crossed arms.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dye swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dye working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stephen Steve will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Steve throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dye keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick
and Dye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dye misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Dye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve looks for the body kick but Dye saw that one coming.
Dye jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Dye.
Dye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Steve misses
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dye's hands.
Dye thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Dye clinches with his opponent.
Dye misses with a body punch. #T1#
Steve tries to land knees in the clinch but Dye avoids the damage to the body.
Dye can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Dye tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Dye back against the cage.
Steve blocks a body shot from Dye.
Good body shot from Dye.
The referee calls for Steve to work.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Dye tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dye lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dye has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Dye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dye lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dye is keeping busy.
Dye lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Dye tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dye lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dye blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Dye - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dye lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Steve.
Dye misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dye misses with some punches.
Dye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dye throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Dye lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dye lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Dye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dye tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Dye scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve tries a knee to the head but Dye blocks it. #T3#
Steve prevents a body shot from Dye.
Steve is trying to stall.
Dye working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Steve.
Steve gets through Dye's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dye lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steve blocks a body shot from Dye.
Steve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Dye's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve gets through Dye's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dye swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Dye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dye displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steve up against the cage.
Dye lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve trying to land knees to the body.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Dye tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Dye back against the cage.
Dye working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve stalling against the cage.
Dye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dye tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Dye back against the cage.
Steve blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dye dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dye closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dye misses with a body shot.
Steve wants to land a leg kick but Dye is out of range.
Dye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve throws a chopping leg kick but Dye manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Dye misses its target.
Dye tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dye connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Dye moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dye throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dye gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Jack Dye has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Steve throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Dye working aggressively here.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dye misses with a punch to the body.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
Come on Steve - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dye misses with some punches.
Steve tries to land knees in the clinch but Dye avoids the damage to the body.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dye can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dye. #T2#
Dye misses with a punch to the body.
Dye scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Dye's head.
Steve trying to land knees to the body.
Dye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dye.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Dye lands a nice uppercut.
Steve blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dye.
Dye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve lands a knee to the body.
Steve is trying to maintain a safe position but Dye gets an underhook and turns Steve into the cage.
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dye has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Dye.
Dye working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dye.
Dye misses with some punches.
Dye swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dye controlling the action here for a moment.
Dye misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dye tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve lands a right hand.
Dye digs a right hand into Steve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steve's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dye has a couple of punches blocked by Steve. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dye.
Dye misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head. #KD2#
Steve drops Dye with a big knee straight up the middle! Dye is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Dye is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jack Dye 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!
Dye tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steve counters with a solid body kick.
Oh Dye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dye tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Dye falls backwards - clearly groggy! Steve dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Steve!
Stephen Steve seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 52: Nitro vs Maeda
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steve throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steve.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
Steve misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Steve throws a series of strikes that have Brown backpedaling.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Steve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leroy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Steve - just one landing.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Steve scores with a nice right hand.
Brown with a nice cross.
Brown misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Steve takes a shot to the head.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve landing knees to the body.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steve must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steve looking to pass the guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Steve from controlling successfully.
Steve working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steve not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steve trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steve stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Steve is stalling in the full guard.
Steve trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Brown looking for subs off his back but Steve has passed one foot through into half guard.
Steve controlling the action here. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Steve working Brown over with strikes.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Steve is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Steve keeps him under control.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steve's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steve's back!#SUB#
Brown is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Steve has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Steve just trying to survive but Brown is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Steve fending off the submission attempt from Brown. #T4##SUB#
Steve is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Brown looking to break Steve's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steve remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brown will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brown has the hooks in. Steve is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steve is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Brown working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Steve is really stuck here. #SUB#
Brown looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Steve preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brown.
Steve looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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 Leroy Brown will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steve steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steve attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Steve on his heels. He'll look to pass Steve's guard now, I'm sure.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steve holds on and takes a little breather.
Steve wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve trying to control the position.
Steve wants to sweep but no luck.
Steve wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steve is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Leroy Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steve has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Brown wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving. #SUB2#
Steve looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily. #SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Steve as Brown shoots in.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steve. Steve obviously looking to wear him down.
Steve connects with a looping right hand.
Stephen Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steve pushes Brown away with a front kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steve. Brown shrugs it off though.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Steve tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Steve moves away from the strike by Brown.
Steve takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a good, hard body kick but Brown shrugs it off.
Steve bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steve pushes Brown away with a front kick.
Steve lands with a nice body kick.
Brown tries to move into range but Steve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.#T4#
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steve's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steve's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steve looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steve scores with a jab.
Steve tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve scores with a head kick.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Steve counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steve scores with a head kick.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steve on the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Steve.
Steve connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a thumping low kick.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown misses with an uppercut
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve.
Brown throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steve.
A shot to the body from Brown misses
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Steve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Steve as Brown shoots in.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steve lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Brown misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Brown is rocked!
Steve scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve lands an overhand right.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Brown misses.
Steve scores with a push kick.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Steve misses.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown misses with a leg kick
and Steve counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brown is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Brown throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve lands the left hand.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve lands a jab to the nose.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steve.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steve keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Steve feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Brown scores with a jab to the head.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steve finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steve stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steve.
Steve connects with a nice looking jab.
Brown tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a body kick that stops Brown in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
Steve slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steve lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Steve.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Brown throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steve 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Steve!
A very excited looking Stephen 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: DC 42: Doback vs Thrane
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Steve's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steve's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Biederman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biederman.
A jab from Biederman misses.
Steve looks for the body kick but Biederman saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Biederman misses the target.
Steve throws a wild body kick that Biederman sees coming a mile off.
Biederman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Biederman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Biederman with a body shot.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Biederman shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Biederman lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biederman looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Biederman throws a head kick that misses.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Biederman pushes him away.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Steve lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Biederman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biederman was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Biederman takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Biederman.
Biederman missing with knees to the body.
Biederman tries for a takedown but Steve manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Biederman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve trying to land knees to the body.
Biederman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Biederman.
Biederman misses with a punch to the body.
Biederman connects with a knee to the head.
Steve missing with knees to the body.
Biederman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve prevents a body shot from Biederman. #T2#
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Biederman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow. #BC#
Biederman breaks from the clinch.
Steve throws a leg kick
and Biederman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biederman misses with a takedown attempt - Steve sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biederman. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biederman backing away here, and Steve unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Steve staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Steve with the inside leg kick.
Biederman throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steve checks a leg kick.
Biederman throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Biederman's head but Biederman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Biederman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Biederman swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Biederman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Biederman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Biederman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biederman.
Biederman looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Biederman throws a solid leg kick but Steve takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Biederman.
Biederman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Biederman slips a jab from Steve.
Biederman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Biederman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Biederman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Biederman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Biederman.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve tries to clinch there but Biederman circles away.
Steve moves out of range as Biederman throws a body kick.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Biederman forces Steve back against the cage and clinches.
Biederman working aggressively here.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Steve - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Biederman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve prevents a body shot from Biederman.
Steve has Biederman pushed against the cage.
Steve misses with some punches.
Biederman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve trying to land knees to the body.
Steve unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biederman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steve content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Biederman lands a shot to the body.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Nelson Biederman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Biederman jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
Steve blocks a low kick nicely.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Biederman avoids a kick to the body.
Biederman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Biederman is looking to land body kicks.
Biederman misses with a head kick.
Biederman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Biederman.
Biederman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steve.
Steve scores with a jab. Biederman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biederman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steve scores with a head kick. Biederman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Biederman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steve.
Horrible takedown attempt by Biederman or perhaps it was just good defense by Steve, which made it look bad. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Steve.
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Biederman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Biederman forces Steve back against the cage and clinches.
Steve prevents the takedown attempt.
Biederman tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Biederman or not.
Steve looking to stall.
Steve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Biederman struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Biederman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve stops a takedown attempt from Biederman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Biederman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biederman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Biederman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Biederman tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biederman tries to land knees in the clinch but Steve avoids the damage to the body.
Biederman misses with some punches.
Steve blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biederman has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Biederman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Biederman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Biederman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Biederman.
Biederman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Steve.
Steve dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Biederman avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
Steve landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
A short right from Steve on the inside. #T3#
Biederman tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steve looking to throw knees to the head but Biederman is blocking nicely.
Steve misses with a knee strike.
Biederman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biederman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steve tries to land knees in the clinch but Biederman avoids the damage to the body.
Steve connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nelson Biederman has been cut.
Biederman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Biederman goes for a takedown attempt but Steve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steve. That's going to slow Biederman down.
