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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Steeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Fedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Fedro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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275 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Steeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Fedro!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steeler misses with a head kick.
Steeler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedro.
Steeler lands with an overhand left.
Fedro has a takedown stuffed.
Steeler lands with a right hand.
Fedro shoots in for a takedown but Steeler shows good takedown defense.
Fedro takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedro tries to clinch but Steeler moves out of range.
A combination from Steeler does no damage.
Steeler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fedro's waist but Fedro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steeler off to one side.
Steeler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mark Steeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Fedro.
Fedro misses with a combination
and Steeler counters with a left and a right that stings Fedro.
Fedro shoots in looking for a takedown. Steeler tries to sprawl out of it but Fedro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steeler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pedro Fedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steeler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steeler moves out of range of the leg kick from Fedro.
Fedro misses with a body punch
and Steeler counters with a two punch combo.
Steeler with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steeler.
Steeler avoids the head kick by Fedro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fedro avoids the head kick by Steeler.
Steeler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steeler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steeler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fedro leaves Steeler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fedro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Steeler counters with a one-two to the body.
Fedro shoots and misses
and Steeler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedro looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedro blocks a leg kick.
Steeler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steeler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fedro.
Steeler shoots in looking for a takedown. Fedro tries to sprawl out of it but Steeler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fedro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Steeler misses
and Fedro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fedro.
Fedro won't allow Steeler to get back to his feet.
Steeler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fedro on the ground.
Steeler pushes Fedro off and gets back to his feet.
Steeler throws out a leg kick but Fedro moves out of range and Steeler only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steeler shoots in but no luck this time.
Fedro avoids the head kick by Steeler.
Steeler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fedro's head.
Steeler shoots in for a takedown but Fedro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steeler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steeler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Steeler lands a two punch combo.
Steeler tries to score with a low kick but Fedro moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pedro Fedro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Steeler.
Fedro fails with a takedown attempt.
Fedro darts in trying to clinch
and Fedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fedro shoots in looking for a takedown. Steeler tries to sprawl out of it but Fedro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steeler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steeler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fedro is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steeler lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fedro is defended easily by Steeler.
Mark Steeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Fedro.
Steeler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fedro blocks a head kick by Steeler.
Fedro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steeler.
Fedro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steeler is working the combinations to good effect here.
Steeler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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.
Steeler connects with a right hand. Fedro shakes it off.
Steeler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steeler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steeler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fedro is out of range and Steeler settles back down.
A head kick misses from Steeler.
Steeler misses with a kick to the body.
Steeler tries a head kick but it misses.
Steeler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steeler shoots in but Fedro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steeler shoots in for a takedown but Fedro shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steeler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fedro misses with a takedown attempt
and Steeler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fedro stuffs the takedown.
Steeler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steeler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steeler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good work by Fedro as he checks the leg kick.
Steeler throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steeler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fedro sprawls well. Fedro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steeler gets slowly back to his feet.
Steeler shoots for a double leg takedown but Fedro sprawls well. He's pushed Steeler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steeler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fedro's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steeler.
Steeler throws a head kick that misses.
Mark Steeler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steeler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fedro swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Steeler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Steeler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fedro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fedro.
Steeler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steeler tries to get out of the position.
Steeler wants to get back to his feet but Fedro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steeler trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fedro wants to pass the guard but Steeler is keeping the position.
Steeler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fedro is controlling him.
Fedro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steeler's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedro stops Steeler from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fedro wants to clinch but Steeler slips to the side
and Steeler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steeler throws a head kick but Fedro moves out of range.
Steeler throws a head kick that misses.
Fedro shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheers as Steeler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fedro doesn't seem phased though.
A clash of legs there as Steeler blocks the low kick.
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.
A left lands for Steeler.
Steeler scores a takedown into full mount!
Fedro is trying to stand up.
Fedro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fedro wants to hold on but Steeler pushes him away.
Steeler gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Steeler throws a series of strikes that have Fedro backpedaling.
Fedro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steeler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedro closes the distance but Steeler moves to the side
and Steeler counters with a shoot takedown. Fedro fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steeler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fedro struggling a bit here.
Steeler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedro wants to control but Steeler postures up.
Fedro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fedro trying to pass the guard but Steeler defending well.
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.
Steeler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fedro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fedro looks for a takedown but Steeler sprawls well.
Fedro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fedro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Steeler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steeler 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Steeler!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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