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Event:
MMAHKI 3
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Steve leaves Kuntz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuntz fails to land the takedown.
Steve leaves Kuntz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kuntz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuntz has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuntz is breathing heavily.
Kuntz dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Kuntz's head and hops out.
Kuntz dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Kuntz's head and hops out.
Steve throws a big counter head kick but Kuntz avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuntz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuntz thinking.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuntz gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Kuntz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuntz darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kuntz into the cage.
Steve is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuntz is defending well.
Steve tries to pull guard but Kuntz holds him up against the cage and eventually Steve drops back down to his feet.
Kuntz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steve is trying to break free.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steve has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuntz avoids the elbow strike from Steve, against the cage.
Kuntz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuntz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Kuntz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve working hard to break the clinch.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Steve pulls guard. #SUB2#
Steve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuntz is aware though and is defending well.
Steve is controlling Kuntz's posture.
Steve is continuing to stall.#ES2#
Steve uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kuntz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuntz with a body shot.
Harry Kuntz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuntz has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Kuntz misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuntz thinking.
Kuntz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuntz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuntz with a body shot.
Steve stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steve wants it to stay on the feet.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuntz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuntz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuntz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steve pinned against the cage. Steve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuntz is defended easily by Steve.#T4#
Kuntz fails to land the takedown.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuntz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuntz misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Kuntz tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuntz.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuntz. Kuntz gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuntz with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Kuntz shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kuntz tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Steve dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kuntz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuntz is defended easily by Steve.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kuntz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuntz fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuntz goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
Steve is trying to break the clinch but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve can't break the clinch.
Steve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuntz walks away with a smile on his face. Steve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuntz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Kuntz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Kuntz darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kuntz into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Steve wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
Steve is trying to force a seperation but Kuntz has the dominant position.#TD2#
Steve ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steve no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steve pulls Kuntz in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuntz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steve lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve working some strikes from top position.
Steve postures up and lands a big shot to Kuntz's brow.
Steve lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steve working some strikes from top position.
Steve not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steve landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Kuntz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Steve dives into side control.
Steve scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kuntz to see if he's OK.
Steve lands a few punches from side control.
Steve lands a nice forearm strike.
Steve landing strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Steve working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SU2#
Steve decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kuntz to his feet.
Kuntz darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kuntz into the cage.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steve has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuntz after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve jumps guard but Kuntz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuntz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve tries for a takedown but Kuntz manages to get underhooks.
Steve fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Steve tries to break the clinch but Kuntz is controlling the position.
Kuntz misses with a knee to the head.
Kuntz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steve drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuntz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steve jumps guard but Kuntz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuntz misses with a knee strike.
Steve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuntz walks away with a smile on his face. Steve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuntz shoots for a double leg takedown but Steve sprawls well. He's pushed Kuntz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Kuntz tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Steve as Kuntz shoots in.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuntz with a body shot.
Kuntz dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Kuntz's head and hops out.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuntz gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuntz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Kuntz has a takedown stuffed.
Kuntz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
Kuntz fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck for Kuntz with that takedown attempt.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kuntz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuntz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Kuntz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steve as he avoids it easily.
Kuntz has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuntz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuntz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steve's waist but Steve gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuntz off to one side.
Steve leaves Kuntz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kuntz misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuntz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuntz thinking.
Kuntz fails with the takedown.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuntz.
Kuntz shoots in looking for a takedown. Steve tries to sprawl out of it but Kuntz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuntz has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
William Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kuntz tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuntz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Kuntz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuntz.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuntz with a body shot.
Steve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuntz.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuntz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Kuntz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuntz closes the distance and clinches up with Steve, looking for a takedown. Kuntz pushes Steve against the cage but Steve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuntz darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kuntz into the cage.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Steve successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve pulls Kuntz in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuntz from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES2#
Steve has his feet on Kuntz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Kuntz dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Kuntz's head and hops out.
Kuntz shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuntz fails to land the takedown.