Biederman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Steve throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Biederman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephen Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Biederman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Biederman misses with a body kick.
Steve lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Biederman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biederman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
Steve with a hook.
Steve throws a wild body kick that Biederman sees coming a mile off.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steve.
Biederman fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nelson Biederman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Steve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Biederman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Biederman throws a big shot that misses.
Biederman looks for the body kick but Steve saw that one coming.
Biederman throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve lands a jab.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve misses with an attempted mid kick.
Biederman slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Steve misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands a body shot.
Biederman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steve on the side of the head.
Biederman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Steve tries to counter with a clinch but Biederman shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Steve tries to score with a low kick but Biederman moves his leg out of the way.
As Steve backs away, Biederman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Biederman throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Biederman.
Biederman misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a low kick, right behind Biederman 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biederman stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Biederman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Biederman misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steve!
Nelson Biederman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biederman throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biederman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steve is looking to chop away at Biederman's legs.
Biederman misses with the combination.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Biederman slips the punch.#T2#
Steve is looking to clinch but Biederman is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve thows a body kick. Biederman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Steve feints and then cracks Biederman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biederman down.
Steve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Biederman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steve is able to avoid easily.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick.
Biederman scores with a punch to the head.
Good exchange - Steve coming out on top.
Biederman just misses with a punch to the body.
Biederman tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Biederman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Biederman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steve.
Biederman misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve tries to land a leg kick but Biederman saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Biederman lands with a slapping head kick.
Biederman misses with a body kick.
Steve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Biederman looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Biederman.
Steve is looking to slow Biederman down with leg kicks.
Biederman looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Biederman tries a low kick but Steve avoids it.
Biederman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve looks to land a body kick but Biederman moved away.
Steve misses with a kick to the body
and Biederman counters with a left to the body.
Biederman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Biederman throws a leg kick
and Steve makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Steve misses with a low kick.
Steve bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve punishes Biederman's body with a nice straight punch.
Biederman looks to throw a body kick
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Biederman throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Biederman.
Steve throws a leg kick which misses Biederman's front leg but catches the back leg as Biederman tries to avoid it.
Steve throws a series of punches but Biederman moves out of range.
Steve throws a leg kick but Biederman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Biederman misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Biederman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Biederman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steve 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Steve!
A relieved looking Stephen Steve 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: DC 35: Nyla vs Niaz
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Duggan lands a nice shot that snaps Steve's head back.
Steve throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duggan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Duggan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duggan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steve's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Duggan avoids the head kick by Steve.
Duggan throws a body shot but no joy.
Duggan throws a nice head kick!
Duggan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from Duggan.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duggan at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan connects with the punch.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Duggan.
Steve throws a push kick but Duggan slaps the foot to one side.
Duggan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Steve avoids it.#TD#
Duggan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Steve on his heels. He'll look to pass Steve's guard now, I'm sure.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Duggan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Steve is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Duggan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steve's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan cracks Steve with a solid left hand.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Duggan controlling from the top position.
Steve tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Duggan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steve trying to control the position here.
Steve trying to control the position.
Duggan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steve wants to sweep here but Duggan controlling him for the moment.
Steve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steve looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steve misses the jab.
Steve dodges the punch combination from Duggan. #T3#
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Duggan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steve defends well and Duggan ends up having to push Steve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Duggan throws a head punch that misses.
Steve missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Duggan to work.
Steve working Duggan over with knees to the body.
Duggan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Duggan has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duggan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve unloads a knee to the mid-section. Duggan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duggan tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Duggan back against the cage.
Duggan can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Duggan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Duggan can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Duggan wants to take the fight to the mat but Steve manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duggan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Duggan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Duggan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve prevents a body shot from Duggan.
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stephen Steve will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Steve plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jim Duggan is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duggan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duggan checks a low kick from Steve.
Duggan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Duggan pushes him away.#CL#
Duggan darts in and clinches Steve up against the cage.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Duggan pulls guard successfully.
Duggan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Duggan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duggan is trying to keep Steve in close. #T1#
Steve controls from within his opponent's guard.
Duggan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steve's guard. #REVR#
Steve bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duggan's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Duggan is looking for a triangle but Steve pushes his legs off easily.
Steve is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Duggan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Duggan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steve wants to pass the guard but Duggan is keeping the position.
Duggan keeping moving, preventing Steve from controlling successfully.
Steve stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duggan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duggan wants to sweep here but Steve controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Duggan keeping moving, preventing Steve from controlling successfully.
Steve stays in close to Duggan's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duggan just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Duggan. That snapped Steve's head back.
A good leg kick by Duggan.
Duggan throws a leg kick that misses.
Duggan misses with a body shot.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duggan looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Duggan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Duggan scores with a nice body kick.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve throws a low kick but Duggan avoids it.
Duggan lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duggan tries to clinch up.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Duggan pushes him away.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duggan.
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!
Steve scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steve throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duggan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Steve lands a leg kick that knocks Duggan off balance momentarily.
Duggan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duggan throws a lazy body kick
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Duggan moves out of range easily.
Steve does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Duggan misses with a body shot.
Duggan scores with a jab to the head.
Duggan misses with a looping right.
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 Jim Duggan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Duggan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duggan swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Duggan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick.
Duggan lands a nice shot to the body.
Duggan scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steve.
Duggan connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Duggan thows a leg kick but Steve checks it
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duggan closes the distance and clinches up with Steve, looking for a takedown. Duggan pushes Steve against the cage but Steve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Duggan, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duggan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Steve - the referee stops the clock and Duggan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Steve. Duggan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duggan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steve throws a head kick but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Duggan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Duggan.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duggan misses with a takedown attempt - Steve sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duggan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duggan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duggan throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Duggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duggan throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steve misses with a low kick.
Duggan keeps Steve at a distance using the push kick.
Duggan tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Duggan saw that one coming.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Duggan tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Duggan misses its target.
Steve throws a front kick that sends Duggan stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Duggan gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duggan is trying to control. Steve wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Duggan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steve on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steve is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duggan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duggan's back!
Steve keeps control of the position as Duggan tries to break free. #T3#
Steve not allowing Duggan to control his hands.
Steve trying to control.
Steve has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Duggan's body.
Duggan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Steve.
Duggan turns into Steve and is now in his guard.
Steve not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Duggan looking to pass the guard.
Steve trying to keep a closed guard but Duggan is proving a slippery customer.
Duggan stopping the sweep attempt from Steve.
Steve looking to control.
Steve is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Duggan distracts Steve with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steve is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Steve controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stephen Steve.
I think Steve 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stephen Steve!
Stephen Steve thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 28: Tenkula vs Esposito
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Dochenko punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Dochenko lands with a cross.
Dochenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Dochenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steve to the ground. Dochenko is now in Steve's guard.
Dochenko stays in close to Steve's body and controls the position.
Dochenko preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dochenko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Steve looking to control.
Steve wants to control the position but Dochenko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dochenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve manages to get to full guard.
Steve looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dochenko is one step ahead there. #T1#
Dochenko distracts Steve with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dochenko stays in close to Steve's body and controls the position.
Steve pulls Dochenko in close to prevent any damage.
Steve is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Steve is trying to control the action in half guard but Dochenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dochenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Dochenko has his hands clasped together around Steve's back. He's all about the action.
Dochenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dochenko.
Dochenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dochenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steve manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dochenko works over Steve with some ground and pound from guard.
Dochenko preventing the sweep.
Dochenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dochenko won't allow Steve to sweep him here. #T3#
Dochenko landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Dochenko working some strikes from top position.
Dochenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steve trying to control the position.
Dochenko cracks Steve with a solid left hand.
Dochenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Dochenko might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dochenko is fighting to break Steve's control of his arms but Steve is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Steve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dochenko is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dochenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dochenko. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dochenko looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Dochenko. That snapped Steve's head back.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Steve is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dochenko punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dochenko lands with a straight right. Steve didn't see that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dochenko connects with a body shot.
Steve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dochenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Steve's head.
Dochenko misses with a straight right.
Dochenko goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dochenko fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice kick to the body.
Steve connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Steve, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Dochenko coming out on top.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there.
Steve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dochenko scores with a hook.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dochenko connects with a body shot.
Dochenko misses with a wild body shot.
Steve thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ivan Dochenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crunch! Steve slams his shin into Dochenko's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Good exchange - Dochenko coming out on top.
Dochenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dochenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dochenko moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dochenko fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Dochenko misses its intended target.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dochenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dochenko throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut lands for Dochenko. That snapped Steve's head back.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Dochenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dochenko is keen to just control but Steve is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Dochenko.
Dochenko wants to take a breather but Steve is having none of it.
Dochenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dochenko working over Steve with some ground and pound. Steve looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Steve trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve is trying to get back to full guard.
Steve trying to control but Dochenko postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dochenko connects with a nice short shot to Steve's temple.
Dochenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steve taking some punishment here, with Dochenko in his half guard.
Dochenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dochenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Steve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steve avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dochenko.
Dochenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steve trying to control here.
Dochenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steve is trying to get back to full guard.
Steve has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dochenko is working away from the top position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Steve regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Steve looking for a guillotine here but Dochenko defends easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dochenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steve working a defensive guard but Dochenko manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dochenko cracks Steve with a big right hand but Steve just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dochenko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dochenko is looking to take a break and control but Steve is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dochenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dochenko scoring with punches from side control.
Dochenko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dochenko in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dochenko scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dochenko darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Dochenko into the cage.
Dochenko scores with a nice right hand.
Steve thows a leg kick but Dochenko checks it
letting Dochenko counter with a right hand.
Steve stalks Dochenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dochenko's face. Dochenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dochenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dochenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dochenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Dochenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dochenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Good shot there by Dochenko.
Dochenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Dochenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dochenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dochenko cracks Steve with a solid left hand.
Steve is trying to keep Dochenko in close.
Steve is pulling down on Dochenko's head to control his posture.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Steve is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dochenko defends well.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Dochenko from controlling successfully.
Steve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dochenko on the ground.
Dochenko with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Dochenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
Ivan Dochenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dochenko sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES#
Steve pushes Dochenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Steve gets caught flat footed, as Dochenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dochenko trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Steve is adopting a defensive guard.
Steve being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dochenko postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
Steve wants to hit a sweep here but Dochenko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steve there!
Dochenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steve is looking to escape.
Dochenko landing shots from mount.
Steve can't escape the position.
Dochenko breaks from Steve's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
BOOM! Dochenko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Steve tries to hold on but Dochenko pushes him away.
Steve is trying to escape the mount.
Dochenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dochenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steve is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Dochenko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Steve tries to hold on but Dochenko pushes him away.
Dochenko dominating with strikes here.
Steve is in a horrible position here. Dochenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Dochenko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Steve hang on?
Dochenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dochenko lands a couple of good shots and Steve has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dochenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dochenko 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dochenko!
After winning the bout, Ivan Dochenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 21: Dye vs Diego
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kulina.
Steve tries to land a front kick but Kulina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve tries to land a front kick but Kulina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kulina throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kulina fails with the takedown.
Steve appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina avoids the head kick by Steve.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steve - that will leave a mark!
Kulina avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Kulina misses with a two punch combination.
It appears Steve was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kulina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Kulina moves out of range easily.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kulina misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kulina doesn't seem phased though.
Kulina misses with a wild body shot.
Justin Kulina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kulina will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kulina takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Kulina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.
Stephen Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Kulina.#CL2#
Kulina darts in and clinches Steve up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steve as Kulina tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Kulina manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Kulina pushes Steve off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina is looking to clinch.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kulina misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Kulina takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve lands a left hand. #TD2#
Kulina jumps guard and drags Steve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Kulina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steve defends well.#T3#
Steve controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steve's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Steve content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES2#
Kulina has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Steve has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Kulina's head.
Kulina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kulina. #T4#
Kulina is looking for a takedown.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kulina.
Kulina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Kulina ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kulina no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steve landing with the ground and pound.
Steve throws an elbow that misses. Kulina uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steve's guard. Nice move by Kulina!#REVB#
Kulina postures up.
Kulina controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kulina's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Justin Kulina will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kulina misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steve.
Kulina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve stops a takedown attempt from Kulina.
Stephen Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Kulina.
Kulina is trying to break the clinch but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulina.
Kulina lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knees to the body from Steve. #TD2#
Kulina wants the takedown. Steve is fighting it off but Kulina persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steve's guard against the cage.
Steve is trying to keep Kulina in close.
Kulina throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve wants to sweep but no luck.
Steve trying to control the position here.
Steve looking for a sweep. Not yet Steve, not yet. #T1#
Kulina controlling from the top position.
Steve controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulina 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kulina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kulina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Kulina tries to get set, Steve tries to push him back and clinch up but Kulina manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab lands there for Kulina.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kulina shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kulina gets slowly back to his feet.
Kulina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
Steve feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Steve looks to land a combination but Kulina avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve.
Kulina misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Steve pushes Kulina up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulina blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Kulina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kulina tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Kulina is trying to maintain a safe position but Steve gets an underhook and turns Kulina into the cage.
Kulina managing to block the knees to the body from Steve.
Kulina changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kulina works over Steve's head and body with a nice combination.
Kulina shoots in looking for a takedown but Steve manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steve appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kulina darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kulina into the cage. #CL2#
Kulina forces Steve back against the cage and clinches.
Kulina blocking some punches.
Steve tries to land knees in the clinch but Kulina avoids the damage to the body.
Kulina misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steve obliges.
Stephen Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kulina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kulina on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Kulina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve throws a low kick, looking for Kulina's leg but Kulina calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Kulina. #CL#
Steve forces Kulina back against the cage and clinches.
Kulina can't break the clinch.
Steve misses with a knee to the head.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulina.
Steve gets through Kulina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kulina has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kulina can turn it around.
Kulina tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve dominated that second round.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steve misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stephen Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Kulina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kulina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kulina is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kulina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steve pinned against the cage. Steve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
Kulina lands with a nice body punch.
Kulina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steve sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kulina somewhat.
Stephen Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Kulina.#T1#
Steve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steve moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKulina.
Kulina tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steve defends well and Kulina ends up having to push Steve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kulina on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steve takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Kulina gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steve gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kulina.
Steve is pressed up against the cage. Kulina has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steve down to the mat. Steve avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kulina wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Steve appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Kulina moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Steve gets underhooks to prevent Kulina's takedown attempt.
Kulina blocking some punches.
Kulina avoiding damage.
Our sources have told us that Steve has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kulina throws an elbow but misses.
Kulina tries a knee to the head but Steve blocks it.
Kulina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Steve landing knees to the body.
Kulina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kulina takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Kulina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kulina wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Kulina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.#T3#
Steve lands a good knee to the midsection. Kulina won't want to take too many of those.
Steve misses with a knee to the head.
Kulina tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Kulina drops back down to his feet.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Kulina tries to circle away but Steve has him pinned against the cage.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulina can do to turn this around?
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kulina in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kulina blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve. #TD2#
Kulina ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kulina no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulina being controlled here, momentarily.
Steve advances position into side control!
Justin Kulina has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Steve lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve controlling the position.
Steve trying to control the action but Kulina is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kulina's face as Steve controls the position.
Steve lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Steve cracks Kulina with a big elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steve has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Steve!
A very excited looking Stephen 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: DC 18: Jello Returns!
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Oquendo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice cross by Steve.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve.
Oquendo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oquendo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Oquendo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oquendo throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Oquendo throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Steve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oquendo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oquendo throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve moves out of range as Oquendo throws a body kick.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oquendo with a body shot.
Steve defending well as Oquendo loads up on a big left hand.
Cuervo Oquendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Oquendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Oquendo.
Oquendo throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Nice body punch from Oquendo.
Steve tries to clinch up but Oquendo circles away and keeps his distance.
Oquendo throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Oquendo throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oquendo throws out the jab.
Steve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oquendo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oquendo misses with a double jab.
Oquendo throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Oquendo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oquendo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oquendo tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Steve tenderised Oquendo's leg. Oquendo is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oquendo connects with a solid leg kick.
Oquendo lands a head shot.
Oquendo blocks a head kick by Steve. #T2#
Oquendo tried to score with a low kick but Steve checks it.
Steve feints and then cracks Oquendo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oquendo down.
Steve with the inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Steve.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oquendo.
Oquendo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steve cracks Oquendo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick from Steve misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve.
Steve lands with a slapping head kick.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oquendo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oquendo misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Oquendo.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oquendo.#T3#
Steve throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oquendo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steve.
Oquendo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oquendo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oquendo scores with a nice head shot.
Steve throws a right hand that Oquendo ducks under and follows up with a left that Oquendo also avoids with ease.
Steve moves out of range as Oquendo strikes.
Oquendo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Oquendo throws a big shot that misses.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve throws a push kick but Oquendo slaps the foot to one side.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Oquendo.
Oquendo looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Oquendo defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steve.
Steve is looking to land body kicks.
