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Event:
CMMA 39 Switzer vs Smith
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Adefemi drops Steiner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Steiner looks back up at him and smiles so Adefemi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Steiner is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bill Steiner has been cut.
Adefemi finds Steiner's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Steiner flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Adefemi lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Steiner will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Adefemi! |
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Event:
CMMA 28 Game vs Steiner
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner shoots and misses
and Game counters with a straight right hand.
Game punishes Steiner's body with a nice straight punch.
Game works Steiner's body with a nice hook.
Game looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steiner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Game counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denim Game seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steiner fails with the takedown
and Game counters with a nice body shot.
Denim Game has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Steiner.
Steiner looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner tries for a takedown but Game circles away easily
and Game counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Game is stalking Steiner. Steiner circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Game, and it's lights out! Steiner really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denim Game!
After the fight, Denim Game 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:
CMMA 18 Drallig vs Oluwale
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Mcmuffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steiner tries to roll over but Mcmuffin keeps him under control.
Steiner trying to control here.
Mcmuffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steiner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcmuffin prevents Steiner from improving his position.
Mcmuffin is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner tries to roll over but Mcmuffin keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mcmuffin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steiner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steiner is looking for a sweep. Mcmuffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steiner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mcmuffin preventing the sweep. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcmuffin 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Steiner is looking for a triangle but Mcmuffin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Steiner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcmuffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcmuffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steiner 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.#T3##SUB#
Steiner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcmuffin defends it easily.#SUB#
Steiner has his foot on Mcmuffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcmuffin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steiner wants to sweep but no luck.
Steiner is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Steiner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcmuffin defends it easily.
Mcmuffin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Steiner is trying to keep Mcmuffin in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Steiner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steiner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steiner looking to control but Mcmuffin passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mcmuffin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Mcmuffin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steiner to the ground. Mcmuffin is now in Steiner's guard.
Steiner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steiner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Steiner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steiner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Mcmuffin prevents Steiner from moving into mount.
Steiner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Steiner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcmuffin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcmuffin is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcmuffin is not content to let Steiner control the position.
Steiner looking to control but instead Mcmuffin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mcmuffin is looking for a sweep. Steiner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steiner sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Steiner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcmuffin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steiner. #T3#
Steiner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steiner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcmuffin keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steiner trying to pass the guard but Mcmuffin defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from Steiner misses. #TD2#
Mcmuffin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steiner is trying to defend but Mcmuffin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Craig Mcmuffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steiner is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steiner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcmuffin is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mcmuffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mcmuffin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steiner trying to hold on to Mcmuffin's head to control him but Mcmuffin postures up.
Steiner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steiner has a hand on Mcmuffin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mcmuffin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Steiner trying to control here.
Mcmuffin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steiner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steiner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steiner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Steiner trying to control the pace.
Mcmuffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steiner is trying to control. Mcmuffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steiner controlling the pace.
Steiner is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcmuffin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Steiner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steiner wants to control the pace but Mcmuffin is squirming around nicely.
Craig Mcmuffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steiner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Steiner swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Steiner! |
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Event:
CMMA 11 Salvador vs Steiner
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Salvador has Steiner up against the cage in a clinch.
Salvador just leaning against Steiner, taking a breather. #TD#
Salvador pulls guard successfully.
Salvador seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Salvador looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salvador seems keen to control Steiner's posture.
Steiner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steiner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Salvador had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steiner defends it easily.
Steiner being controlled here momentarily.
Steiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvador is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Salvador working for submissions but it's allowed Steiner to get to half guard.
Steiner is keen to just control but Salvador is a slippery customer.
Salvador has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steiner is working away from the top position though.
Salvador controlling the position well.
Salvador is trying to maintain the position but Steiner is very close to passing his half guard.
Steiner wants to free his trapped foot but Salvador is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salvador 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.
Salvador is trying to get back to full guard.
Salvador preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salvador wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Salvador looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steiner trying to mount his opponent but Salvador defends it.
Salvador trying to control but Steiner postures up.
#SUB#
Salvador looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steiner trying to control from half guard but Salvador is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salvador is trying to get back to full guard.
Salvador manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Steiner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvador is keeping the position for now.
Steiner wants to control from the top but Salvador keeps moving. #SUB#
Salvador working for submissions but it's allowed Steiner to get to half guard.
Salvador preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Salvador trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Salvador keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steiner content just to control the position here. #T4#
Steiner looking to control but Salvador is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salvador wants to hold on but Steiner pushes him away.
Salvador is trying to escape the mount.
Salvador tries to hold on but Steiner postures up.
Steiner trying to control but Salvador is having none of it.
Steiner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Steiner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Salvador comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Salvador connects with a body shot.
Salvador lands with a nice body punch.
Steiner misses with a looping right.
