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Event:
RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Steel Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duterte throws a series of punches but Steel Iii moves out of range.
Steel Iii throws a counter combo.
Steel Iii throws a combination that misses
and Duterte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel Iii throws the left hand but Duterte avoids the punch easily.
Steel Iii misses with a hook
and Duterte counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Steel Iii dives in and scores a takedown into Duterte's guard.
Duterte tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Steel Iii sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Duterte doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Steel Iii paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Duterte - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Duterte!
Rodrigo Duterte 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. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 4
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Steel Iii misses.
Steel Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steel Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Santos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Steel Iii really felt that one!
Steel Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel Iii somewhat.
Steel Iii looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Santos.
Steel Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steel Iii looks winded!
Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Steel Iii seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steel Iii will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steel Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos thows a body kick. Steel Iii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Steel Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body kick from Santos.
Santos lands a body shot.
Steel Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Santos.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Santos off the cage and back into range.
Steel Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santos counters with a thumping low kick. #KD#
Santos sends Steel Iii crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Santos is motioning to the referee to let Steel Iii up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Steel Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looks like Santos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Nice shot by Santos.#ROC#Steel Iii is rocked!
Santos jabs Steel Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steel Iii has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Santos is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Steel Iii flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Steel Iii is out cold! Santos holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santiago Santos! |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Tama swings widly with a right hand
and Steel Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Iii tries to bum rush Tama with a series of wild strikes but Tama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tama doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel Iii circles away.
Steel Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tama. #TD2#
Tama closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steel Iii quickly recovers to half guard.
Steel Iii is positioning himself well to prevent Tama advancing to mount.
Steel Iii continues to stall.
Tama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel Iii defending well though.
Steel Iii is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Steel Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Iii keeps working.
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.
Steel Iii is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Tama working Steel Iii over with strikes.
Steel Iii is looking to improve his position.
Steel Iii is working hard here to advance position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tama lands a nice short elbow.
Tama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Tama.
Tama is trying to control. Steel Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel Iii tries to roll over but Tama keeps him under control.
Steel Iii is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Iii keeps working.
Steel Iii wants to control but Tama is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Tama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Tama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel Iii is just riding it out for now. Tama eventually gives up the hold.
Steel Iii trying to control here.
Steel Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Tama is nestled in close to Steel Iii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steel Iii trying to control here.
Tama prevents Steel Iii from improving his position.
Tama 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.
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Iii keeps working. #T3#
Steel Iii trying to hold on to Tama's head to control him but Tama postures up.
My spies in Final Mile inform me that Tama has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Tama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel Iii is just riding it out for now. Tama eventually gives up the hold.
Steel Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Tama wants to control but Steel Iii is keeping him busy.
Tama with the ground and pound but Steel Iii uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Iii, not yet.
Steel Iii keeping full guard, as Tama tries to pass. #T4#
Tama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel Iii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Iii looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Iii 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#
Steel Iii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel Iii 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.
Tama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Iii's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Iii's back!
Tama controlling well, preventing Steel Iii from escaping 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!
Steel Iii looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tama.
Steel Iii rolls, trying to escape but Tama keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikora Tama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steel Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tama. #TD#
Steel Iii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel Iii lands in his opponent's guard.
Steel Iii lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Tama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Tama looking for a guillotine here but Steel Iii defends easily.
#SUB2#
Tama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steel Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Tama looking for a guillotine here but Steel Iii defends easily.
#T1#
Steel Iii lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Tama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel Iii uses it to pass to side control.
Steel Iii in side control lands a decent elbow.
Steel Iii working the body and head with strikes.
Tama taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tama is looking to reverse the position.
Steel Iii is looking to take a break and control but Tama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tama is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Iii keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The referee asks Steel Iii politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel Iii prefers to stall for the moment though.
Steel Iii is looking to take a break and control but Tama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Iii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tama is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel Iii's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steel Iii trying to control the action but Tama is working from the bottom.
Nikora Tama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tama wants to control but Steel Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tama is trying to control but Steel Iii passes into side control!
Tama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Iii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Tama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Steel Iii connects with a decent elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Nikora Tama's cut even more.
Tama tries to improve position but can't.
Tama is letting Steel Iii control him for a moment.
Steel Iii is looking to take a break and control but Tama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tama is looking for a sweep.
Steel Iii cracks Tama with a big elbow. #CUT#The cut above Nikora Tama's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tama is looking to reverse the position.
Steel Iii working the ground and pound. #ROC#Tama is rocked!
Steel Iii cracks Tama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tama is still in real trouble! Can Steel Iii finish him?
Steel Iii in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Tama looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Steel Iii turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Steel Iii! |
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Event:
SPFT #10
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Steel Iii jabs at Mineiro's body.
Mineiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel Iii misses with a shot to the body
and Mineiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mineiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steel Iii.
Steel Iii lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throws a series of punches but Mineiro avoids them all with ease.
Mineiro slips a straight right by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii digs a good body shot into Mineiro's ribs.
Steel Iii throws the left hand but Mineiro avoids the punch easily.
Mineiro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel Iii. That snapped Mineiro's head back.
#CL2#
Steel Iii clinches up with Mineiro and pushes him back against the cage.
Steel Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mineiro backwards. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steel Iii lands a right hand.
Mineiro misses with the head strike.
Steel Iii is stalling here.
#TD#
Mineiro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mineiro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steel Iii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Steel Iii 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.
Steel Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2##SUB#
Mineiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mineiro keeping moving, preventing Steel Iii from controlling successfully.
Steel Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steel Iii is looking to pass into half guard but Mineiro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mineiro is in guard.#REVR#
Steel Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Iii, not yet.
Steel Iii is trying to control the position but Mineiro postures up.
Steel Iii has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mineiro has passed into side control.
Steel Iii is not content to let Mineiro control the position. #T3#
Steel Iii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mineiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Iii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mineiro wants to control but Steel Iii is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Iii is looking to regain half guard here but Mineiro keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Mineiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steel Iii, who protects the arm well.
Steel Iii wants to control but Mineiro postures up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel Iii tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Mineiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steel Iii holding on.
Mineiro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Steel Iii struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Steel Iii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Steel Iii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Mineiro finds it's way through Steel Iii's defenses.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mineiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel Iii under the eye.
Steel Iii throws a hook but Mineiro avoids it easily.
Steel Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel Iii tests Mineiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel Iii misses with a shot to the body
and Mineiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mineiro misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Steel Iii dives in and scores a takedown into Mineiro's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Iii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Mineiro keeping moving, preventing Steel Iii from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mineiro is looking for a triangle but Steel Iii pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Mineiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mineiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel Iii controls the pace.
Steel Iii throws an elbow that misses. Mineiro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steel Iii's guard. Nice move by Mineiro!#REVR#
Elinho Mineiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steel Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mineiro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Steel Iii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steel Iii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mineiro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mineiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Iii passes Mineiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Mineiro is looking for a sweep. Steel Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Iii throwing shots but Mineiro is blocking nicely.
