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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Steele fails to land the takedown.
Steele with a poor takedown
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Savage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steele to the mat! Steele manages to get full guard.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Savage is looking to control Steele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savage avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage wants to control but Steele passes into side.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Steele throws an elbow but Savage slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Savage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steele off and has taken his back!
Savage has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Steele's body.
#SUB2#
Savage working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Steele showing good submission defense here.
Savage struggling to keep hold of the position.
Steele rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Steele wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Savage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Savage is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savage.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Steele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savage slows the pace down in half guard.
Savage prevents Steele from improving his position.
Savage trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Savage trying to pass the guard but Steele defending well. #T3#
Savage is controlling the pace.
Savage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steele holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Savage tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Savage jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Steele manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Savage trying to control the position but Steele is working away.
Steele keeps Savage under control for a moment.#T4#
Savage trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Savage tries to move into full mount but can't pass Steele's legs.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steele tries to buck Savage off but Savage is having none of it.
Savage moves into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele is controlling an arm, preventing Savage from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Steele really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Savage dominated that round.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Steele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savage circles away.
Steele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage lands a body shot.
Steele leaves Savage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Savage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savage showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Savage in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steele wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Steele wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savage.
Savage passes the guard and advances to mount!
Savage tries to control but Steele wriggling away. #SUB2#
Savage with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Savage fails to advance to Steele's back. #T2#
Steele wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Savage.
Savage looking to control but Steele is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steele holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Savage tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Savage looking to control but Steele is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steele is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Steele slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steele trying to control but Savage postures up.
Savage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steele gets full guard.
Savage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savage slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Todd Savage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savage perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Steele scores with a few weak punches.
Still in half guard, Savage seems content to control.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Steele is defending well.
Savage wants to take a breather but Steele is having none of it. #SUB2#
Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savage is trying to control. Steele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savage tries to pass to full mount but Steele defends it.
Steele trying to hold on to Savage's head to control him but Savage postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Savage drives through with a takedown into Steele's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Savage.
No luck for Savage with that takedown attempt.
Steele attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Steele tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Steele closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Savage keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Savage manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet.
Savage can't keep his opponent in guard - Steele advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steele's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steele's back!
Steele just trying to survive but Savage is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steele rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Savage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steele has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Savage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Steele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steele gets full guard.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele wants to sweep but no luck.
Steele seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Savage trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
Steele pulls Savage in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emiliano Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Steele gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savage to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savage slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Savage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steele is not content to let Savage control the position.
Savage working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Steele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steele manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Savage looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Savage controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Todd Savage.
Well Savage 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Savage!
Todd Savage bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 128
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Steele shoots for a double leg takedown but Bush sprawls well. He's pushed Steele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bush darts in looking for a takedown but Steele gets double underhooks and turns Bush into the cage.
Steele doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Bush counters by moving into the clinch.
Bush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steele gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Steele has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bush uses from the top position.
Bush trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bush wants to stand but Steele has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steele controls Bush momentarily but Bush frees himself. #T1#
Bush trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Bush is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Steele is keen to just control but Bush is a slippery customer.
Bush wants to get back to his feet.
Bush gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Bush working for a triangle but Steele defends it easily.
#SUB#
Steele postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bush is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steele, into his guard. #REVB#
Steele seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bush is aware though and is defending well.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bush working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Bush controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steele trying to control the position.
Bush scoring with some ground and pound.
Bush wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Bush might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steele haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Bush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom. #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.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steele's head.
Bush trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Bush dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Steele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Bush counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Bush is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bush lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Bush is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bush tries to pass to full mount but Steele defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bush connects with a nice short shot to Steele's temple.
Bush is trying to control the action in half guard but Steele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Bush working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Bush has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Steele defend it? Bush steps over the head and cranks it - Steele is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Bush! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 224
Date: Oct 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Takehiko with a nice calf kick.
Steele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takehiko finds it's way round the side to connect with Steele's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Takehiko.
Steele gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takehiko.
Takehiko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steele on the side of the head.
