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Event:
HFC 23 - Silva vs Qanar
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ryan connects with a body shot that sends Steyn's belly button to the back.
Von Ryan throws a body punch but Steyn moves out of range.
Von Ryan slips under a jab from Steyn.
Von Ryan throws a nice looking combination but Steyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Ryan misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Steyn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steyn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steyn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steyn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steyn is looking to advance position but Von Ryan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Von Ryan mounts Steyn! Really nice guard pass there! #T1#
Von Ryan controlling the pace for now.
Steyn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You can see the frustration on Steyn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Steyn wants to control his opponent's hands but Von Ryan gets his hands free.
Steyn tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Von Ryan avoiding Steyn 's attempts to control his hands.
Steyn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Steyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steyn gets back to full guard.
Von Ryan passes into half guard.
Von Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Steyn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Steyn looking for submissions off his back.
Steyn trying to hold on to Von Ryan's head to control him but Von Ryan postures up.
Steyn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Steyn trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steyn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steyn wants to control but Von Ryan is keeping busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Steyn is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Von Ryan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Von Ryan moves out of range as Steyn strikes.
Von Ryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steyn at a distance.
Von Ryan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steyn dodges the punch combination from Von Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herlock Von Ryan dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Von Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steyn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Ryan takes a swing at Steyn's ribcage but misses.
Von Ryan throws a series of punches but Steyn moves out of range.
Steyn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donk. Von Ryan catches Steyn right on the button with a cross.
Von Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Steyn tries to sprawl out of it but Von Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steyn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Steyn stuffs the takedown.
Von Ryan slips under a jab.
Steyn misses with a hook.
Von Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steyn can do to turn this around?#T1#
Steyn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steyn misses with a body shot.
Steyn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Ryan. Von Ryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Von Ryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Ryan punishes Steyn's body with a nice straight punch.
Steyn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Von Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Von Ryan wants to clinch
and Steyn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steyn throws a hook to the side of Von Ryan's head but Von Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steyn.
Herlock Von Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Von Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steyn misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Steyn, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herlock Von Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Von Ryan gets the takedown into side control.
Steyn looks to move to half guard but instead Von Ryan has passed into mount! Damn!
Steyn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steyn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Steyn wants to control but Von Ryan is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Von Ryan is looking for a kimura but Steyn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Ryan to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steyn is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Ryan wants to control but Steyn is keeping him busy.
Herlock Von Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Ryan wants to pass to mount but Steyn is defending the position.
Steyn is pressing down on Von Ryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Steyn has an active guard here but Von Ryan has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Von Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
Steyn is trying to maintain the position but Von Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Von Ryan.
Steyn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Von Ryan jumps into side control!
Von Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Steyn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herlock Von Ryan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Von Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steyn throws a jab when Von Ryan was well out of range.
Von Ryan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Von Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steyn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steyn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Ryan counters with a one-two to the body.
Steyn misses with a hook
and Von Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Ryan misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ryan. Steyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Steyn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Von Ryan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Steyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steyn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steyn throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Steyn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Von Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steyn has Von Ryan in his guard.#REVR#
Steyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dale Steyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Steyn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von Ryan passes into side control.
Steyn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Von Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steyn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Steyn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Von Ryan works his way into side control. #T3##SUB#
Von Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steyn is looking for a sweep.
Herlock Von Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Von Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steyn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steyn is trying to work for a sweep but Von Ryan has mounted him!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steyn is desperately trying to improve his position but Von Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Von Ryan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Steyn is now in Von Ryan's guard. A big mistake from Von Ryan there, giving up the dominant position!
Steyn landing with the ground and pound.
Steyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ryan is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herlock Von Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Ryan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herlock Von Ryan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Herlock Von Ryan made sure he mentioned Threads of HARDCORE, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Madness 48 Wanker vs Nagashima
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steyn blocks a leg kick.
Steyn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steyn swings for the body but Mcsparr moves out of range.
