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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Klum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kollegah - Bossaura. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grant Klum!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Klum.
Klum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Klum somewhat.
Klum throws a head kick that half lands.
Some wild striking there from Klum.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klum takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel jabs Klum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klum tries to land a front kick but Steel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.
A solid body kick from Steel.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Klum is just out of range.
Klum shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Steel lands with a kick to the ribs.
David Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel drives through and clinches with Klum against the cage.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Klum controls the action.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Klum being controlled against the cage.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Klum is trying to break the clinch but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Steel is pushing Klum up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel slips a jab from Klum.
Klum tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Klum misses with a body kick.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Klum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klum if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel connects with an inside leg kick.
Klum misses with a body kick.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Klum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klum tries a head kick but it misses.
Klum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick from Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Klum moves out of range easily.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Klum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel avoids the body shot from Klum.
Klum moves out of range of the body kick from Steel.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel delivers a nice body kick.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klum doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel thows a body kick. Klum tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Steel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Klum looks gassed!
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.
Klum takes one to the side of the head.
Steel cracks Klum with an open hand slap.
Steel digs a good hook to Klum's body.
Steel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Klum takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Klum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.
Steel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
Klum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steel!
Grant Klum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klum avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klum.
Klum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Klum.
David Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Klum.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid body kick from Steel.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steel - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Steel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steel pushes Klum away with a front kick.
Klum looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Klum shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Klum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Klum moves out of range as Steel throws a body kick.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klum's sensitive parts.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klum can do to turn this around?
Steel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
David Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Klum.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steel delivers a nice body kick.
Klum is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klum takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel connects with a high kick.
Steel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Steel throws a leg kick which misses Klum's front leg but catches the back leg as Klum tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Steel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
Klum takes one on the button.
Klum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steel.
Steel scores with a push kick.
Steel connects with an inside leg kick.
Steel scores with a leg kick.
Klum walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steel.
Klum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grant Klum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klum has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a nice head kick!
Steel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klum's head.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klum has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Steel.
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steel scores with a kick to the body.
Steel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Steel.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel lands a high kick!
Klum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel connects with an inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steel - that will leave a mark!
Klum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Steel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Klum controls his hands.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel tries a body shot but Klum blocks it.
Steel gets through Klum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klum is trying to break the clinch but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Klum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klum is trying to break the clinch but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Klum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel darts in and clinches Klum up against the cage.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Klum crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Steel - the referee stops the clock and Klum gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Steel. Klum manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Klum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Klum.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as Klum shoots in.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steel. Klum shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klum, pushing him back against the cage.
Steel tries a body shot but Klum blocks it.
Steel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Klum is trying desperately to land a takedown but Steel is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Klum.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel has Klum pressed against the cage, preventing Klum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Steel dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Klum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel as he avoids it easily.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Klum has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steel.
Steel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Klum's calf.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Klum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel as he avoids it easily.
Steel lands with a kick to the temple. Klum shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steel is looking to wear down Klum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Klum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Steel.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steel.
Klum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Klum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel scores with a head kick. Klum tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klum blocks a head kick by Steel.
Steel cracks Klum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steel has closed the distance and engaged Klum in a clinch.
Steel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Steel.
Steel avoiding damage.
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Klum's calf.
Steel blocks a head kick by Klum.
Steel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel delivers a nice body kick.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Klum pushes him off.
Klum throws a low kick but Steel avoids it.
Klum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
David Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Klum.
Klum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crunch! Steel slams his shin into Klum's torso.
Steel throws a nice head kick!
Klum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good leg kick by Steel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steel!
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel tries to clinch but Klum moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel keeps Klum at a distance using the push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steel.
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klum, pushing him back against the cage.
Klum blocks a body shot from Steel.
Klum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Steel.
Klum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steel tries a body shot but Klum blocks it.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel misses with a body punch.
David Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Klum controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Steel has Klum pressed against the cage, preventing Klum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Steel!
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