Oquendo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Oquendo throws a low kick, looking for Steve's leg but Steve calmly moves out of range.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oquendo with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Oquendo.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Steve tries to work over Oquendo's front leg with a kick but Oquendo checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve moves forwards but Oquendo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oquendo lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oquendo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oquendo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steve.
Steve throws a head kick that misses.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oquendo throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.#CL2#
Steve has managed to clinch.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Oquendo manages to break the clinch.
Steve avoids the body shot from Oquendo.
Steve appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oquendo swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oquendo throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cuervo Oquendo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice body kick there by Steve.
Oquendo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
Oquendo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oquendo digs a good hook to Steve's body.
Steve tries to clinch but Oquendo is having none of it.
Oquendo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oquendo scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Oquendo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oquendo's face.
Steve trying to control the position but instead, Oquendo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steve into the cage.
Steve lands a good knee to the midsection. Oquendo won't want to take too many of those.
Oquendo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steve looking to throw knees to the head but Oquendo is blocking nicely. #T1#
Oquendo lands with a light punch inside.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Oquendo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oquendo lands with a left to the head.
Steve with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oquendos head.
Oquendo tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Oquendo back against the cage.
Oquendo lands a left hand.
Oquendo lands with a left to the head.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Oquendo.
Oquendo managing to block the knees to the body from Steve.
Oquendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oquendo misses with a body punch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oquendo.
Oquendo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Oquendo.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Oquendo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oquendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Oquendo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Oquendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuervo Oquendo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo.
Oquendo lands an uppercut.
Oquendo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Oquendo gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Steve taking a breather.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Oquendo controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Oquendo.
Oquendo blocks a body shot from Steve. #BC#
Oquendo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve cracks Oquendo with an open hand slap.
Oquendo cracks Steve on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Steve falls backwards against the cage. Oquendo follows up with more strikes that drop Steve to his knees. Oquendo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Steve! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cuervo Oquendo!
In his post fight interview, Cuervo Oquendo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DC 12: Havran vs Savisto
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Kahng scores with a nice strike.
Kahng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahng misses with a looping right.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
Steve walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Kahng.
Carl Kahng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Kahng.
Kahng looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kahng throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve throws a body punch but Kahng moves out of range.
Kahng takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kahng, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kahng blocks an uppercut.
Kahng tries to circle away but Steve has him pinned against the cage.
Kahng wants to break free but Steve has control. #T1#
Steve works on Kahng's body with a couple of short punches.
Steve slows down the pace here.
Kahng tries to break free but Steve pushes him back against the cage.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve missing with knees to the body.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahng blocking some punches.
Steve is struggling to control the position.
Steve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kahng is defending well for now.#T2#
Kahng tries to break the clinch but Steve is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steve throws an elbow but misses.
Steve misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Kahng manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Steve tries a knee to the head but Kahng blocks it.
Steve throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Steve to work.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahng.
Steve throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kahng blocks it with crossed arms.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Kahng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahng on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steve. Steve obviously looking to wear him down.
Kahng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahng avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steve takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kahng counters with a straight right hand.
Kahng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
Kahng takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A lazy body kick from Steve
and Kahng counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Kahng misses.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Kahng moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahng misses the target.
Kahng connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Kahng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Kahng misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kahng's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Steve clinches.
Kahng is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Kahng avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steve leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Steve staying out of range there.
Stephen Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Kahng.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Kahng.
Kahng thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahng throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steve. #CL2#
Steve drives through and clinches with Kahng against the cage. #BC#
Kahng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Steve clinches with his opponent.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve tries to land a knee to the head but Kahng blocks with his arms. #T1#
Kahng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kahng blocks it with crossed arms.
Steve tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve with a knee to the head.
Steve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kahng wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Kahng blocks an elbow strike from Steve.
Steve misses with some punches.
A short right from Steve.
Kahng wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steve has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Steve misses with a body punch.
Kahng is trying to break the clinch but Steve is controlling him.
Steve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Steve. #BC#
Kahng breaks the clinch.
Steve throws a leg kick
and Kahng counters with a right hand to the body.
Kahng moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahng throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steve.
Kahng throws a sloppy body shot
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Kahng lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steve throws a right and a left that Kahng avoids nicely.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Kahng circles away. #T3#
Steve moves to clinch but Kahng breaks away
and Kahng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahng looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kahng misses with a looping right.
Kahng lands a slapping body shot.
Steve moves out of range as Kahng strikes.
Kahng scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steve lands a jab to the nose.
Kahng throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahng throws a body shot but no joy.
Kahng jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Steve rushes Kahng and presses him up against the cage.
Kahng is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steve missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Kahng.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve tries to land a knee to the head but Kahng blocks with his arms.
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!#BC#
Kahng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahng shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steve eats them both and turns towards Kahng to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A big right from Kahng misses.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Steve is looking to clinch but Kahng is avoiding it.
Kahng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahng.
Kahng misses with a wild body shot.
Steve replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kahng blocks it well.
Kahng comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Kahng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stephen Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahng.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Kahng throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve thuds his shin into the meat of Kahng's side.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Kahng swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steve.
Kahng misses with a straight left.
Kahng misses with a straight left.
Kahng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Kahng was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kahng misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws a hook but Kahng avoids it easily.
Kahng swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kahng throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Kahng has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steve.
Kahng looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve slips under a jab from Kahng.#T1#
Steve is looking to score with low kicks.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahng throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve is trying to counter with his kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahng.
Steve connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Kahng misses.
Kahng throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Steve instigates a clinch.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2##BC#
Kahng breaks the clinch.
Kahng throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kahng missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Kahng tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steve using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kahng has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kahng.
Steve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kahng.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Steve - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Kahng tries to circle away but Steve has him pinned against the cage.
Steve tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steve throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steve looking to throw knees to the head but Kahng is blocking nicely.
Steve slowing the pace effectively.
Steve utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kahng is trying to push Steve away but Steve has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kahng tries to break free but Steve pushes him back against the cage.
Kahng blocks an uppercut. #T4##BC#
Kahng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carl Kahng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephen Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steve.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahng.
Carl Kahng is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahng missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Kahng sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve throws out a counter right but Kahng avoids it with no problem.
Kahng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Kahng moves out of range as Steve throws a body kick.
Steve slips a straight right by Kahng.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Kahng circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahng takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steve 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Steve!
A very excited looking Stephen 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: DC 8: Nyla vs Rivers
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Talvela with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Talvela misses its intended target.
Steve throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Talvela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Talvela.
Talvela shoots in looking for a takedown but Steve manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Talvela's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Talvela lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Talvela as he connects with a hook.
Talvela's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Talvela's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Talvela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steve moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Steve throws a leg kick which misses Talvela's front leg but catches the back leg as Talvela tries to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steve!
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!
Talvela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Talvela shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Talvela throws a big shot that misses.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talvela.
Talvela misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Talvela looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talvela.
Talvela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve throws a push kick but Talvela slaps the foot to one side.
Steve lands with a hook. Talvela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Talvela lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steve circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steve. That's going to slow Talvela down.
Steve misses with a head kick.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talvela.
Steve half committed to a counter leg kick.
Talvela lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Talvela throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talvela misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Steve counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Talvela avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Steve has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Talvela misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talvela tries to score a body lock takedown but Steve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stephen Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Steve blocking some punches.
Talvela misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Talvela throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a low kick, right behind Talvela 's knee.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Steve with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Talvela to score with a decent uppercut.
Talvela throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Talvela staying out of range there.
Steve throws a head kick that misses.
Talvela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Talvela lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Talvela throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Talvela. #T3#
Talvela misses the shot to the body.
Talvela uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steve has time to react.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Steve moves forwards but Talvela connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Talvela connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Talvela is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steve had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Talvela throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve lands the left hand.
Talvela's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Talvela duly obliges.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Talvela works Steve's body with a nice hook.
Steve blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talvela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Steve. Those never looked like landing.
Talvela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Talvela blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Talvela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steve pinned against the cage. Steve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Talvela with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talvela moves out of range of the body kick.
Talvela throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Talvela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steve takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve tried to score with a low kick but Talvela checks it.#TD2#
Steve gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Steve pushes Talvela off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stephen Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Talvela lands with a nice body punch.
Talvela misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Talvela throws a one two combo.
Steve lands a head kick. Talvela smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Steve does it's job there.
Talvela throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
Steve scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steve throws a head kick that Talvela semi-blocks.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve connects with a body shot.#T1#
Talvela throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steve on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Talvela takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Talvela pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Talvela catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steve takes one on the button.
