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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Steele has Callaghan Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Callaghan Iii lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Ty Steele has been cut.#CL2#
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
Steele working hard to break the clinch.
Steele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Steele breaks the clinch.
Callaghan Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Steele. Those never looked like landing.
Steele wants to land a leg kick but Callaghan Iii is out of range.
Callaghan Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Iii swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Steele.
Nice sprawl there from Steele as Callaghan Iii shoots in.#CL#
Callaghan Iii closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Ty Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callaghan Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steele can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Steele instigates a clinch.
Steele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Callaghan Iii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steele blocks a body shot from Callaghan Iii.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Callaghan Iii has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Steele wants to clinch up but Callaghan Iii keeps it at a distance.
Callaghan Iii shoots in for a takedown but Steele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callaghan Iii manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Callaghan Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Callaghan Iii. That one must have hurt.
Callaghan Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Callaghan Iii checks it well. #T2#
Steele throws a right hand that Callaghan Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Callaghan Iii also avoids with ease.
Steele works over Callaghan Iii's head and body with a nice combination.
Steele throws a leg kick #TD#
and Callaghan Iii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steele won't be happy with that.
Steele explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Steele clinches up with Callaghan Iii and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Callaghan Iii breaks the clinch.
Steele throws a head kick that Callaghan Iii semi-blocks.
#TD#
Callaghan Iii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steele sprawls well initially but Callaghan Iii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Callaghan Iii trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Callaghan Iii tries to pass to full mount but Steele defends it.
Callaghan Iii content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Steele misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Callaghan Iii sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Callaghan Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Callaghan Iii content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Steele throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#It looks like Andrew Callaghan Iii has been cut.
A combination from Callaghan Iii does no damage.
Callaghan Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Callaghan Iii takes a step back to recover.
Steele throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Callaghan Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Callaghan Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Steele gets double underhooks and turns Callaghan Iii into the cage.
Steele is looking to break free of the clinch but Callaghan Iii has double underhooks. #BC2#
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Callaghan Iii shoots in but no luck this time.
Callaghan Iii is breathing heavily.
Callaghan Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Steele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Steele dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Steele has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andrew Callaghan Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Callaghan Iii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steele avoids it really well and circles away.
Callaghan Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Steele as Callaghan Iii shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callaghan Iii shoots for a takedown but Steele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele pushes Callaghan Iii away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Callaghan Iii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steele fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steele is trying hard to land a takedown here. Callaghan Iii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Steele instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Steele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steele thumps Callaghan Iii with a low kick.
Steele misses with a series of wild punches.
Steele lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steele is defended easily by Callaghan Iii.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callaghan Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Steele closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Callaghan Iii breaks the clinch.
Steele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Callaghan Iii.
Ty Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Callaghan Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Steele can't break the clinch.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Callaghan Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steele.
Callaghan Iii lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Callaghan Iii.
Steele displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Steele tries for a takedown but Callaghan Iii circles away easily#CL#
and Callaghan Iii counters by clinching up.
Callaghan Iii throws an elbow but it misses.
Steele tries to circle away but Callaghan Iii has him pinned against the cage.
Callaghan Iii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steele walks away with a smile on his face. Callaghan Iii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Callaghan Iii instigates a clinch.
Ty Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Callaghan Iii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steele napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Callaghan Iii tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Callaghan Iii has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Callaghan Iii is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steele is looking to regain half guard here but Callaghan Iii keeps moving and retains side control.
Callaghan Iii content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #ES2#
Steele bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Callaghan Iii fails with the takedown.
Steele is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Steele shoots in looking for a takedown but Callaghan Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steele's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Steele backs away, Callaghan Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Callaghan Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steele falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Callaghan Iii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Callaghan Iii. #BC2#
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Callaghan Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws the kick towards the body but Callaghan Iii avoids it.
Callaghan Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steele sprawls and moves away.
Callaghan Iii goes for a double leg but Steele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steele continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Steele manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Callaghan Iii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Callaghan Iii pulls Steele in to control the position. #SUB#
Callaghan Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Callaghan Iii working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Steele gets to his feet - Callaghan Iii follows without any prompting.
Steele thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Callaghan Iii if he has to take too many more of those.
Steele throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Callaghan Iii's head.
Callaghan Iii tries to clinch up but Steele circles away and keeps his distance.
Callaghan Iii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steele as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Steele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Callaghan Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele misses with a double jab.
As Steele backs away, Callaghan Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crunch! Steele slams his shin into Callaghan Iii's torso.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Callaghan Iii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Callaghan Iii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Callaghan Iii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Callaghan Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working. #T3##ES2#
Steele bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Steele. No joy for Callaghan Iii on that attempt.
Steele is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Callaghan Iii looks for a takedown but Steele sprawls well.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Steele gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Steele wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steele is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan Iii wants to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steele!
Andrew Callaghan Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ty Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callaghan Iii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steele manages to circle out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steele has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Steele!
A very excited looking Ty Steele rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Steele appears to be looking for a big counter.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Collins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Collins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ty Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steele circles away quickly and effectively.
Steele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Steele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Collins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steele. Collins shrugs it off though.
Steele looks to clinch
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Collins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steele.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Steele throws a leg kick
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Collins scores with a sloppy right hand. Steele should have avoided that one. #CL#
Steele pushes Collins up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steele.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Steele.