Steel Iii drops an elbow to the side of Mineiro's head.
Steel Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steel Iii working over Mineiro with some ground and pound. Mineiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mineiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steel Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Steel Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steel Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steel Iii controlling the action here.
Steel Iii is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Steel Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mineiro's head.
Steel Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel Iii is looking to take a break and control but Mineiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Iii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Iii winds up and cracks Mineiro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Steel Iii controlling the pace.
Steel Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Steel Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mineiro shoots in for a takedown but Steel Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Steel Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mineiro doesn't seem phased though.
Steel Iii throws a series of punches but Mineiro moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Mineiro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Steel Iii lands.
BOOM! Steel Iii lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mineiro. Mineiro tries to recover but Steel Iii is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mineiro lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Steel Iii! |
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Event:
SPFT #6
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Steel Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Night definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steel Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Night but Night pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steel Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Night to score with a decent uppercut.
Steel Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Night throwing a counter right hand but Steel Iii manages to avoid it.
Steel Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steel Iii defending well as Night loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Iii throws a counter combo.
Steel Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Night swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Night takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Werewolf Night has been cut.
Night throws a big shot that misses.
Steel Iii works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Night bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel Iii's head.
Night takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Steel Iii misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steel Iii has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Steel Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Night stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steel Iii dips to his left and cracks Night with an uppercut!
Night is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Steel Iii hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Werewolf Night!
After the big win, Werewolf Night made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SPFT #3
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Steel Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Wahwah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wahwah blocks a jab.
Wahwah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Wahwah.
Steel Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel Iii throws the left hand but Wahwah avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Steel Iii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wahwah manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wahwah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wahwah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wahwah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wahwah working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel Iii with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Steel Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel Iii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steel Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Steel Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing that Steel Iii has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Steel Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Iii postures up in Wahwah's guard and throws a big left but Wahwah blocks it.
Wahwah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #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.
Steel Iii content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel Iii scores with a nice right hand.
Wahwah avoids the body shot from Steel Iii.
Wahwah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Wahwah.
Steel Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wahwah.
Steel Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wahwah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wahwah sizes up Steel Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wahwah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steel Iii 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.
Wahwah throws a body punch but Steel Iii moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel Iii misses the target.
Wahwah takes a swing at Steel Iii's ribcage but misses.
As Wahwah looks to move away, Steel Iii throws a big counter combo but Wahwah just gets out of the way.
Wahwah misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Wahwah. #T3#
Wahwah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wahwah moves away.
Wahwah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kimbo Wahwah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Iii takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wahwah avoids the body shot from Steel Iii.
Wahwah jabs Steel Iii right on the nose. Steel Iii blinks but takes it well.
Steel Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Wahwah.
Wahwah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wahwah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel Iii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steel Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wahwah.
A swing and a miss from Wahwah.
Steel Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Wahwah counter with a right hand.
Steel Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wahwah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Iii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steel Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Iii. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Wahwah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wahwah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wahwah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wahwah.
No joy there for Steel Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wahwah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wahwah dodges the punch combination from Steel Iii.
Wahwah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wahwah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Steel Iii throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wahwah was covering up waiting for the punch and Steel Iii finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wahwah keeping moving, preventing Steel Iii from controlling successfully.
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 Alex Steel Iii will probably get the nod.
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#
Steel Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wahwah.
Wahwah misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Wahwah lands the left hand.
Wahwah lands a really nice looking cross but Steel Iii seems unphased.
Steel Iii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wahwah loads up on a big right hand but Steel Iii slips the punch.
Steel Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wahwah to score with a decent uppercut.
Wahwah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wahwah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Steel Iii misses its intended target.
Steel Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Iii misses the shot to the body.
Wahwah has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wahwah misses with a hook. Steel Iii ducked under it nicely.
Steel Iii lands with a nice combination. Wahwah backs away looking to recover.
Steel Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Wahwah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Steel Iii catches Wahwah right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wahwah.
Wahwah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Iii.
Wahwah throws a leg kick which misses Steel Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel Iii tries to avoid it. #CL#
Steel Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Steel Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Wahwah slowing the pace effectively.
Steel Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wahwah looking to stall.
Steel Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Wahwah wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wahwah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wahwah wants to stall.
Steel Iii keeps control of Wahwah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steel Iii as Wahwah tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Wahwah fails to land. #T2#
Wahwah trying to stall but Steel Iii improves his position.
#BC2#
Wahwah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Steel Iii.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wahwah.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Iii. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick from Wahwah, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Wahwah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wahwah connects with a looping right hand.
Wahwah throws a lazy body kick
and Steel Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Wahwah misses with a looping left.
Wahwah misses with a straight right.
Steel Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Wahwah counters with a thumping low kick.
Steel Iii checks a leg kick.
Wahwah misses with a few strikes there.
Wahwah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel Iii takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wahwah throws a head kick but Steel Iii moves out of range.
#T3#
Steel Iii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wahwah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wahwah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wahwah connects with a jab.
Steel Iii misses with the combination.
Steel Iii cracks Wahwah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wahwah connects with a crisp jab.
Steel Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wahwah.
Steel Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel Iii looks to throw the jab but Wahwah is out of range.
A shot to the body from Steel Iii misses
enabling Wahwah to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Wahwah lands a big head kick that sends Steel Iii tumbling to the mat! Wahwah takes a step backwards and waves Steel Iii back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Steel Iii is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wahwah is looking to slow Steel Iii down with leg kicks.
Oh Steel Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wahwah punishes Steel Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Wahwah avoids the body shot from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii seems to have got his legs back now.
Kimbo Wahwah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel Iii cracks Wahwah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Steel Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel Iii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steel Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wahwah can pounce on him.
Wahwah throws a head kick that misses.
Wahwah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steel Iii is looking to counter punch.
Steel Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel Iii throws a hook but Wahwah blocks it.#TD#
Steel Iii decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wahwah trying to control here.
Steel Iii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wahwah defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel Iii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wahwah wants to control but Steel Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kimbo Wahwah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wahwah misses with a kick to the body.
Wahwah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Steel Iii.#KD#
Steel Iii moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Wahwah goes down! Can Steel Iii finish him!?
Steel Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Wahwah looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Iii wants to control from the top but Wahwah keeps moving.
Steel Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel Iii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steel Iii trying to control but Wahwah is working from the bottom. #T1#
Steel Iii works over Wahwah with some ground and pound from guard.
Steel Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel Iii wants to pass the guard but Wahwah is keeping the position.
Steel Iii wants to control from the top but Wahwah keeps moving.
Steel Iii scoring with some ground and pound.
Steel Iii slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steel Iii taking a break here but Wahwah is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
Steel Iii is looking to advance position but Wahwah won't allow it.
Steel Iii trying to control from half guard but Wahwah is working away.
Wahwah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Steel Iii winds up and cracks Wahwah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Steel Iii thows a huge punch but Wahwah dodges it nicely.
