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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 89
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Nagy.
Romanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nagy.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nagy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nagy somewhat.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagy.
Nagy is looking to counter the offense by Romanov and move into the clinch.
Nagy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Romanov.
Nagy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Romanov avoids the body shot from Nagy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagy throws a quick counter head kick but Romanov was just out of range.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanov wants to clinch.#T1#
Nagy shoots in and drives through. Romanov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Nagy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romanov.
Romanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Nagy's head.
Romanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Nagy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nagy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nagy looking for a takedown.
Nagy connects with a knee to the head.
Nagy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nagy lands a knee to the body.
Romanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nagy tries to work over Romanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagy lands an elbow inside.
Nagy wants a takedown.
#T2#
Romanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romanov.
Romanov tries to break free but Nagy pushes him back against the cage.
Nagy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romanov up against the cage.
Nagy keeps control of Romanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nagy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romanov walks away with a smile on his face. Nagy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagy closes the distance and clinches up with Romanov, looking for a takedown. Nagy pushes Romanov against the cage but Romanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Romanov is looking for the big counter here.
Nagy is breathing heavily.
Nagy dodges the punch combination from Romanov.
Romanov throws a combination that misses
and Nagy counters with a three punch combo that has Romanov backing up. Romanov nods at Nagy to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck for Nagy with that takedown attempt.
Romanov throws a right and a left that Nagy avoids nicely. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Romanov as he connects with a hook.
Romanov lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Nagy moves into the clinch.
Nagy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Romanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Nagy won't allow it.
Romanov wants to break free but Nagy has control.
We've been informed that Romanov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Romanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Nagy has double underhooks.
Romanov digs a right hand underneath Nagy's ribcage. Nagy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nagy has Romanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Romanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Romanov as the two fighters clinch.
Romanov is trying to break free.
Romanov wants to break free but Nagy has control.
Romanov can't break the clinch.
Romanov is trying to break free.#T4#
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Romanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nagy has Romanov pressed against the cage, preventing Romanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Romanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nagy trying to control the position but instead, Romanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nagy into the cage.
Nagy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romanov's efforts to push away.
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nagy obliges.#BC#
Nagy breaks from the clinch.
Nagy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romanov punishes Nagy's body with a nice straight punch.
Romanov misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Romanov dominated that round.
That's time! Nagy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Romanov tries to clinch up.
Nagy fails to land with a series of punches.
Romanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nagy dives in and grabs Romanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romanov pushes down on Nagy's head and hops out.
Nagy shoots for a double leg takedown but Romanov sprawls well. He's pushed Nagy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romanov looks to land a combination but Nagy avoids it well.
Romanov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romanov.#ROC2#Nagy is rocked!
Romanov Throws a clean left jab. Romanov Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Nagy's chin! Nagy crumbles to the ground and Romanov follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Romanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Romanov! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 71
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch.
Alghool can't find room to land a body shot as Romanov controls the action.
Alghool tries to land knees in the clinch but Romanov avoids the damage to the body.
Alghool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alghool stalling against the cage.
Alghool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romanov or not.
Alghool tries to throw a body punch but Romanov avoids it by throwing Alghool back against the cage.
Alghool is leaning against Romanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romanov has had enough of the clinch but Alghool keeps him there for the moment.
Alghool misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Alghool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Romanov duly obliges.
A punch combination from Romanov misses. #CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and clinches.
Alghool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alghool looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alghool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romanov is trying to break the clinch but Alghool is controlling him.
Alghool struggles to land a body shot inside as Romanov controls his hands.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Romanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Alghool has double underhooks.
Romanov has had enough of the clinch but Alghool keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Alghool prevents Romanov from breaking the clinch.
Alghool leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alghool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romanov or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alghool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romanov or not.
Alghool stalling against the cage.
Alghool lands a nice shot to the body.
Alghool works on Romanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alghool lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Alghool.
Alghool lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romanov backwards. #T2#
Alghool lands a nice shot to the body.
Alghool has Romanov pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alghool.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alghool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alghool works on Romanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alghool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alghool digs a right hand into Romanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanov's gas tank.
