PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles DaCoca (ranked 14 p4p, 1 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 45 p4p, 2 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.

DaCoca
vs
Steigelmann

205 cm
38
243 lbs
31 - 13 - 0

199 cm
40
280 lbs
47 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles DaCoca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from DaCoca.
DaCoca misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steigelmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Charles DaCoca has been cut.
Steigelmann stuns DaCoca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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.
DaCoca works the jab nicely.

It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DaCoca.
DaCoca jabs Steigelmann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DaCoca scores with a jab to the body.
DaCoca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steigelmann.
DaCoca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DaCoca connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DaCoca misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann misses the shot to the body.
Steigelmann lands a jab to the nose.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Steigelmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DaCoca is looking to wear down Steigelmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steigelmann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
DaCoca lands the left hand.
DaCoca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steigelmann moves away.
Steigelmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DaCoca.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaCoca throws a big shot that misses.
DaCoca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steigelmann looks winded!
DaCoca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DaCoca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steigelmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steigelmann throws a big shot that misses.
DaCoca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DaCoca punishes Steigelmann's body with a nice straight punch.
DaCoca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Steigelmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

DaCoca sends Steigelmann crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! DaCoca is motioning to the referee to let Steigelmann up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Steigelmann is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DaCoca lands a jab to Steigelmann's midsection.
Steigelmann is still on wobbly legs! Can DaCoca finish him?
DaCoca with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DaCoca weaves into range and cracks Steigelmann right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Steigelmann goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! DaCoca is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles DaCoca!
Charles DaCoca retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Charles DaCoca thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.