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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Laslo Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Laslo Steiner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Laslo Steiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greg Downs!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Downs fails with the takedown.
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.
Steiner darts in trying to clinch
and Downs counters with a three punch combo that has Steiner backing up. Steiner nods at Downs to acknowledge the strikes.
Downs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steiner tries a head kick but it misses.
Downs shoots in for a takedown but Steiner shows good takedown defense.
Laslo Steiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Downs.
Steiner wants to clinch but Downs slips to the side
and Downs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Downs.
Downs is working for takedown but Steiner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steiner wants to break free but Downs has control.
Steiner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Downs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steiner uses from the top position.
Steiner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steiner wants to stand but Downs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steiner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Downs on the ground.
Downs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs is trying to control the position but Steiner postures up.
Steiner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Downs is proving hard to escape from.
Downs manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Downs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Downs shoots in for a double leg but Steiner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Downs looks gassed!
Steiner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steiner duly obliges.
Steiner tries to clinch up
and Downs moves into the clinch.
Downs goes for a takedown attempt but Steiner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner tries to clinch but Downs is having none of it.
Downs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steiner is fending him off so far but Downs persists. Nope, Steiner circles away and we're back to standing.
Steiner misses with a double jab.
Laslo Steiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steiner has closed the distance and engaged Downs in a clinch.
Steiner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steiner tries to break the clinch but Downs is controlling the position.
Downs prevents Steiner from breaking the clinch.
Downs jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downs is pulling down on Steiner's head. It's preventing any offense from Steiner, at least for the moment.
Steiner wants to stand but Downs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Downs seems keen to control Steiner's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steiner's guard.
Downs throws and elbow that misses. Steiner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Downs's guard. Nice move by Steiner!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Downs has a closed guard, preventing Steiner from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Downs manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Downs moves into range and clinches up with Steiner.
Steiner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Downs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steiner's efforts to push away.
Downs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steiner looks to clinch
and Downs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Downs.
Downs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Downs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Downs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steiner tries a head kick but it misses.
Downs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steiner swivels and escapes.
Downs blocks a head kick by Steiner.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Downs.
Downs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steiner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Downs has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner closes the distance and clinches.
Downs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steiner tries to land a leg kick but Downs saw it coming and moves away.
Downs throws a one two combo.
Downs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steiner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steiner stuffs the takedown attempt from Downs. Downs gets slowly back to his feet.
Laslo Steiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Downs.
Steiner throws a series of punches but Downs avoids them all with ease.
Downs throws a lazy right hand but Steiner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steiner tries to clinch up but Downs circles away and keeps his distance.
Downs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steiner.
Downs forces Steiner back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steiner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steiner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Downs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steiner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Downs fails to pull guard.
Downs tries to break free but Steiner pushes him back against the cage.
Steiner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Downs has him pressed against the cage.
Downs keeps control of Steiner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Downs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Steiner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steiner misses with an elbow strike.
Steiner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Downs jumps guard but Steiner stands there with Downs around his waist. Downs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steiner tries to stall but Downs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner tries to break free but Downs pushes him back against the cage.
Downs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steiner is defending well for now.
Downs scores with a hook to the body.
Downs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Downs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steiner tries to clinch but Downs moves out of range.
Steiner tries to clinch but Downs is having none of it.
Downs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steiner darts in trying to clinch
and Downs moves into the clinch.
Steiner stalling in the clinch but Downs improves position.
Downs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steiner's efforts to push away.
Downs controlling the action here for a moment.
Downs tries to pull guard but Steiner won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Downs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steiner's efforts to push away.
Downs tries to pull guard but Steiner won't allow it.
Downs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steiner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steiner wants to break free but Downs has control.
Steiner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steiner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steiner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Downs is defending well for now.
Steiner lands a nice shot to the body.
Downs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laslo Steiner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downs rushes Steiner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steiner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Downs fails to pull guard.
Steiner is trying to push Downs away but Downs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Downs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Steiner misses with a head kick.
Downs shoots in but Steiner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steiner is looking to clinch.
Downs blocks a head kick by Steiner.
Downs moves out of range of the body kick from Steiner.
Downs pushes Steiner up against the cage in a clinch.
Downs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steiner smiles and moves away.
Steiner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Downs lands a nice shot to the body.
Steiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Steiner as Downs shoots in.
Laslo Steiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Downs.
A punch combination from Downs misses.
Steiner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Downs counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner looks to clinch
and Downs counters by clinching up.
Steiner tries to circle away but Downs has him pinned against the cage.
Downs pulls Steiner into guard.
Downs throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steiner wants to stand and escape but instead Downs has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Downs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Downs slips nicely into half guard.
Laslo Steiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downs controlling the action here.
Downs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steiner's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs stands up and beckons Steiner to join him on the feet.
Downs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Downs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Downs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Downs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steiner is fending him off so far but Downs persists. Nope, Steiner circles away and we're back to standing.
Steiner throws a series of punches but Downs moves out of range.
Steiner throws a head kick that misses
and Downs moves into the clinch.
Downs stalling in the clinch.
Downs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steiner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steiner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steiner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Downs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downs slips nicely into half guard.
Downs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Downs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Greg Downs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Downs controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Downs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Downs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Downs!
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