Talvela throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talvela dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Talvela's head and hops out.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Talvela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talvela wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Steve.
Talvela scores with a jab to the body.
Talvela throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talvela swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steve counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Talvela.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good exchange - Talvela coming out on top.
Talvela misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Talvela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Some wild striking there from Talvela.
Talvela throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
Talvela throws a leg kick
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Talvela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Talvela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Talvela fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stephen Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Steve connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Talvela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Talvela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Paavo Talvela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talvela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steve. That did some damage!
Talvela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talvela lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steve tries to move into range but Talvela moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Talvela misses its intended target.
Steve slips a jab from Talvela.
Steve wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve is looking to slow Talvela down with leg kicks.
Talvela misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a solid body kick.
Steve scores with a jab. Talvela acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Talvela lands the left hand.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Talvela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steve displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A low kick lands for Steve.
Steve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talvela. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Talvela.
Talvela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
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 Stephen Steve will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Talvela throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD2#
Talvela closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steve did well to prevent Talvela getting side control.
Talvela not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steve wants to get back to full guard.
Steve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Talvela on the ground.
Talvela working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steve's head.
Steve is looking for a sweep. Talvela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steve is in trouble now - Talvela has advanced to mount!
Talvela punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve is looking to get to half guard.
Talvela controlling his opponent. #T1#
Talvela connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Talvela punishing his opponent with strikes.
Steve really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steve taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Steve is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Steve is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Talvela postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Steve is out cold - huge knockout for Talvela!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paavo Talvela!
A very excited looking Paavo Talvela 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: DC 3: The Giants Have Come
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Oquendo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steve with a nice cross.
Oquendo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Steve - just one landing.
Oquendo darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Oquendo into the cage.
Steve has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oquendo's elbow.
Steve pushes Oquendo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oquendo lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Oquendo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oquendo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oquendo slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Oquendo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oquendo or perhaps it was just good defense by Steve, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cuervo Oquendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Oquendo checks a leg kick nicely.
Steve throws a head kick but Oquendo moves out of range.
Oquendo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Oquendo.
Oquendo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Oquendo moves into the clinch successfully.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oquendo working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oquendo.
Oquendo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo. #T2#
Oquendo lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo. #BC2#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cuervo Oquendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve scores with a push kick.
Oquendo lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oquendo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oquendo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve lands a head kick. Oquendo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oquendo with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Steve counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Oquendo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Oquendo's ribcage. Oquendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oquendo moves out of range as Steve throws a body kick. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Steve.
Oquendo takes one to the side of the head.
Steve throws a jab when Oquendo was well out of range.
Oquendo needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oquendo is defended easily by Steve.
Steve lands a leg kick that knocks Oquendo off balance momentarily.
No luck for Oquendo with that takedown attempt.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Oquendo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oquendo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oquendo tries to clinch up.
Steve blocks a head kick by Oquendo.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oquendo drops his hands momentarily and Steve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve with a jab.
Oquendo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steve but Steve pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oquendo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steve cracks Oquendo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve swings for the body but Oquendo moves out of range. #CL#
Oquendo clinches up with Steve and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Oquendo darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Oquendo into the cage.
Steve looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oquendo misses with a punch to the body.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
Steve lands a right hand. #BC#
Oquendo manages to break the clinch.
Oquendo catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oquendo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steve as he avoids it easily.
Stephen Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oquendo has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cuervo Oquendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws a head kick that misses.
Oquendo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Oquendo.
Steve tries to clinch but Oquendo moves out of range.
Steve throws a leg kick that misses.
Oquendo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Oquendo avoids the body shot from Steve. #CL#
Oquendo closes the distance and clinches.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo.
Steve looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oquendo blocks a body shot from Steve.
Oquendo tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve scores with a knee to the head.
Oquendo avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
Oquendo tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
Oquendo lands a shoulder strike.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Oquendo takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Oquendo scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Oquendo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve stalks Oquendo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oquendo's face. Oquendo staggers backwards, shaken.
Oquendo misses with a looping right.
Oquendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oquendo moves out of range of the body kick from Steve.
Oquendo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oquendo is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Steve blocks the low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steve.
Oquendo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Oquendo's ribs.
Oquendo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steve as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oquendo moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.#T3#
Oquendo tries a head kick but it misses.
Oquendo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve counters with a big head kick but Oquendo shrugs it off.
Oquendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oquendo is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
Oquendo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Oquendo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steve. Steve obviously looking to wear him down.
Oquendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Steve instigates a clinch.
Steve stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oquendo.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Steve breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Steve delivers a nice body kick.
Oquendo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oquendo tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oquendo shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oquendo tries to bum rush Steve with a series of wild strikes but Steve uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steve blocks a head kick by Oquendo.
Steve steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steve.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oquendo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oquendo throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oquendo darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Oquendo into the cage.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Oquendo pushes him away.
Oquendo blocks an elbow strike.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Oquendo breaks the clinch. #CL#
Oquendo pushes Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
Oquendo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Steve misses.
Oquendo darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Oquendo into the cage. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oquendo moves out of range of the body kick.
Oquendo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steve lands with a hook. Oquendo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oquendo shoots in and drives through. Steve sprawls well.
Oquendo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oquendo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cuervo Oquendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oquendo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steve's waist but Steve gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oquendo off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oquendo walks into a stiff left hand from Steve.#T1#
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steve throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A solid body kick from Steve.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Oquendo's belly button to the back.
Oquendo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oquendo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Oquendo moves forwards but Steve connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oquendo tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve scores with a jab.
Oquendo misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steve keeps Oquendo at a distance using the push kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Oquendo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oquendo fails with the takedown.#T2#
Steve dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oquendo. That did some damage!
Steve delivers a nice body kick.
Oquendo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steve jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Oquendo throws a head kick that misses
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve staying out of range there.
Crunch! Oquendo slams his shin into Steve's torso.
Oquendo looks to clinch
and Steve counters with a thumping low kick.
Oquendo misses with a hook.
Oquendo misses with the body kick
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Oquendo closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land. #T3#
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oquendo backwards.
Steve creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oquendo's defenses.
Steve looking to throw knees to the head but Oquendo is blocking nicely.
Oquendo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Oquendo lands a nice uppercut.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oquendo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch.
A combination from Steve does no damage.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oquendo was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oquendo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steve tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oquendo is able to avoid easily.
No luck for Oquendo with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Steve defending well as Oquendo loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oquendo ducks right into an uppercut from Steve.
Steve with the inside leg kick.
Stephen Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oquendo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oquendo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
Steve drops his hands momentarily and Oquendo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oquendo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Oquendo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Oquendo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oquendo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Oquendo gets a clinch.
Cuervo Oquendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oquendo working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steve 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights IX
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Hall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hall's knee momentarily.
Hall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve works Hall's body with a nice hook.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Steve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Steve misses.
Hall 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#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steve.
Hall slips a jab from Steve.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Steve feints a counter leg kick.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steve throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall attempts a counter takedown but Steve avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve throws a counter combo.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall misses with a shot to the body
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ralph Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve thuds his right hand into Hall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Steve.
Steve looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hall connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steve won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Hall has an Americana. Steve didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hall is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hall hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ralph Hall!
Ralph Hall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 131 Johnson Vs Luciano
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Silva tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Silva shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva closes the distance but Steve moves to the side
and Steve counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Daniel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva with a poor takedown
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Steve sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
and Steve makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Steve sprawls well.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Silva wants to clinch
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Steve rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Silva has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Silva lands a body punch.
Steve landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steve is defending well.#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steve throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Steve gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Silva postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
Steve wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva stands up over Steve, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steve looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steve seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steve looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steve looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steve! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Steve just content to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Steve avoids the strikes from the bottom by Silva.
Silva misses with a strike from the bottom.
Steve just content to control the position.
Silva throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Silva throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Steve takes a little break here. Silva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Steve blocks the strikes from Silva. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Steve really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steve lands some shots froms side control.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Steve keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva misses with a strike from the bottom.
Steve controlling the position.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Steve works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face as Steve controls the position.
Steve scores with a couple of short elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Steve working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Steve landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Steve cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Steve drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Silva 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. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steve's waist but Steve gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Steve throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steve lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Silva tries to clinch up
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steve - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Steve counters by clinching up.
Silva letting Steve take a breather here.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva tries to clinch up
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steve sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steve!
Silva wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Silva moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steve!
Steve throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Steve does it's job there.
Silva tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away.