Steele looks to throw the jab but Takehiko is out of range.
Takehiko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steele fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takehiko punishes Steele's body with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takehiko.
Both fighters circling a little - Takehiko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takehiko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steele takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Takehiko scores with a nice strike.
Steele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takehiko cracks Steele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takehiko.#T1#
Steele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takehiko.
Takehiko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takehiko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takehiko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steele takes one to the chin there.
Steele shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takehiko defends it nicely.
Takehiko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Takehiko scores with a body shot.
Takehiko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takehiko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takehiko looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
Steele changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steele takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takehiko throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele dives in for a single leg takedown but Takehiko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiliano Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##BC2#
Takehiko manages to break the clinch.
Takehiko with a hook.
Good shot there by Takehiko.
Takehiko scoring well with a low kick there.
Takehiko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takehiko.
Steele walks into a jab.
Steele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takehiko can pounce on him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steele.
Katashi Takehiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steele shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takehiko connects with a body shot.
Steele looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takehiko is fending him off so far but Steele persists. Nope, Takehiko circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takehiko! But no joy.
Takehiko connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Takehiko.#T3#
Steele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takehiko with a jab.
Takehiko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takehiko feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Takehiko scores with a leg kick.
Takehiko connects with a nice looking jab.
Steele closes the distance and clinches up with Takehiko, looking for a takedown. Steele pushes Takehiko against the cage but Takehiko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steele goes for a double leg but Takehiko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takehiko continues to drive forward.
Takehiko gets underhooks to prevent Steele's takedown attempt.
Takehiko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Takehiko scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Takehiko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takehiko throws a leg kick which misses Steele's front leg but catches the back leg as Steele tries to avoid it.
Takehiko scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takehiko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steele had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Steele fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takehiko avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
A good leg kick by Takehiko.
Takehiko dips to his left and cracks Steele with an uppercut!
Steele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takehiko but Takehiko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takehiko scores with a hook.
Takehiko is looking to slow Steele down with leg kicks.
Takehiko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takehiko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele walks into a straight right hand from Takehiko.
Takehiko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takehiko connects with an inside leg kick.
Takehiko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katashi Takehiko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Takehiko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steele.
Takehiko with the inside leg kick.
Takehiko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot lands for Takehiko.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Steele. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Steele tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takehiko swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Takehiko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takehiko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takehiko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takehiko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steele shoots in but Takehiko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiliano Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takehiko scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takehiko jabs Steele to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Takehiko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steele walks into a stiff left hand from Takehiko.
Takehiko thuds a left hand into Steele's body.
Takehiko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steele fails with a takedown attempt.
Takehiko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Takehiko.
Takehiko scores with a spinning back kick!
Steele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takehiko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steele doesn't seem bothered though.
Takehiko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takehiko - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takehiko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takehiko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice sprawl there from Takehiko as Steele shoots in.
Steele shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takehiko pinned against the cage. Takehiko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Takehiko scoring well with a low kick there.
Crunch! Takehiko slams his shin into Steele's torso.
Steele moves forwards but Takehiko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takehiko connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Takehiko. Beautiful body shot.
Takehiko stuns Steele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steele fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takehiko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Takehiko cracks Steele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steele shoots in for a takedown but Takehiko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takehiko scoring well with a low kick there.
Takehiko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steele shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takehiko pinned against the cage. Takehiko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takehiko scores with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Steele throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takehiko was covering up waiting for the punch and Steele finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Steele trying to control but Takehiko is working from the bottom. #T4#
Steele throws a big right hand that misses.
Takehiko seems keen to control Steele's posture.
Steele trying to control but Takehiko is working from the bottom.
Takehiko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katashi Takehiko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Steele shoots in looking for a takedown but Takehiko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steele's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takehiko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takehiko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Takehiko tenderised Steele's leg. Steele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takehiko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takehiko scores with a nice right hand.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takehiko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takehiko lands with a right hand.
Takehiko lands a leg kick that knocks Steele off balance momentarily.
