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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Steuermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maukka Moukuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steuermann comes to the cage accompanied by Ein Prosit. Moukuttaja has chosen Born to be alive as his entrance music. Maukka Moukuttaja has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wolfgang Steuermann's chin.
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265 lbs
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288 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfgang Steuermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maukka Moukuttaja!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steuermann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moukuttaja pinned against the cage. Moukuttaja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steuermann shoots in for a takedown but Moukuttaja shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steuermann tries for a takedown but Moukuttaja circles away easily
letting Moukuttaja counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Steuermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steuermann throws the left hand but Moukuttaja avoids the punch easily.
Moukuttaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steuermann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolfgang Steuermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steuermann keeps the fight on the outside.
Steuermann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moukuttaja swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steuermann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moukuttaja controlling the position for now.
Moukuttaja is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukuttaja is in trouble now - Steuermann has advanced to mount!
Steuermann with a couple of short strikes.
Moukuttaja wants to try and get back to his feet.
Steuermann lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steuermann looking to control but Moukuttaja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moukuttaja is looking to improve his position but Steuermann isn't that keen on the idea.
Steuermann is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moukuttaja can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Steuermann throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann unloads with some shots from mount but Moukuttaja bucks and avoids them well.
Moukuttaja is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Steuermann is landing with some decent strikes but Moukuttaja is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Moukuttaja tries to hold on but Steuermann pushes him away.
Steuermann 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.
Steuermann is trying to control here but Moukuttaja has managed to regain half guard.
Steuermann trying to control from Moukuttaja's half guard. Moukuttaja has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steuermann sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moukuttaja's guard.
Steuermann moves into full mount! Moukuttaja won't be happy about that!
Steuermann thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann with shots to the head and body - Moukuttaja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Steuermann misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Steuermann is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moukuttaja can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Moukuttaja is in a horrible position here. Steuermann smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Steuermann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moukuttaja is looking to escape.
Moukuttaja blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steuermann is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moukuttaja has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Poor strikes thrown by Steuermann there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moukuttaja is looking to escape.
Moukuttaja wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Steuermann.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Steuermann cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moukuttaja can't escape the position.
Steuermann is working for a guillotine from mount but Moukuttaja frees his head quite easily.
Steuermann thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Steuermann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steuermann slips under a jab from Moukuttaja.
Steuermann tries to move into range but Moukuttaja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steuermann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moukuttaja but Moukuttaja pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steuermann has a takedown stuffed.
Steuermann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moukuttaja stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moukuttaja wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Steuermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moukuttaja thuds his right hand into Steuermann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steuermann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moukuttaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Moukuttaja as Steuermann shoots in.
Steuermann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steuermann dives in and grabs Moukuttaja's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moukuttaja pushes down on Steuermann's head and hops out.
Steuermann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moukuttaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moukuttaja manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moukuttaja darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steuermann wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moukuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Steuermann tries for a takedown but Moukuttaja circles away easily
and Moukuttaja counters with a nice right hand that sends Steuermann toppling to the canvas! Steuermann scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Moukuttaja finish him?!
Steuermann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moukuttaja as he jumps to the side.
Steuermann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moukuttaja sprawls well. Moukuttaja wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steuermann gets slowly back to his feet.
Moukuttaja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moukuttaja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steuermann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moukuttaja scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moukuttaja leaves Steuermann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steuermann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moukuttaja has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Moukuttaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steuermann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moukuttaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steuermann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moukuttaja avoids it really well and circles away.
Steuermann looks to throw the jab but Moukuttaja is out of range.
A jab lands there for Moukuttaja.
Maukka Moukuttaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steuermann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moukuttaja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moukuttaja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maukka Moukuttaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Steuermann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steuermann tries to clinch but Moukuttaja is having none of it.
Moukuttaja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moukuttaja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steuermann shoots and misses
and Moukuttaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steuermann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moukuttaja pinned against the cage. Moukuttaja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Steuermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moukuttaja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moukuttaja is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukuttaja keeps Steuermann at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steuermann fails with the takedown
and Steuermann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steuermann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steuermann is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Steuermann misses.
Steuermann throws a lazy right hand but Moukuttaja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steuermann fails with the takedown
and Moukuttaja counters with an outside leg kick.
Steuermann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moukuttaja defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moukuttaja sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moukuttaja feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steuermann sprawling to the canvas! Steuermann rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moukuttaja finish him?!
Oh Steuermann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moukuttaja slaps away a takedown attempt from Steuermann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steuermann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moukuttaja.
Steuermann seems to have got his legs back now.
Moukuttaja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moukuttaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steuermann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moukuttaja swivels and escapes.
Moukuttaja feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steuermann sprawling to the canvas! Steuermann rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moukuttaja finish him?!
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!
Steuermann shoots in and gets a takedown into Moukuttaja's guard.
Moukuttaja has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Steuermann is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Moukuttaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moukuttaja.
Moukuttaja is struggling to control the position.
Moukuttaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moukuttaja controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moukuttaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moukuttaja rushes Steuermann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Moukuttaja.
Moukuttaja breaks from the clinch.
Steuermann looks for a takedown but Moukuttaja sprawls well.
Moukuttaja lands a big uppercut and Steuermann crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Steuermann looks OK. Moukuttaja waves Steuermann back to his feet!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steuermann rushes Moukuttaja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maukka Moukuttaja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moukuttaja 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maukka Moukuttaja!
During a confident post fight interview, Maukka Moukuttaja thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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