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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Callaghan Iii (ranked 3036 p4p, 5658 weight class) and Ty Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ty Steele has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Callaghan Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ty Steele!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele has Callaghan Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Callaghan Iii lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Ty Steele has been cut.
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
Steele working hard to break the clinch.
Steele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steele breaks the clinch.
Callaghan Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Steele. Those never looked like landing.
Steele wants to land a leg kick but Callaghan Iii is out of range.
Callaghan Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Iii swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Steele.
Nice sprawl there from Steele as Callaghan Iii shoots in.
Callaghan Iii closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Ty Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callaghan Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steele can pounce on him.
Steele instigates a clinch.
Steele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Callaghan Iii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steele blocks a body shot from Callaghan Iii.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Callaghan Iii has him pressed against the cage.
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Steele wants to clinch up but Callaghan Iii keeps it at a distance.
Callaghan Iii shoots in for a takedown but Steele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callaghan Iii manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Callaghan Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Callaghan Iii. That one must have hurt.
Callaghan Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Callaghan Iii checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a right hand that Callaghan Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Callaghan Iii also avoids with ease.
Steele works over Callaghan Iii's head and body with a nice combination.
Steele throws a leg kick
and Callaghan Iii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steele won't be happy with that.
Steele explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele clinches up with Callaghan Iii and pushes him back against the cage.
Callaghan Iii breaks the clinch.
Steele throws a head kick that Callaghan Iii semi-blocks.
Callaghan Iii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steele sprawls well initially but Callaghan Iii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Callaghan Iii trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Callaghan Iii tries to pass to full mount but Steele defends it.
Callaghan Iii content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Callaghan Iii sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Callaghan Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Callaghan Iii content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steele throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Andrew Callaghan Iii has been cut.
A combination from Callaghan Iii does no damage.
Callaghan Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Callaghan Iii takes a step back to recover.
Steele throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Callaghan Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Callaghan Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Steele gets double underhooks and turns Callaghan Iii into the cage.
Steele is looking to break free of the clinch but Callaghan Iii has double underhooks.
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Callaghan Iii shoots in but no luck this time.
Callaghan Iii is breathing heavily.
Callaghan Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Steele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Steele dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Steele has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andrew Callaghan Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Callaghan Iii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steele avoids it really well and circles away.
Callaghan Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Steele as Callaghan Iii shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callaghan Iii shoots for a takedown but Steele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele pushes Callaghan Iii away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Callaghan Iii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steele fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steele is trying hard to land a takedown here. Callaghan Iii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steele instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Steele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steele thumps Callaghan Iii with a low kick.
Steele misses with a series of wild punches.
Steele lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steele is defended easily by Callaghan Iii.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callaghan Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Callaghan Iii breaks the clinch.
Steele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Callaghan Iii.
Ty Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Callaghan Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Steele can't break the clinch.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Callaghan Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steele.
Callaghan Iii lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Callaghan Iii.
Steele displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries for a takedown but Callaghan Iii circles away easily
and Callaghan Iii counters by clinching up.
Callaghan Iii throws an elbow but it misses.
Steele tries to circle away but Callaghan Iii has him pinned against the cage.
Callaghan Iii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steele walks away with a smile on his face. Callaghan Iii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Callaghan Iii instigates a clinch.
Ty Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Callaghan Iii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steele napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Callaghan Iii tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Callaghan Iii has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan Iii is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steele is looking to regain half guard here but Callaghan Iii keeps moving and retains side control.
Callaghan Iii content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Steele bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Callaghan Iii fails with the takedown.
Steele is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Steele shoots in looking for a takedown but Callaghan Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steele's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Steele backs away, Callaghan Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Callaghan Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steele falls off balance throwing a combination
and Callaghan Iii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Callaghan Iii.
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Callaghan Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws the kick towards the body but Callaghan Iii avoids it.
Callaghan Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steele sprawls and moves away.
Callaghan Iii goes for a double leg but Steele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steele continues to drive forward.
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Steele moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan Iii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Callaghan Iii pulls Steele in to control the position.
Callaghan Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Callaghan Iii working a defensive guard here.
Steele gets to his feet - Callaghan Iii follows without any prompting.
Steele thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Callaghan Iii if he has to take too many more of those.
Steele throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Callaghan Iii's head.
Callaghan Iii tries to clinch up but Steele circles away and keeps his distance.
Callaghan Iii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steele as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Callaghan Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele misses with a double jab.
As Steele backs away, Callaghan Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crunch! Steele slams his shin into Callaghan Iii's torso.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Callaghan Iii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Callaghan Iii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Callaghan Iii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Callaghan Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Steele. No joy for Callaghan Iii on that attempt.
Steele is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Callaghan Iii looks for a takedown but Steele sprawls well.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele swinging wildly here.
Steele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steele is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan Iii wants to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steele!
Andrew Callaghan Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ty Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callaghan Iii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steele manages to circle out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steele has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Steele!
A very excited looking Ty Steele rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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