Salvador lands with an overhand left.
Steiner shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick from Salvador.
Steiner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner shoots in looking for a takedown but Salvador manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steiner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salvador half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Salvador connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steiner's hands.
Steiner shoots in for a double leg but Salvador sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bibiano Salvador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Steiner.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salvador, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Steiner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck for Steiner with that takedown attempt.
Salvador misses with a wild body shot.
Steiner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Salvador throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Salvador feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Salvador stopping the sweep attempt from Steiner.
Salvador looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Salvador postures up.
#SUB2#
Steiner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salvador passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Salvador is looking to take a break and control but Steiner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salvador content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Steiner is trying to get back to half guard.
Salvador taking a breather here.
Bibiano Salvador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salvador has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Steiner!#T3#
Salvador controlling his opponent.
Steiner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salvador tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steiner is squirming around, avoiding Salvador's attempts to control the action.
Steiner wants to hold on but Salvador pushes him away.
Salvador controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steiner is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Salvador wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Steiner is trying desperately to improve position.
Salvador takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Salvador is working for a guillotine from mount but Steiner frees his head quite easily.
Steiner tries to hold on but Salvador postures up.
Salvador controlling the pace for now.
Steiner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvador fails to move to back control.
Salvador is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bibiano Salvador dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Salvador tests Steiner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steiner darts in looking for a takedown but Salvador gets double underhooks and turns Steiner into the cage.
Salvador comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Salvador throws a head kick that Steiner semi-blocks.
Salvador keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steiner.
Salvador tries to counter with a takedown but Steiner is quick to defend against it.
Salvador scores with the left hand. Steiner knows he should have avoided that one.
Salvador stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salvador wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Salvador scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steiner doesn't seem bothered though.
Salvador takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salvador is looking to wear down Steiner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salvador tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Salvador connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salvador connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Salvador scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Steiner is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Salvador is trying to get an arm triangle but Steiner is defending well.
Steiner is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Salvador working away.
Salvador wants to control but Steiner is keeping him busy. #T2#
Steiner tries to improve position but can't.
Salvador is looking to take a break and control but Steiner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steiner is trying to get back to half guard.
Steiner keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Salvador politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Salvador prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Salvador is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steiner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Salvador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steiner can do to turn this around?
Steiner is looking for a sweep.
Salvador takes a little break here. Steiner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Steiner is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Salvador tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Salvador has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steiner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Salvador off and has taken his back!
Salvador trying to control the hands but Steiner won't let him.
Salvador breaks Steiner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Steiner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salvador doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salvador manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steiner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salvador controls the pace.
Salvador seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steiner for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Salvador won't allow Steiner to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Salvador got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvador has managed to get both his arms back between Steiner's legs - danger averted.
Salvador works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Salvador wants to work for an arm triangle but Steiner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steiner is in trouble now - Salvador has advanced to mount!
Steiner tries to lock up and control but Salvador gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salvador takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steiner is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bibiano Salvador clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Steiner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salvador tries to avoid it but Steiner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salvador to the ground. Salvador escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steiner shoots for a double leg takedown but Salvador sprawls well. He's pushed Steiner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A shot to the liver by Salvador. Beautiful body shot.
Steiner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steiner there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Salvador shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steiner is trying to defend but Salvador finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Steiner trying to control from the bottom.
Salvador sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner is looking for a sweep. Salvador is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steiner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Salvador stays in close to Steiner's body and controls the position. #T1#
Steiner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salvador is pushing down on Steiner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steiner is fighting to maintain full guard but Salvador has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steiner wants to control but Salvador is keeping busy.
Steiner is looking for a sweep. Salvador is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Salvador is trying to work for a kimura but Steiner is defending well.
Salvador keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steiner is looking for a sweep. Salvador is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvador seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steiner gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Salvador advances to half guard. #SUB#
Salvador is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steiner sees it coming and defends easily.
Salvador perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steiner won't allow Salvador to pass to mount.
Steiner wants to control but Salvador is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Salvador is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steiner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salvador. #SUB#
Salvador is working for a kimura but Steiner is defending it quite comfortably.
Steiner wants to control but Salvador is keeping busy.
#T3#
Salvador stalling away here and it's allowed Steiner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Salvador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salvador passes Steiner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Salvador tries to pass to full mount but Steiner defends it.
Salvador with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salvador's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Steiner trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
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.
Salvador is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steiner!
Salvador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steiner is squirming around, avoiding Salvador's attempts to control the action.
Steiner is working to get back to half guard.
Steiner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Steiner wants to control from the top but Salvador keeps moving.
Steiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvador is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steiner is still trying to improve position.
Salvador is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bibiano Salvador had his way with Bill Steiner in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Salvador connects with a high kick.
