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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Norris Steinmayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Van Pelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry Van Pelt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Norris Steinmayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Perry Van Pelt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Pelt shoots in looking for a takedown. Steinmayer tries to sprawl out of it but Van Pelt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steinmayer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steinmayer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Pelt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Pelt throws a one two combo.
Steinmayer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steinmayer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Pelt shoots in for a takedown but Steinmayer shows good takedown defense.
Van Pelt shoots in looking for a takedown. Steinmayer tries to sprawl out of it but Van Pelt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steinmayer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Norris Steinmayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perry Van Pelt.
Van Pelt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Pelt blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steinmayer.
Steinmayer tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Pelt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Pelt tries for a kimura but Steinmayer is defending well.
Steinmayer is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Pelt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steinmayer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Van Pelt trying to control the action but Steinmayer is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Pelt looks gassed!
Steinmayer tries to buck Van Pelt off but Van Pelt is having none of it.
Van Pelt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Van Pelt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Van Pelt tries to move to mount but Steinmayer blocks the move with his legs.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Van Pelt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steinmayer circles away.
Steinmayer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Pelt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steinmayer throws a lazy body kick
and Van Pelt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steinmayer won't be happy with that.
Steinmayer sneaks out the side door and pushes Van Pelt away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Steinmayer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinmayer is in close to Van Pelt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Van Pelt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steinmayer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steinmayer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Steinmayer as Van Pelt shoots in.
Steinmayer throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steinmayer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Steinmayer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steinmayer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steinmayer tries to clinch but Van Pelt moves away
and Van Pelt counters with a one-two to the body.
Steinmayer darts in trying to clinch
and Van Pelt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steinmayer won't be happy with that.
Van Pelt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Steinmayer's legs.
Van Pelt wants to control but Steinmayer is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Van Pelt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steinmayer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Van Pelt asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinmayer is not content to let Van Pelt control the position.
Steinmayer wants to get back to his feet but Van Pelt drags him back down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steinmayer tries to buck Van Pelt off but Van Pelt is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Pelt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Steinmayer!
Van Pelt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steinmayer is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Van Pelt has taken his back!
Van Pelt wants to control but Steinmayer is keeping busy.
Van Pelt is looking for the choke from the back position but Steinmayer is controlling his hands well.
Van Pelt struggling to keep hold of the position.
Van Pelt lands punches and elbows.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Van Pelt struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Pelt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Van Pelt keeps control of the position as Steinmayer tries to break free.
Van Pelt patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Van Pelt biding his time, controlling Steinmayer.
Van Pelt patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Van Pelt is persistently looking for the submission but Steinmayer is defending it well.
Van Pelt tightening his grip on Steinmayer, looking for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steinmayer looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry Van Pelt dominated that round.
That's time! Steinmayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Pelt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steinmayer as he avoids it easily.
Steinmayer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Van Pelt if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Pelt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Steinmayer misses with a double jab
and Van Pelt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steinmayer looks to throw a body kick
and Van Pelt counters with a big head kick but Steinmayer shrugs it off.
Steinmayer misses with a wild combination.
Steinmayer misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Pelt avoids the body shot from Steinmayer.
Van Pelt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van Pelt blocks the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Steinmayer as Van Pelt shoots in.
Norris Steinmayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steinmayer is looking to clinch.
Steinmayer throws a one two combo.
Steinmayer connects with a solid leg kick.
Steinmayer tries to land a front kick but Van Pelt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steinmayer tries for a takedown but Van Pelt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinmayer misses with a kick to the body
and Van Pelt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Pelt.
Van Pelt passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Pelt wants to take a breather but Steinmayer is having none of it.
Van Pelt decides to stand up.
Steinmayer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Pelt counters with a head kick. That will keep Steinmayer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Van Pelt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steinmayer as he jumps to the side.
Norris Steinmayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perry Van Pelt.
A right-left combo lands from Steinmayer.
Steinmayer misses with a double jab
and Van Pelt counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Van Pelt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Pelt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Steinmayer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steinmayer gets back to half guard.
Perry Van Pelt has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinmayer tries to get to full guard but Van Pelt has control of the leg.
