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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Gorrila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Steigelmann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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274 lbs
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280 lbs
36 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fat Gorrila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorrila works Steigelmann's body with a nice hook.
Steigelmann throws a wild body kick that Gorrila sees coming a mile off.
Steigelmann scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Fat Gorrila has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steigelmann. Gorrila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steigelmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steigelmann loads up on a big right hand but Gorrila slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gorrila.
Gorrila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann thinks about the counter body kick.
Steigelmann misses the shot to the body.
Gorrila misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steigelmann! But no joy.
Gorrila tests Steigelmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
A good leg kick by Gorrila.
Steigelmann swings for the body but Gorrila moves out of range.
Gorrila swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steigelmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Steigelmann misses with a straight right.
It looked like Gorrila was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steigelmann.
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 misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Gorrila misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy head kick and Gorrila moves out of range easily.
It looked like Gorrila was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann moves into the clinch.
Gorrila misses with a punch on the inside.
Gorrila creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gorrila lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gorrila lands a body punch.
Gorrila lands with a right to the head.
Steigelmann blocks a body shot from Gorrila.
Gorrila lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've been informed that Steigelmann has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gorrila looking to throw knees to the head but Steigelmann is blocking nicely.
Gorrila tries a knee to the head but Steigelmann blocks it.
Steigelmann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorrila can't find room to land a body shot as Steigelmann controls the action.
Gorrila lands an elbow that stopped Steigelmann in his tracks for a moment.
Steigelmann lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steigelmann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steigelmann with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gorrila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorrila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steigelmann misses with a body punch.
Steigelmann tries a knee to the head but Gorrila blocks it.
Steigelmann throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Gorrila - that landed with a thud.
Steigelmann looks winded!
Gorrila works on Steigelmann's body with a couple of short punches.
Gorrila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steigelmann backwards.
Gorrila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steigelmann backwards.
A short uppercut from Gorrila.
Gorrila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steigelmann.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gorrila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gorrila has a couple of punches blocked by Steigelmann.
Gorrila softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gorrila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gorrila - that landed with a thud.
Gorrila definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gorrila lands with a left to the head.
Gorrila misses with an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gorrila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Gorrila.
That has opened up Gunnar Steigelmann's cut even more.
Steigelmann takes a shot to the head.
Steigelmann blocking some punches.
Steigelmann blocks a body shot from Gorrila.
Gorrila blocking some punches.
Gorrila tries to work over Steigelmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gorrila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gorrila lands a damaging elbow.
Steigelmann throws an elbow that misses.
Gorrila on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steigelmann can't find room to land a body shot as Gorrila controls the action.
Gorrila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gorrila misses with a punch to the body.
Gorrila has Steigelmann pressed against the cage.
Gorrila lands with a short shot to the head.
Steigelmann pushes off an throws an elbow but Gorrila leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gorrila throws a punch but it's blocked by Steigelmann.
Gorrila misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorrila avoiding damage as Steigelmann throws knees to the body.
A short right from Gorrila on the inside.
The cut above Gunnar Steigelmann's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorrila lands an uppercut that drops Steigelmann! Gorrila follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Steigelmann is rocked!
Gorrila tries for a kimura but Steigelmann is defending well.
Steigelmann is still in real trouble! Can Gorrila finish him?
Gorrila looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steigelmann seems to have recovered his senses.
Gorrila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gorrila is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steigelmann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorrila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steigelmann has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fat Gorrila dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Steigelmann tries to land a front kick but Gorrila steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steigelmann misses with a hook
letting Gorrila counter with a right hand.
Steigelmann is looking to chop away at Gorrila's legs.
Steigelmann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steigelmann slips under a jab from Gorrila.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gorrila.
Steigelmann lands a left and a right that sends Gorrila crashing to the canvas! Steigelmann dives into mount looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann wants to control the pace but Gorrila is squirming around nicely.
Gorrila tries to lock up and control but Steigelmann gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steigelmann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gorrila is looking to escape.
Steigelmann avoids the attempt from Gorrila to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gorrila because Steigelmann loaded up on that one.
Steigelmann prevents Gorrila from getting the reversal.
Steigelmann throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gorrila is trying desperately to improve position.
Steigelmann avoids the attempt from Gorrila to control.
Gorrila wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorrila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gorrila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steigelmann can do to turn this around?
Steigelmann looking to control but Gorrila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gorrila is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steigelmann content just to control the position here.
Gorrila tries to hold on but Steigelmann postures up.
Gorrila tries to reverse the position but Steigelmann maintains control.
Steigelmann looking to control but Gorrila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorrila is looking to get to half guard.
Steigelmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorrila tries to lock up and control but Steigelmann gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steigelmann content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gorrila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gorrila regains half guard.
Steigelmann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steigelmann slips a nice elbow through Gorrila's hands, connecting with Gorrila's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorrila gets full guard.
Steigelmann wants to control from the top but Gorrila keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gorrila scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Steigelmann - just one landing.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gorrila misses with a hook. Steigelmann ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steigelmann! But no joy.
Steigelmann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gorrila with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gorrila misses with a head kick.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Steigelmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann moves forwards but Gorrila connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gorrila drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steigelmann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the body kick from Gorrila.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorrila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steigelmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gorrila is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gorrila scores with a punch to the head.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Steigelmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gorrila can pounce on him.
Steigelmann lands with a cross.
Steigelmann is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Steigelmann shuts the power down on Gorrila. Lights out, game over! Steigelmann is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). 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.
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