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Event:
SyFi 127
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Austin dives in for a single leg takedown but Bayushi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Bayushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bayushi throws a leg kick but Austin moved away.
Austin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bayushi manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Bayushi.
The crowd cheers as Bayushi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Austin doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
Austin is rocked!
Austin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bayushi but Bayushi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Bayushi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Austin doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Bayushi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin goes for a takedown attempt but Bayushi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Bayushi does it's job there.
Oh Austin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Bayushi scores with a body shot.
Austin seems to have got his legs back now.
Bayushi sizes up Austin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Austin switches off momentarily and Bayushi cracks him with a monster right hand! Austin topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Bayushi dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Bayushi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shoju Bayushi!
An out of breath Shoju Bayushi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SyFi 115
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Austin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Austin chips away with some ground and pound.
Canthropus Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Austin is controlling him. #ES2#
Canthropus Jr has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Austin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Canthropus Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Canthropus Jr.
#BC2#
Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Austin moves out of range easily.
Austin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canthropus Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
Canthropus Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Austin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
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!
Austin with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Canthropus Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Canthropus Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Austin on the side of the head.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canthropus Jr staying out of range there.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Canthropus Jr. No joy for Austin on that attempt.
Canthropus Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Austin misses with a takedown
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canthropus Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Canthropus Jr wants to clinch.
Austin blocks a head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Austin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Canthropus Jr counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Canthropus Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Austin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Austin with a poor takedown
and Canthropus Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Canthropus Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Austin.
Canthropus Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Canthropus Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Canthropus Jr.
A head kick from Canthropus Jr lands but Austin takes it in his stride.
Austin fails to land the takedown.
Canthropus Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Austin dives in and grabs Canthropus Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Canthropus Jr pushes down on Austin's head and hops out.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Canthropus Jr sprawls well. Canthropus Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
Canthropus Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Austin or perhaps it was just good defense by Canthropus Jr, which made it look bad.
Canthropus Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Austin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Austin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canthropus Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Austin's head.
Austin shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Canthropus Jr drives through and clinches with Austin against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canthropus Jr.
A hook to the body from Canthropus Jr.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Austin wants to take the fight to the mat but Canthropus Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canthropus Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards. #ROC2#
Austin is rocked!
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!
Austin letting Canthropus Jr take a breather here.
Oh Austin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Canthropus Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canthropus Jr presses Austin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Canthropus Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Austin.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Canthropus Jr.
The referee calls for Canthropus Jr to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Canthropus Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Austin with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Canthropus Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr presses Austin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Canthropus Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Austin seems to have got his legs back now.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canthropus Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Austins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Austin drives through with a takedown into Canthropus Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Canthropus Jr pushes Austin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Canthropus Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Austin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Canthropus Jr defends well and Austin ends up having to push Canthropus Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Canthropus Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Austin doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice hook to Austin's body. Austin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Canthropus Jr as Austin shoots in.#CL2#
Canthropus Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Austin letting Canthropus Jr take a breather here.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Canthropus Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Austin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch.
Canthropus Jr scores with a hook to the body. Austin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Canthropus Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr scores with a leg kick.
Austin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Austin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Austin blocks a head kick by Canthropus Jr.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr thuds a left hand into Austin's body.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canthropus Jr. That's going to slow Austin down.
Austin shoots in looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Austin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Austin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Canthropus Jr - the referee stops the clock and Austin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Canthropus Jr. Austin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Canthropus Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Canthropus Jr works Austin's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Canthropus Jr, as that shot connected.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that Austin semi-blocks.
Canthropus Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Canthropus Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Canthropus Jr lands with a cross.
BOOM! Canthropus Jr lands a beautiful left hook that drops Austin. Austin tries to recover but Canthropus Jr is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Austin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Pit Canthropus Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SyFi 106
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Austin shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Austin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Austin drops his hands for a split second and Sitsongrit immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Austin face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Sitsongrit follows up with a right hand that knocks Austin into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deklek Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Deklek Sitsongrit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GFC 1: The Show
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Austin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mehadi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Austin somewhat.
Mehadi swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Austin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mehadi's guard.#ES2#
Mehadi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Austin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Austin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Austin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Austin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Austin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Austin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mehadi defending well though.