Steel Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steel Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steel Iii is looking to take a break and control but Wahwah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wahwah jabs Steel Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel Iii throws a series of punches but Wahwah avoids them all with ease.
Steel Iii lands a jab to the head.
Steel Iii defending well as Wahwah loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Steel Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Steel Iii closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Wahwah breaks from the clinch.
Wahwah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Wahwah lands with a good body shot.
Steel Iii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wahwah counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wahwah tests Steel Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Iii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wahwah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wahwah pushes Steel Iii away with a front kick.
Steel Iii tries to move into range but Wahwah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wahwah looks to land a right hand but Steel Iii moved out of range.
Steel Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Wahwah lands.
Wahwah lands a slapping body shot.
Wahwah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel Iii misses with an uppercut.
Steel Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wahwah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel Iii somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Steel Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel Iii 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Steel Iii! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 174
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Steel Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Dewitt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dewitt delivers a nice body kick.
Steel Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dewitt counters with a body kick.
Steel Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Dewitt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dewitt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dewitt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dewitt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Steel Iii avoids it.
Dewitt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steel Iii misses with a combination
#CL#
and Dewitt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dewitt.
Dewitt blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dewitt.
Steel Iii throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Steel Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Steel Iii tries for a takedown but Dewitt circles away easily
and Dewitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel Iii moves forwards but Dewitt connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Alex Steel Iii has been cut.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Steel Iii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dewitt's guard.
Steel Iii works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Steel Iii is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dewitt is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Iii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Steel Iii working the head and body with strikes.
Dewitt is looking to escape.
Steel Iii is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Steel Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steel Iii working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Iii controlling the pace.
Dewitt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Iii working Dewitt over with strikes.
Dewitt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steel Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dewitt has hold of Steel Iii's hands but Steel Iii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Steel Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steel Iii drops an elbow to the side of Dewitt's head. #T3#
Steel Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steel Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dewitt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dewitt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dewitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Iii sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel Iii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steel Iii cracks Dewitt with a solid left hand.#ES#
Dewitt pushes Steel Iii off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Dewitt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Steel Iii misses.
Dewitt throws a quick counter head kick but Steel Iii was just out of range.
Steel Iii throws a series of punches but Dewitt moves out of range.
As Steel Iii looks to move away, Dewitt throws a big counter combo but Steel Iii just gets out of the way.
Steel Iii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dewitt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Steel Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Howie Dewitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dewitt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Steel Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dewitt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dewitt moves away from the strike by Steel Iii.
Dewitt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Steel Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Steel Iii's cut.
That's time! Dewitt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Steel Iii throws a hook but Dewitt avoids it easily.
Dewitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dewitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel Iii missing with a left hand there. Dewitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel Iii throws a combination that misses
and Dewitt counters with a two punch combo.
Steel Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Dewitt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel Iii's knee momentarily.#KD#
Dewitt cracks Steel Iii with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steel Iii looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dewitt finish him?
#ROC#Steel Iii is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dewitt counters with a nice leg kick.
Steel Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Dewitt counters with a big right hand! Oh Steel Iii is in trouble here! Dewitt follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howie Dewitt!
Howie Dewitt thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 170
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Wynne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steel Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Wynne counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel Iii misses with a looping right.
Steel Iii defending well as Wynne loads up on a big left hand.
Wynne throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Wynne.
Wynne walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Gwalchmei Wynne has been cut.
Wynne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wynne throws a shot from downtown. Steel Iii moves away and avoids it.
Steel Iii lands with a good body shot.
Wynne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wynne misses the shot to the body.
Wynne throws a jab when Steel Iii was well out of range.
Steel Iii misses with a double jab.
Wynne looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel Iii is just out of range.#CL#
Wynne tries to keep at a distance but Steel Iii has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steel Iii throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Steel Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wynne is trying to break the clinch but Steel Iii is controlling him.
Wynne is trying to push Steel Iii away but Steel Iii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wynne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wynne is trying to break free.
Steel Iii leaning his opponent against the cage.
Steel Iii stalling the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Steel Iii.
Wynne tries to break the clinch but Steel Iii is controlling the position.
Steel Iii effectively controlling the action here.
Wynne wants to break free but Steel Iii has control.
Come on Steel Iii - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Steel Iii is stalling here.
Wynne can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Wynne wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel Iii won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii keeps control of Wynne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steel Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Wynne uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Wynne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wynne's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wynne's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wynne tries to circle away but Steel Iii has him pinned against the cage.
Steel Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel Iii prevents Wynne from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Steel Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wynne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii tries to clinch there but Wynne circles away.
Steel Iii works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Steel Iii misses.
Steel Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Wynne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Wynne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wynne.
Wynne just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Iii throws a hook but Wynne avoids it easily.
Steel Iii throws a hook to the side of Wynne's head but Wynne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wynne, as that shot connected.
Steel Iii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wynne pinned against the cage. Wynne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gwalchmei Wynne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Wynne.
Steel Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot by Wynne.
Wynne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wynne lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Steel Iii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wynne is controlling Steel Iii's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Steel Iii lands a nice short elbow.
We've been hearing that Steel Iii has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wynne is looking to escape.
Steel Iii 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.
Wynne is not content to let Steel Iii control the position.
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. Steel Iii connects with a nice short shot to Wynne's temple.
Steel Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wynne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steel Iii working over Wynne with some ground and pound. Wynne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wynne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel Iii is working away from the top position though.
Steel Iii stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Steel Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gwalchmei Wynne's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Wynne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel Iii counters with a left to the body.
Wynne slips under a jab from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throws a series of punches but Wynne moves out of range.
Wynne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel Iii has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii moves forwards but Wynne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steel Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steel Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel Iii throws a looping overhand right but Wynne ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Iii throws a body punch but Wynne moves out of range.
Steel Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Wynne seems unphased.
Alex Steel Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Wynne counters with a three punch combo that has Steel Iii backing up. Steel Iii nods at Wynne to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
The fighters circling - Steel Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel Iii walks into a straight right hand from Wynne.
Steel Iii misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wynne to counter with a crisp jab.
Gwalchmei Wynne seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Wynne gets caught flat footed, as Steel Iii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wynne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steel Iii is controlling him.
Wynne has momentary wrist control but Steel Iii slips an elbow through the middle.
Steel Iii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Iii scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Gwalchmei Wynne's cut even more.
Wynne wants to get back to his feet but Steel Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steel Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steel Iii scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wynne doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
Steel Iii trying to control but Wynne is working from the bottom.
Wynne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steel Iii chips away with some ground and pound.
Wynne wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Steel Iii manages to pass to side control.
Wynne flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wynne throws a strike from the bottom but Steel Iii passes into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Iii working the body and head with strikes. #CUT#The cut above Gwalchmei Wynne's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wynne wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Steel Iii creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT#Gwalchmei Wynne's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gwalchmei Wynne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Steel Iii! |
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Event:
RISE 165
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Cake misses with a wild body shot.
Cake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Alex Steel Iii has been cut.