Steele checks a low kick from Collins.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Steele misses with a few strikes there.
Collins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steele's head.#T2#
Steele throws a series of strikes that have Collins backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Collins.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steele scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A head kick misses from Collins. #CL#
Steele has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Steele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steele.
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Steele backing up. Steele nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Steele needs to keep his hands up - Collins had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Steele is rocked!
Collins lands a hook that stumbles Steele back into the cage. Collins follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Steele to the canvas! Collins pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Steele has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Abraham Collins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Hallinan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steele counters with a one-two to the body. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Steele has knocked Hallinan down with a huge combo! Steele steps away and waves a wobbly Hallinan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hallinan moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Steele.
Steele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Steele drives through and clinches with Hallinan against the cage.
Hallinan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele leaves Hallinan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Steele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Hallinan working hard to break the clinch.
Hallinan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hallinan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steele walks away with a smile on his face. Hallinan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Hallinan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Steele finds it's way through Hallinan's defenses.
Steele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallinan.
Hallinan swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Steele lands with a nice combination. Hallinan backs away looking to recover.
Steele with a nice calf kick.
Steele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steele shoots in but Hallinan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Steele has managed to clinch.
Hallinan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steele.
#T2#
Steele prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hallinan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steele after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Hallinan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Steele on his heels. He'll look to pass Steele's guard now, I'm sure.
Hallinan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hallinan wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position.
Hallinan trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Steele is looking to stand up but Hallinan isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##SUB#
Hallinan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steele wants to stand up but Hallinan is controlling him.
Hallinan throws a big right hand that misses.
Steele is looking to stand up but Hallinan isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hallinan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallinan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steele tries to clinch there but Hallinan circles away.
Hallinan avoids the body shot from Steele.
Hallinan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steele tries to clinch up.#TD#
Steele gets caught flat footed, as Hallinan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hallinan is one step ahead there.
Steele is trying to hold Hallinan in close to prevent damage but Hallinan has managed to pass into half guard.
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
Steele is positioning himself well to prevent Hallinan advancing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Steele 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#
Steele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hallinan feinted with a counter takedown.
Hallinan looks to clinch
and Steele counters with a left and a right that stings Hallinan.
Steele throws a leg kick but Hallinan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hallinan swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Steele doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hallinan counters with a left and a right that stings Steele.
Steele jabs Hallinan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hallinan - that will leave a mark!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hallinan.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallinan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steele tries to land a front kick but Hallinan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steele wants to slow Hallinan down by chopping away at his legs.
Hallinan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1##CL2#
Steele clinches with his opponent.
Steele tries to score a body lock takedown but Hallinan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
CJ Hallinan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Steele.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Hallinan is working for takedown but Steele is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Steele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steele tries to clinch but Hallinan is having none of it.
Steele lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steele shoots for a double leg takedown but Hallinan sprawls well. He's pushed Steele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steele is looking to chop away at Hallinan's legs.
A low kick from Steele misses #TD#
and Hallinan counters with a takedown into side control.
Steele tries to improve position but can't.
Hallinan trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele being controlled for a moment.
Steele tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Steele is looking to improve his position but Hallinan isn't that keen on the idea.
Hallinan controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Steele is trying to stand up.
Hallinan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Steele is desperately trying to improve his position but Hallinan has a good base and remains in mount.
Hallinan controlling the position easily from mount.
Hallinan prevents Steele from getting the reversal.
CJ Hallinan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hallinan trying to control but Steele is having none of it.
Hallinan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hallinan avoids the attempt from Steele to control.
BOOM! Hallinan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hallinan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hallinan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Hallinan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Steele connects with a leg kick.
Steele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steele is looking to clinch but Hallinan is avoiding it.
As Steele looks to move away, Hallinan throws a big counter combo but Steele just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Steele.
Steele thuds a left hand into Hallinan's body.
Steele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Hallinan with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands a high kick!
Nice takedown defense from Hallinan. No joy for Steele on that attempt.
Hallinan fails with a takedown attempt.
Steele lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hallinan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steele as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Hallinan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallinan shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Steele clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Steele drives through and clinches with Hallinan against the cage.
#BC2#
Steele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Steele instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hallinan is defended easily by Steele.#T2#
Steele dives in for a single leg takedown but Hallinan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steele lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Steele moves into range and clinches up with Hallinan.#BC2#
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele throws a head kick that misses
and Hallinan counters with a head kick.
Hallinan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steele defends it nicely.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Hallinan moves out of range easily.
Hallinan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hallinan slips a jab and a cross from Steele.
Hallinan is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Steele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hallinan.
Steele feints the counter takedown.
Ty Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Hallinan pushes him off.
Hallinan moves out of range of the body kick.
Hallinan misses with a takedown attempt - Steele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steele fails with a takedown attempt.
Steele stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steele wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Steele has closed the distance and engaged Hallinan in a clinch.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hallinan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steele defends well and Hallinan ends up having to push Steele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Steele slams his shin into Hallinan's torso.
Hallinan avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Steele darts in and clinches Hallinan up against the cage.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Hallinan is controlling him.
Hallinan jumps guard but Steele turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Steele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Steele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Steele.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steele has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Steele!
In his post fight interview, Ty Steele started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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