Austin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mehadi trying to control from the bottom.
Mehadi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Austin.
Austin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Austin lands a nice short elbow.
Austin scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#
Mehadi is rocked!
Austin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mehadi trying to hold on to Austin's head to control him but Austin postures up.
Mehadi is still in real trouble! Can Austin finish him?
Austin lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Mehadi! More strikes land and this one is all over! Austin jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Austin!
Steve Austin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EFA 67 Correira vs Stebson
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Impala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Austin defends it nicely.
Impala shoots in but Austin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Austin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Impala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Impala shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Impala.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Impala as he avoids it easily.
Gunnar Impala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Austin tries to sprawl but Impala drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Austin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Impala pulls his head out easily.
Austin is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Austin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Austin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Impala throws an elbow that misses. Austin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Impala's guard. Nice move by Austin!#REVR#
Austin chips away with some ground and pound.
Impala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Austin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Impala looking for a guillotine here but Austin defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Impala can do anything to dispel that myth.
Austin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Austin working some strikes from top position.
Austin landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Impala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Austin defends it easily.
Austin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Impala's head.
Austin is working Impala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Austin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Austin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Austin with a nice head shot there.
Austin is looking to work some ground and pound but Impala has wrist control.
Impala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Austin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Austin scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Impala is rocked!#T3#
Austin gets to his feet and stands over Impala, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Impala felt that one! Austin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Impala from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Austin!
An out of breath Steve Austin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Gunnar Impala was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back stronger. fact.'.
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Event:
EFA 58 Kerr vs Legatius
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Python tries to sprawl but Austin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Austin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Python moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Austin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Python's head.
Austin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Python is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Austin lands a couple of digs.
Austin postures up in Python's guard and throws a big left but Python blocks it.
Austin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Austin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Python is trying to keep Austin in close.
Austin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Python works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Python trying to control the position.
#T1#
Austin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Austin landing some decent shots from guard.
Austin with a nice head shot there.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Python throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Austin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Austin connects with a couple of short punches.
Austin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Python is rocked!
Python looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Austin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Python's head.
Python is still in real trouble! Can Austin finish him?
Austin loads up on a big left hand. Python felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Austin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Python can't hide his disappointment, as Austin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Austin!
A very excited looking Steve Austin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFA 52 Garret vs Mcfly
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Crap lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crap.
Crap looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Austin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Crap. That snapped Austin's head back.
Crap misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crap throws a series of punches but Austin avoids them all with ease.
Austin dives in for a single leg takedown but Crap sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crap throws a right hand that Austin ducks under and follows up with a left that Austin also avoids with ease.
Crap stuffs the takedown.
Crap misses with a series of wild punches.
Austin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Austin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crap did well to prevent Austin getting side control.
Crap avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Austin.
Austin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Austin is nestled in close to Crap, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Austin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Austin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Austin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Austin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Austin throwing shots but Crap is blocking nicely.
Austin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin working over Crap with some ground and pound. Crap looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Austin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crap knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Austin on the ground.
Austin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Crap is rocked!
Crap taking some punishment here, with Austin in his half guard.
Oh Crap is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Austin scores with a big shot! Crap's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Crap! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Austin!
Our winner, Steve Austin, 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:
EFA: 44 Mcfly vs Lopez
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Paddy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Paddy rushes Austin and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paddy.
Paddy's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Paddy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Austin being controlled against the cage.
Austin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Austin's defenses. #TD2#
Paddy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Austin regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Austin looking for a guillotine here but Paddy defends easily.
#T1#
Austin keeping moving, preventing Paddy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paddy wants to stand but Austin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Paddy passes Austin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Austin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Austin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paddy pulls his head out easily.
Austin trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Austin wants to improve his position but Paddy is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Paddy is looking for a kimura but Austin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paddy to get the leverage.
Austin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paddy passes to full mount!
BOOM! Paddy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin can't escape the position.
Austin is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paddy tries to control but Austin wriggling away.
Austin is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Austin has given up his back. Will we see Paddy going for some submissions?
