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Event:
Gladius Island Endgame 2020
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishmael misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ishmael waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Ishmael looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel tries to move into range but Ishmael moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ishmael moves out of range of the strikes.
Ishmael keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ishmael throws a shot to the body.
Ishmael stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
Ishmael swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ishmael missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Ishmael lands a big uppercut and Steel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Steel looks OK. Ishmael waves Steel back to his feet!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishmael lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Steel falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ishmael dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Ishmael!
After winning the bout, John Ishmael thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
G | 47
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wittu swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steel.
Wittu throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
Wittu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wittu wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wittu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steel takes a swing at Wittu's ribcage but misses.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Wittu counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Steel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wittu's guard.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel trying to control but Wittu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wittu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wittu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Wittu wants to sweep but no luck.
Wittu is pulling down on Steel's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wittu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Wittu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel 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.
Steel is fighting to break Wittu's control of his arms but Wittu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wittu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel. #TD#
Steel shoots in and bounces Wittu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wittu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there. #T2#
Steel is in close to Wittu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steel trying to control but Wittu is working from the bottom.
Wittu looking for a sweep. Not yet Wittu, not yet.
Steel is working Wittu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steel trying to control but Wittu is working from the bottom.
Steel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wittu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wittu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Steel cracks Wittu with a solid left hand.
Steel chips away with some ground and pound.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel cracks Wittu with a solid left hand.
Wittu keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Wittu looking for a sweep. Not yet Wittu, not yet.
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel postures up and lands a big shot to Wittu's brow. #T4#
Steel cracks Wittu with a solid left hand.
Steel landing with the ground and pound.
Steel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wittu's head.
Steel wants to control from the top but Wittu keeps moving.
Wittu wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel trying to control but Wittu is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Steel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Steel shoots in for a double leg but Wittu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wittu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel lands the left hand.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wittu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wittu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Steel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wittu's head.
Wittu keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steel works over Wittu with some ground and pound from guard.
Steel landing with the ground and pound.
Wittu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Steel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steel connects with a couple of short punches.
Steel lands a couple of digs.
Wittu looking for a sweep. Not yet Wittu, not yet.
Steel being controlled here momentarily.
Steel trying to control but Wittu is working from the bottom.
Wittu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Steel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steel stalling.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wittu can do to turn this around?
Wittu wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel moves into full mount! Wittu won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Wittu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Steel avoids the attempt from Wittu to control.
Wittu is bucking up trying to escape but Steel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Steel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wittu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel raining down shots from the mount!
Steel is landing with some decent strikes but Wittu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Steel lands a big shot there that rocks Wittu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Steel working the ground and pound effectively.
Steel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#CUT#It looks like Witun Wittu has been cut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel landing shots from mount.
Steel scoring with strikes but Wittu is staying in there.
Steel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#Wittu is rocked!
Steel lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Wittu! Steel sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Wittu and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Steel!
A victorious Daniel Steel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Witun Wittu had this to say: 'No voihan vitun vittu..'. |
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Event:
G | 42
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Koko drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
Koko is pressed up against the cage. Steel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koko down to the mat. Koko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koko to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
Koko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Koko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.
Koko tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koko tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Koko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koko stuffs the takedown attempt from Steel. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Koko.
Koko misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Koko.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koko swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koko cracks Steel with a hook to the temple - Steel is on wobbly legs here! Koko swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Steel falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Koko wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tapu Koko!
After winning the bout, Tapu Koko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
G | 38
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel misses with a looping right.
Lock tries to counter with a takedown but Steel is quick to defend against it.
Lock moves away from the strike by Steel.
Lock feinted with a counter takedown.
Lock shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Lock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Lock takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Steel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lock is trying to keep an underhook but Steel manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1#
Steel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lock is trying to get back to full guard.
Lock is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #SUB#
Lock has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Steel. Oh but Lock has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Steel goes limp - he's gone! Lock jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Lock!
John Lock retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
SOTF Quarterfinal
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Steel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lock napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steel trying to control the position but Lock is working away.