Steel Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cake jabs at Steel Iii's body.
Steel Iii moves away from the strike by Cake.
Steel Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cake just misses with a punch to the body.
Cake throws a body punch but Steel Iii moves out of range.
Cake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel Iii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cake scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cake.
Steel Iii tries for a takedown but Cake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1##KD2#
Cake lands a big right hand that sends Steel Iii crashing to the mat! Cake stays standing though and waves Steel Iii back to his feet!
Cake lands a nice hook to Steel Iii's body. Steel Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel Iii is breathing heavily.
Steel Iii walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Steel Iii limp body while Cake jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kush Cake! |
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Event:
RISE 158
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux clobbers Steel Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Steel Iii's head but Steel Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel Iii misses its target.
Steel Iii blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Steel Iii's head but Steel Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel Iii works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Steel Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Steel Iii breaks away
and Steel Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Steel Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Steel Iii closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the cage.
Thibodeaux trying to stall but Steel Iii improves his position.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel Iii is defending well for now.
Steel Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Steel Iii - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
Steel Iii misses with a knee strike.
Steel Iii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Iii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Steel Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel Iii creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux pushes Steel Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Steel Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Steel Iii blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux has Steel Iii pushed against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
A nice left hand lands by Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Iii.
Steel Iii is struggling to control the position.
Steel Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards. #T4#
Steel Iii takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Iii is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steel Iii has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steel Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Steel Iii blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Steel Iii. #BC#
Steel Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcel Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
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#
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
letting Steel Iii counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel Iii misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel Iii scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii throws a combination that misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Steel Iii uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steel Iii takes one on the button.
It looks like Steel Iii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Steel Iii blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii feints a jab promting Thibodeaux to slip. Steel Iii then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thibodeaux slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steel Iii misses with a straight left.
Marcel Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Steel Iii.
Steel Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Steel Iii's head but Steel Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel Iii throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Iii throws a right hand that Thibodeaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Thibodeaux also avoids with ease.
Alex Steel Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel Iii has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Iii throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Steel Iii blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
It looked like Steel Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Steel Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Steel Iii avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Steel Iii looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Steel Iii with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel Iii misses with the head strike.
Steel Iii slows down the pace here.
Steel Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii taking a breather.
Steel Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Steel Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii slows down the pace here.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Steel Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steel Iii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Steel Iii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steel Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but Steel Iii avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Steel Iii clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steel Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Steel Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thibodeaux has Steel Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux. #T1#
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steel Iii is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steel Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Steel Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Iii loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux momentarily.
#T2#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Steel Iii's body.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Steel Iii manages to duck under it in time.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
letting Steel Iii counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
It looked like Steel Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steel Iii.#T3#
Steel Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Steel Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel Iii looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Steel Iii - just one landing.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Steel Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Iii looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Steel Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel Iii moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux sizes up Steel Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thibodeaux slips a jab and a cross from Steel Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Iii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
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 Alex Steel Iii.
I think Steel Iii 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Steel Iii! |
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Event:
RISE 141
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Wahwah misses with a wild body shot.
Steel Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kimbo Wahwah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wahwah throws out the jab.
Wahwah misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wahwah throws a lazy body kick
and Steel Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wahwah needs to keep his hands up - Steel Iii had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Steel Iii looking to score a takedown here. Wahwah is defending well but Steel Iii drives through and ends up in Wahwah's guard.
Steel Iii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wahwah seems keen to control Steel Iii's posture.#T1#
Steel Iii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wahwah looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Iii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel Iii is looking to advance position but Wahwah won't allow it.
Wahwah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wahwah gets back to full guard.
Steel Iii postures up in Wahwah's guard and throws a big left but Wahwah blocks it.
Wahwah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel Iii on the ground.#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.
Wahwah keeping moving, preventing Steel Iii from controlling successfully.
Steel Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel Iii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steel Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steel Iii distracts Wahwah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steel Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Steel Iii stays in close to Wahwah's body and controls the position. #T3#
Steel Iii chips away with some ground and pound.
Wahwah keeping moving, preventing Steel Iii from controlling successfully.
Wahwah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Iii postures up in Wahwah's guard and throws a big left but Wahwah blocks it.
Steel Iii with a nice head shot there.
Steel Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel Iii trying to control but Wahwah is working from the bottom.
Steel Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wahwah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wahwah tries to get out of the position.
Steel Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahwah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Steel Iii working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Steel Iii lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Steel Iii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Steel Iii has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Steel Iii postures up in Wahwah's guard and throws a big left but Wahwah blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Iii throwing strikes from guard but Wahwah blocks nicely.
Steel Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Steel Iii 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#
Wahwah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Wahwah backs off Steel Iii throws a huge counter combo but Wahwah manages to avoid it all.
A bone on bone clash there as Steel Iii blocks the leg kick.
Wahwah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wahwah slips a jab from Steel Iii.
A swing and a miss from Wahwah.
Wahwah thows a leg kick but Steel Iii checks it
and Wahwah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel Iii cracks Wahwah with a good jab.
Wahwah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Iii defending well as Wahwah loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wahwah.
Wahwah throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii avoids the body shot from Wahwah.
A low kick from Wahwah misses
and Steel Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wahwah misses with a shot to the body
and Wahwah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wahwah misses with a hook
and Steel Iii counters with a series of strikes. Wahwah will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1##TD2#
Steel Iii changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wahwah looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Steel Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wahwah is looking for a sweep.
Steel Iii landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wahwah struggling a bit here.
Steel Iii cracks Wahwah with a big elbow.
The strikes coming from Steel Iii are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Steel Iii landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wahwah on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Steel Iii throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Steel Iii creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Iii scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wahwah to see if he's OK.
Steel Iii misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Steel Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steel Iii is chipping away with strikes.
Wahwah on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2#Wahwah is rocked!
Steel Iii scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Wahwah is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel Iii in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Wahwah looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Steel Iii turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Steel Iii! |
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Event:
RISE 126 
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel Iii misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Steel Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Steel Iii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Steel Iii advances nicely into full mount.
Steel Iii lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Oliver Smith has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Iii tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith taking shots to the head.
Smith tries to hold on but Steel Iii postures up.#T1#
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#Oliver Smith's cut is getting worse.
Steel Iii unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Smith wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Steel Iii celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Steel Iii!
Oliver Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'You win some you lose some. I will be back and I am going sleep some of you fools.'. |
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Event:
RISE 115
Date: Nov 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Gregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Gregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Steel Iii.#TD#
Steel Iii shoots in and bounces Gregor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Steel Iii wants to control from the top but Gregor keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gregor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steel Iii has picked Gregor up and slammed him! Gregor can't keep hold of the triangle and Steel Iii manages to pass to side control!
Gregor is looking to reverse the position.
Gregor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii is chipping away with strikes.
Steel Iii tries to advance to mount but Gregor denies him.
Steel Iii lands some shots froms side control.