Mcsparr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mcsparr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcsparr moves away.
Mcsparr unleashes a big counter combination but Steyn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mcsparr throws the kick towards the body but Steyn avoids it.
Mcsparr throws out a leg kick but Steyn moves out of range and Mcsparr only half commits.
Steyn throws a series of punches but Mcsparr moves out of range.
Steyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcsparr counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steyn throws a body punch but Mcsparr moves out of range.
Steyn lands with a good body shot.
Mcsparr moves in looking to clinch but Steyn pushes him off.
Steyn feinted with a counter takedown.
Steyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steyn ducks right into an uppercut from Mcsparr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steyn. Mcsparr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcsparr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mcsparr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steyn.
Boxing Mcsparr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steyn misses with a hook to the body
and Mcsparr counters with a solid body kick.
Mcsparr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steyn is out of range.
Mcsparr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steyn slips under a jab from Mcsparr.
It looked like Steyn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcsparr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steyn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steyn misses with a body shot
and Mcsparr counters with a left to the body.
Mcsparr drops Steyn with a beautiful combination! Steyn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mcsparr is looking for the KO!
Steyn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcsparr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Steyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steyn gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boxing Mcsparr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Boxing Mcsparr thanked Dr Zoidberg Office for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 33
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Steyn gets caught flat footed, as Wackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Steyn is looking for a triangle but Wackson pushes his legs off easily.
Wackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steyn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Steyn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steyn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steyn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wackson .
Wackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steyn is trying to keep Wackson in close.
#SUB#
Steyn is looking for a triangle but Wackson pushes his legs off easily.
Steyn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SU2#
Wackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Steyn dips to his left and cracks Wackson with an uppercut!
Wackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steyn.
Steyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steyn thuds his right hand into Wackson 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steyn loads up on a big right hand but Wackson slips the punch.
Wackson tries to clinch but Steyn moves out of range.
Steyn circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Wackson misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Steyn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dale Steyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Wackson .#SUB2#
Wackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steyn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steyn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Wackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steyn has picked Wackson up and slammed him! Wackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Steyn manages to pass to side control!
Steyn working away.#SUB#
Steyn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steyn cracks Wackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Wackson is trying to improve his position.
Wackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steyn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wackson is looking to regain half guard here but Steyn keeps moving and retains side control.
Wackson looks to move to half guard but instead Steyn has passed into mount! Damn!
Steyn landing shots from mount.
Wackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steyn wants to control the pace but Wackson is squirming around nicely.
Steyn working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Steyn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Steyn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Steyn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Steyn unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Wackson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wackson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Steyn's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Steyn!
A relieved looking Dale Steyn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Michael Wackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Didn't do how I wanted it too, but I knew it was gonna be a tough fight, that's why I wanted it, anyways on the next kangaroo fight, I'm not cactus yet! '.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 2020
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steyn!
Steyn misses the shot to the body.
Johns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steyn but Steyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steyn swivels and escapes.
Steyn misses with a wild combination.
Johns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Steyn there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steyn!
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!
Nice shot by Steyn.
Johns's coach down at Core Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johns's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab from Steyn.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steyn enables Johns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steyn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Johns keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Steyn working for a triangle but Johns defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns slips nicely into half guard.
Steyn trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Johns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steyn sees it coming and defends easily.
Steyn wants to control but Johns is keeping busy.
Steyn controlling the position for now.
Steyn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johns on the ground.#T2#
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.
Steyn is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Johns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steyn!
Johns is trying to take his opponent's back.
Johns content just to control the position here.
Steyn tries to lock up and control but Johns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Johns looking to control but Steyn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steyn is desperately trying to improve his position but Johns has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Johns swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Johns!
Our winner, Kyle Johns, 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:
Madness Fright Night 24
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Mustacho lands with an uppercut that bounces Steyn off the cage and back into range.
Mustacho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mustacho looks to land a right hand but Steyn moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Steyn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mustacho wants to land a leg kick but Steyn is out of range.
Steyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mustacho.
A little feinted left hand from Steyn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mustacho ducks right into an uppercut from Steyn.
Mustacho connects with a jab.
Mustacho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mustacho throws the left hand but Steyn avoids the punch easily.
Mustacho slips a jab from Steyn.
Mustacho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mustacho.
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!
Mustacho swinging wildly here.
We've been hearing reports that Steyn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mustacho tries to bum rush Steyn with a series of wild strikes but Steyn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mustacho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mustacho throws a lazy uppercut
and Steyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Mustacho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steyn's head backwards.
Mustacho lands a nice looking body shot.
Steyn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mustacho avoids the body shot from Steyn.
Steyn misses the jab.
Steyn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steyn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steyn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mustacho.
Steyn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mustacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Mustacho drops Steyn with a beautiful combination! Steyn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mustacho is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Steyn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustacho fakes the body blow, causing Steyn to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Steyn goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barnito Mustacho!
After the fight, Barnito Mustacho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 19
Date: Jan 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Ronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Steyn counters with a straight right hand.
Ronson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steyn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ronson thinking.
Ronson throws a sloppy head kick
and Steyn counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Ronson. That snapped Steyn's head back.
Steyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mikey Ronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steyns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ronson throws a wild body kick that Steyn sees coming a mile off.
Ronson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steyn avoids it really well and circles away.
Ronson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Ronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Steyn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Steyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikey Ronson has been cut.#T1#
Ronson dives in for a single leg takedown but Steyn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick misses from Ronson.
It seemed like Steyn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ronson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steyn defends it nicely.
It seemed like Steyn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ronson is breathing heavily.
Steyn circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ronson to the canvas! Ronson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Steyn keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Steyn!
Our winner, Dale Steyn, 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:
Madness 25 Ribbit vs McKenna 2
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steyn connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Steyn works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Steyn scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steyn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Steyn misses with the combination.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Steyn is avoiding it.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steyn attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Steyn 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.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Steyn is avoiding it.
Steyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Steyn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steyn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steyn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Steyn pushes him off.
Steyn digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Steyn staying out of range there.#TD#
Steyn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steyn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Steyn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steyn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steyn trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Steyn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Steyn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steyn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Steyn trying to advance position but Diaz counters by regaining guard.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Steyn slips an elbow through the middle.
Steyn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Steyn is having none of it. #T3#
Steyn content to stall in guard here.
Steyn tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Steyn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Steyn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steyn has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Steyn preventing the sweep.
Steyn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Steyn stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steyn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Steyn is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Steyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz tries to clinch but Steyn moves away #TD#
and Steyn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Diaz is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Steyn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steyn working away.#SUB#
Steyn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Steyn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Steyn 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.
#R2#
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steyn's waist but Steyn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Steyn slips a straight right by Diaz.
Steyn tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Steyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Steyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steyn as he avoids it easily.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steyn just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steyn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steyn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Steyn. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz takes one on the button.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Steyn lands with a cross.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Steyn finish him?#T1#
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matt Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Steyn counters with a big takedown. That's hurt Diaz! Steyn smells blood and goes in for the kill. Serveral hard shots later and the ref calls an end to the fight by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Dale Steyn!
A relieved looking Dale Steyn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 11
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Steyn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keene misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steyn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steyn feinted with a counter takedown.
Steyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steyn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Keene lands a nice looking body kick.
Keene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene moves away from the strike by Steyn. #TD#
Steyn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Keene!#ES2#
Keene bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Steyn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keene counters with a straight right hand.
Keene throws a body shot but no joy.
Steyn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Steyn backs off Keene throws a huge counter combo but Steyn manages to avoid it all.
Steyn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keene backs up against the cage.
Steyn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keene counters with a nice uppercut.
Steyn scores with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keene.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steyn misses with a wild body shot.
