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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Plunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harvey Plunker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayne Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plunker lands an overhand right.
Steiner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steiner with a poor takedown
and Plunker moves into the clinch.
Plunker has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Steiner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Plunker biding his time, controlling Steiner.
Steiner trying to control but not successfully.
Plunker is punishing Steiner with some ground and pound.
Plunker controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steiner trying to control the hands but Plunker breaks the grip.
Steiner is in bad spot here.
Plunker is riding his opponent, not letting Steiner buck him off.
Plunker missing with strikes.
Steiner is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Steiner is in bad spot here.
Can Steiner hold on?! Plunker is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Plunker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Steiner doesn't escape.
Steiner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Plunker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steiner covering up well and avoiding damage.
Plunker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Steiner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plunker gets his hands free as Steiner looks to control.
Steiner is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Plunker is staying active.
Plunker lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Steiner.
Steiner wants to control his opponent's hands but Plunker gets his hands free.
Plunker throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Plunker not allowing Steiner to control his hands.
Plunker is riding his opponent, not letting Steiner buck him off.
Plunker continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner can't escape the position.
Plunker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Plunker throwing damaging strikes from the back! Steiner could be in trouble here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steiner trying to control but not successfully.
Plunker controls the position.
Steiner is really stuck here.
Plunker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Plunker lands a shot to the body.
Plunker controls the action.
Plunker 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plunker working for a choke but Steiner is defending well.
Steiner covers up after that shot from Plunker.
Steiner can't escape the position.
Plunker scores with punches to the body.
Plunker biding his time, controlling Steiner.
Plunker gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plunker not allowing Steiner to control his hands.
Steiner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Steiner trying to control the position but Plunker manages to sink in the hooks.
Steiner wants to escape the position.
Plunker is not going to allow Steiner to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Plunker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Plunker has closed the distance and engaged Steiner in a clinch.
Plunker gets underhooks to prevent Steiner's takedown attempt.
Steiner wants to take the fight to the mat but Plunker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Plunker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steiner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harvey Plunker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Steiner.
Plunker is working Steiner over against the cage.
Steiner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plunker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steiner is working for takedown but Plunker is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plunker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Plunker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steiner tries for a takedown but Plunker manages to get underhooks.
Steiner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plunker after a bit of a struggle.
Steiner is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner wants a takedown.
A short left from Plunker.
It looks like Wayne Steiner has been cut.
Steiner looking for a takedown.
Plunker has picked Steiner up - he's going for a ride! Plunker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plunker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Plunker.
Plunker controlling the action here.
Plunker works his way into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Plunker working the body and head with strikes.
Plunker staying calm.
Steiner taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plunker is staying tight to Steiner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Steiner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plunker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Plunker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Steiner trying his best to control but Plunker has mounted him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is bucking up trying to escape but Plunker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Steiner tries to reverse the position but Plunker maintains control.
Plunker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Plunker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Steiner tries to lock up and control but Plunker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Plunker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plunker unloading with bombs!
That has opened up Wayne Steiner's cut even more.
Plunker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More hug and hope from Plunker.
Steiner tries to reverse the position but Plunker maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plunker controlling the pace for now.
Steiner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harvey Plunker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steiner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Plunker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steiner working to try and regain half guard.
Plunker controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plunker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Plunker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steiner can do to turn this around?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Plunker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Steiner's cut.
That's time! Plunker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Steiner fails with the takedown.
Steiner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steiner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steiner shoots and misses
and Plunker counters with a nice uppercut.
Harvey Plunker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Steiner.
Steiner with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Plunker counter with a right hand.
No luck for Steiner with that takedown attempt.
Plunker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The cut above Wayne Steiner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Plunker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Plunker lands an overhand right.
Steiner misses with a takedown
and Steiner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steiner ducks right into an uppercut from Plunker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner dives in and grabs Plunker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Plunker pushes down on Steiner's head and hops out.
Plunker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Steiner with that takedown attempt.
Steiner has his takedown stuffed
and Plunker counters with a two punch combo.
Steiner is rocked!
Plunker cracks Steiner with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Steiner falls to his knees and Plunker doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Plunker!
A relieved looking Harvey Plunker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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