Lock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lock gets full guard.#SUB2#
Lock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lock is tightening it up a little... Steel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Steel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Steel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Lock!
John Lock is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
G | 31
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Steel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hilly tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel working Hilly over with strikes.
Hilly trying to control from the bottom.
Hilly tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Hilly holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hilly has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gladius Elite Facilities. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel working the head and body with strikes.
Hilly has hold of Steel's hands but Steel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hilly is controlling Steel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hilly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hilly is pressing down on Steel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Hilly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steel.
Hilly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hilly keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Hilly is pulling down on Steel's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel, at least for the moment.
Steel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steel wants to control from the top but Hilly keeps moving.
Steel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Hilly keeps moving.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steel stands up over Hilly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steel lands a couple of elbows.
Hilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel landing with the ground and pound.
Steel won't allow Hilly to sweep him here. #T2#
Steel throwing strikes but missing.
Steel lands a couple of digs.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steel chips away with some ground and pound.
Steel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hilly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hilly has momentary wrist control but Steel slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel wants to control from the top but Hilly keeps moving.
Hilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steel with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel landing some decent shots from guard.
Steel works over Hilly with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Steel is fighting to break Hilly's control of his arms but Hilly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hilly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel scoring with some ground and pound.
Hilly is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hilly working a defensive guard here.
Steel throwing strikes but missing.
Steel postures up.
Hilly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hilly keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Steel works over Hilly with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hilly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel connects with a couple of short punches.
Hilly is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hilly's head.
Hilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel scoring with some ground and pound.
Hilly controlling Steel's posture.
Steel connects with a couple of short punches.
Hilly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Steel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hilly throws a hook but Steel blocks it.#TD#
Steel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Steel there.
Hilly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hilly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
Hilly is trying is best to control the position here.
Hilly manages to get to full guard.
Hilly controlling Steel's posture.
Hilly wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel works over Hilly with some ground and pound from guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Hilly keeps moving.
Steel postures up and lands a big shot to Hilly's brow. #T1#
Hilly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hilly is keeping the position for now.
Hilly is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel distracts Hilly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steel throwing strikes but missing.
Steel throwing strikes but missing.
Hilly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel being controlled here momentarily.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Hilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel cracks Hilly with a solid left hand.
Steel is fighting to break Hilly's control of his arms but Hilly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hilly's head.
Steel postures up.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hilly trying to control the position here.
Steel won't allow Hilly to sweep him here. #T3#
Steel works over Hilly with some ground and pound from guard.
Steel passes into half guard.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hilly!
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hilly can do to turn this around?
Steel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hilly is working to get back to half guard.
Hilly taking shots to the head.
Steel is landing with some decent strikes but Hilly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Steel landing punches.
Hilly holds on, trying desperately to control.
Steel lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Hilly is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hilly in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hilly to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Steel!
Daniel Steel retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
G | 26: TBA
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishmael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Ishmael throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Ishmael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Ishmael throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Ishmael throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ishmael fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ishmael lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
Steel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Ishmael shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ishmael throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Ishmael scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Steel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ishmael did well to prevent Steel getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishmael is trying to stand up here but Steel is controlling him well.
Steel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Steel there.
Nice strikes from Steel there. #T1#
Steel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steel is trying to control. Ishmael wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Steel drops an elbow to the side of Ishmael's head.
Steel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ishmael tries to kick Steel off but Steel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Steel 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.
Steel lands with a punch from half guard.
Ishmael wants to get back to his feet.
Steel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel trying to control the action but Ishmael is working from the bottom.
Steel prevents Ishmael from standing back up.
Ishmael is looking to get back to is feet but Steel passes into side control.
#T2#
Steel landing a few strikes.
Ishmael is not content to let Steel control the position.
Ishmael pushes Steel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Steel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ishmael is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ishmael is looking to get back to his feet here but Steel is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ishmael's back.
Ishmael wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Steel.
Ishmael is trying to get back to his feet but Steel has full control of the position and if anything, Ishmael has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Steel cracks Ishmael with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ishmael from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Ishmael trying to get back to his feet but Steel is in full control for now.
Ishmael is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Steel scores with punches to the body. #T3#
Ishmael is trying to break free.