Steyn with a poor takedown
and Keene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keene misses with a looping right.
Keene misses with a straight left.
Keene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steyn.
Steyn misses with an uppercut
and Keene finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keene.
Keene moves away from the strike by Steyn.
Keene lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keene fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steyn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keene moves out of range as Steyn strikes.
Keene has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Keene looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keene connects with a nice looking jab.
Steyn avoids a kick to the body.
Steyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keene was well out of range. Poor timing from Steyn.
Keene scores with a nice strike.
Steyn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steyn misses the shot to the body.
Keene slips a jab from Steyn.#T3##TD#
Steyn looking to score a takedown here. Keene is defending well but Steyn drives through and ends up in Keene's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Keene is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steyn is controlling him.
Keene working a defensive guard here.
Keene 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#
Steyn wants to improve his position but Keene is controlling well.
Keene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steyn keeps working.
Steyn is looking to control Keene's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steyn avoid being mounted?
Keene stalling away here and it's allowed Steyn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Steyn 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.
Steyn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steyn tries to get out of the position.
Steyn keeping moving, preventing Keene from controlling successfully.
Steyn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keene's guard. #REVR#
Steyn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jude Keene dominated that round.
That's time! Steyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Steyn throws a looping overhand right but Keene ducks down to avoid it.
Keene appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steyn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keenes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Keene finds it's way through Steyn's defenses. #TD#
Steyn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Keene throws Steyn to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steyn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keene manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keene - that will leave a mark!
Steyn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Steyn.
#T1#
Steyn misses with a right hand
and Keene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steyn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steyn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keene lands with a nice body kick.
Keene listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Keene fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steyn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jude Keene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steyn throws a hook to the side of Keene's head but Keene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steyn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keene counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steyn thinking.
Steyn throws a hook but Keene blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keene manages to avoid it.
Keene replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Steyn blocks it well.#T2#
Keene throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dale Steyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steyn defending well as Keene loads up on a big left hand.
Steyn looks to land a combination but Keene avoids it well.
Steyn cracks a nice hook into Keene's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steyn. Keene does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Keene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steyn misses with an uppercut
and Keene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keene connects with a leg kick. Steyn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keene feints and then cracks Steyn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steyn down.
Steyn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keene counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Keene finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Keene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keene tries to land a front kick but Steyn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Steyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keene looks to score with a jab to the body but Steyn is just out of range.
Keene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keene throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steyn throws a hook but Keene blocks it.
Keene was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keene, right into the meat.
Steyn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Keene's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Steyn shoots and misses
and Keene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Steyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keene connects with a body shot.
Steyn ducks under a wild hook from Keene.
Keene misses with a body kick.
Steyn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Steyn feints and as Keene raises his hands in defense, Steyn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jude Keene has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Steyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keene looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Keene is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steyn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steyn is working Keene over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keene 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#
Steyn works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jude Keene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Steyn throws a sloppy body shot
and Keene makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steyn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keene displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steyn.
Keene tries a head kick but it misses.
Keene misses with a body shot.
Steyn misses with a hook.
Steyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jude Keene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keene throws a sloppy head kick and Steyn moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Steyn - just one landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keene.
Keene motions for Steyn to come forward. Keene throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steyn misses the body punch
and Keene counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Steyn throws a big shot that misses.
Steyn misses with a hook.
Steyn tries to move into range but Keene moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steyn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keene counters with a stiff right hand.
Steyn misses with a two punch combination.
Keene lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Keene lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steyn at a distance.
Keene feints and then cracks Steyn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steyn down.
Keene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Keene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Steyn coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keene, as that shot connected.
Dale Steyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keene blocks a jab.
Keene follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Keene lands a nice shot to the body.
That kick from Keene tenderised Steyn's leg. Steyn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keene throws an overhand right that lands on Steyn's shoulder, as Steyn tries to avoid the shot.