Steele shoots in and drives through. Takehiko sprawls well.
Takehiko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takehiko dips to his left and cracks Steele with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takehiko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiliano Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Takehiko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steele in his tracks.
Steele shoots for a double leg takedown but Takehiko sprawls well. He's pushed Steele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Katashi Takehiko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Takehiko.
Takehiko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takehiko with a hook.
Takehiko cracks a nice hook into Steele's ribs.
Steele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takehiko.
Takehiko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Takehiko coming out on top.
Emiliano Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steele or perhaps it was just good defense by Takehiko, which made it look bad. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takehiko throws a front kick that sends Steele stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takehiko.
A punch lands to the side of Steele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takehiko works the jab nicely.
Good leg kick by Takehiko.
Both fighters circling a little - Takehiko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Takehiko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takehiko connects with a body shot that sends Steele's belly button to the back.
Takehiko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Takehiko finds it's way through Steele's defenses.
Takehiko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takehiko lands a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takehiko.
#T3#
Takehiko lands an overhand right.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Katashi Takehiko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Takehiko.
Takehiko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emiliano Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takehiko with a nice calf kick.
Steele takes one to the side of the head.
Takehiko stuffs the takedown attempt from Steele. Steele gets slowly back to his feet.
Takehiko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takehiko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Takehiko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steele will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Takehiko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takehiko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steele on the side of the head.
Takehiko lands a glancing blow to the side of Steele's head.
Steele wants to clinch
and Takehiko counters with a low kick, right behind Steele 's knee.
Takehiko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takehiko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steele.
Steele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steele tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takehiko defends well and Steele ends up having to push Takehiko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takehiko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takehiko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Takehiko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Takehiko breaks from the clinch.
Takehiko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body kick there by Takehiko.
Katashi Takehiko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takehiko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katashi Takehiko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takehiko 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katashi Takehiko! |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 8
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kalevelis Kalvis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Emiliano Steele!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Steele tries to sprawl but Kalvis drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalvis (2) vs (0) Steele#SUB2#
Steele looking for submissions off his back.
Kalvis stalling.
Steele is trying to control but can't.
Kalvis is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Steele trying to hold on to Kalvis's head to control him but Kalvis postures up.
Steele is looking for a sweep. Kalvis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalvis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalvis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steele tries to get to full guard but Kalvis has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Steele looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kalvis pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalvis (5) vs (0) Steele
Steele working to try and regain half guard.
Steele sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kalvis is trying to control. Steele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steele is looking for a sweep. Kalvis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalvis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steele trying to get back to full guard but Kalvis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalvis (8) vs (0) Steele#T3#
Steele keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steele regains half guard.
Steele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalvis is working away from the top position though.
Kalvis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
Kalvis controlling the pace. #T4#
Kalvis trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kalvis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steele defends it well.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kalvis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steele defends it well.
Kalvis is thwarting Steele's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Steele manages to get to full guard.
Steele wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalvis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kalvis passes into half guard.
Kalvis controlling the action here.#T6#
Steele is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kalvis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kalvis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kalvis (8) vs (4) Steele#SUB2#
Steele patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kalvis turns into Steele and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalvis (10) vs (4) Steele
Kalvis won't allow Steele to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Steele has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kalvis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steele can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kalvis controls the pace.
Kalvis wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving. #T7#
Kalvis is stalling in the full guard.
Kalvis wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving. #SUB2#
Steele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalvis defends well.
Kalvis's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Steele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8##SUB2#
Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalvis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalvis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kalvis preventing the sweep.
Kalvis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kalvis is working hard here to advance position.
Kalvis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Steele working a defensive guard but Kalvis passes into half guard.
Kalvis controlling the action here.
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
Steele manages to get to full guard.
Kalvis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Steele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalvis (10) vs (6) Steele
Kalvis wants to improve his position but Steele is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kalvis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steele pulls his head out easily.
Steele tries to pass to full mount but Kalvis defends it. #SUB2#
Steele is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalvis sees it coming and defends easily.#T11#
Kalvis trying to control but Steele postures up.
