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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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175 cm
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210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Slice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steiner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steiner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steiner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slice gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steiner scores with a hook to the body.
Slice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steiner landing knees to the body.
Steiner wants a takedown.
Steiner prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.
Slice being controlled against the cage.
Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Steiner works on Slice's body with a couple of short punches.
Slice is breathing heavily.
Steiner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Slice regains guard.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slice looking for a guillotine here but Steiner defends easily.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steiner is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steiner looking to sit in guard and control but Slice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steiner is trying to keep Slice in close.
Steiner wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two 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.
Steiner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slice's guard.
Steiner wants to pass the guard but Slice is keeping the position.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Slice is retaining full guard.
Steiner wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steiner looking to pass the guard.
Slice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steiner looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steiner doesn't manage to clinch there - Slice circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice misses the jab.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ken Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steiner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steiner tries to clinch but Slice is having none of it.
Steiner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steiner wants to clinch
and Slice counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steiner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steiner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slice avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ken Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Steiner.
Slice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steiner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slice prevents it.
Steiner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice gets underhooks to prevent Steiner's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steiner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalling in the clinch from Steiner.
Steiner presses Slice against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steiner misses with a body punch.
Steiner can't get the takedown.
Steiner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steiner lands a knee to the body.
Slice lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Steiner.
Steiner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Steiner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slice is looking to control Steiner's arms but Steiner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slice has his back to the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steiner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slice avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slice is pressed up against the cage. Steiner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slice down to the mat. Slice avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steiner tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Steiner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slice throws a right and a left that Steiner avoids nicely.
Steiner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slice gets a clinch.
Steiner avoids the elbow strike from Slice, against the cage.
Slice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steiner backwards.
Steiner tries to score a body lock takedown but Slice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steiner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steiner presses Slice against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steiner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steiner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steiner moves in looking to clinch but Slice pushes him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steiner wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.
Steiner shoots for a double leg takedown but Slice sprawls well. He's pushed Steiner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slice rushes Steiner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steiner lands a shot to the body.
Steiner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slice or not.
Steiner trying to land knees to the body.
Slice takes an elbow to the temple.
Steiner tries to score a body lock takedown but Slice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ken Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Steiner.
Steiner wants the takedown. Slice is fighting it off but Steiner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Slice's guard against the cage.
Steiner is in close to Slice's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steiner trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Steiner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steiner throwing strikes from guard but Slice blocks nicely.
Steiner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Slice trying to control the position here.
Steiner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slice tries a head kick but it misses.
Slice lands with a slapping head kick.
Steiner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slice closes the distance looking to clinch
and Steiner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steiner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is trying to force a seperation but Steiner has the dominant position.
Steiner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steiner tries to throw a body punch but Slice avoids it by throwing Steiner back against the cage.
Slice tries to break free but Steiner pushes him back against the cage.
Steiner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Steiner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slice sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Slice regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Steiner.
Steiner throws and elbow that misses. Slice uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steiner's guard. Nice move by Slice!
Slice tries to stand but Steiner is controlling from the bottom.
Slice stopping the sweep attempt from Steiner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner working for a triangle but Slice defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steiner keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
Steiner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slice tries to stand but Steiner is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Steiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steiner instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Steiner to work.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steiner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slice's guard.
Slice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steiner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steiner passes Slice's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steiner stops Slice from getting back to his feet.
Slice is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steiner thows a huge punch but Slice dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Steiner there.
Steiner is pressing down on Slice's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slice is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice tries to get to full guard but Steiner has control of the leg.
Steiner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slice tries to get to full guard but Steiner has control of the leg.
Steiner wants to take a breather but Slice is having none of it.
Slice on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slice tries to get out of the position.
Slice is trying to maintain the position but Steiner is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steiner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two 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.
Steiner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steiner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slice defends it nicely.
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steiner tries to clinch but Slice moves away
and Slice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slice looks to land a combination but Steiner avoids it well.
Steiner swats away the attempt to clinch by Slice.
Steiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steiner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slice's waist but Slice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steiner off to one side.
Steiner lands a nice looking body kick.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner tries to clinch up
and Slice counters with a one-two to the body.
Steiner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Steiner scores with a takedown into Slice's guard.
Slice is looking to stand up but Steiner isn't so interested in that idea.
Steiner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steiner lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Steiner is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Slice Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Steiner's back instead.
Slice gets his hands free as Steiner looks to control.
Steiner turns into Slice and is now in his guard.