Steinmayer tries to kick Van Pelt off but Van Pelt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Steinmayer manages to get to full guard.
Van Pelt trying to control the position from guard on top but Steinmayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steinmayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steinmayer is looking to stand up but Van Pelt isn't so interested in that idea.
Van Pelt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Steinmayer looks to land a combination but Van Pelt avoids it well.
Steinmayer wants to clinch
and Van Pelt counters with a shoot takedown. Steinmayer fights it but they end up in guard.
Van Pelt passes Steinmayer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Van Pelt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steinmayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinmayer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Van Pelt stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Steinmayer to get to his feet.
Van Pelt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steinmayer circles away.
Steinmayer has his takedown stuffed
and Van Pelt counters with a head kick. That will keep Steinmayer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Van Pelt shoots in and drives through. Steinmayer sprawls well.
Van Pelt closes the distance and clinches up with Steinmayer, looking for a takedown. Van Pelt pushes Steinmayer against the cage but Steinmayer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steinmayer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steinmayer lands in his opponent's guard.
Steinmayer wanted to stand there but Van Pelt had control of the position.
Steinmayer stops Van Pelt from standing up.
Van Pelt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinmayer with a nice head shot there.
Steinmayer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Pelt on the ground.
Van Pelt wants to sweep but no luck.
Steinmayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Pelt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steinmayer wants to stand but Van Pelt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steinmayer throws a lazy head kick
and Van Pelt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Pelt.
Van Pelt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Pelt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Pelt trying to control but Steinmayer is working from the bottom.
Van Pelt thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Pelt stands and throws Steinmayer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Van Pelt trying to control the action but Steinmayer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Perry Van Pelt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Steinmayer misses with the body kick
and Van Pelt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steinmayer's guard now.
Van Pelt controlling from the top position.
Van Pelt connects with a couple of short punches.
Van Pelt wants to control from the top but Steinmayer keeps moving.
Van Pelt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steinmayer wants to stand up but Van Pelt is controlling him.
Van Pelt advances position into side control!
Van Pelt controlling the position from side mount.
Steinmayer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Van Pelt is controlling him well.
Van Pelt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steinmayer is trying to improve his position.
Van Pelt wants to control but Steinmayer is keeping him busy.
Steinmayer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Pelt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Pelt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Van Pelt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steinmayer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steinmayer is looking to regain half guard here but Van Pelt keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Van Pelt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steinmayer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Van Pelt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Van Pelt is trying to control but Steinmayer manages to pass to mount!
Steinmayer avoids the attempt from Van Pelt to control.
Van Pelt regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Pelt wants to control but Steinmayer is keeping busy.
Steinmayer blocks the strikes from Van Pelt.
Van Pelt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steinmayer is working away from the top position though.
Van Pelt lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Steinmayer tries to stand and escape but Van Pelt is controlling the position.
Van Pelt is trying to maintain the position but Steinmayer is very close to passing his half guard.
Steinmayer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Steinmayer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Steinmayer wants to clinch but Van Pelt slips to the side
and Van Pelt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steinmayer's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Pelt trying to control the position from guard on top but Steinmayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steinmayer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Pelt is controlling him.
Van Pelt controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinmayer keeping moving, preventing Van Pelt from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Perry Van Pelt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steinmayer.
Van Pelt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steinmayer's guard.
Van Pelt trying to control but Steinmayer is working from the bottom.
Van Pelt stays in close to Steinmayer's body and controls the position.
Van Pelt landing with the ground and pound.
Steinmayer is looking to stand up but Van Pelt isn't so interested in that idea.
Van Pelt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steinmayer wants to stand up but Van Pelt is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Steinmayer.
Steinmayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Pelt counters with a one-two to the body.
Steinmayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Pelt.
Steinmayer tries to clinch
and Van Pelt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steinmayer won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Steinmayer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Pelt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Steinmayer is avoiding damage well.
Van Pelt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Van Pelt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Steinmayer's legs.
Norris Steinmayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steinmayer manages to get back to half guard.
Van Pelt moves nicely into side control.
Van Pelt remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perry Van Pelt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Pelt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perry Van Pelt!
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