Paddy keeps control of the position as Austin tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Paddy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Austin is defending well though. Paddy let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Austin won't enjoy being in this position. Paddy looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Austin is tapping - it's over boys! Paddy picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Paddy!
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Event:
EFA 35 Vermeulen vs DeSilva
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Valatudo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Austin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Valatudo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Valatudo is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valatudo is trying to control. Austin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Valatudo jumps into side control!
Valatudo prevents Austin from escaping the position.
Valatudo trying to control the position but Austin is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valatudo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Austin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Valatudo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Austin is trying to get back to half guard.
Valatudo wants to control but Austin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Valatudo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Austin, who protects the arm well.
Austin sneaks back into half guard.
Valatudo is keen to just control but Austin is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Austin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Austin actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Austin tries to get to full guard but Valatudo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Valatudo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Austin defends it well.
Austin is pressing down on Valatudo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valatudo wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Valatudo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Austin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valatudo has managed to get both his arms back between Austin's legs - danger averted.
Valatudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valatudo passes into side control.
#T3#
Austin prevents Valatudo from moving into mount.
Valatudo gets to mount! Austin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Austin is trying to reverse the position but instead Valatudo has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Valatudo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Austin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Austin for a finish.
Austin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Valatudo trying to control the action but Austin is working from the bottom.
Austin is looking to improve his position.
Austin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valatudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Austin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions off his back.
Valatudo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Valatudo seems to be working for a kimura but Austin defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valatudo stops Austin from getting back to his feet.
Austin trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Valatudo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Austin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Valatudo seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arsenio Valatudo dominated that round.
That's time! Valatudo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Austin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Austin wants to stand but Valatudo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Valatudo actively working from the bottom here.
Valatudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Austin can do to turn this around?
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. Austin connects with a nice short shot to Valatudo's temple.
Austin wants to stand up but Valatudo is controlling the position.
Austin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Valatudo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Austin pulls his head out easily.
Austin tries to stand and escape but Valatudo is controlling the position. #T1#
Austin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valatudo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Austin tries to stand and escape but Valatudo is controlling the position.
Austin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Austin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Austin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SU2#
Austin decides to stand up.
Arsenio Valatudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Austin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valatudo's guard.#SUB#
Valatudo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Austin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2##SUB#
Valatudo is looking for a triangle but Austin pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valatudo is trying to control the position but Austin postures up.
Arsenio Valatudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Valatudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Austin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Austin wants to stand but Valatudo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Valatudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Austin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Austin is in close to Valatudo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Austin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valatudo's guard.#T3#
Austin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valatudo controls Austin momentarily but Austin frees himself. #SUB#
Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valatudo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Valatudo's legs - danger averted.
Valatudo can't keep his opponent in guard - Austin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Austin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valatudo taking some punishment here, with Austin in his half guard.
Austin wants to stand up but Valatudo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Valatudo has hold of Austin's hands but Austin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Austin working over Valatudo with some ground and pound. Valatudo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
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. Austin connects with a nice short shot to Valatudo's temple. #SUB#
Valatudo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Austin pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Austin lands a nice short elbow.
Austin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Valatudo.
Valatudo is looking for a sweep. Austin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valatudo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Austin wants to stand but Valatudo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Austin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Austin drives through with a takedown into Valatudo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Valatudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Austin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Austin. Valatudo does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Valatudo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Austin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valatudo is in Austin's guard.
Austin 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#
Valatudo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Austin wants to take a breather but Valatudo is having none of it.
Austin working the head and body with strikes.
Austin wants to stand but Valatudo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin is thwarting Valatudo's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Valatudo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valatudo.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Valatudo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Austin doesn't defend quickly enough and Valatudo has managed to lock this one up! Can Austin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Valatudo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arsenio Valatudo!
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Event:
EFA 26 Farmery vs Saouza
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Austin shoots in and bounces Awal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Austin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Austin wants to control from the top but Awal keeps moving. #SUB#
Austin drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Austin seems to have locked his on tight now - Awal screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Austin, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Steve Austin!
Steve Austin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Salim Awal was interviewed post fight and said 'I could have done better '.
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