Gregor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steel Iii working over Gregor with some ground and pound. Gregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1##SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Gregor is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Iii 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.
Steel Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steel Iii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Iii wants to control but Gregor is keeping him busy.
Gregor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Steel Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been hearing that Steel Iii has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Steel Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregor taking some punishment here, with Steel Iii in his half guard.
Gregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steel Iii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steel Iii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steel Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steel Iii is taking a breather. Gregor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Steel Iii 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.
Gregor is staying active underneath Steel Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Iii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Steel Iii there.
Gregor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steel Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Steel Iii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Gregor wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregor keeps working.
Gregor is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Iii trying to control the action but Gregor is working from the bottom.
Gregor taking some punishment here, with Steel Iii in his half guard. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Iii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Steel Iii connects with a nice short shot to Gregor's temple. #T4##SUB2#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Iii working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Iii trying to control from half guard but Gregor is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Steel Iii lands a nice short elbow.
Steel Iii trying to control the action but Gregor is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Iii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Iii is looking to advance position but Gregor won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Steel Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Steel Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Steel Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregor takes one to the chin there.
Steel Iii scores with a nice strike.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Gregor's shoulder, as Gregor tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Gregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel Iii misses with a looping right.
Gregor misses with a hook
and Steel Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Gregor. #T1#
A big right from Steel Iii misses.
A jab lands there for Gregor.
A combination from Gregor does no damage.
Steel Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel Iii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steel Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Steel Iii misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gregor! But no joy.
Steel Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alex Steel Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel Iii missing with a left hand there. Gregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Gregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Steel Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gregor ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel Iii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Steel Iii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Iii is putting a hurting on Gregor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gregor regains half guard.
Steel Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Steel Iii wants to control but Gregor is keeping him busy.
Steel Iii scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steel Iii performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steel Iii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gregor is not content to let Steel Iii control the position.#T4#
Gregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Iii tries to pass to full mount but Gregor defends it.
Steel Iii not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Iii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel Iii seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gregor for as long as he can get away with.
Steel Iii slips a nice elbow through Gregor's hands, connecting with Gregor's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Steel Iii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Steel Iii scores with a punch to the head.
Steel Iii misses with a straight right.
Gregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel Iii lands a nice hook to Gregor's body. Gregor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Steel Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel Iii.#CL#
Steel Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor being controlled against the cage.
Steel Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Steel Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Gregor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel Iii or not.
Gregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii working aggressively here.
Steel Iii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gregor up against the cage.
Gregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel Iii blocking some punches.
Steel Iii pushes off an throws an elbow but Gregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gregor lands a right hand.
Steel Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Gregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Steel Iii.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gregor.
Steel Iii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Steel Iii misses with a knee to the head.
Jimbo Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gregor lands a shoulder strike.
Steel Iii misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Steel Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Iii loads up on a big right hand but Gregor slips the punch.
Gregor connects with the punch.
Steel Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Gregor's head.
Steel Iii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gregor slips under a jab from Steel Iii.#CL#
Steel Iii forces Gregor back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Gregor working aggressively here.
Gregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Gregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregor scores with a shot to the side of Steel Iii's head.
Steel Iii controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Gregor.
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Gregor blocks an uppercut.
Steel Iii trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Gregor as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
Gregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel Iii throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Steel Iii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steel Iii pushes off an throws an elbow but Gregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jimbo Gregor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gregor digs a right hand into Steel Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel Iii's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel Iii blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Gregor.
Gregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards.
Gregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards.
Steel Iii blocking some punches.
Gregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards.
Gregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steel Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Gregor.
A short left from Gregor.
Gregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Iii controls his hands.
Alex Steel Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gregor scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimbo Gregor.
I think Steel Iii 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Steel Iii! |
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Event:
RISE 105: Axelsen v Cejka II
Date: Oct 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Steel Iii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nainggolan. #TD2#
Nainggolan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steel Iii napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Steel Iii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel Iii is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nainggolan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nainggolan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Steel Iii is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nainggolan yanks on the arm and Steel Iii is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nainggolan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Radja Nainggolan!
A very excited looking Radja Nainggolan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RISE 95: Axelsen v Kamara
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Steel Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montoya.
Steel Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montoya.
Montoya slips a straight right by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii tries to clinch there but Montoya circles away.
Steel Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montoya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montoya throws a hook but Steel Iii avoids it easily.
Steel Iii slips a jab from Montoya.
Steel Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montoya was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel Iii.
Montoya missing with a left hand there. Steel Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Montoya misses.
Steel Iii misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii throws a lazy right hand but Montoya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montoya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel Iii.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steel Iii has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Montoya lands an overhand right.
Montoya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Montoya. #T1#
Montoya defending well as Steel Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel Iii loads up on a big right hand but Montoya slips the punch.
Montoya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel Iii staying out of range there.
Steel Iii lands with an overhand left.
Montoya misses with a low kick as Steel Iii jumps back.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montoya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel Iii throws a jab when Montoya was well out of range.
Montoya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel Iii throws out a counter right but Montoya avoids it with no problem.
Montoya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Montoya scores with a nice strike.
Steel Iii misses with a hook. Montoya ducked under it nicely.
Montoya throws a series of punches but Steel Iii avoids them all with ease.
Steel Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montoya connects with a body shot that sends Steel Iii's belly button to the back.
Montoya throws a chopping leg kick but Steel Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Montoya jabs Steel Iii right on the nose. Steel Iii blinks but takes it well.
Steel Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Iii throws a shot from downtown. Montoya moves away and avoids it.
Steel Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steel Iii might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steel Iii misses with a head kick.
Montoya slips under a jab.
Montoya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Montoya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steel Iii throws a combination that misses
and Montoya counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Montoya misses with an uppercut.
Steel Iii tries to bum rush Montoya with a series of wild strikes but Montoya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel Iii throws a body punch but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya loads up on a big right hand but Steel Iii slips the punch.
Nice shot by Montoya.
Montoya misses with a two punch combination.
Montoya throws a hook but Steel Iii avoids it easily.
A big right from Steel Iii misses.
Montoya avoids the head kick by Steel Iii.
Montoya fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Steel Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Montoya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Montoya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Montoya throws a jab when Steel Iii was well out of range.
Steel Iii looks to throw the jab but Montoya is out of range.
Steel Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Steel Iii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Montoya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montoya was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel Iii.
Montoya slips under a jab from Steel Iii.
Nice straight punches there by Montoya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montoya.
Steel Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Montoya moves out of range easily.
Montoya throws a body punch but Steel Iii moves out of range.
Montoya keeps the fight on the outside.
Montoya connects with a body shot.
Steel Iii avoids the body shot from Montoya.
Steel Iii shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montoya throws a nice looking combination but Steel Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montoya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montoya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fezzik Montoya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Steel Iii staying out of range there.
Montoya cracks Steel Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel Iii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montoya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Montoya.
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Montoya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Iii can do to turn this around?
Steel Iii misses with a wild combination.
Steel Iii misses with a straight right.