Steiner wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Steiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slice has an active guard here but Steiner has managed to pass into half guard.
Steiner is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Slice has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Steiner really dominated that round.
That's time! Slice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slice pushes Steiner up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Steiner as the two fighters clinch.
Slice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steiner has him pressed against the cage.
Slice gets through Steiner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steiner tries to land knees in the clinch but Slice avoids the damage to the body.
Steiner lands a body punch.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Steiner presses Slice against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steiner.
Steiner trying to control the position but instead, Slice has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steiner into the cage.
Good body shot from Steiner.
Slice gets underhooks to prevent Steiner's takedown attempt.
Slice gets underhooks to prevent Steiner's takedown attempt.
Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steiner doesn't manage to clinch there - Slice circles away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Steiner tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner throws a head kick but Slice moves out of range.
Slice scores with a one two! Steiner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slice has closed the distance and engaged Steiner in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steiner.
Steiner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steiner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slice pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ken Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Steiner.
Slice is trying to break free.
Steiner wants to stall.
Slice manages to break the clinch.
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch but Slice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Steiner is just out of range.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Steiner tries to clinch up
and Slice counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steiner is looking to clinch but Slice is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Slice.
Slice circles away from the clinch attempt
and Slice counters with a three punch combo that has Steiner backing up. Steiner nods at Slice to acknowledge the strikes.
Ken Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steiner tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
A combination from Slice does no damage.
A cross from Slice lands.
Steiner throws a sloppy head kick and Slice moves out of range easily.
Slice rushes Steiner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Steiner as the two fighters clinch.
Steiner is trying to maintain a safe position but Slice gets an underhook and turns Steiner into the cage.
Steiner trying to land knees to the body.
Slice lands an elbow just above Steiner 's eye.
Slice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steiner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slice or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Slice is trying to keep an underhook but Steiner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Slice wants to control but Steiner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Steiner connects with a nice short shot to Slice's temple.
Slice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steiner working the head and body with strikes.
Slice trying to control from the bottom.
Steiner is keen to just control but Slice is a slippery customer.
Steiner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Steiner trying to control from half guard but Slice is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slice tries to bum rush Steiner with a series of wild strikes but Steiner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slice misses with a combination
and Steiner counters with a low kick, right behind Slice 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner has Slice up against the cage in a clinch.
Steiner scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Steiner - that landed with a thud.
Steiner cracks Slice with a nice body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steiner.
Steiner wants a takedown but no success here.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Steiner has him pressed against the cage.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Steiner has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Steiner on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Slice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Steiner is controlling him.
Slice avoiding damage as Steiner throws knees to the body.
Slice is looking to break free of the clinch but Steiner has double underhooks.
Slice is pressed up against the cage. Steiner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slice down to the mat. Slice avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slice misses with a double jab
and Steiner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Steiner dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Slice tries to bum rush Steiner with a series of wild strikes but Steiner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Slice does no damage.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Steiner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slice is looking to wear down Steiner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slice looks to clinch
and Steiner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steiner pushes off an throws an elbow but Slice leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slice scores with a hook to the body.
Slice lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steiner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slice just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steiner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slice avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ken Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Steiner.
Slice taking a breather.
Slice managing to block the knees to the body from Steiner.
Slice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steiner or not.
Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slice scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Slice is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Steiner is looking to clinch.
Steiner fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steiner.
Slice throws a combination that misses
and Steiner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steiner.
Slice is leaning against Steiner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slice is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steiner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slice just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slice looking to stall.
Slice misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner has Slice pressed against the cage, preventing Slice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slice scores with a shoulder strike.
Steiner lands a body shot.
Steiner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slice gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steiner misses with a knee strike.
Steiner tries to pull guard but Slice won't allow it.
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Slice. No joy for Steiner on that attempt.
Steiner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slice blocks a head kick by Steiner.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slice misses with the combination.
Steiner thumps Slice with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Steiner or perhaps it was just good defense by Slice which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steiner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Steiner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Slice manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Slice holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mark Steiner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slice tries to roll over but Steiner keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slice looking for submissions off his back.
Slice actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice is staying active underneath Steiner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slice looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Steiner pushes past his half guard into mount!
Steiner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steiner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slice is looking to escape.
Steiner controlling the pace for now.
Slice is working to get back to half guard.
Ken Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slice throwing hammer fists to the chest of Steiner. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ken Slice.
I think Steiner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 46:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Steiner!
Mark Steiner is the new light heavyweight champion!
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