Kuntz shoots in but Steve avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harry Kuntz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuntz has his takedown stuffed
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuntz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steve defends well and Kuntz ends up having to push Steve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuntz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steve tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
Kuntz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
#T4#
Steve jumps guard but Kuntz stands there with Steve around his waist. Steve gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steve - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steve is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuntz to keep the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Kuntz has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Steve is working for takedown but Kuntz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuntz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuntz trying to land knees to the body.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
Kuntz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steve tries to pull guard but Kuntz holds him up against the cage and eventually Steve drops back down to his feet.
Kuntz has Steve pressed against the cage, preventing Steve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steve winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Steve!
William Steve took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pressed Perfect Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 1
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Steve leaves Chol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chol throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
#CL#
Chol moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Chol misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
Chol wants to break free but Steve has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Steve gets control of Chol's arms and successfully pulls guard. Steve will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chol wanted to stand there but Steve had control of the position. #T1##SU#
Chol decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Steve, up you get!
Chol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Chol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve leaves Chol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chol tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chol darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Chol into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Steve misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steve as Chol tries to tie him up. #TD#
Chol jumps guard and drags Steve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Steve throwing strikes but missing.
Steve really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steve postures up and lands a big shot to Chol's brow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Steve working his ground and pound in the gym.
Steve postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steve cracks Chol with a solid left hand.#T3#
Steve trying to control the position from guard on top but Chol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steve throwing strikes but missing.
Steve trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steve is aware though and is defending well.
Steve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Chol looking for a guillotine here but Steve defends easily.
Chol might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chol is breathing heavily.
Chol wants to get back to his feet but Steve is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Steve got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chol has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steve has managed to get both his arms back between Chol's legs - danger averted.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Steve stands up over Chol, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steve must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chol has momentary wrist control but Steve slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Chol looking for a guillotine here but Steve defends easily.
Steve lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Steve dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Chol wants to clinch.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chol shoots in and drives through. Steve sprawls well.
Chol throws a head kick that misses.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chol closes the distance but Steve moves to the side
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Steve is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chol.#T1#
Chol goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
Steve has had enough of the clinch but Chol keeps him there for the moment.
Steve gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chol.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Chol. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Steve drags the fight down to the ground.
Steve seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Chol from controlling successfully.
Steve pulls Chol in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Chol from controlling successfully.
Chol preventing the sweep.
Chol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chol wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chol fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Chol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chol tries to clinch up.
Chol throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
Steve is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steve but Steve pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chol looks for the body kick but Steve saw that one coming. #T4#
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Chol.
Steve throws a counter combo.
Miguel Chol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steve stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steve wants it to stay on the feet.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chol shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chol rather than just go for the knockout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chol tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steve sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chol somewhat.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Chol does no damage.
Chol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Chol tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chol tries for a takedown but Steve sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Steve misses.#T1#
Chol tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve counters with a left and a right that stings Chol.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chol shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Chol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chol tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chol shoots for a double leg takedown but Steve sprawls well. He's pushed Chol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
William Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Chol doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chol tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Chol is looking to score with low kicks.
Chol throws a head kick that misses.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chol shoots in and drives through. Steve sprawls well.
Chol throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steve pinned against the cage. Steve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Chol tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chol tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Chol tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steve defends well and Chol ends up having to push Steve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steve wants to break free but Chol has control.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chol has Steve pressed against the cage, preventing Steve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chol is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chol stalling in the clinch but Steve improves position.
Chol tries to break free but Steve pushes him back against the cage.
Chol fails to pull guard.
Steve is trying to drag Chol to the mat but Chol just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steve is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steve winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Steve!
William Steve really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pressed Perfect Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steve as he avoids it easily.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yun Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jung shoots in but no luck this time.
A countering left hand to the body from Steve misses.
Jung fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Jung shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Jung with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jung looks for a takedown but Steve sprawls well.
Jung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
Jung misses with a takedown
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking.
