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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Steele (ranked 511 p4p, 54 weight class) and Adam Baumann (ranked 1414 p4p, 160 weight class). Baumann comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bombs Over Baghdad kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Baumann!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele drives through and clinches with Baumann against the cage.
Baumann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baumann prevents a body shot from Steele.
Baumann scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele tries a body shot but Baumann blocks it.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Steele.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baumann backwards.
Baumann tries to pull guard but Steele holds him up against the cage and eventually Baumann drops back down to his feet.
Steele scores with a hook to the body.
Baumann misses with the head strike.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baumann misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baumann.
Baumann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Baumann looks winded!
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!
Steele lands a left hand.
Steele prevents a body shot from Baumann.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
Steele tries to work over Baumann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Baumann.
Steele lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baumann backwards.
Baumann lands a shoulder strike.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele prevents a body shot from Baumann.
Steele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baumann tries to pull guard but Steele forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steele.
Steele tries to work over Baumann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Adam Baumann has been cut.
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Steele.
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Baumann's ribcage. Baumann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Steele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele digs a right hand into Baumann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baumann's gas tank.
Baumann prevents a body shot from Steele.
Baumann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele landing knees to the body.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baumann backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baumann takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Baumann's ribcage.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steele tries to work over Baumann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baumann prevents a body shot from Steele.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baumann has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steele is leaning against Baumann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees to the body from Steele.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
Steele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Baumann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baumann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baumann blocks a body shot from Steele.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steele putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baumann in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baumann backwards.
A right hand to the body from Steele.
Steele gets through Baumann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baumann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele tries a body shot but Baumann blocks it.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Baumann's head.
Baumann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele cracks Baumann with a nice body shot.
Steele gets through Baumann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baumann.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Baumann backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Baumann managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
Baumann takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steele putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baumann in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is working Baumann over against the cage.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Baumann's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Baumann takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
Steele pushes Baumann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baumann backwards.
Baumann is rocked!
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baumann is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
Steele pushes Baumann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baumann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baumann prevents a body shot from Steele.
A short right from Baumann.
Baumann trying to control the position but instead, Steele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baumann into the cage.
Baumann seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hand to the body from Steele.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele lands a right hand.
Baumann misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Baumann backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Baumann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steele thuds a left hand into Baumann's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Baumann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baumann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steele lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baumann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baumann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele connects with the punch.
Baumann misses with a shot to the body
and Steele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baumann is breathing heavily.
Baumann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baumann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steele misses with a straight right.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baumann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baumann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele wants to clinch up but Baumann keeps it at a distance.
Baumann with the counter takedown but Steele avoids it easily.
Baumann throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
Steele wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Baumann misses the target.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baumann manages to avoid it.
Steele is looking to wear down Baumann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baumann under the eye.
Baumann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steele wants to get back to his feet but Baumann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baumann wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baumann looking to pass the guard.
Baumann wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Baumann is looking to advance position but Steele has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Steele get's back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baumann is defended easily by Steele.
Jason Steele is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele scores with a nice right hand.
Baumann looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Steele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baumann.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steele!
Baumann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baumann at a distance.
Steele slips under a jab.
Baumann with a jab.
Baumann throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baumann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baumann throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Steele has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Baumann circles away.
Baumann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steele cracks Baumann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baumann can do to turn this around?
Baumann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steele throws a series of punches but Baumann avoids them all with ease.
Baumann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Steele explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Baumann 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.
Good exchange - Steele coming out on top.
Baumann clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Steele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steele obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adam Baumann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Baumann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baumann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steele defends it well.
Steele jabs at Baumann's body.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baumann moves away.
A big right from Baumann misses.
Steele moves out of range as Baumann strikes.
Baumann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baumann misses with a left hand
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adam Baumann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baumann misses with a shot to the body
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steele has managed to clinch.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baumann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baumann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Jason Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baumann ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baumann no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his 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!
Baumann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steele stands up and waves to Baumann to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baumann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot by Baumann.
Baumann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baumann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steele counters with a nice body shot.
Baumann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Baumann shoots in but Steele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Baumann misses its intended target.
Steele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baumann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baumann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baumann misses with a hook.
Baumann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele takes one on the button.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baumann looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baumann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steele with a body shot.
Baumann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baumann is defended easily by Steele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele moves into the clinch.
Steele lands with a left to the head.
Steele working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Baumann fails to land.
Baumann jumps into guard, dragging Steele to the mat.
Baumann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baumann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steele wants to stand but Baumann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Steele has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jason Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baumann misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adam Baumann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baumann moves into the clinch.
Baumann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baumann throws a head punch that misses.
Baumann takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Steele!
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