Silva has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Steve counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steve to keep the fight standing.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Steve. #T4#
Silva 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. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steve lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Steve lands but Silva takes it in his stride. #ROC2#Silva is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Steve pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Daniel Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva misses with a takedown
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve digs a good hook to Silva's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Silva tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Silva moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Steve pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva 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. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steve prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Steve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steve jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Steve scores with a leg kick.
Steve bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steve lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Steve scores with a nice strike.
Steve's corner calls for a 1-2. Steve obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
Steve is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Stephen Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Steve lands the left hand.
Crunch! Steve slams his shin into Silva's torso.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Steve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steve.
Steve lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steve lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Steve.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
Steve utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Silva letting Steve take a breather here.
Steve is stalling here.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Steve presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Steve delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stephen Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Steve with a hook.
Silva tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily#CL2#
and Steve holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steve smiles and moves away.
Steve lands a jab.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Steve.
Daniel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
A head kick misses from Silva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steve 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights 2
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Helpmann checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Steve.
Helpmann lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.
Helpmann moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Helpmann checks a leg kick.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve connects with a right hand. Helpmann shakes it off.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Helpmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helpmann.
Steve is looking to counter the offense by Helpmann and move into the clinch.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Helpmann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Steve. #T1#
Helpmann connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Helpmann had a free shot at his head there.
A bone on bone clash there as Helpmann blocks the leg kick.
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steve throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Helpmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Helpmann's head but Helpmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Steve misses.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helpmann.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Helpmann manages to circle out of the way.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helpmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Steve's head.
Helpmann lands a nice shot that snaps Steve's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helpmann slips under a jab from Steve.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Helpmann.#CL#
Steve clinches.
Helpmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Helpmann. #BC2#
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Steve throws a leg kick
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Helpmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helpmann can pounce on him.
Helpmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Nice shot by Helpmann.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Helpmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Helpmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Helpmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helpmann throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a leg kick.
Helpmann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helpmann. #T4#
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helpmann, as that shot connected.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann throws a sloppy head kick
and Steve counters with a one-two to the body.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helpmann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helpmann.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helpmann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Helpmann cracks Steve with an open hand slap.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann dominated that round.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
As Helpmann tries to get set, Steve tries to push him back and clinch up but Helpmann manages to avoid the attempt.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Helpmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Helpmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
Steve is looking to clinch but Helpmann is avoiding it. #CL2#
Helpmann rushes Steve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Helpmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helpmann.
Steve is looking to wear down Helpmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Helpmann.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
A jab from Helpmann misses.
Helpmann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a leg kick.
Helpmann swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Helpmann.
Steve moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stephen Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Helpmann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Helpmann slips under a jab from Steve.
Helpmann misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Helpmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Helpmann throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Helpmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Helpmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Helpmann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Helpmann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Helpmann is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helpmann! But no joy.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stephen Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Helpmann's ribs.
Steve wants to clinch up but Helpmann keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the body from Steve misses
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Helpmann has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Helpmann tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve missing with knees to the body.
Helpmann throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Helpmann.
Steve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve with a knee to the head.
Helpmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Helpmann lands a left hand. #T4#
Steve tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Helpmann avoids it.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helpmann blocking some punches.
Steve missing with knees to the body.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Helpmann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Helpmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with some punches.
Robert Helpmann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helpmann has Steve pressed against the cage, preventing Steve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stephen Steve will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Helpmann is just out of range.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helpmann staying out of range there.
Steve throws a hook but Helpmann avoids it easily.
Helpmann tries a quick counter leg kick but Steve is wise to it.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve punishes Helpmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Helpmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Helpmann.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helpmann throws a low kick, looking for Steve's leg but Steve calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Helpmann misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helpmann counters with a body kick.
Helpmann connects with a looping right hand.
Steve is looking to chop away at Helpmann's legs.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Helpmann.#CL2#
Helpmann pushes Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve is struggling to control the position.
Helpmann is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve lands a nice knee to the body.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Helpmann.
Helpmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Helpmann avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
Helpmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve tries to work over Helpmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve scores a nice knee to the body.
Helpmann misses with the head strike.
Helpmann blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve controlling the action here for a moment.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Helpmann controls his hands.
Helpmann lands a body punch. #T3#
Steve taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Helpmann pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Helpmann on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve wants to stall.
Steve stalls.
Helpmann avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Steve to work.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Helpmann misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helpmann being controlled against the cage.
Helpmann tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helpmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stephen Steve.
I think Steve has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Steve!
A relieved looking Stephen Steve 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: DMMA 116 Misha vs Seppo
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Steve pushes Randle up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve has Randle pressed against the cage.
Steve working Randle over with knees to the body.
Randle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steve prevents it.
Randle looking for a takedown. #BC#
Randle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randle misses with a body shot
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randle has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lue Randle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randle tries to clinch up.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve connects with a body shot.
Randle wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Randle with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve works Randle's body with a nice hook.
Randle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Randle misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve moves out of range as Randle strikes.
Steve is looking to slow Randle down with leg kicks.
Randle misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a good low kick that Randle was not able to check.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Randle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Randle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Randle tries to move into range but Steve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Steve throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Randle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Randle thows a leg kick but Steve checks it
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Randle's head backwards.#T2#
Steve digs a good body shot into Randle's ribs.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Randle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Randle takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steve obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randle.
Randle being controlled against the cage.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Steve gets through Randle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Steve.
Randle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve has Randle pressed against the cage, preventing Randle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Randle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Randle up against the cage.
Steve blocks a body shot from Randle. #BC2#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Randle missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve defending well as Randle loads up on a big left hand.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steve.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Randle's head backwards.
Randle has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
A good leg kick by Steve.
Randle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Randle scrambles back to his feet.
Randle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steve.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Randle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steve counters with a nice low kick that buckles Randle's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randle takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Randle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Steve lands a jab.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stephen Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Randle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Randle rather than just go for the knockout.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Randle gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
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!
Steve lands a good knee to the midsection. Randle won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Randle misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Randle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Randle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Randle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut there from Steve.
Randle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve feints and then cracks Randle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randle down.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Randle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Randle. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randle tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the body from Randle misses
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steve stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steve wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lue Randle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randle swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Randle misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steve.
Randle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Randle tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve. #T3#
Randle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Steve throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Randle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Randle tries to work over Steve's front leg with a kick but Steve checks it.
Steve jabs Randle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Randle fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Steve.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Randle misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randle fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Steve has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randle throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randle misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Randle loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Steve keeps Randle at a distance using the push kick.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randle throws out the jab.
Steve lands a jab to the head.
Randle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Steve counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Randle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Randle darts in trying to clinch
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
Randle tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Randle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance.
Randle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Randle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Randle backing away here, and Steve unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Steve lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Steve throws a head kick that Randle semi-blocks. #ROC2#Randle is rocked!
Steve fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Randle to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Randle looks to clinch but Steve throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Randle taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stephen Steve!
A relieved looking Stephen Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lue Randle spoke after the fight, saying 'thank you to all my supporters, love you all.'.

Event: ENIGMA 102
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Steve drives through and clinches with Van-Plant against the cage.
Van-Plant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Van-Plant gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Van-Plant 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.
Van-Plant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steve can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve has his hands clasped together around Van-Plant's back. He's all about the action.#T1##SUB#
Van-Plant is looking for a kimura but Steve is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van-Plant to get the leverage. #SUB#
Van-Plant wants to work for an arm triangle but Steve is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Van-Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steve doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van-Plant.
Steve tries to roll over but Van-Plant keeps him under control.
Steve is staying active underneath Van-Plant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steve is in trouble now - Van-Plant has advanced to mount! #T2##SUB#
Van-Plant is working for a guillotine from mount but Steve frees his head quite easily.
Van-Plant wants to control the pace but Steve is squirming around nicely.
Van-Plant landing punches.
Steve really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van-Plant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steve sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Van-Plant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steve wants to get back to full guard.
Steve is trying to maintain the position but Van-Plant is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steve holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Van-Plant is keen to just control but Steve is a slippery customer.
Steve trying to control here.
Van-Plant passes the guard and advances to mount!
Steve holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Van-Plant tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Steve is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Van-Plant working for a submission but Steve is keeping him at bay.
Steve tries to reverse the position but Van-Plant maintains control.
Van-Plant is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Steve is in real trouble.
Van-Plant throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Van-Plant seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Van-Plant looking to break Steve's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steve remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Van-Plant will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Steve breaks Van-Plant's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Van-Plant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steve defends well.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van-Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steve is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Van-Plant dominated that round.
That's time! Van-Plant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Steve chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van-Plant fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Steve gets caught napping as Van-Plant dives in and scores a takedown. Steve manages to retain guard.