Salvador slaps away a takedown attempt from Steiner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salvador tries to counter with a takedown but Steiner is quick to defend against it.
Nice body punch from Salvador.
Steiner throws a lazy right hand but Salvador sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bibiano Salvador is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador lands a glancing blow to the side of Steiner's head.
Bibiano Salvador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvador throws a head kick that misses.
Salvador connects with a right hand. Steiner shakes it off.
Steiner dives in for a single leg takedown but Salvador sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salvador half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Salvador.
Steiner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salvador uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steiner.
Salvador takes a swing at Steiner's ribcage but misses.
Salvador misses with a body shot.
Salvador ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salvador dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salvador misses with a head kick.
Steiner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salvador avoids it really well and circles away.
Bibiano Salvador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Steiner.#T2#
Steiner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steiner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salvador.
Salvador lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salvador darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steiner shoots in for a takedown but Salvador shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steiner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steiner there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steiner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Salvador goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steiner feints the counter takedown.
Salvador swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steiner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salvador throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steiner feints the counter takedown.
Steiner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvador sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Salvador has Steiner up against the cage in a clinch.
Steiner is trying to pull guard but Salvador turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Salvador lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Salvador taking a breather.
Steiner tries to pull guard but Salvador won't allow it.
#TD#
Salvador successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Salvador is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Salvador working for submissions but it's allowed Steiner to get to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Steiner is keen to just control but Salvador is a slippery customer.
Steiner is thwarting Salvador's attempts to control the position.
Steiner wants to take a breather but Salvador is having none of it.
Steiner trying to pass the guard but Salvador defending well.
Bill Steiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bibiano Salvador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salvador preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bibiano Salvador showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salvador 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bibiano Salvador!
Bibiano Salvador is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
CMMA 5 Gracie vs Steiner
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Steiner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Steiner is tightening it up a little... Gracie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gracie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gracie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Steiner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bill Steiner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner tries to sprawl but Hernandez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Steiner is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Steiner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Steiner moves into full guard.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steiner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steiner pulls Hernandez in close to his closed guard and prevents Hernandez from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez preventing the sweep.
Steiner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Steiner to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hernandez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Steiner pulls down on the head and he's put Hernandez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bill Steiner! |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bill Steiner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Miyagi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steiner (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steiner (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steiner wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Steiner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steiner has given up his back here. Will Miyagi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Steiner (0) vs (8) Miyagi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner is in bad spot here.
Miyagi controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner tries to break free.
Miyagi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Steiner right now.
Miyagi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Steiner is defending well though. Miyagi let's go of the attempt for now.
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Steiner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steiner (2) vs (8) Miyagi
Steiner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi trying to keep a closed guard but Steiner is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steiner pushing down on Miyagi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steiner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miyagi moves into full guard.
Miyagi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steiner is sitting in close to Miyagi's body. Miyagi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Steiner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Steiner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Miyagi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Koryu Miyagi!
A less than humble Koryu Miyagi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Winston Hyland (ranked 23937 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Steiner (ranked 5074 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Winston Hyland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bill Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hyland misses with a takedown attempt - Steiner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hyland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steiner pinned against the cage. Steiner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steiner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hyland has Steiner up against the cage in a clinch.
Steiner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hyland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steiner after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Hyland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steiner jumps guard but Hyland stands there with Steiner around his waist. Steiner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steiner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hyland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Steiner to the mat. Steiner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hyland (2) vs (0) Steiner
Steiner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hyland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steiner on the ground.
Hyland has gone for a leg lock! Steiner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hyland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hyland (2) vs (2) Steiner
Steiner is stalling in the full guard.
Steiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hyland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steiner slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steiner trying to control from half guard but Hyland is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steiner content to control rather than advance.
Steiner is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hyland as he works his way to full guard.
Steiner is pushing down on Hyland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hyland is fighting to maintain full guard but Steiner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steiner trying to mount his opponent but Hyland defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is trying to control. Hyland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hyland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steiner pulls his head out easily.
Steiner is looking to take a break and control but Hyland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steiner controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steiner wants to take a breather but Hyland is having none of it.
Hyland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hyland is breathing heavily.
Steiner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steiner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Steiner uses his free foot to push down on Hyland's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hyland. Score +3 for passing guard: Hyland (2) vs (5) Steiner
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steiner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hyland is looking to escape.
Steiner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Steiner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steiner tries to control but Hyland wriggling away.
Steiner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More stalling from Steiner.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steiner looking to control but Hyland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hyland sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hyland is in trouble now - Steiner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hyland (2) vs (8) Steiner
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steiner tries to control but Hyland wriggling away.
Steiner content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steiner trying to control but Hyland is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steiner wants to control but Hyland has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Steiner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hyland is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Steiner seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hyland is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bill Steiner! |
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