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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redfield has chosen Believers as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield defending well as Steigelmann loads up on a big left hand.
Steigelmann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Redfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steigelmann lands a really nice looking cross but Redfield seems unphased.
Steigelmann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A good leg kick by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann digs a good hook to Redfield's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steigelmann feints and then cracks Redfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redfield down.
Steigelmann scores with the left hand. Redfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Redfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Redfield lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Steigelmann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Steigelmann controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steigelmann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steigelmann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Redfield being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Gunnar Steigelmann wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Redfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redfield.
Horrible takedown attempt by Redfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Steigelmann, which made it look bad.
Nice jab there from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann lands with a good body shot.
It looks like Steigelmann has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfield's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Redfield duly obliges.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Redfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steigelmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Redfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy head kick
and Redfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steigelmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck for Redfield with that takedown attempt.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
Redfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steigelmann scores with a one two! Redfield had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steigelmann misses with a hook.
Steigelmann works Redfield's body with a nice hook.
Redfield scores with a jab to the body.
Steigelmann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Redfield. Beautiful body shot.
Steigelmann throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steigelmann circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Redfield misses.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfield throws a right hand that Steigelmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Steigelmann also avoids with ease.
Steigelmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Redfield. That did some damage!
Redfield moves out of range of the body kick from Steigelmann.
Redfield throws a right hand that misses
and Steigelmann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steigelmann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redfield backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steigelmann throws a body punch but Redfield moves out of range.
Steigelmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
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.
Redfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steigelmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steigelmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redfield.
Steigelmann lands with a straight right. Redfield didn't see that one coming.
Redfield is looking to slow Steigelmann down with leg kicks.
Gunnar Steigelmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Redfield misses with a takedown attempt - Steigelmann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steigelmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Steigelmann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steigelmann wants it to stay on the feet.
Redfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steigelmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steigelmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
Redfield throws a right and a left that Steigelmann avoids nicely.
A big left from Steigelmann misses.
Steigelmann throws a looping overhand right but Redfield ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steigelmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Redfield avoids the head kick by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown but Steigelmann shows good takedown defense.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
Steigelmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redfield.
Steigelmann lands with a kick to the temple. Redfield shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steigelmann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steigelmann throws a body punch but Redfield moves out of range.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redfield.
Redfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Redfield does no damage.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redfield.
Steigelmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Steigelmann.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Steigelmann.
Steigelmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redfield misses with a wild body shot.
Redfield takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Steigelmann tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Redfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Steigelmann has double underhooks.
Redfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Steigelmann won't allow it.
Steigelmann tries a body shot but Redfield blocks it.
Steigelmann can't find room to land a body shot as Redfield controls the action.
Redfield avoiding damage as Steigelmann throws knees to the body.
Steigelmann pushes Redfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Redfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Redfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Redfield is trying to break the clinch but Steigelmann is controlling him.
Redfield is trying to push Steigelmann away but Steigelmann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Redfield can't break the clinch.
Redfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Steigelmann has double underhooks.
Redfield can't break the clinch.
Steigelmann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steigelmann lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steigelmann after a bit of a struggle.
Steigelmann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Redfield's efforts to push away.
Redfield breaks the clinch.
Redfield misses with an uppercut. Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Chris Redfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steigelmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redfield.
Steigelmann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Steigelmann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Redfield's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steigelmann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steigelmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steigelmann throws a one two combo.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Redfield is breathing heavily.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
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.
Redfield throws a series of punches but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Steigelmann works Redfield's body with a nice hook.
Redfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steigelmann defends well and Redfield ends up having to push Steigelmann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steigelmann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Redfield tries to circle away but Steigelmann has him pinned against the cage.
Redfield is trying to break the clinch but Steigelmann is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steigelmann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steigelmann throws an elbow but it misses.
Redfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steigelmann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steigelmann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Redfield can't break the clinch.
Steigelmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redfield is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steigelmann has him pressed against the cage.
Redfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steigelmann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steigelmann.
Redfield manages to break the clinch.
Redfield finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Redfield misses.
Redfield works over Steigelmann's head and body with a nice combination.
Steigelmann tries to land a leg kick but Redfield saw it coming and moves away.
Steigelmann throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redfield walks into a left hand.
Redfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Steigelmann is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Redfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steigelmann tries to clinch but Redfield is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Redfield breaks from the clinch.
Redfield has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steigelmann.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steigelmann, right into the meat.
Redfield looks to land a right hand but Steigelmann moved out of range.
Steigelmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steigelmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Steigelmann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Redfield backs up against the cage.
Steigelmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Steigelmann darts in trying to clinch
and Redfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steigelmann moves out of range as Redfield strikes.
Steigelmann lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfield misses with an uppercut
and Steigelmann counters with an inside leg kick.
Steigelmann scores with a hook to the body. Redfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steigelmann clobbers Redfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steigelmann!
Steigelmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redfield.
Redfield misses with an uppercut. Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Steigelmann throws a one two combo.
Steigelmann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left lands for Steigelmann.
Redfield is rocked!
Steigelmann misses with a shot to the body
and Redfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steigelmann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steigelmann lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redfield throws a lazy body kick
and Steigelmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redfield throws a big shot that misses.
Steigelmann lands a brutal head kick. Redfield looks out on his feet and Steigelmann throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann retains his heavyweight title!
After the big win, Gunnar Steigelmann made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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