Van-Plant wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Van-Plant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van-Plant wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Van-Plant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve working a defensive guard but Van-Plant passes into half guard. #T1#
Steve trying to control here.
Steve is looking for a sweep. Van-Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van-Plant trying to mount his opponent but Steve defends it.
Van-Plant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve is pressing down on Van-Plant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van-Plant won't allow Steve to sweep him here.
Van-Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Steve is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Van-Plant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van-Plant preventing the sweep. #SU#
Van-Plant stands up and waves to Steve to follow him. #TD#
Van-Plant feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Van-Plant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steve holds on and takes a little breather.
Van-Plant preventing the sweep.
Steve utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van-Plant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rico Van-Plant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Van-Plant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van-Plant content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Van-Plant working the strikes but Steve uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Van-Plant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steve is looking for a sweep. Van-Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Van-Plant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4##SUB#
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura but Steve is defending well.
Van-Plant prevents Steve from improving his position.#SUB#
Steve is defending against the submission attempts here by Van-Plant.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Steve is defending against the submission attempts here by Van-Plant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Van-Plant dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Van-Plant shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve throws a body punch but Van-Plant moves out of range.
Van-Plant checks a leg kick. #CL#
Van-Plant moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Steve.
Steve gets through Van-Plant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van-Plant doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steve lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van-Plant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van-Plant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van-Plant misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Steve counters by clinching up.
Steve utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steve keeps control of Van-Plant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Van-Plant gets a double leg takedown into Steve's guard.
Steve wants to sweep here but Van-Plant controlling him for the moment.
Steve trying to control the position.
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steve pulls Van-Plant in close to his closed guard and prevents Van-Plant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steve controls Van-Plant momentarily but Van-Plant frees himself.
Steve pulls Van-Plant in close to his closed guard and prevents Van-Plant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steve looking to control.
Steve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Van-Plant from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Van-Plant tries for a takedown but Steve sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Van-Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van-Plant manages to avoid it.
Rico Van-Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van-Plant is defended easily by Steve.
Van-Plant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Rico Van-Plant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van-Plant wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Van-Plant wants to clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steve.
That kick from Steve tenderised Van-Plant's leg. Van-Plant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van-Plant tries to clinch up.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van-Plant blocks a head kick by Steve.
Steve swings away with a leg kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van-Plant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Van-Plant!
A victorious Rico Van-Plant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 93
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Weiss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Weiss checks a leg kick.
Weiss with the counter takedown but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve cracks Weiss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Steve tenderised Weiss's leg. Weiss is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steve throws a jab when Weiss was well out of range.
Weiss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Weiss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weiss takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss shoots in but no luck this time.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weiss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steve connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weiss's hands.#T1#
Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Weiss moved out of range nicely.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weiss takes one on the button.
Weiss moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Weiss counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Weiss from controlling successfully.
Steve pulls Weiss in close to his closed guard and prevents Weiss from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Weiss from controlling successfully. #T2#
Weiss is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steve on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steve tries to get out of the position.
Weiss preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Weiss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steve tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weiss trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve keeping full guard, as Weiss tries to pass.
Weiss sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steve's guard.
Steve tries to get to full guard but Weiss has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Weiss maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Steve could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Weiss has cracked it and Steve is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Weiss!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moshe Weiss!
Moshe Weiss bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ENIGMA 83
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Steve lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there.
Duggan loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Duggan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duggan missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve.
Duggan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Duggan blocks a head kick by Steve.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duggan checks a leg kick.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duggan throws out the jab.
Duggan lands the left hand.
Steve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Duggan is just out of range.
Duggan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steve tried to score with a low kick but Duggan checks it.
Steve throws a head kick that Duggan semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
Duggan misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duggan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Steve counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Duggan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Duggan. #T1#
Duggan stalling against the cage.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan lands a body shot.
Duggan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duggan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Duggan.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Duggan.
Duggan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Duggan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Duggan tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Duggan back against the cage.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Steve has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Duggan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Duggan working aggressively here.
Duggan just leaning against Steve, taking a breather. #BC#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and pushes Duggan back into the cage.
Duggan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Duggan blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duggan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duggan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Duggan swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggan can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan leaning against his opponent.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duggan misses with a body shot
and Steve counters with an outside leg kick.
Duggan checks a low kick from Steve.
Steve misses with a low kick.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duggan missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve half committed to a counter leg kick.
Duggan moves out of range of the leg kick from Steve.
Duggan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Duggan lands with a good body shot.
Duggan lands a glancing blow to the side of Steve's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Duggan blocks the leg kick.
Duggan looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.#T4#
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Duggan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steve. Steve obviously looking to wear him down.
Steve tries to clinch there but Duggan circles away.
Duggan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Duggan as he checks the leg kick.
Steve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duggan.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Duggan is just out of range.
Duggan misses with a straight left.
Steve walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duggan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duggan misses with a straight left.
Duggan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Duggan throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Duggan throws a big shot that misses.
Duggan shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Duggan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duggan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duggan scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jim Duggan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Duggan throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve avoids the body shot from Duggan.
Steve misses with a head kick.
Duggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Duggan checks a low kick from Steve.
Duggan just misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duggan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Duggan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steve keeping full guard, as Duggan tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duggan passes into half guard. #T1#
Duggan trying to control the pace.
Duggan is looking to take a break and control but Steve is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steve trying to control here.
Steve works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duggan on the ground.
Steve wants to sweep here but Duggan controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duggan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duggan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steve is keeping the position for now.
Duggan preventing the sweep.
Steve is working hard here to advance position.
Steve is controlling Duggan's posture.
Duggan stays in close to Steve's body and controls the position.
Steve looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duggan is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stephen Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Duggan throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.#T3#
Duggan looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Duggan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duggan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steve wants to land a leg kick but Duggan is out of range.
Duggan feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duggan or not.
Duggan throws a head punch that misses.
Duggan lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Duggan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duggan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duggan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Steve misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Duggan drags the fight down to the ground.
Duggan keeping full guard, as Steve tries to pass.
Duggan controlling Steve's posture.
Steve trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Duggan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steve defends well.#SUB2#
Duggan working for a triangle but Steve defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Duggan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steve gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Duggan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Duggan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duggan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duggan.
Duggan misses with the combination.
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duggan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Duggan feints and as Steve raises his hands in defense, Duggan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steve is keeping the position for now.
Steve tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duggan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steve wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steve continues to stall.#T1#
Steve is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duggan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve has his hands on Duggan's head, controlling the position.
Steve wants to sweep here but Duggan controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Duggan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Duggan is just out of range.
A big right from Duggan misses.
A nice leg kick from Duggan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Duggan misses the jab.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Steve lands a really nice looking cross but Duggan seems unphased.
Duggan misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Duggan counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Duggan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steve is looking to wear down Duggan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Duggan throws a front kick aimed at Steve's knee but Steve avoids it well.
Duggan scores with a jab.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duggan. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duggan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duggan jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
Duggan throws out a leg kick but Steve moves out of range and Duggan only half commits.
Duggan looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
As Duggan backs away, Steve returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Duggan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steve with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duggan to score with a decent uppercut.
Steve's corner calls for a 1-2. Steve obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duggan.
It looked like Steve was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steve lands a head shot.
Steve throws a leg kick
and Duggan counters with a stiff right hand.
Duggan throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Duggan lands a right hook to the body.
Steve throws a low kick but Duggan moves out of range easily.
Steve lands a leg kick that knocks Duggan off balance momentarily.
Steve connects with a leg kick.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve throws a leg kick but Duggan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steve works Duggan's body with a nice hook.
Duggan misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duggan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duggan checks the leg kick.
Steve stuns Duggan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Duggan connects with a single shot there.
Duggan misses with a wild body shot.
Duggan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Duggan lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Steve clinches.
Duggan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duggan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
Duggan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
Duggan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Duggan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duggan 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Duggan!
After winning the bout, Jim Duggan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 73
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Xanthopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Xanthopoulos attempts a counter takedown but Steve avoids it well and moves away.
Xanthopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Xanthopoulos circles away.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Xanthopoulos's defenses.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Xanthopoulos is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xanthopoulos.
Steve misses with a hook.
It looked like Xanthopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos takes one to the chin there.
Xanthopoulos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xanthopoulos scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Steve clinches up against the cage.
Xanthopoulos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Steve. #T2##BC2#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good shot there by Steve.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Steve.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Xanthopoulos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Xanthopoulos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steve.
Steve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Steve lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xanthopoulos backwards.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xanthopoulos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Xanthopoulos wants to get back to striking at distance but Steve won't allow it.
Xanthopoulos wants to get back to striking at distance but Steve won't allow it.