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alghool lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alghool digs a right hand into Romanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanov's gas tank.
Alghool working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Alghool - that landed with a thud.
Alghool holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alghool creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alghool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Alghool.
Romanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A body shot lands from Alghool.
#BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Alghool has Romanov up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Alghool.
Alghool pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alghool makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Alghool.
Alghool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Romanov is trying to break free.
Alghool is leaning against Romanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romanov is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Alghool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alghool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romanov.
Alghool stalling in the clinch.
Romanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Romanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alghool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Romanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alghool has him pressed against the cage.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Alghool to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alghool avoiding damage.
Alghool is working Romanov over against the cage.
Alghool slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alghool looking to throw knees to the head but Romanov is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Alghool dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Romanov throws a right and a left that Alghool avoids nicely.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alghool.
Romanov lands a nice shot that snaps Alghool's head back.
#CL2#
Alghool has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alghool works on Romanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alghool utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alghool cracks Romanov with a nice body shot.
Alghool lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alghool lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Alghool.
Stalling in the clinch from Alghool.
#BC2#
Alghool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch.
A combination from Romanov does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Alghool drives through and clinches with Romanov against the cage.
#BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Alghool.
Alghool lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Alghool tries to work over Romanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romanov misses with the head strike.
Alghool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alghool is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Romanov tries to circle away but Alghool has him pinned against the cage.
Hamza Alghool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Alghool.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alghool in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A right hook to the body lands for Alghool.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alghool is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Alghool.
Alghool lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Alghool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alghool stalling in the clinch.
Alghool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alghool presses Romanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanov letting Alghool take a breather here.
Alghool working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Alghool.
Alghool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alghool as the two fighters clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool cracks Romanov with a nice body shot.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alghool pushes Romanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Alghool will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanov up against the cage.
Alghool presses Romanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and clinches.
Alghool is leaning against Romanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alghool.
Alghool using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A body shot lands from Alghool.
Alghool lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alghool lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Alghool.
Romanov letting Alghool take a breather here.
Alghool pushes Romanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alghool lands a body punch. #T4#
Romanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alghool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Alghool 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!#CL2#
Alghool has managed to clinch.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Romanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alghool digs a right hand into Romanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanov's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Alghool.
Alghool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romanov is defending well for now.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Alghool.
Alghool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Alghool.
Alghool cracks Romanov with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Alghool breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Alghool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Alghool darts in and clinches Romanov up against the cage.
Hamza Alghool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alghool effectively controlling the action here.
Alghool leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool is working Romanov over against the cage.
Alghool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanov's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Alghool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alghool clinches up with Romanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Romanov taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romanov sets himself, and Alghool steps forward looking for the clinch! Romanov avoids it this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Alghool rushes Romanov and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
Hamza Alghool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Alghool forces Romanov back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Alghool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romanov swings for the body but Alghool moves out of range.
#CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and pushes Romanov back into the cage.
Romanov misses with the head strike.
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Alghool dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Romanov can't break the clinch.
Alghool is working Romanov over against the cage.
Romanov misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Romanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alghool lands a shoulder strike.
Romanov tries to throw a body punch but Alghool avoids it by throwing Romanov back against the cage. #T2#
Alghool stalling against the cage.
Romanov is trying to break the clinch but Alghool has him pressed against the cage.
Alghool lands with a light punch inside.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Alghool stalling.
Romanov tries a body shot but Alghool blocks it.
Alghool lands a body shot. #BC2#
Alghool breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Alghool rushes Romanov and presses him up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romanov stalling in the clinch but Alghool improves position.
Alghool's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Romanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Romanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romanov blocks an elbow strike from Alghool.
Alghool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romanov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Alghool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Alghool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romanov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch.
Alghool has Romanov pressed against the cage, preventing Romanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romanov tries to break free but Alghool pushes him back against the cage.
Romanov is trying to force a seperation but Alghool has the dominant position.
Alghool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romanov tries to circle away but Alghool has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Alghool has Romanov pressed against the cage, preventing Romanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Alghool to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Alghool.
Romanov throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Romanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alghool tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Alghool lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Romanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Alghool has double underhooks.
Romanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alghool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanov's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexander Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Romanov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamza Alghool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alghool 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamza Alghool! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Romanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romanov blocks a leg kick.
Romanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steele stalks Romanov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Romanov's face. Romanov staggers backwards, shaken.
Romanov misses with a two punch combination.
Romanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Romanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Steele moves out of range.
Romanov staying out of range there.
Romanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov tries to bum rush Steele with a series of wild strikes but Steele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Romanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steele avoids the body shot from Romanov.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romanov moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.
Steele takes a swing at Romanov's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Steele. That snapped Romanov's head back.
A slow jab from Romanov misses its intended target.
Danga de danga de dang - Romanov scores with a four punch combination!
Steele misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Romanov. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Steele. That's going to slow Romanov down.
Steele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romanov on the side of the head.
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romanov tries to bum rush Steele with a series of wild strikes but Steele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romanov, as that shot connected.
Sloppy strikes from Romanov. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Steele misses the target.
Steele scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Romanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romanov slips a straight right by Steele.
Steele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romanov.
Romanov scores with a one two! Steele had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#Steele is rocked!
Romanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romanov is looking for the big counter here.
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.
Romanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanov tries to bum rush Steele with a series of wild strikes but Steele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Romanov throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.
Steele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Romanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Steele looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Romanov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romanov.
Romanov misses with a few strikes there.
Romanov takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Romanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romanov lands with a right hand.
Romanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Steele does no damage.
Romanov tries to clinch up.
Romanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T3#
Romanov moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.
Romanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Romanov swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Steele lands a two punch combo.
Romanov slips a jab from Steele.
Steele feints and then cracks Romanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romanov down.
Romanov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romanov.
Oh Steele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steele.
Steele seems to have got his legs back now.
Steele scores with a kick to the body.
Romanov swinging wildly here.
Steele throws a quick counter kick to the body but Romanov avoids it.
Steele throws a leg kick which misses Romanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Romanov tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Romanov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Steele there.
Romanov is looking to clinch but Steele is avoiding it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steele. Romanov shrugs it off though.
Romanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Steele misses.
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romanov blocks a jab.
Steele throws a hook but Romanov avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romanov throws a right and a left that Steele avoids nicely.
Romanov looks to land a combination but Steele avoids it well.
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Romanov backs away, Steele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Romanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Romanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Steele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Steele misses with a hook.
Romanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steele feints and then cracks Romanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romanov down.
Steele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Romanov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Romanov.
Steele throwing a counter right hand but Romanov manages to avoid it.
Romanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Don Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romanov tries to clinch up but Steele circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Romanov throws a right and a left that Steele avoids nicely.
Steele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele fails to land with a series of punches.
Steele throws a chopping leg kick but Romanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Steele.
Romanov throws a one two combo.
Romanov looks to land a combination. Steele sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Romanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele with the inside leg kick.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
Romanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Steele was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steele paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Steele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Romanov tries to bum rush Steele with a series of wild strikes but Steele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romanov tries to bum rush Steele with a series of wild strikes but Steele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Romanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Romanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steele is looking to slow Romanov down with leg kicks.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele cracks Romanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Steele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Romanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romanov swinging wildly here.
Romanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Steele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romanov.
It looked like Steele was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab by Steele.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele connects with a jab.
Romanov misses with a wild combination.
Steele misses with a few strikes there.
Romanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romanov throws a right and a left that Steele avoids nicely.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
Romanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Romanov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sloppy strikes from Romanov. Those never looked like landing.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Romanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Romanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steele doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Steele misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele misses with a double jab.
Romanov lands with a nice combination. Steele backs away looking to recover.
Steele lands a jab to Romanov's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Romanov. Those never looked like landing.
Romanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Left hook, right uppercut from Romanov.
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.
Steele throwing a counter right hand but Romanov manages to avoid it.
Romanov misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Steele does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele lands a two punch combo.
Romanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Romanov catches Steele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Don Steele will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Steele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steele throws a wild hook but Romanov just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Steele gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Romanov raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Romanov! |
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