Jung has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Jung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steve's waist but Steve gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jung off to one side.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Jung with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jung.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jung fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jung with a body shot.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jung rather than just go for the knockout.
Jung with a poor takedown
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jung shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jung fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Jung fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Jung misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jung with a poor takedown
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Jung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jung shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking.
Jung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yun Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Jung has a takedown stuffed.
Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking.
Jung has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steve as he avoids it easily.
Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Steve dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jung goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steve gets underhooks to prevent Jung's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yun Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jung after a bit of a struggle.
Jung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steve gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Jung tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jung is defended easily by Steve.
Jung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking.
Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jung misses with a takedown
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Jung shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Jung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jung fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Jung with a poor takedown
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jung fails with the takedown
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Steve stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steve wants it to stay on the feet.
Steve counters with a body kick.
Jung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jung has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Jung shoots and misses
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Jung tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jung tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Jung tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Jung shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jung with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jung shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Jung has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Steve as Jung shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jung shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Steve is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jung shoots in looking for a takedown but Steve manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jung misses with a takedown
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yun Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jung has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking.
Jung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jung misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
William Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jung shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Jung fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yun Jung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jung.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jung with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jung fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a three punch combo that has Jung backing up. Jung nods at Steve to acknowledge the strikes.
Jung misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jung shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
William Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Jung has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Jung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Jung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jung with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Jung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Jung has his takedown stuffed
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jung shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jung with a body shot.
Jung shoots and misses
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jung tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Jung. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jung.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jung with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Jung misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Jung is rocked!
Jung misses with a takedown
and Steve counters with a left right combination that sends Jung crashing to the mat - Steve wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Jung out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Steve!
Our winner, William Steve, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Yakum tries to score with a low kick but Steve moves his leg out of the way.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yakum throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily. #TD#
Yakum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yakum controlling the pace.
Yakum throwing shots but Steve is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yakum stops Steve from getting back to his feet.
Steve really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yakum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Yakum is trying to control the action in half guard but Steve is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yakum stalling away here and it's allowed Steve to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Steve looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steve holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yakum tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yakum fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Yakum. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yakum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yakum is looking to clinch.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yakum with a body shot.
Yakum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Yakum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yakum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yakum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yakum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yakum closes the distance but Steve moves to the side
and Steve counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steve avoids it really well and circles away.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederique Yakum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakum is breathing heavily.
Yakum tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Steve misses.
Yakum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steve avoids the head kick by Yakum.
Yakum throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yakum shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yakum thinking.
Yakum tries to clinch but Steve moves away
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yakum throws a head kick that misses.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakum.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick from Yakum is predictable there
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Yakum tries to clinch but Steve moves away
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yakum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yakum shoots in looking for a takedown but Steve manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yakum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yakum fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Steve dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Yakum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yakum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Yakum is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yakum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Yakum darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Yakum into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve stalling against the cage.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yakum has him pressed against the cage.
Steve misses with an elbow strike.
Yakum prevents the takedown attempt.
Steve tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yakum avoids it.
Yakum fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederique Yakum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Yakum has Steve pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steve manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yakum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yakum's efforts to push away.#TD#
Yakum successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yakum's head.
Steve must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steve scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steve lands a couple of elbows.
Steve stopping the sweep attempt from Yakum.
Yakum working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steve's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Steve working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yakum's head.#ROC2#Yakum is rocked!
Steve is working Yakum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Yakum is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve wants to control from the top but Yakum keeps moving.
Steve postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yakum keeping moving, preventing Steve from controlling successfully.
Steve's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yakum seems to have got his legs back now.
Steve makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steve content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steve working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yakum's head.
Steve working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yakum's head.
Steve controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steve lands a couple of elbows.
Steve cracks Yakum with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve tries to stand but Yakum is controlling from the bottom.