#SUB2#
Steele is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kalvis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steele.
Kalvis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steele wants to take a breather but Kalvis is having none of it. #T12#
Steele tries to pass to full mount but Kalvis defends it.
Steele trying to control from Kalvis's half guard. Kalvis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kalvis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steele is looking to pass into half guard but Kalvis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kalvis is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalvis (12) vs (6) Steele
Kalvis is pushing down on Steele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steele is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalvis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kalvis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steele knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kalvis is keen to just control but Steele is a slippery customer.#T13#
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
Steele trying to control here.
Steele is looking for a sweep. Kalvis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Steele looking for submissions off his back.
Kalvis slows the pace down in half guard.
Steele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalvis is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Steele regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kalvis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steele is trying to hold Kalvis in close to prevent damage but Kalvis has managed to pass into half guard.
Kalvis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steele! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalvis (15) vs (6) Steele
Kalvis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalvis is really struggling to control Steele but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalvis takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Our winner, Kalevelis Kalvis, 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:
ENIGMA 220
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Steele tries for a takedown but Blankenship sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Blankenship was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Blankenship shoots in and bounces Steele off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blankenship wants to get up but he can't break Steele's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Steele had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blankenship defends it easily.
Steele wants to improve his position but instead Blankenship has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blankenship has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blankenship is aware though and is defending well.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Blankenship looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Blankenship drops back looking for a leg! Steele is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steele manages to kick Blankenship off! Blankenship jumps back into Steele's guard.
Blankenship postures up in Steele's guard and throws a big left but Steele blocks it. #SUB2#
Blankenship got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steele has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blankenship has managed to get both his arms back between Steele's legs - danger averted.
Steele controlling the position.
Blankenship stopping the sweep attempt from Steele.#SUB2#
Steele working for a triangle but Blankenship defends it easily.
Blankenship looking to sit in guard and control but Steele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Steele controlling from the top position.
Steele throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely. #T3#
Blankenship is trying to control the position but Steele postures up.
Steele working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blankenship trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
Steele has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blankenship is proving hard to escape from.
Steele is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steele trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blankenship's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blankenship staying out of range there.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blankenship dives in for a single leg takedown but Steele sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steele is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Blankenship manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steele engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Steele has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blankenship's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blankenship on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Steele is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blankenship doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steele.
Blankenship wants to improve his position but Steele is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Steele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blankenship defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steele.
Steele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Steele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blankenship manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Steele drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steele changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blankenship fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jakobe Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiliano Steele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steele tries to avoid it but Blankenship manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steele to the ground. Steele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Steele throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blankenship tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steele is in Blankenship's guard.#T1#
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blankenship has momentary wrist control but Steele slips an elbow through the middle.
Steele looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
Steele landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steele with a nice head shot there.
Blankenship trying to control the position.
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
Steele stands up over Blankenship, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steele would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Steele sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steele wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving. #T3#
Steele keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blankenship's head.
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blankenship is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steele tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blankenship defends well and Steele ends up having to push Blankenship into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blankenship is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Steele drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Steele is putting a hurting on Blankenship here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Steele taking a break here but Blankenship is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blankenship manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steele would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Steele is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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##TD2#
Steele closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blankenship to the mat! Blankenship manages to get full guard.
Blankenship wants to get back to his feet but Steele passes into half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Steele is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blankenship is just riding it out for now. Steele eventually gives up the hold.
Steele is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Steele is working for a kimura but Blankenship is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Steele is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blankenship has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele not doing much here.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blankenship tries to roll over but Steele keeps him under control.
Blankenship moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steele is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steele postures up in Blankenship's guard and throws a big left but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Blankenship looking to control but Steele passes into half guard.
Steele takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steele seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blankenship does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steele prevents Blankenship from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blankenship checks it well.
Steele fails with the takedown
and Blankenship counters with a two punch combo. #T4##TD2#
Steele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blankenship trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blankenship looking to control.