Steel lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ishmael is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Steel lands a shot to the body.
Steel scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ishmael is looking for a way out. #ROC#Ishmael is rocked!#CUT#It looks like John Ishmael has been cut.
Steel scoring with big shots to the body. Ishmael is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Ishmael was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Steel!
Daniel Steel retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Daniel Steel 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:
G | 21: Camara x Torres
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Guzman.
Guzman leaves Steel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel shoots in but Guzman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guzman connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Steel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Guzman defends well and Steel ends up having to push Guzman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guzman pinned against the cage. Guzman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steel slips under a jab from Guzman.
Steel tests Guzman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guzman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt - Guzman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guzman throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guzman.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Steel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel slips a nice elbow through Guzman's hands, connecting with Guzman's forehead.#T1#
Guzman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guzman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steel working Guzman over with strikes.
Steel prevents Guzman from standing back up.
Guzman is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Steel working the head and body with strikes.
Steel drops an elbow to the side of Guzman's head.
Guzman is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Guzman is trying to stand.
Steel working Guzman over with strikes. #T2#
Steel slips a nice elbow through Guzman's hands, connecting with Guzman's forehead.
Guzman is trying to stand back up but Steel is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Guzman tries to kick Steel off but Steel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Steel drops an elbow to the side of Guzman's head.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Guzman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Guzman has hold of Steel's hands but Steel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Guzman is looking to escape.#T3#
Guzman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steel scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Guzman is rocked!
Steel lands a big elbow - Guzman is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Steel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
G | 16: Zaitoun x Steel
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Zaitoun.
Steel defending well as Zaitoun loads up on a big left hand.
Zaitoun throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaitoun pinned against the cage. Zaitoun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zaitoun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahmed Zaitoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Steel.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Zaitoun is out of range.
Zaitoun throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaitoun swinging wildly here.
Zaitoun lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zaitoun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitoun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaitoun sprawls well. Zaitoun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahmed Zaitoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Zaitoun gets caught flat footed, as Steel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Steel stops Zaitoun from standing up.
Steel trying to control but Zaitoun is working from the bottom.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Steel stands and throws Zaitoun's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zaitoun wants to get back to his feet but Steel drags him back down.
Zaitoun is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zaitoun wants to get back to his feet but Steel drags him back down.
Steel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zaitoun is trying to get back to his feet.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Zaitoun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zaitoun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel on the ground.#T2#
Steel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel landing a few strikes. #ROC2#Zaitoun is rocked!
Steel is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Zaitoun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Zaitoun looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Steel turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Steel!
Daniel Steel is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Daniel Steel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
G | 12: Camara x Burns
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Steel.
Steel grinds an elbow into Guzman's temple.
Steel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Guzman to see if he's OK.
Steel scores with punches from side control.
Steel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Guzman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Steel working the ground and pound.
Guzman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Steel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Guzman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel lands an elbow. #CUT#It looks like Joaquin Guzman has been cut.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Steel in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Steel are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Guzman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Steel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Steel working the head and body with strikes.
Guzman is trying to get back to his feet.
Guzman taking a bit of punishment here - Steel scoring with strikes. #ROC#Guzman is rocked!
Steel cracks Guzman with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Steel immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Guzman is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Steel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Steel!
Our winner, Daniel Steel, 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:
G | 9 : McGraugh x Mckean 2
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Steel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Allen's legs.
Steel lands an elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Allen has been cut.
Steel lands some shots froms side control.#CUT2#Peter Allen's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel working away.
Allen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Allen tries to get out of the position.
Steel wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Steel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC2#Allen is rocked!#CUT2#Peter Allen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steel lands a huge shot from side control! Allen is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Gladius | 7: Prince x McKean
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Chuckwu tries to sprawl but Steel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Steel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Steel lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Chuckwu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Chuckwu is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Steel is tapping! Great win for Chuckwu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Obina Chuckwu!
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Event:
Gladius | 3: Opress vs Still
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Steel slips a jab from Opress.
No luck for Steel with that takedown attempt.
Opress lands a jab to the head.
