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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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280 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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248 lbs
24 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Fenix!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steigelmann connects with a body shot.
Fenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steigelmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Fenix.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Fenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steigelmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steigelmann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Steigelmann takes a swing at Fenix's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fenix.
Fenix misses the body punch
and Steigelmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Fenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Fenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steigelmann tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fenix manages to circle out of the way.
Fenix misses with a few strikes there.
Fenix throws a front kick that sends Steigelmann stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Steigelmann misses the target.
Steigelmann misses with a body kick.
Steigelmann throws a leg kick
and Fenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steigelmann thinking.
A jab from Steigelmann misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steigelmann throws a front kick aimed at Fenix's knee but Fenix avoids it well.
Steigelmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fenix.
Fenix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fenix is looking to chop away at Steigelmann's legs.
A head kick misses from Steigelmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fenix.
Fenix swings for the body but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Fenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Steigelmann misses the target.
Steigelmann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steigelmann lands a head kick!
Steigelmann moves out of range as Fenix throws a body kick.
Fenix doesn't manage to clinch there - Steigelmann circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Fenix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fenix misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Steigelmann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Fenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fenix takes one to the side of the head.
Steigelmann looks to land a right hand but Fenix moved out of range.
Fenix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steigelmann with a body shot.
Fenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Steigelmann is just out of range.
Steigelmann misses with the body kick
and Fenix counters with an inside leg kick.
Steigelmann tries to land a front kick but Fenix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Fenix moves out of range of the body kick from Steigelmann.
Fenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Steigelmann misses.
Fenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steigelmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fenix can pounce on him.
Steigelmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
No luck for Fenix with that takedown attempt.
Steigelmann looks to land a body kick but Fenix moved away.
Fenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
A lazy body kick from Fenix
and Steigelmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steigelmann throws a jab when Fenix was well out of range.
Steigelmann blocks a jab.
Steigelmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Fenix throws a chopping leg kick but Steigelmann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fenix throws a chopping leg kick but Steigelmann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steigelmann throwing a counter right hand but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Fenix misses with a left hand
and Steigelmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Steigelmann scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix connects with a body shot that sends Steigelmann's belly button to the back.
Steigelmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Fenix tries a low kick but Steigelmann avoids it.
A punch combination from Steigelmann misses.
Steigelmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steigelmann takes a swing at Fenix's ribcage but misses.
Fenix just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Steigelmann tenderised Fenix's leg. Fenix is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Fenix.
Fenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steigelmann. Steigelmann obviously looking to wear him down.
Fenix avoids the body shot from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann scores with a nice strike.
Steigelmann tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fenix.
Fenix loads up on a big right hand but Steigelmann slips the punch.
Steigelmann throws a looping overhand right but Fenix ducks down to avoid it.
Fenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steigelmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Fenix.
Steigelmann defending well as Fenix loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steigelmann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenix throws an off balance right hand
and Steigelmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steigelmann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steigelmann takes one to the side of the head.
Fenix scores with a hook.
Marcus Fenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steigelmann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fenix checks it well.
Steigelmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steigelmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Steigelmann.
It looked like Steigelmann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fenix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steigelmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenix is just out of range.
Fenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steigelmann keeps Fenix at a distance using the push kick.
Steigelmann connects with a right hand. Fenix shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fenix throws a series of punches but Steigelmann avoids them all with ease.
Steigelmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Steigelmann swings widly with a right hand
and Fenix counters with a takedown into side control.
Fenix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Fenix will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good work by Fenix as he checks the leg kick.
Fenix is looking for the big counter here.
Steigelmann misses with a hook to the body
and Fenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Fenix 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.
Fenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steigelmann staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Steigelmann.
Fenix misses with an uppercut. Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Fenix just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSteigelmann.
Fenix misses with a kick to the body
and Steigelmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix takes a swing at Steigelmann's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fenix avoids it.
A slow jab from Fenix misses its intended target.
Fenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steigelmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Fenix.
Steigelmann throwing a counter right hand but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Fenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steigelmann moves away.
Fenix wants to slow Steigelmann down by chopping away at his legs.
Fenix moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann looks to land a left hand but Fenix moved out of range nicely.
Steigelmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenix is just out of range.
Steigelmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steigelmann throws a low kick but Fenix avoids it.
Steigelmann lands a two punch combo.
Gunnar Steigelmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Fenix misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Steigelmann as he connects with a hook.
Fenix lunges at Steigelmann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steigelmann's hand.
Fenix misses with a kick to the body
and Steigelmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fenix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fenix throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steigelmann was covering up waiting for the punch and Fenix finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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 pulls Fenix in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fenix trying to control but Steigelmann is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steigelmann is adopting a defensive guard.
Fenix works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fenix content to control rather than advance.
Steigelmann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fenix.
Fenix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steigelmann's head.
Fenix wants to control but Steigelmann is keeping him busy.
Steigelmann is looking for a sweep. Fenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix is nestled in close to Steigelmann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steigelmann wants to get back to full guard.
Fenix has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fenix passes into side control, despite Steigelmann's attempt to control the position.
Fenix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fenix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Fenix.
Fenix in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Steigelmann defending against the ground and pound.
Steigelmann avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fenix.
Fenix trying to control the action but Steigelmann is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann manages to get back to half guard.
Fenix passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steigelmann!
Steigelmann bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Steigelmann is posturing up here but Fenix has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Steigelmann tries to roll out but it's too tight and Steigelmann has to tap! Slick submission there by Fenix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Fenix!
Marcus Fenix very nearly forgot to thank Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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