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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Steinburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Batong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steinburg comes to the cage accompanied by Under and Over It - Five Finger Death Punch. 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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223 lbs
6 - 6 - 1 |
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218 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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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
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Steinburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bosse Batong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Batong or perhaps it was just good defense by Steinburg, which made it look bad.
Batong avoids the head kick by Steinburg.
Good work by Batong as he checks the leg kick.
Batong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Batong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steinburg throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Steinburg.
Steinburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batong manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steinburg.
Steinburg misses with a hook
and Batong finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Batong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steinburg pinned against the cage. Steinburg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steinburg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steinburg backs up against the cage.
It looks like Billy Steinburg has been cut.
Steinburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batong looks to land a body kick but Steinburg moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinburg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Billy Steinburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batong blocks a head kick by Steinburg.
We've been told by Steinburg's head coaches at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steinburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billy Steinburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Batong.
Steinburg misses with a wild body shot.
Batong moves forwards but Steinburg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steinburg moves out of range of the body kick from Batong.
Batong takes a swing at Steinburg's ribcage but misses.
Batong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steinburg to the ground. Batong is now in Steinburg's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Batong throwing strikes but missing.
Steinburg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Batong's guard.
That's two 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!
Batong keeping moving, preventing Steinburg from controlling successfully.
Steinburg preventing the sweep.
Steinburg with a nice head shot there.
Steinburg throws a big elbow that misses.
Steinburg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batong has his foot on Steinburg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steinburg works his way back into a safe position though.
Steinburg working some strikes from top position.
Steinburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steinburg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batong keeping moving, preventing Steinburg from controlling successfully.
Steinburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Batong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Steinburg working for a triangle but Batong defends it easily.
Batong wants to control from the top but Steinburg keeps moving.
Steinburg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Batong controls the pace.
Let's hope that Batong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steinburg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Batong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Batong stopping the sweep attempt from Steinburg.
Steinburg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steinburg is looking for a triangle but Batong pushes his legs off easily.
Batong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Steinburg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Steinburg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steinburg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Batong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Batong wanted to stand there but Steinburg had control of the position.
Steinburg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steinburg working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Batong has passed into half guard!
Batong trying to control from half guard but Steinburg is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batong is thwarting Steinburg's attempts to control the position.
Batong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steinburg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinburg wants to control but Batong is keeping busy.
Batong works his way into full mount!
Steinburg is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Steinburg is working to get back to half guard.
Batong tries to control but Steinburg wriggling away.
Steinburg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Steinburg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steinburg tries to lock up and control but Batong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Batong looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steinburg is looking to improve his position but Batong isn't that keen on the idea.
Batong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Steinburg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steinburg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Batong.
Batong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batong lands a big elbow.
Batong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinburg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Batong working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Batong looking to control but Steinburg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steinburg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Batong looking to secure an arm triangle but Steinburg defends it well.
Steinburg is looking to get to half guard.
Steinburg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batong working Steinburg over with strikes here.
Batong landing strikes from the mount and Steinburg is in trouble!
Batong with shots to the head and body - Steinburg looks very uncomfortable down there.
Steinburg wants to control but Batong is having none of it.
Batong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Steinburg hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batong looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Steinburg is desperately trying to improve his position but Batong has a good base and remains in mount.
Steinburg regains half guard.
Well, if Batong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosse Batong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Steinburg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Batong gets tackled into the cage by Steinburg. Steinburg maintains the clinch.
Batong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steinburg.
Batong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steinburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Steinburg crunches a lovely knee into Batong's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Steinburg.
Steinburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batong avoids it.
Steinburg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Batong's face.
It looks like Bosse Batong has been cut.
Batong is trying to break the clinch but Steinburg is controlling him.
Batong fails to pull guard.
Batong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steinburg walks away with a smile on his face. Batong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steinburg thuds his right hand into Batong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steinburg throws a head kick but Batong moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Steinburg. No joy for Batong on that attempt.
Billy Steinburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Batong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steinburg circles away.
Batong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steinburg tries a head kick but it misses.
Batong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Batong darts in looking for a takedown but Steinburg gets double underhooks and turns Batong into the cage.
Batong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Batong pulls guard effortlessly.
Batong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steinburg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steinburg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Batong pulls Steinburg in close to his closed guard and prevents Steinburg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steinburg throws a big right hand that misses.
Batong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinburg throws a big right hand that misses.
Steinburg stands up from Batong's guard - Steinburg perhaps looking for a knockout.
Steinburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batong.
Steinburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steinburg throws a sloppy head kick
and Batong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steinburg swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batong misses with a few strikes there.
Batong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steinburg is looking to clinch but Batong is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Steinburg misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinburg misses with a straight right.
Billy Steinburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batong gets a takedown into half guard.
Batong prevents Steinburg from standing back up.
Batong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Batong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steinburg is trying to stand back up but Batong is controlling him
Batong wants to work for an arm triangle but Steinburg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steinburg tries to get to full guard but Batong has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinburg tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Batong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steinburg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Batong wants to work for an arm triangle but Steinburg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steinburg has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Batong escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Batong!
Steinburg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Steinburg is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Steinburg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steinburg 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Steinburg!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Steinburg made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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