Steve landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steve postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Yakum covers up, he's hurt! Steve keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Steve and the ref steps in to end the fight! Steve can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Steve! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1119 Round 1
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Fints misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Fints drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steve will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steve is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Fints from controlling successfully.
Steve looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Steve is looking for a triangle but Fints pushes his legs off easily.
Steve keeping full guard, as Fints tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fints throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Fints tries to free his leg and advance position but Steve is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fints accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fints looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steve fails with a takedown attempt.
Fints is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fints.
Steve shoots in for a takedown but Fints shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve just leaning against Fints, taking a breather.
Steve jumps guard but Fints stands there with Steve around his waist. Steve gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve tries to break the clinch but Fints is controlling the position. #T2#
Fints avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Fints's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Fints pulls guard successfully.
Steve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fints on the ground.
Fints being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Fints is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steve defends well.
Fints wants to sweep here but Steve controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Steve working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steve trying to control the position from guard on top but Fints is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve postures up.
Fints keeping moving, preventing Steve from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Steve avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Fints closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steve did well to prevent Fints getting side control.
Steve is trying to control but can't.
#T4##SUB#
Steve looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Steve looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Fints is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fints looks winded!
Steve wants to improve his position but Fints is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steve is refusing to be controlled, as Fints sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laser Fints dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Steve shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steve duly obliges.
Steve misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fints tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Fints scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Steve on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steve tries to get out of the position.
Steve is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fints connects with a decent elbow.
Fints throws an elbow but Steve slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fints misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Steve tries to control but Fints manages to take his back.
Fints has good solid back control here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve prevents Fints from getting a body triangle.#T1#
Steve rolls, trying to escape but Fints keeps control of the position.
Fints gets his hands free as Steve looks to control.
Steve is trying to get back to his feet but Fints has full control of the position and if anything, Steve has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fints is not going to allow Steve to sit and survive in this position.
Steve tries to roll but Fints sticks to his back.
Laser Fints has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fints trying to control.
Steve trying to control the hands but Fints won't let him.
Fints tries to keep control of the position but Steve is staying busy.
Steve can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Steve preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fints.
Fints controlling well, preventing Steve from escaping the position.
#T3#
Steve wants to control his opponent's hands but Fints gets his hands free.
Fints wants to control but Steve is keeping busy.
Fints is breathing heavily.
Steve is trying to stand back up.
Fints has the hooks in. Steve is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steve is keeping busy.
Fints has the hooks in. Steve is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steve trying to control the hands but Fints breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fints is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fints missing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laser Fints showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fints stalling in the clinch but Steve improves position.
Steve is looking to break free of the clinch but Fints has double underhooks.
Steve is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fints gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fints has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fints prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Fints has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steve uses from the top position.
Steve controlling from the top position.
Fints keeping full guard, as Steve tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Fints scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Fints.
Steve shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fints but Fints pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve shoots in looking for a takedown but Fints manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steve's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fints. #CL#
Steve rushes Fints and presses him up against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Fints jumps guard and drags Steve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fints throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Steve lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Fints working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steve doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steve manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fints takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve wants to control from the top but Fints keeps moving.
Steve controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fints looking for a sweep. Not yet Fints, not yet. #T3#
Steve trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fints manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Steve working a defensive guard here.
Fints trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve wants to stand up but Fints is controlling him. #SUB#
Steve looking for a guillotine here but Fints defends easily.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fints postures up.
#SUB#
Steve is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steve dives in for a single leg takedown but Fints sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steve sets himself, and Fints steps forward looking for the clinch! Steve avoids it this time.
Steve is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fints gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steve wants to take the fight to the mat but Fints manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fints swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve is looking to counter the offense by Fints and move into the clinch.
William Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laser Fints is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laser Fints comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fints winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Laser Fints!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Laser Fints!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Laser Fints!
Laser Fints wins by unanimous decision! |
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