Xanthopoulos goes for a takedown attempt but Steve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.#T4#
Xanthopoulos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Steve tries to get set, Xanthopoulos tries to push him back and clinch up but Steve manages to avoid the attempt.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Xanthopoulos moved out of range.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xanthopoulos manages to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steve.
Steve lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos'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#
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos is looking to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xanthopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stephen Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xanthopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Xanthopoulos's ribs.
Stephen Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xanthopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve dips to his left and cracks Xanthopoulos with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Xanthopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xanthopoulos attempts a counter takedown but Steve avoids it well and moves away.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Xanthopoulos moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Xanthopoulos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Xanthopoulos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Xanthopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xanthopoulos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steve throws a hook but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
Xanthopoulos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xanthopoulos manages to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steve connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xanthopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Xanthopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Xanthopoulos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xanthopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Steve digs a good body shot into Xanthopoulos's ribs.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Xanthopoulos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Steve misses.
Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Xanthopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Xanthopoulos's belly button to the back.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
Xanthopoulos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Xanthopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Xanthopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve lands with a right hand.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xanthopoulos attempts a counter takedown but Steve avoids it well and moves away.
Steve misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Steve tests Xanthopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Steve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xanthopoulos dodges the punch combination from Steve.
Xanthopoulos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xanthopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steve.
A big right from Steve misses. #T1#
Xanthopoulos moves away from the strike by Steve.
A nice combination there by Steve.
Steve tests Xanthopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.
Steve throws a jab when Xanthopoulos was well out of range.
As Steve tries to get set, Xanthopoulos tries to push him back and clinch up but Steve manages to avoid the attempt.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stephen Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve digs a good hook to Xanthopoulos's body.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Xanthopoulos is just out of range.
Xanthopoulos attempts a counter takedown but Steve avoids it well and moves away.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xanthopoulos moves away.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xanthopoulos at a distance. #T3#
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xanthopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter with a takedown but Steve is quick to defend against it.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Xanthopoulos slips under a jab.
Xanthopoulos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steve sprawls and moves away.
Xanthopoulos walks into a jab.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.#T4##CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Xanthopoulos wants to get back to striking at distance but Steve won't allow it.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xanthopoulos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xanthopoulos working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xanthopoulos tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Xanthopoulos drops back down to his feet.
Xanthopoulos is trying to drag Steve to the mat but Steve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steve 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Steve!
A relieved looking Stephen Steve 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: ENIGMA 66
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Steve moves away from the strike by Lee.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Steve's coach down at Deep waters was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steve's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lee.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Steve backpedaling.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steve takes one to the chin there.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jun Fan Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lee rather than just go for the knockout.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Lee misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Lee pushes him away.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.#T3#
Lee lands with a straight right. Steve didn't see that one coming.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steve circles away quickly and effectively.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lee lands a jab to Steve's midsection.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lee jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
Lee works Steve's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.#T4#
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steve slips a straight right by Lee.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve wants to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch position.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Fan Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steve.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Steve blocks a body shot from Lee.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Steve blocking some punches.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Jun Fan Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands a body punch. #T2#
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Lee prevents Steve from breaking the clinch.
Lee tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Lee tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Jun Fan Lee is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Steve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steve throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Lee wants to clinch.
Steve lands an overhand right.
Steve slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stephen Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Steve is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee sets himself, and Steve steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking. #CL#
Lee forces Steve back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Steve punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Lee working aggressively here.
Steve looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve prevents a body shot from Lee.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee is working Steve over against the cage.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Lee pushes Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Steve cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve can't break the clinch.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve blocks a body shot from Lee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage. #T4#
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Lee tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee working aggressively here.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve blocking some punches.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Fan Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 57
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Preston lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steve scores with a three punch combo!
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Preston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Preston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Allan Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve connects with the punch.#CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Preston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve's corner calls for a 1-2. Steve obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Preston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Preston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve clobbers Preston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Preston doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away. #T2#
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Preston's defenses.
Preston misses with a takedown
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve misses with a hook. Preston ducked under it nicely.
Steve connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Preston at a distance.
Preston darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Preston into the cage.
Preston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steve after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Preston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Steve.
Preston looks to clinch
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Preston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Preston looks for a takedown but Steve sprawls well.
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Preston.
Steve scores with a body shot. #TD#
Preston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steve to the ground. Preston is now in Steve's guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston being controlled here momentarily.
Steve looking to control but Preston passes into half guard.
Steve desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Preston is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve tries to roll over but Preston keeps him under control.
Steve is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Steve scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Preston.
Preston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Preston. Preston gets slowly back to his feet.
Preston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Preston is rocked!
Preston takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Preston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve digs a good hook to Preston's body.
Preston leaves his chin hanging out and Steve seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Preston crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stephen Steve!
During a confident post fight interview, Stephen Steve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Allan Preston spoke after the fight, saying 'I already know what I need to train, I will be training a couple months, so I can have the skill to win my next fight. '.

Event: ENIGMA 32
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Noeigati swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Noeigati misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Noeigati lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Noeigati lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noeigati looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noeigati pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noeigati takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noeigati walks into a straight right hand from Steve.#CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Noeigati darts in trying to clinch
and Noeigati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD2#
Steve lands a big uppercut and Noeigati crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Noeigati looks OK. Steve waves Noeigati back to his feet!#ROC2#Noeigati is rocked!
Steve works Noeigati's body with a nice hook.
Oh Noeigati is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noeigati walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Steve swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephen Steve!
A relieved looking Stephen Steve 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: ENIGMA 24
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Ezzeli. Ezzeli gets slowly back to his feet.
Ezzeli shoots in but no luck this time.
Ezzeli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaqiup Ezzeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ezzeli tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ezzeli could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ezzeli shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.#KD2#
Steve cracks Ezzeli with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ezzeli looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Steve finish him? #ROC2#Ezzeli is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ezzeli loses concentration momentarily and Steve pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Ezzeli crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Steve finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephen Steve!
A relieved looking Stephen Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Shaqiup Ezzeli stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to Hectors Hitters gym, i will work more there to come back stronger!'.

Event: ENIGMA 14
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Camara takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Camara misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Steve has Camara up against the cage in a clinch.
Camara tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Steve manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steve is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steve looking for subs off his back but Camara has passed one foot through into half guard.
Steve is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Steve is holding on to half guard well.
Steve trying to control here.
Camara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steve preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Steve looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steve changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Camara tries to avoid it but Steve manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Camara to the ground. Camara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Camara stuffs the takedown.
Steve throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Camara's waist but Camara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steve off to one side.
Kaikura Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Steve.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Camara lands a jab to the head.
Camara thuds a left hand into Steve's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Camara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve wants to counter the offense by Camara and move into the clinch position.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Steve tries to counter it with a takedown but Camara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaikura Camara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Camara misses the target.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Steve tries for a takedown but Camara circles away easily#CL#
and Camara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve blocking some punches.
Camara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steve.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Camara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camara lands an uppercut.
Steve tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kaikura Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Steve.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Camara has him pressed against the cage.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage. #T1#
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve blocks a body shot from Camara.
Steve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Camara.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve trying to control the position but instead, Camara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steve into the cage.#BC2#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Steve misses with a takedown attempt - Camara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Camara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Camara darts in and clinches Steve up against the cage.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Camara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Steve tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camara smiles and moves away.
A jab from Camara finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Steve slips under a jab.
Camara tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve darts in looking for a takedown but Camara gets double underhooks and turns Steve into the cage.
Camara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaikura Camara dominated that second round.
That's time! Camara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Steve forces Camara back against the cage and clinches.
Kaikura Camara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steve tries to pull guard but Camara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Steve.
Steve tries to circle away but Camara has him pinned against the cage.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Camara just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steve is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Camara is defending well.
Kaikura Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Steve manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Camara 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. #T1##SUB2#
Steve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camara trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Steve trying to control the position here.
Steve working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steve has a takedown stuffed.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steve.
Stephen Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steve looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steve.
Camara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaikura Camara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Camara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: TEST THREE
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Steve sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steve blocks the body kick. #CL#
Kelly clinches up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kelly.
The referee calls for Kelly to work.
Kelly seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steve - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kelly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steve up against the cage.#TD#
Kelly pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Kelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steve manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Steve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelly is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly won't allow Steve to sweep him here.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Steve is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Steve is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steve working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kelly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kelly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Steve can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Broncho Kelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee asks Kelly politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kelly prefers to stall for the moment though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Broncho Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kelly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Broncho Kelly!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Broncho Kelly!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Broncho Kelly!

Broncho Kelly wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Broncho Kelly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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