Jakobe Blankenship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emiliano Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steele 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 Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Steele! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Emiliano Steele! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rodrigo Lara!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Steele decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steele (2) vs (0) Lara
Steele wants to advance to full mount but Lara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Lara is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Steele content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lara has locked up a guillotine! Lara's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Steele is holding on here and Lara must be using up a lot of energy. Steele has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lara gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Lara! |
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Event:
CCC 57 : Kersikov vs Gretel II
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Steele fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Action as Steele shoots in.
Steele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Action counters with a stiff right hand.
Dominic Action has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiliano Steele.
Action throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steele.#CUT#It looks like Emiliano Steele has been cut.
Action defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steele.
A punch lands to the side of Steele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Action throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steele fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Action getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Steele closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Steele is working for a kimura but Action is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Steele is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Steele is trying to control. Action wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steele in particular looking to stall.
Steele thows a huge punch but Action dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Steele is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Steele seems to be looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Steele decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Steele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Action. Action obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2#
Steele throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Action tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steele is in Action's guard.
Steele trying to move into half guard but instead Action has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Steele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Steele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Action on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Steele is looking for a kimura but Action is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steele to get the leverage.
Steele stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steele prevents Action from standing back up.
Action blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steele.
Steele wants to free his trapped foot but Action is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Action avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steele.
Action looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Steele missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Action on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Action tries to get out of the position.
Steele sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Action defending well though.
Action is refusing to be controlled, as Steele sits in half guard.
Steele tries to pass the half guard into mount. Action knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emiliano Steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emiliano Steele's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
No luck for Steele with that takedown attempt.
Action takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Action stuffs the takedown attempt from Steele. Steele gets slowly back to his feet.
Action with a nice calf kick.
Action lands a leg kick that knocks Steele off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Steele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Steele gets to his feet. Action looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Action plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Steele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Action sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steele somewhat.
Action is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dominic Action has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiliano Steele.#T1#
Action lands a head kick!
#TD2#
Steele scores with a takedown into Action's guard.
Steele trying to control but Action is working from the bottom.
Steele not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steele is pushing down on Action's leg trying to pass to half guard. Action is fighting to maintain full guard but Steele has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Steele is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Action doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steele. #T2##SUB2#
Steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Action defends it well.
Action pushes Steele off looking to stand but Steele dives back in and keeps control.
Steele trying to control the action but Action is working from the bottom. #T3#
Steele is pressing down on Action's thigh, looking to free his foot. Action is holding on for now.
Action pushes Steele off looking to stand but Steele dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Steele is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steele wants to pass the guard but Action is defending well.
Steele is trying to control the action in half guard but Action is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Action defends it well. #SUB2#
Steele is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Action has managed to free his arm - good work.
Action is refusing to be controlled, as Steele sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Action is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emiliano Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emiliano Steele's cut.
That's time! Action's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Action scoring well with a low kick there.
Dominic Action is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Action sprawls well. Action wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steele gets slowly back to his feet.
Action fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Action feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Steele walks forward, straight into a front kick from Action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Action defends it nicely.
Steele fails with the takedown.
Dominic Action has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiliano Steele.#T1#
Steele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Action's corner calls for a 1-2. Action obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Action connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steele scrambles back to his feet.
Dominic Action is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Action cracks Steele with an open hand slap.
Action scores with a hook.#ROC#Steele is rocked!
Action throws a leg kick which misses Steele's front leg but catches the back leg as Steele tries to avoid it.
Steele is still on wobbly legs! Can Action finish him?
Steele walks straight into a right hand from Action - that's dropped him! Action jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Steele from any more punishment! Steele complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dominic Action!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dominic Action made sure he mentioned Black Lab Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CCC 35 Gunnarson vs Al Dariush
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Steele darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steele is thwarting Holey's attempts to control the position.
Steele perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steele prevents Holey from standing back up.
Steele stalling.
Holey is looking to control Steele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holey avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey is looking to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Steele looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Holey is defending against the submission attempts here by Steele.
Steele has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steele cracks Holey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC#Holey is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nick Holey has been cut.