Steel Iii throws a hook to the side of Montoya's head but Montoya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel Iii throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel Iii lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Montoya backs up against the cage.
Montoya lands a jab to the nose.
Steel Iii slips under a jab.
A big right from Montoya misses. #T1#
Steel Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Montoya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Montoya staying out of range there.
Montoya punishes Steel Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel Iii tries to bum rush Montoya with a series of wild strikes but Montoya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montoya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel Iii ducks under a wild hook from Montoya.
Steel Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montoya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Montoya - just one landing.
Montoya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel Iii.
Montoya throwing a counter right hand but Steel Iii manages to avoid it.
Montoya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel Iii slips a straight right by Montoya.
Montoya staying out of range there.
Montoya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Steel Iii slips a jab from Montoya.
A little jabbing left from Steel Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montoya lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya.
Montoya lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice defenses there by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii misses with an uppercut.
Steel Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Steel Iii might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Montoya has got the better of the exchanges.
Steel Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Montoya.
Montoya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steel Iii in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Montoya slips a jab and a cross from Steel Iii.
Montoya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montoya misses with a body shot.
Montoya with a nice cross.
Steel Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Some wild striking there from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii staying out of range there.
Steel Iii throws a head kick but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montoya. Steel Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Montoya.
Montoya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel Iii on the side of the head.
Montoya throws out a loose jab but Steel Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel Iii misses with a double jab
and Montoya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fezzik Montoya is winning the standup battle so far.
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Montoya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Montoya lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Iii throws a right hand that Montoya ducks under and follows up with a left that Montoya also avoids with ease.
Montoya looks to land a body kick but Steel Iii moved away.
Montoya misses with a hook. Steel Iii ducked under it nicely.
Montoya cracks a nice hook into Steel Iii's ribs.
Steel Iii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel Iii is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Steel Iii misses
and Montoya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montoya connects with a single shot there.
Steel Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montoya throws out the jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Montoya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel Iii has time to react.
Montoya looks to land a right hand but Steel Iii moved out of range.
Montoya throws a good cross that connects.
Steel Iii avoids the body shot from Montoya.
Steel Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steel Iii throws a nice looking combination but Montoya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fezzik Montoya dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Steel Iii misses with a hook
and Montoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montoya 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.
Montoya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montoya misses with an uppercut.
Steel Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Montoya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Montoya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel Iii's head backwards.
Montoya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montoya misses with a body shot.
Montoya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii misses the jab.
Steel Iii misses with a head kick.
Steel Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Montoya moves out of range easily.
Montoya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steel Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Steel Iii misses with a looping right.
Montoya throws a hook to the side of Steel Iii's head but Steel Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montoya throws a hook but Steel Iii blocks it.
A combination from Montoya does no damage.
Steel Iii missing with a left hand there. Montoya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel Iii misses with a head kick.
Steel Iii throws a series of strikes that have Montoya backpedaling.
Montoya throws a looping overhand right but Steel Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Iii misses with an uppercut. Montoya saw that one coming.
Montoya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Montoya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montoya.
Steel Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Montoya counters with a nice uppercut.
Montoya connects with a single shot there.
Steel Iii throws a jab when Montoya was well out of range.#T2#
Montoya throws a right hand that Steel Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel Iii also avoids with ease.
Steel Iii loads up on a big right hand but Montoya slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Steel Iii.
Montoya is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Steel Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel Iii needs to keep his hands up - Montoya had a free shot at his head there.
Fezzik Montoya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel Iii misses with a shot to the body
and Montoya counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya.
Montoya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel Iii on the side of the head.
Montoya slips a straight right by Steel Iii.
Montoya tries to land a leg kick but Steel Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montoya misses with a looping right.
Montoya moves away from the strike by Steel Iii. #T3#
Montoya lands a body shot.
Montoya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montoya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Montoya.
As Steel Iii looks to move away, Montoya throws a big counter combo but Steel Iii just gets out of the way.
Montoya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel Iii slips a jab and a cross from Montoya.
Steel Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Montoya with a jab.
Steel Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Montoya.
Steel Iii misses with a looping left.
Steel Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Montoya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montoya jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Montoya misses with an uppercut. Steel Iii saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Montoya. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montoya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Montoya misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Steel Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Steel Iii misses with an uppercut
and Montoya counters with a stiff right hand.
Montoya blocks a jab.
Steel Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Montoya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel Iii looks to throw the jab but Montoya is out of range.
Montoya throws a hook to the side of Steel Iii's head but Steel Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montoya lands a two punch combo.
Montoya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alex Steel Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fezzik Montoya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Montoya 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fezzik Montoya!
Fezzik Montoya bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
RISE Fight Night 6
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Steel Iii is looking to clinch but Kuhn is avoiding it.
Steel Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuhn is looking to clinch but Steel Iii is avoiding it.
Kuhn ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Kuhn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kuhn blocks a jab.
Steel Iii avoids the head kick by Kuhn.
Kuhn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuhn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii wants to clinch up but Kuhn keeps it at a distance.
Kuhn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Steel Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuhn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Steel Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuhn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Steel Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Steel Iii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuhn ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuhn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steel Iii is breathing heavily.
Kuhn tries to clinch up.
Steel Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuhn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuhn connects with the punch.
Kuhn cracks Steel Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been hearing reports that Steel Iii has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steel Iii misses with a right hand
and Kuhn counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuhn works the jab nicely.
Steel Iii misses with the combination.
#T2#
Steel Iii misses with a left hand
and Kuhn counters with a nice body kick.
Steel Iii misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Kuhn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steel Iii! Kuhn lets Steel Iii back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Steel Iii is rocked!
Good leg kick by Kuhn.
Steel Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuhn counters with a big right hand! Oh Steel Iii is in trouble here! Kuhn follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Kuhn!
Zack Kuhn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
RISE X26
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Ritola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ritola ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Ritola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel Iii ducks under a wild hook from Ritola.
Ritola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Iii manages to avoid it.
Ritola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Steel Iii gets tackled into the cage by Ritola. Ritola maintains the clinch.
Steel Iii pushes Ritola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Iii.
Ritola misses with a body punch.
Steel Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ritola has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Steel Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Ritola can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Iii controls the action.
Steel Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Ritola dodges an elbow strike from Steel Iii.
Ritola misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Iii blocking some punches.
#T1##BC#
Steel Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel Iii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ritola.
Steel Iii connects with a single shot there.
Steel Iii looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.
Steel Iii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick misses from Steel Iii.
Ritola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ritola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel Iii blocks a jab.
Ritola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ritola tries to land a leg kick but Steel Iii saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Steel Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ritola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steel Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ritola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ritola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritola misses with a low kick as Steel Iii jumps back.#T2#
Ritola throws a hook but Steel Iii avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Steel Iii - just one landing.
Steel Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Ritola is just out of range.
Steel Iii with a nice cross.
Ritola avoids the head kick by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steel Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Ritola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Steel Iii there.
Steel Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Ritola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ritola.
