PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vangelis Kokkalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kokkalis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Promises - Nero ft. Skrillex. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kokkalis
vs
Steigelmann

190 cm
31
245 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

199 cm
25
280 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

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 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vangelis Kokkalis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokkalis checks a leg kick.
Steigelmann has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kokkalis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steigelmann closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kokkalis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Steigelmann wants to clinch up but Kokkalis keeps it at a distance.
Kokkalis thumps Steigelmann with a low kick.
Kokkalis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kokkalis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a straight left.
Steigelmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kokkalis.
Steigelmann scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokkalis blocks a head kick by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann avoids the head kick by Kokkalis.
Kokkalis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kokkalis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokkalis misses the jab.
Steigelmann throws a hook but Kokkalis avoids it easily.
Kokkalis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steigelmann momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokkalis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kokkalis misses with a body shot.
Kokkalis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokkalis.
Kokkalis throws a series of punches but Steigelmann avoids them all with ease.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kokkalis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kokkalis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kokkalis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Steigelmann does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kokkalis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steigelmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kokkalis on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kokkalis. That's going to slow Steigelmann down.
Kokkalis thumps Steigelmann with a low kick.
Kokkalis swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann tries to clinch but Kokkalis is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steigelmann checks a leg kick.
Kokkalis keeps the fight on the outside.

Steigelmann takes the fight into the clinch.
Kokkalis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steigelmann or not.
Kokkalis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kokkalis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steigelmann prevents it.
Steigelmann misses with an elbow strike.
Kokkalis looking to stall.
Steigelmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steigelmann connects with a knee to the head.
Kokkalis is leaning against Steigelmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steigelmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Kokkalis breaks from the clinch.
Steigelmann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kokkalis. Kokkalis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kokkalis throws a body punch but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Steigelmann tries to clinch up but Kokkalis circles away and keeps his distance.
Kokkalis just misses with a punch to the body.
Kokkalis moves out of range as Steigelmann strikes.
Kokkalis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Kokkalis throws a body punch but Steigelmann moves out of range.

Kokkalis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kokkalis misses with the ground and pound.
Kokkalis working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kokkalis trying to control the action but Steigelmann is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steigelmann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kokkalis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kokkalis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steigelmann's head.
Kokkalis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kokkalis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steigelmann's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steigelmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Kokkalis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vangelis Kokkalis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Steigelmann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kokkalis throws a head kick but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Kokkalis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kokkalis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steigelmann counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kokkalis.
Steigelmann checks the leg kick.
Steigelmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Kokkalis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steigelmann throws a series of punches but Kokkalis moves out of range.
Kokkalis misses with a hook.
Steigelmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Kokkalis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Kokkalis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steigelmann pinned against the cage. Steigelmann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steigelmann.
Kokkalis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steigelmann pinned against the cage. Steigelmann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steigelmann lands a two punch combo.
Kokkalis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steigelmann.
Kokkalis defending well as Steigelmann loads up on a big left hand.
Kokkalis staying out of range there.
Kokkalis looks to score with a jab to the body but Steigelmann is just out of range.
Kokkalis looks for the body kick but Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Kokkalis misses with a wild body shot.
Kokkalis shoots in for a double leg but Steigelmann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vangelis Kokkalis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokkalis thumps Steigelmann with a low kick.
Kokkalis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steigelmann takes a swing at Kokkalis's ribcage but misses.
Kokkalis is looking to wear down Steigelmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Kokkalis circles away.
Jab from Steigelmann.
Kokkalis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kokkalis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kokkalis connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann lands a jab.
Kokkalis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kokkalis wants to slow Steigelmann down by chopping away at his legs.
Kokkalis lands with a kick to the ribs.
A swing and a miss from Steigelmann.
Kokkalis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steigelmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kokkalis has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann throws a hook but Kokkalis avoids it easily.
Kokkalis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steigelmann.
Kokkalis throws a jab when Steigelmann was well out of range.
Kokkalis thuds a left hand into Steigelmann's body.
A jab from Steigelmann finds it's way through Kokkalis's defenses.
Kokkalis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steigelmann looks to throw the jab but Kokkalis is out of range.

Steigelmann rushes Kokkalis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kokkalis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steigelmann's elbow.
Kokkalis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokkalis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steigelmann backwards.
Kokkalis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steigelmann lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steigelmann is trying to stall.
Kokkalis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kokkalis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kokkalis.

Kokkalis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kokkalis throws a body punch but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Kokkalis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steigelmann.
A jab from Kokkalis finds it's way through Steigelmann's defenses.
Steigelmann missing with a left hand there. Kokkalis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steigelmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kokkalis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steigelmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steigelmann just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gunnar Steigelmann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
That's time! Kokkalis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Steigelmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steigelmann.
Kokkalis misses with a straight right.
Steigelmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kokkalis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good leg kick by Kokkalis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Kokkalis.
Steigelmann lands with a kick to the temple. Kokkalis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steigelmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Kokkalis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steigelmann to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steigelmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokkalis.
Steigelmann misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Kokkalis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steigelmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokkalis. Steigelmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kokkalis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Steigelmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kokkalis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steigelmann dodges the punch combination from Kokkalis.
A nice combination there by Steigelmann.
Kokkalis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steigelmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kokkalis, right into the meat.
Kokkalis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steigelmann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kokkalis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kokkalis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steigelmann tries to clinch there but Kokkalis circles away.
Steigelmann throws a hook but Kokkalis blocks it.
Steigelmann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kokkalis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a hook but Kokkalis avoids it easily.
Steigelmann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That kick from Steigelmann tenderised Kokkalis's leg. Kokkalis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kokkalis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kokkalis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann.
An inside leg kick lands from Kokkalis.
Kokkalis misses the shot to the body.
Kokkalis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Steigelmann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steigelmann misses with a hook
and Kokkalis counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis tries to score with a low kick but Steigelmann moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Kokkalis.
Kokkalis slips a jab from Steigelmann.
Kokkalis scores with a body shot.
Kokkalis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steigelmann is able to avoid easily.
Kokkalis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steigelmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steigelmann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Steigelmann ducks under a wild hook from Kokkalis.
A telegraphed right hand from Steigelmann misses the target.
Kokkalis misses with a straight left.
Kokkalis cracks Steigelmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis cracks Steigelmann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokkalis punishes Steigelmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Steigelmann stuffs the takedown.
Kokkalis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kokkalis swings widly with a right hand
and Steigelmann counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kokkalis throws a hook but Steigelmann blocks it.
Steigelmann scores with a jab to the body.
Steigelmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steigelmann tries to clinch but Kokkalis is having none of it.
Steigelmann throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steigelmann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steigelmann lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kokkalis wants to land a leg kick but Steigelmann is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vangelis Kokkalis.
I think Kokkalis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.