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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Mack (ranked 2141 p4p, 2640 weight class) and Kelter Diaz (ranked 257 p4p, 312 weight class). Craig Mack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mack
vs
Diaz

180 cm
26
155
6 - 3 - 0

176 cm
25
145
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kelter Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Diaz successfully pulls guard.

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his posture from full guard.

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Mack is working hard here to advance position.
Mack wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Mack defends easily.
Mack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mack defends well.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mack is aware though and is defending well.

Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Mack defends easily.
Diaz looks winded!
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Mack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mack has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.

Mack gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting.

Mack moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Mack on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Mack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mack lands an uppercut.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mack to keep the fight standing.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Mack has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mack.
A body shot lands from Mack.
Mack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.

Diaz is rocked!
Mack cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Mack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Mack finish him?
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Mack pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mack as the two fighters clinch.
Mack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mack scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mack works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Mack lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mack.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Craig Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelter Diaz.
Mack scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Mack cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Mack scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Mack.
Mack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A hook to the body from Mack.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mack.
Mack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Mack.
Mack lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Mack dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Diaz gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mack gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Diaz is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Mack!
An out of breath Craig Mack thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Real Deal (ranked 3154 p4p, 1814 weight class) and Little Bitch (ranked 452 p4p, 274 weight class). Real Deal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Little Bitch's chin.

Deal
vs
Bitch

185 cm
25
180
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
19
181
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Real Deal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Little Bitch!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deal.
Deal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bitch.
Bitch throws a lazy right hand but Deal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bitch shoots in for a double leg but Deal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deal cracks a nice hook into Bitch's ribs.
Bitch throws a combination that misses
and Deal counters with a left to the body.
Bitch misses with a right hand
and Deal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bitch shoots in for a double leg but Deal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bitch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Deal jabs at Bitch's body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Deal! Bitch is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Real Deal!
In his post fight interview, Real Deal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Barbosa (ranked 3331 p4p, 6376 weight class) and Ran Ran (ranked 378 p4p, 556 weight class). Arthur Barbosa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Barbosa
vs
Ran

180 cm
25
160
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
160
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arthur Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ran Ran!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Ran as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa is looking to land body kicks.
Ran digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Ran moves out of range of the body kick.
A left lands for Ran.
Ran clobbers Barbosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ran throws a good cross that connects.
Barbosa tries to clinch
and Ran counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ran scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
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!
Ran digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Ran had a free shot at his head there.

Barbosa is rocked!
Ran circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Barbosa tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ran wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ran Ran!
Ran Ran bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Finn Murphy (ranked 2698 p4p, 5122 weight class) and American Vagabond (ranked 322 p4p, 511 weight class). Vagabond is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Besomorph & N3WPORT ft. Lunis - Zombie (Rudelies Remix). Finn Murphy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to American Vagabond's chin.

Murphy
vs
Vagabond

173 cm
26
164
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Everest Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Finn Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, American Vagabond!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vagabond connects with a jab.
Murphy slips under a jab from Vagabond.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vagabond staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vagabond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vagabond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vagabond slips under a jab.
Vagabond is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vagabond moves away.
Vagabond ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Vagabond wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Vagabond slips a jab from Murphy.
Vagabond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Vagabond moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Vagabond counters with a right hand to the body.
Vagabond throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Vagabond is out of range.
Vagabond works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Murphy throws a body punch but Vagabond moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy cracks Vagabond with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vagabond misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Vagabond throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vagabond.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Murphy tests Vagabond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Vagabond throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Vagabond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Vagabond is out of range.
Murphy backing away here, and Vagabond unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Vagabond.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vagabond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vagabond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vagabond misses the shot to the body.
Vagabond pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murphy checks a leg kick.
Vagabond walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Vagabond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy checks the leg kick.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.

Murphy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Murphy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Vagabond's face as Murphy controls the position.
Vagabond is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vagabond is looking for a sweep.

Vagabond is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murphy's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Murphy! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Vagabond has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Finn Murphy!
After the big win, Finn Murphy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Steel (ranked 331 p4p, 472 weight class) and Bill Hilly (ranked 51 p4p, 66 weight class). Hilly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gary Moore - Whiskey in the Jar (Tribute to Phil Lynott) [HQ] [9/10]. Bill Hilly has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Steel
vs
Hilly

180 cm
26
214
8 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
210
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Steel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bill Hilly!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel has a takedown stuffed.

Steel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hilly tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel working Hilly over with strikes.
Hilly trying to control from the bottom.
Hilly tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Hilly holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hilly has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gladius Elite Facilities. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel working the head and body with strikes.
Hilly has hold of Steel's hands but Steel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hilly is controlling Steel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hilly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hilly is pressing down on Steel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steel.
Hilly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hilly keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Hilly is pulling down on Steel's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel, at least for the moment.
Steel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steel wants to control from the top but Hilly keeps moving.
Steel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Hilly keeps moving.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steel stands up over Hilly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steel lands a couple of elbows.
Hilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel landing with the ground and pound.
Steel won't allow Hilly to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throwing strikes but missing.
Steel lands a couple of digs.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steel chips away with some ground and pound.
Steel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hilly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hilly has momentary wrist control but Steel slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel wants to control from the top but Hilly keeps moving.
Hilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steel with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel landing some decent shots from guard.
Steel works over Hilly with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is fighting to break Hilly's control of his arms but Hilly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hilly 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.
Steel scoring with some ground and pound.
Hilly is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hilly working a defensive guard here.
Steel throwing strikes but missing.
Steel postures up.
Hilly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hilly keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Steel works over Hilly with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hilly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel connects with a couple of short punches.
Hilly is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hilly's head.
Hilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel scoring with some ground and pound.
Hilly controlling Steel's posture.
Steel connects with a couple of short punches.
Hilly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Steel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hilly throws a hook but Steel blocks it.

Steel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Steel there.
Hilly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hilly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
Hilly is trying is best to control the position here.
Hilly manages to get to full guard.
Hilly controlling Steel's posture.
Hilly wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel works over Hilly with some ground and pound from guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Hilly keeps moving.
Steel postures up and lands a big shot to Hilly's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hilly is keeping the position for now.
Hilly is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel distracts Hilly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steel throwing strikes but missing.
Steel throwing strikes but missing.
Hilly 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.
Hilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel being controlled here momentarily.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Hilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel cracks Hilly with a solid left hand.
Steel is fighting to break Hilly's control of his arms but Hilly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hilly's head.
Steel postures up.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hilly trying to control the position here.
Steel won't allow Hilly to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel works over Hilly with some ground and pound from guard.
Steel passes into half guard.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hilly!
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hilly can do to turn this around?
Steel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hilly is working to get back to half guard.
Hilly taking shots to the head.
Steel is landing with some decent strikes but Hilly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Steel landing punches.
Hilly holds on, trying desperately to control.
Steel lands a nice shot to the head.

Hilly is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hilly in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hilly to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Steel!
Daniel Steel retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.