Steele takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Steele with shots to the head and body - Holey looks very uncomfortable down there.
Holey is still in real trouble! Can Steele finish him?
Holey looks winded!
Holey wants to control but Steele is having none of it.#SUB#
Steele is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Steele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Emiliano Steele! |
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Event:
CCC 20 : Nagibatel vs Martinez
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Do Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Steele manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Do Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Do Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steele circles away.
Do Souza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steele.
Do Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Do Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Steele drops back, looking for a kneebar! Do Souza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Do Souza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Do Souza! #REVR#
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.
Steele seems a little lost for a moment, as Do Souza dominates the positioning.#T1#
Steele manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Steele is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Do Souza is concentrating on defense, preventing Steele from advancing position. #SUB2#
Steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Do Souza defends it well.
Steele scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Do Souza is trying to stand.
Do Souza trying to hold on to Steele's head to control him but Steele postures up.
#T2#
Do Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Do Souza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steele throws a big right hand that misses.
Steele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steele slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Do Souza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Steele has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Do Souza to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Steele is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Do Souza pulls down on the head and he's put Steele to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anderson Do Souza! |
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Event:
CCC 10 : Gretel vs Hatter
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Steele looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rechers!
Rechers looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Steele trying to control the position but Rechers is working away. #SUB2#
Steele wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rechers, who protects the arm well.
Rechers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steele trying to control from half guard but Rechers is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steele is taking a breather. Rechers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1##SUB2#
Steele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steele slows the pace down in half guard.
Rechers is refusing to be controlled, as Steele sits in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB2#
Steele is trying to work for a kimura but Rechers is defending well.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rechers throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Steele working Rechers over with strikes.
Steele seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rechers defends it well.
Steele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rechers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Steele is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rechers sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Rechers looking for submissions off his back.
Steele is keen to just control but Rechers is a slippery customer.#T3#
Nice strikes from Steele there.
Steele passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rechers!
Rechers is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Steele cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB2#
Steele is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rechers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rechers shrugs it off.
Steele content just to control the position here.
Steele scoring with strikes but Rechers is staying in there. #ROC2#Rechers is rocked!#T4#
Steele lands a big shot to the head and Rechers winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Emiliano Steele! |
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Event:
CCC 4 : Dickinson vs Phillips
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steele slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steele trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Steele wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Steele working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Steele tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lee tries to get out of the position.
Lee misses with a strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to bench press Steele off him but Steele keeps the position.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Steele perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Steele looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steele pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Steele scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Steele winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Steele moves nicely into side control.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steele wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Steele in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lee is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emiliano Steele!
Caden Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'This is the hardest league I have ever fought in and I want to win it.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Pacheco fails with a takedown attempt.
Steele changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pacheco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pacheco connects with a jab.#TD2#
Steele throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pacheco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steele is in Pacheco's guard.
Steele wants to get up but he can't break Pacheco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Steele got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pacheco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steele has managed to get both his arms back between Pacheco's legs - danger averted.
Steele stays in close to Pacheco's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pacheco is looking for a triangle but Steele pushes his legs off easily.
Steele lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Steele is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Steele 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 is stalling in the full guard.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacheco is retaining full guard.
Steele is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steele working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steele postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steele controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pacheco has momentary wrist control but Steele slips an elbow through the middle.
Steele lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Pacheco is rocked!
Steele is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steele must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pacheco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steele works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pacheco is breathing heavily.
Steele trying to control the pace.
Steele is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steele lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Pacheco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4##SUB2#
Steele is looking for a kimura but Pacheco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steele to get the leverage.
Steele is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Steele seems to be working for a kimura but Pacheco defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Pacheco is defending against the submission attempts here by Steele.
Pacheco seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Steele is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pacheco sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Steele is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pacheco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steele.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Steele is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Steele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pacheco misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Steele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steele controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Steele drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steele jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pacheco's guard.
Steele drops an elbow to the side of Pacheco's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Steele maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pacheco could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Steele has cracked it and Pacheco is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Steele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emiliano Steele! |
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