Opress works the jab nicely.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Opress.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opress pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Opress dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel blocks a jab.
Opress definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steel slips under a jab from Opress.#T1##TD2#
Steel scores with a takedown into Opress's guard.
Opress preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel landing with the ground and pound.
Steel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel throws a big elbow that misses.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Opress blocks nicely.
Opress pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage.
Opress on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Opress tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Steel throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Opress blocks nicely.
Opress working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steel.
Steel working some strikes from top position.
Steel postures up in Opress's guard and throws a big left but Opress blocks it.
Steel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Steel landing with the ground and pound.
Steel is in close to Opress's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steel landing some decent shots from guard.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Opress is keeping the position.
Steel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Opress's head.#T4#
Opress has momentary wrist control but Steel slips an elbow through the middle.
Steel with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Steel stands up over Opress, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Opress trying to control the position.
Steel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Steel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Opress throws a big shot that misses.
Steel has a takedown stuffed.
We've been informed that Steel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Steel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Opress.
Savage Opress seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel shoots in looking for a takedown. Opress tries to sprawl out of it but Steel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Opress manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opress lunges at Steel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel's hand. #T1#
Opress lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Opress connects with a crisp jab.
Opress is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steel avoids the body shot from Opress.
Steel steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Opress lands with a good body shot.
Opress is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Steel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel lands in his opponent's guard.
Steel landing some decent shots from guard.
Steel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Opress is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Opress works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steel works over Opress with some ground and pound from guard.
Steel is looking to work some ground and pound but Opress has wrist control.
Steel is working Opress over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Steel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steel working some strikes from top position.
Steel is working Opress over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Opress is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel scoring with some ground and pound.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Steel throwing strikes but missing.
Steel is looking to work some ground and pound but Opress has wrist control.
Steel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is in close to Opress's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steel working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel stands up over Opress, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Opress utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steel with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Steel 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#
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Opress.
As Opress backs off Steel throws a huge counter combo but Opress manages to avoid it all.
Opress missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Opress lands with a right hand.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Opress stuffs the takedown attempt from Steel. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opress lands a glancing blow to the side of Steel's head.#T1#
Opress throws a body shot but no joy.
Opress uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel has time to react.
Savage Opress is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Opress to score with a decent uppercut.
Steel tries for a takedown but Opress circles away easily
and Opress counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Opress.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Opress misses with a hook
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steel.
Opress throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Savage Opress has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Steel.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Steel.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Opress throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
A big right from Opress misses.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Opress misses with a left hand
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Opress throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Opress looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Steel staying out of range there.
A jab from Opress misses.
Opress missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Opress moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSteel.#T3#
Steel moves out of range as Opress strikes.
Opress slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Opress thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
Steel doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Opress counter with a right hand.
Opress lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Opress throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage Opress is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Opress smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Opress's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.
Steel avoids the body shot from Opress.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Opress.
Daniel Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Opress.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel slips a straight right by Opress.
Steel is looking for the big counter here.
Opress throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage Opress has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Opress does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savage Opress showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daniel Steel!
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Event:
Gladius Fight Night 1
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Steel feints and as Allen raises his hands in defense, Steel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Allen is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Steel lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Steel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steel scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Allen has been cut.
Allen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Allen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Allen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Steel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Allen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steel takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Allen.
A countering left hand to the body from Steel misses.
Steel avoids the head kick by Allen.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Allen tries to sprawl but Steel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Steel 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Allen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT2#
Peter Allen's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Oooh a big shot lands for Steel! Allen is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Steel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Grubbins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grubbins doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Grubbins sets himself, and Steel steps forward looking for the clinch! Grubbins avoids it this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grubbins or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel, which made it look bad.
Steel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grubbins.
Grubbins doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
#TD2#
Steel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Steel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Grubbins defends the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Steel lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Steel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Grubbins wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Steel working for a guillotine from mount but Grubbins is in no mood to give up.
Steel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB2#
Steel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Grubbins is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Grubbins and Steel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Steel in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Steel has hold of Grubbins's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Grubbins tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Steel cranks the arm and Grubbins screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Grubbins, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daniel Steel!
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