Keene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steyn.
Keene wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keene throws a nice head kick!
Steyn throws out a powerful jab.
Steyn ducks under a wild hook from Keene.
Steyn misses with an uppercut.
Steyn loads up on a big right hand but Keene slips the punch.
Steyn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Keene to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Keene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steyn manages to avoid it.
Steyn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Keene cracks Steyn with an open hand slap.
Steyn throws a hook but Keene blocks it.
Steyn tries to bum rush Keene with a series of wild strikes but Keene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steyn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Keene is looking to slow Steyn down with leg kicks.
Steyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keene.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keene! But no joy.
Steyn drops his hands momentarily and Keene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steyn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steyn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keene as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steyn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Keene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steyn throws out the jab.
Keene lands a slapping body shot.
Keene connects with the punch.
Steyn throws a series of punches but Keene avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keene lands a body shot.
Steyn fails with the takedown
and Keene counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Steyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steyn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keene.
Steyn throws a combination that misses
and Keene counters with a stiff right hand.
Jude Keene is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keene lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jude Keene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keene 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jude Keene!
Our winner, Jude Keene, 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:
Madness Clown Chaos
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Yazzie slips a jab from Steyn.
Steyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Steyn throws an overhand right that lands on Yazzie's shoulder, as Yazzie tries to avoid the shot.
Yazzie attempts a counter takedown but Steyn avoids it well and moves away.
Steyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yazzie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yazzie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steyn blocks a leg kick.
Yazzie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Yazzie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steyn to the mat! Steyn manages to get full guard.
Yazzie stays in close to Steyn's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yazzie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steyn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yazzie throws a big elbow that misses.
Steyn can't keep his opponent in guard - Yazzie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Yazzie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steyn defending well though. #SUB#
Yazzie wants to work for an arm triangle but Steyn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steyn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yazzie controlling the action here.
Yazzie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yazzie is trying to control the action in half guard but Steyn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yazzie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steyn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yazzie in particular looking to stall.
Steyn is looking to control Yazzie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steyn avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Yazzie is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Yazzie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steyn keeps working.
Yazzie tries to pass to full mount but Steyn defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steyn is concentrating on defense, preventing Yazzie from advancing position.
Yazzie thows a huge punch but Steyn dodges it nicely.
Yazzie 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.
Steyn is refusing to be controlled, as Yazzie sits in half guard.
Yazzie works his way into side control.
Yazzie trying to control the position but Steyn is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Yazzie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Steyn is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dyami Yazzie!
Dyami Yazzie 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:
Madness Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 31, 2019 |
#R1#
De Veas throws a right hand that Steyn ducks under and follows up with a left that Steyn also avoids with ease.
De Veas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steyn defends it nicely.
Steyn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Veas tries for a takedown but Steyn circles away easily
letting Steyn counter with a right hand.
De Veas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steyn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Veas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dale Steyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lionel De Veas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Veas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steyn counters with a nice uppercut.
Steyn slaps away a takedown attempt from De Veas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As De Veas looks to move away, Steyn throws a big counter combo but De Veas just gets out of the way.
De Veas looks winded!
De Veas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Steyn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Veas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steyn eats them both and turns towards De Veas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
De Veas tries for a takedown but Steyn circles away easily
and Steyn counters with a left to the body.
De Veas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steyn counters with a left to the body.
De Veas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Veas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Steyn counter with a right hand.
De Veas tries to clinch up
and Steyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Veas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Veas falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Steyn to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
De Veas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steyn counters with a stiff right hand.
De Veas shoots and misses
and De Veas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Veas tries for a takedown but Steyn circles away easily
and Steyn counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
De Veas is rocked!
Steyn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Veas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steyn counters with a huge left! De Veas is in big trouble! He's backing up but Steyn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save De Veas from any more damage. A dominating finish by Steyn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Steyn!
An out of breath Dale Steyn 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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