Ritola tries to clinch up.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Steel Iii sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Ritola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ritola slips a straight right by Steel Iii.
Ritola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ritola misses the shot to the body.
Ritola is looking to slow Steel Iii down with leg kicks.
Ritola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel Iii throws out the jab.
Ritola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ritola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steel Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Ritola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ritola takes a swing at Steel Iii's ribcage but misses.
Steel Iii lands with a nice combination. Ritola backs away looking to recover.
Steel Iii throws a combination that misses
letting Ritola counter with a right hand.
Steel Iii throws a shot from downtown. Ritola moves away and avoids it.
Ritola motions for Steel Iii to come forward. Ritola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Ritola moves out of range easily. #CL#
Steel Iii moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Iii prevents a body shot from Ritola.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii. #T4#
Steel Iii lands a left hand.
Ritola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ritola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Iii's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritola.
Ritola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ritola tries to throw a body punch but Steel Iii avoids it by throwing Ritola back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Steel Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritola misses with some punches.
Steel Iii lands a right hand.
Steel Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Iii lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Steel Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Steel Iii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Steel Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Alex Steel Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Ritola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throws the left hand but Ritola avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Steel Iii misses.
Steel Iii swings for the body but Ritola moves out of range.
Steel Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ritola. Ritola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ritola throws a looping overhand right but Steel Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Ritola misses with a body punch
and Steel Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Ritola.
Steel Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritola can do to turn this around?
Steel Iii checks the leg kick.
Steel Iii throws a nice looking combination but Ritola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ritola blocks a head kick by Steel Iii.
Ritola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steel Iii misses with a head kick.
Steel Iii throws a head kick but Ritola moves out of range.
Ritola appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steel Iii ducks under a wild hook from Ritola.
Ritola misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Ritola connects with a body shot that sends Steel Iii's belly button to the back.
Steel Iii moves away from the strike by Ritola.
Ritola lands with a nice body punch.
Ritola slips a jab from Steel Iii.#CL#
Steel Iii has closed the distance and engaged Ritola in a clinch.
Ritola lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Steel Iii - that landed with a thud.
Steel Iii has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ritola misses with a body punch.
A short left from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel Iii taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ritola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritola gets through Steel Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alex Steel Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritola misses with some punches.
Steel Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Steel Iii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritola swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola blocks a body shot from Steel Iii.
A short left from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii is trying to push Ritola away but Ritola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
Ritola misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ritola.
Ritola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut.
Ritola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ritola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel Iii.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Iii's elbow.
Steel Iii gets through Ritola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel Iii lands with a left to the head.
Ritola has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Iii.
A short uppercut from Steel Iii.
A short right from Steel Iii on the inside.
Ritola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Steel Iii to work.
Steel Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel Iii has Ritola pressed against the cage.
Steel Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Iii pushes Ritola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Steel Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel Iii lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritola being controlled against the cage.
Steel Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritola.
Ritola avoids a wild elbow strike from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii slows down the pace here.
Ritola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel Iii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ritola up against the cage.
A short right from Steel Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Steel Iii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ritola throws a hook but Steel Iii avoids it easily.
Ritola tries a low kick but Steel Iii avoids it.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Steel Iii moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ritola.
Ritola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ritola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ritola takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ritola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ritola avoids the body shot from Steel Iii.
Ritola throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ritola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola blocks a head kick by Steel Iii.
Ritola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel Iii.
Ritola connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Steel Iii misses.
Ritola connects with the punch.#T1#
Steel Iii throws a looping overhand right but Ritola ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Iii misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ritola.
Ritola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ritola has time to react.
Steel Iii slips under a jab from Ritola.
Ritola tries to bum rush Steel Iii with a series of wild strikes but Steel Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ritola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ritola.
Steel Iii throws a shot from downtown. Ritola moves away and avoids it.
Steel Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ritola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Ritola ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Steel Iii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steel Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Iii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut.
Steel Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Ritola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Iii.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ritola up against the cage.
Steel Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola misses with some punches.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Steel Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Ritola.
Steel Iii takes one to the chin there.
Sloppy strikes from Ritola. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Steel Iii finds it's target.
Steel Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Steel Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Tommi Ritola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ritola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Steel Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel Iii misses with a hook. Ritola ducked under it nicely.
Steel Iii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steel Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Ritola moves out of range easily.
Ritola slips under a jab from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii looks to land a right hand but Ritola moved out of range.
A head kick by Steel Iii misses
and Ritola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Steel Iii misses
and Ritola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steel Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Ritola.
Steel Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Steel Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ritola can pounce on him.
Ritola throws out a loose jab but Steel Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Steel Iii misses.
Steel Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ritola has time to react.
Alex Steel Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel Iii blocks a jab.
Ritola tried to score with a low kick but Steel Iii checks it.
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 Alex Steel Iii.
Well Steel Iii 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Steel Iii! |
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Event:
RISE 55: West v Gustavsson
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Steel Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nainggolan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throws a looping overhand right but Nainggolan ducks down to avoid it.
Nainggolan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel Iii's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steel Iii duly obliges. #KD#
Steel Iii lands a big head kick that sends Nainggolan tumbling to the mat! Steel Iii takes a step backwards and waves Nainggolan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Nainggolan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Radja Nainggolan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Nainggolan.
Nainggolan is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel Iii finish him?
Steel Iii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel Iii circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Nainggolan tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Steel Iii wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Steel Iii! |
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Event:
RISE 39: Femme v Gustavsson
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Ritola with the inside leg kick.
Steel Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ritola.
Ritola moves away from the strike by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ritola.
Steel Iii blocks a head kick by Ritola.
Steel Iii checks a low kick from Ritola.
Steel Iii misses with a combination
and Ritola counters with a left to the body.
Steel Iii scores with a hook.
Ritola connects with an inside leg kick.
Steel Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ritola.
Steel Iii checks a leg kick.
Ritola staying out of range there.
Steel Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ritola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ritola misses with a looping left.
Steel Iii scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Steel Iii blocks the low kick.
Ritola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ritola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steel Iii checks it well. #T1#
Ritola throws the kick towards the body but Steel Iii avoids it.
Steel Iii throws a hook to the side of Ritola's head but Ritola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ritola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ritola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Ritola.
Ritola blocks a jab.
Steel Iii throws a head kick but Ritola moves out of range.
Steel Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel Iii throws a hook but Ritola avoids it easily.
A jab from Steel Iii misses.
Steel Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ritola doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ritola.
Steel Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Ritola counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Ritola finds it's way through Steel Iii's defenses.
Steel Iii throws out a loose jab but Ritola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola tries to score with a low kick but Steel Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritola misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Ritola throws a wild body kick that Steel Iii sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Ritola misses.
Ritola moves away from the strike by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ritola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Ritola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel Iii as he connects with a hook.
Ritola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Iii.
Ritola connects with a looping right hand.
Ritola slips under a jab from Steel Iii.
