PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerbert Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryant's entrance music is I just wanna. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bryant
vs
Steigelmann

195 cm
30
275 lbs
25 - 8 - 0

199 cm
38
280 lbs
42 - 19 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerbert Bryant!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steigelmann! But no joy.
Steigelmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryant.
Steigelmann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steigelmann throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steigelmann misses with a hook. Bryant ducked under it nicely.
Steigelmann wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Bryant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steigelmann has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses.
Steigelmann throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Steigelmann moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bryant connects with a jab.
Bryant throws a shot to the body.
Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Steigelmann clobbers Bryant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steigelmann lands with a right hand.
Steigelmann ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steigelmann.
Bryant defending well as Steigelmann loads up on a big left hand.
Bryant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

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!
Steigelmann leaves Bryant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steigelmann misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steigelmann tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
Steigelmann misses with a low kick.
Bryant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steigelmann sprawls and moves away.
Steigelmann throws a leg kick
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Steigelmann scores with a four punch combination!
Bryant throws the left hand but Steigelmann avoids the punch easily.
Bryant misses with a hook to the body
enabling Steigelmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Steigelmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant misses with an uppercut. Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steigelmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant takes one to the chin there.
Steigelmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryant.
Steigelmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
Steigelmann is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bryant had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Steigelmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steigelmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steigelmann tests Bryant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Steigelmann's head but Steigelmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann throws a series of punches but Bryant avoids them all with ease.
Steigelmann missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bryant throwing a counter right hand but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steigelmann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann lands a jab to Bryant's midsection.
A big left from Steigelmann misses.
It looked like Bryant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steigelmann.
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steigelmann.
Bryant lands with a nice body punch.
Bryant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steigelmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Nice shot lands for Bryant.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bryant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steigelmann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bryant working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Steigelmann is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bryant's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bryant working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bryant lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steigelmann down.

It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Bryant trying to control the position but Steigelmann is working away.
Steigelmann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant wants to control but Steigelmann is keeping him busy.
Steigelmann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bryant's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steigelmann is pressing down on Bryant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant scoring with some ground and pound.
Bryant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steigelmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bryant trying to control but Steigelmann is working from the bottom.
Steigelmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bryant manages to get himself to full guard.

Bryant wants to sweep here but Steigelmann controlling him for the moment.
Bryant 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryant is on top in guard.

Steigelmann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Steigelmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bryant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steigelmann trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steigelmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann postures up.
Steigelmann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bryant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steigelmann is one step ahead there.
Bryant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steigelmann controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steigelmann is continuing to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steigelmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bryants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steigelmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryant.
Bryant moves out of range of the leg kick from Steigelmann.
Bryant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerbert Bryant dominated that second 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.

Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt.
Steigelmann swinging wildly here.
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Steigelmann misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Bryant.
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
Bryant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steigelmann throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryant is just out of range.
Steigelmann throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steigelmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
Steigelmann misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a left and a right that stings Steigelmann.
Steigelmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant needs to keep his hands up - Steigelmann had a free shot at his head there.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant misses with a hook. Steigelmann ducked under it nicely.
Steigelmann throws a fast counter high kick but Bryant manages to duck under it in time.
Steigelmann tries to land a leg kick but Bryant saw it coming and moves away.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryant misses with an uppercut. Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Bryant as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Steigelmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Steigelmann finds it's way through Bryant's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steigelmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steigelmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Steigelmann takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Steigelmann moved out of range.
A big right from Bryant misses.
Steigelmann avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Steigelmann ducks down to avoid it.
Steigelmann throws a right hand that Bryant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bryant also avoids with ease.
Steigelmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryant scores with a nice strike.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steigelmann! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Bryant. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steigelmann looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Steigelmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Steigelmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steigelmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steigelmann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steigelmann misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Steigelmann misses.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Steigelmann misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Bryant throws a jab when Steigelmann was well out of range.
Steigelmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steigelmann throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gerbert Bryant did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Steigelmann thuds his shin into the meat of Bryant's side.
Steigelmann misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steigelmann throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Steigelmann looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Steigelmann just gets out of the way.
Steigelmann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steigelmann lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
Bryant scores with a hook.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steigelmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bryant with a body shot.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steigelmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Bryant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steigelmann working aggressively here.
Steigelmann is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Bryant - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Bryant.
Bryant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Steigelmann, against the cage.
Bryant is leaning against Steigelmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steigelmann is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bryant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steigelmann backwards.
Bryant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bryant slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Steigelmann.
Bryant pushes Steigelmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steigelmann after a bit of a struggle.
Bryant lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bryant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steigelmann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steigelmann using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bryant just leaning against Steigelmann, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bryant has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Steigelmann clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bryant lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Steigelmann hold on?!
Steigelmann covering up well under a series of strikes from Bryant.
Bryant has the hooks in. Steigelmann is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bryant throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bryant is trying to stick to Steigelmann's back but Steigelmann is turning into Bryant. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bryant's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steigelmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann preventing the sweep.
Steigelmann content to stall in guard here.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Steigelmann from controlling successfully.
Bryant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steigelmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steigelmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gerbert Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Steigelmann misses with the combination.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Steigelmann is just out of range.
Steigelmann lands a lovely overhand right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steigelmann - that will leave a mark!
Bryant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a head kick.
Steigelmann scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant checks a low kick from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann stuffs the takedown.
Bryant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steigelmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryant circles away.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Steigelmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
Bryant blocks the body kick.
Good exchange - Steigelmann coming out on top.
Bryant checks a leg kick.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann tries to bum rush Bryant with a series of wild strikes but Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steigelmann lands a head shot.
Bryant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steigelmann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Steigelmann.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Steigelmann moved out of range nicely.
Bryant slips a jab from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann lunges at Bryant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bryant's hand.
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 shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
Steigelmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steigelmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steigelmann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant slips a jab from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a low kick.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.
Steigelmann throws a low kick but Bryant moves out of range easily.
Steigelmann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bryant thuds a left hand into Steigelmann's body.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
Steigelmann throws a combination. Bryant tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Steigelmann closes the distance and clinches.
Bryant goes for a takedown attempt but Steigelmann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Steigelmann.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann slips under a jab.
Gerbert Bryant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steigelmann throws a body kick that misses.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.

Bryant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steigelmann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Bryant throwing strikes from guard but Steigelmann blocks nicely.
Bryant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steigelmann is adopting a defensive guard.
Bryant content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Steigelmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bryant 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant is the new heavyweight champion!
Gerbert Bryant was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.