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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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2019 |
#R1#
De Veas fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Witt gets tackled into the cage by De Veas. De Veas maintains the clinch.
Witt wants to take the fight to the mat but De Veas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Witt has a couple of punches blocked by De Veas.
#BC#
Witt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
De Veas rushes Witt and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Witt manages to pull guard.
De Veas wants to stand and escape but instead Witt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Witt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Veas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Witt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
De Veas is looking to stand back up but Witt counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by De Veas.
De Veas is trying to stand up here but Witt is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Veas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
De Veas is defending against the submission attempts here by Witt.
De Veas has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
De Veas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Witt working De Veas over with strikes.
Witt stops De Veas from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Witt is looking for a kimura but De Veas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Witt to get the leverage. #ES2#
De Veas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Witt is on him like a limpet, forcing De Veas back against the cage.#T2#
De Veas blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
De Veas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
De Veas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Witt, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
De Veas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
De Veas clinches up against the cage.
Witt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Witt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Veas smiles and moves away.
Witt leaves De Veas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Veas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Witt checks it well. #TD2#
Witt gets caught napping as De Veas dives in and scores a takedown. Witt manages to retain guard.
De Veas looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witt wants to stand and escape but De Veas is having none of it. #SU2#
De Veas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
De Veas rushes Witt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Witt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Witt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Witt has De Veas pressed against the cage, preventing De Veas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Witt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Witt tries for a kimura but De Veas is defending well.
De Veas wants to get back to his feet.
De Veas seems a little lost for a moment, as Witt dominates the positioning.
De Veas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Witt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
De Veas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Witt, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
De Veas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Veas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Witt.
A frustrated look appears on Witt's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Witt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Veas or perhaps it was just good defense by Witt, which made it look bad.
De Veas misses with a takedown
and Witt counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Witt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Veas scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Witt manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darius Witt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
De Veas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
De Veas breaks the clinch.
De Veas throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Witt counters with a shoot takedown. De Veas fights it but they end up in guard.
De Veas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Witt manages to pass to side control.
Witt controlling the action here.
Darius Witt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Veas is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Veas is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witt sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
De Veas is looking to get back to is feet but Witt passes into side control.
De Veas bucks up and tries to throw Witt off but instead Witt has got his back!
Witt controlling from the back.
De Veas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Witt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
De Veas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
De Veas wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Witt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Witt looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
De Veas is trying to get back to his feet but Witt has full control of the position and if anything, De Veas has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
De Veas fending off the submission attempt from Witt.
De Veas trying to get back to his feet but Witt is in full control for now.
De Veas covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T3#
Witt is riding his opponent, not letting De Veas buck him off.
De Veas is trying to get back to his feet but Witt has full control of the position and if anything, De Veas has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES2#
De Veas manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Witt.
De Veas is looking to get back to his feet here but Witt is keeping cool and he's managed to take De Veas's back.#SUB#
Witt working for a choke but De Veas is defending well. #T4#
De Veas is trying to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Witt scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. De Veas is looking for a way out.
De Veas wants to get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Witt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
De Veas takes the fight into the clinch.
Witt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Veas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
De Veas breaks the clinch.
De Veas misses with a takedown attempt
and Witt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Witt closes the distance and clinches up with De Veas, looking for a takedown. Witt pushes De Veas against the cage but De Veas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Witt as De Veas shoots in.
Witt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Veas as he avoids it easily.
Witt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Witt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Veas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Witt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Veas is trying to force a seperation but Witt has the dominant position.
Witt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
De Veas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lionel De Veas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Veas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Witt counters by clinching up. #T1#
De Veas blocks an elbow strike from Witt.
#BC#
Witt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Veas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Witt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Veas somewhat.
A head kick from Witt lands but De Veas takes it in his stride. #CL#
Witt forces De Veas back against the cage and clinches.
De Veas tries to break the clinch but Witt is controlling the position. #TD#
Witt manages to pull guard.
De Veas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Veas wants to stand but Witt has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##ES#
Witt has his feet on De Veas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
De Veas throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Witt counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Witt gets control of De Veas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Witt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Witt trying to control the position here. #SU2#
Witt is working an open guard so De Veas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Witt goes for a takedown attempt but De Veas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3##CL#
Witt drives through and clinches with De Veas against the cage.
Witt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Veas just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Veas gets underhooks to prevent Witt's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
De Veas breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
De Veas moves into range and clinches up with Witt.
De Veas is pressed up against the cage. Witt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Veas down to the mat. De Veas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Veas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Witt avoids it really well and circles away.
Witt tries to counter by clinching up but De Veas breaks away and moves out of range.
A low kick from De Veas misses #TD#
and Witt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Veas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Witt dives into side control.
#T4##REVB#
De Veas pushes Witt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Witt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
De Veas bucks up and tries to throw Witt off but instead Witt has got his back!
De Veas is trying to get back to his feet but Witt has full control of the position and if anything, De Veas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lionel De Veas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
De Veas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Witt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Witt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Witt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
De Veas shoots in and bounces Dickinson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Veas lands a couple of elbows.
Dickinson controls De Veas momentarily but De Veas frees himself.
De Veas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Veas chips away with some ground and pound.
De Veas landing with the ground and pound.
Dickinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Veas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Veas chips away with some ground and pound.
De Veas is in close to Dickinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Veas with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Veas gets to his feet and stands over Dickinson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dickinson felt that one! De Veas unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dickinson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lionel De Veas!
An out of breath Lionel De Veas 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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