Ritola slips a jab from Steel Iii.
Ritola looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steel Iii throws a hook but Ritola avoids it easily.
Ritola feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Steel Iii misses with an uppercut
and Ritola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel Iii thinking.
Ritola throws a head kick but Steel Iii moves out of range.
Ritola connects with a single shot there.
Steel Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Ritola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steel Iii is out of range and Ritola settles back down.
Steel Iii misses with a left hand
and Ritola counters with an outside leg kick.
Ritola jabs Steel Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel Iii is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ritola ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steel Iii checks a low kick from Ritola.
Steel Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ritola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel Iii tries to bum rush Ritola with a series of wild strikes but Ritola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ritola throws a body kick that misses.
Ritola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel Iii on the side of the head.
Ritola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel Iii throws a lazy right hand but Ritola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel Iii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ritola.
Steel Iii cracks Ritola with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Iii throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ritola counter with a right hand. #T4#
Steel Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Ritola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steel Iii looks winded!
Ritola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ritola throws a leg kick which misses Steel Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel Iii tries to avoid it.
Ritola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ritola misses its target.
Steel Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Ritola.
Ritola misses the shot to the body.
Ritola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ritola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel Iii on the side of the head.
Steel Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ritola.
Ritola wants to land a leg kick but Steel Iii is out of range.
Steel Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritola lands a jab.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ritola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steel Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Ritola with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Ritola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ritola misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ritola 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 Steel Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steel Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ritola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel Iii.
Ritola looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ritola scores with a jab.
Ritola throws a front kick aimed at Steel Iii's knee but Steel Iii avoids it well.
Ritola blocks a head kick by Steel Iii.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Iii moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel Iii! But no joy.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel Iii might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ritola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ritola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola scores with a leg kick.
Ritola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steel Iii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ritola counters with a straight right hand.
Ritola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Iii.
Ritola defending well as Steel Iii loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritola. Steel Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Steel Iii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ritola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ritola tries to clinch but Steel Iii moves out of range.
Ritola throws a low kick, looking for Steel Iii's leg but Steel Iii calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Steel Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel Iii misses with a hook. Ritola ducked under it nicely.
Ritola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel Iii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ritola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritola looks to land a left hand but Steel Iii moved out of range nicely.
Steel Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritola moves away.
Steel Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ritola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steel Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ritola sizes up Steel Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ritola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel Iii on the side of the head. #T2#
Ritola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritola throws a head kick that Steel Iii semi-blocks.
Ritola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritola wants to clinch.
Steel Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Ritola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel Iii misses with an uppercut.
Steel Iii checks a low kick from Ritola.
Steel Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ritola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel Iii is breathing heavily.
Ritola works Steel Iii's body with a nice hook.
Steel Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel Iii checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ritola 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 Steel Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steel Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steel Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ritola throws out a leg kick but Steel Iii moves out of range and Ritola only half commits.
Tommi Ritola is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Ritola misses with a looping right.
Steel Iii throws out a counter right but Ritola avoids it with no problem.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Steel Iii might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ritola has got the better of the exchanges.
Steel Iii slips under a jab from Ritola.
Steel Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Ritola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ritola misses with a hook.
Steel Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ritola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel Iii.
Ritola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel Iii.
Ritola blocks a head kick by Steel Iii.
Ritola is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ritola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steel Iii looks to throw the jab but Ritola is out of range.
Steel Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel Iii avoids the head kick by Ritola.
Steel Iii defending well as Ritola loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Iii drops his hands momentarily and Ritola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steel Iii in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ritola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ritola scores with a jab to the body.
Ritola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Ritola throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
Nice cross by Ritola.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Ritola.
Ritola lands with an overhand left.
Ritola avoids the body shot from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii missing with a left hand there. Ritola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ritola. Ritola obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel Iii misses with the combination.
Steel Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Ritola 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.
Ritola throws a chopping leg kick but Steel Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steel Iii looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.
Steel Iii takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ritola defending well as Steel Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Ritola throws a low kick but Steel Iii moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Ritola misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Ritola dominated that second round.
That's time! Ritola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Steel Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ritola counters with an inside leg kick.
Ritola throws a body punch but Steel Iii moves out of range.
Steel Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ritola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ritola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steel Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel Iii throws a head kick but Ritola moves out of range.
Ritola throwing a counter right hand but Steel Iii manages to avoid it.
Steel Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ritola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Iii can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick from Ritola, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel Iii swings for the body but Ritola moves out of range.
Ritola throwing a counter right hand but Steel Iii manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Steel Iii misses its intended target.
Ritola throws an overhand right that lands on Steel Iii's shoulder, as Steel Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Ritola jabs Steel Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola is looking to slow Steel Iii down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel Iii misses the target.
Steel Iii ducks under a wild hook from Ritola.
Steel Iii swings for the body but Ritola moves out of range.
Steel Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ritola manages to avoid it.#T1#
Steel Iii throws a shot from downtown. Ritola moves away and avoids it.
Ritola misses with a straight right.
Steel Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ritola lands a nice hook to Steel Iii's body. Steel Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel Iii moves away from the strike by Ritola.
Ritola moves out of range as Steel Iii strikes.
Ritola slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Ritola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steel Iii throws a sloppy head kick
and Ritola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ritola slips a jab and a cross from Steel Iii.
Ritola lands a jab to the nose.
Steel Iii defending well as Ritola loads up on a big left hand.
Ritola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Ritola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Ritola, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Ritola as he connects with a hook.
Ritola throws a jab when Steel Iii was well out of range.#T2#
Ritola throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Ritola.
Ritola does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Steel Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Ritola connects with a looping right hand.
Ritola ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Ritola cracks a nice hook into Steel Iii's ribs.
Steel Iii throws a nice looking combination but Ritola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ritola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ritola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel Iii misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ritola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Steel Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ritola connects with a single shot there.
Ritola slips a straight right by Steel Iii.
Ritola clobbers Steel Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steel Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Ritola thuds his shin into the meat of Steel Iii's side.
Ritola cracks Steel Iii with a good jab.
Steel Iii blocks a head kick by Ritola.
As Ritola backs off Steel Iii throws a huge counter combo but Ritola manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Steel Iii misses.
Steel Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ritola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ritola misses with a hook.
Steel Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ritola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel Iii. That did some damage!
Ritola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steel Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steel Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ritola with a nice calf kick.
Tommi Ritola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ritola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel Iii.
Ritola scores with a jab.
Steel Iii throws a hook to the side of Ritola's head but Ritola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ritola wants to land a leg kick but Steel Iii is out of range.
Ritola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Steel Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ritola throws out the jab.
Ritola staying out of range there.
A big right from Ritola misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ritola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Steel Iii.
Ritola cracks Steel Iii with an open hand slap.
Steel Iii tries to move into range but Ritola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ritola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Steel Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Steel Iii blocks the low kick.
Steel Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ritola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ritola.
Ritola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alex Steel Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ritola lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Ritola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ritola 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Ritola! |
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