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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Steinbrenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Steinbrenner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinbrenner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boxer wants to control but Steinbrenner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxer missing with punches from the bottom.
Boxer tries to get to full guard but Steinbrenner has control of the leg.
Boxer pushes Steinbrenner off and gets back to his feet.
Boxer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Steinbrenner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steinbrenner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boxer smiles and moves away.
Steinbrenner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boxer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steinbrenner is in Boxer's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer is trying to control the position but Steinbrenner postures up.
Steinbrenner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer wants to sweep here but Steinbrenner controlling him for the moment.
Boxer working a defensive guard here.
Steinbrenner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boxer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boxer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steinbrenner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boxer wants to stand and escape but instead Steinbrenner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Boxer controls Steinbrenner momentarily but Steinbrenner frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boxer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boxer wants to sweep but no luck.
Boxer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steinbrenner defends it easily.
Boxer looks gassed!
Boxer wants to improve his position but instead Steinbrenner has moved into half guard.
Steinbrenner wants to control but Boxer is keeping him busy.
Steinbrenner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boxer is desperately trying to improve his position but Steinbrenner has a good base and remains in mount.
Steinbrenner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Steinbrenner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boxer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Steinbrenner with shots to the head and body - Boxer looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner looking to control but Boxer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steinbrenner unloading with bombs!
Boxer is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer tries to hold on but Steinbrenner postures up.
Boxer tries to reverse the position but Steinbrenner maintains control.
Steinbrenner controlling his opponent.
Boxer is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steinbrenner with shots to the head and body - Boxer looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Steinbrenner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boxer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steinbrenner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steinbrenner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steinbrenner avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boxer.
Steinbrenner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boxer under the eye.
Steinbrenner moves in looking to clinch but Boxer pushes him off.
Steinbrenner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boxer avoids the head kick by Steinbrenner.
Eric Steinbrenner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steinbrenner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Steinbrenner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinbrenner cracks Boxer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Steinbrenner coming out on top.
Boxer shoots in and drives through. Steinbrenner sprawls well.
Eric Steinbrenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Boxer.
Boxer shoots in and drives through. Steinbrenner sprawls well.
Boxer is breathing heavily.
Steinbrenner shoots in but no luck this time.
Boxer shoots and misses
and Steinbrenner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boxer won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steinbrenner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxer keeps working.
Steinbrenner decides to stand back up.
Steinbrenner clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Boxer tries to score a body lock takedown but Steinbrenner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steinbrenner missing with knees to the body.
Steinbrenner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxer is trying to pull guard but Steinbrenner has him pressed against the cage.
Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Steinbrenner dips to his left and cracks Boxer with an uppercut!
Boxer throws a head kick but Steinbrenner moves out of range.
Steinbrenner works over Boxer's head and body with a nice combination.
Boxer is rocked!
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steinbrenner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steinbrenner forces Boxer back against the cage and clinches.
Steinbrenner scores with a knee to the head.
Steinbrenner tries to score a body lock takedown but Boxer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steinbrenner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steinbrenner is looking to clinch but Boxer is avoiding it.
Boxer avoids the head kick by Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner tries to clinch up but Boxer circles away and keeps his distance.
Steinbrenner is looking to slow Boxer down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner with a poor takedown
and Boxer counters with a left and a right that stings Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner is looking to clinch.
Boxer scores with a body shot.
Steinbrenner fails with a takedown attempt.
Steinbrenner shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense.
Boxer keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steinbrenner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boxer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steinbrenner counters with a left to the body.
Boxer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Steinbrenner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boxer is looking to clinch.
Boxer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Steinbrenner on his heels. He'll look to pass Steinbrenner's guard now, I'm sure.
Boxer cracks Steinbrenner with a solid left hand.
Boxer wants to control from the top but Steinbrenner keeps moving.
Boxer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steinbrenner throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boxer tries to free his leg and advance position but Steinbrenner is retaining full guard.
Steinbrenner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boxer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steinbrenner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boxer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boxer tries to free his leg and advance position but Steinbrenner is retaining full guard.
Steinbrenner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxer defends it easily.
Eric Steinbrenner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boxer postures up and lands a big shot to Steinbrenner's brow.
Boxer wants to control from the top but Steinbrenner keeps moving.
Steinbrenner is looking to stand up but Boxer isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boxer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steinbrenner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boxer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boxer is looking to work some ground and pound but Steinbrenner has wrist control.
Steinbrenner wants to stand but Boxer is controlling the position.
Boxer controlling from the top position.
Boxer stands and throws Steinbrenner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boxer swings around for an armbar but Steinbrenner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boxer's guard.
Boxer working a defensive guard here.
Steinbrenner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boxer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steinbrenner has managed to get both his arms back between Boxer's legs - danger averted.
Steinbrenner wants to get up but he can't break Boxer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer wants to sweep but no luck.
Steinbrenner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steinbrenner advances position into side control!
Steinbrenner blocks the strikes from Boxer.
Steinbrenner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Steinbrenner closes the distance and pushes Boxer back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steinbrenner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boxer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steinbrenner looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Boxer really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boxer wants to clinch.
Steinbrenner shoots in for a double leg but Boxer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steinbrenner scores with a nice body kick.
Steinbrenner throws a head kick that half lands.
Steinbrenner throws a series of punches but Boxer avoids them all with ease.
Steinbrenner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boxer tries to bum rush Steinbrenner with a series of wild strikes but Steinbrenner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer misses with a takedown
and Steinbrenner counters with a nice uppercut.
Eric Steinbrenner is winning the standup battle so far.
Steinbrenner tries to clinch there but Boxer circles away.
Steinbrenner keeps the fight on the outside.
Boxer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steinbrenner counters by clinching up.
Steinbrenner prevents the takedown attempt.
Boxer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Steinbrenner is trying to break free.
Boxer tries to pull guard but Steinbrenner holds him up against the cage and eventually Boxer drops back down to his feet.
Eric Steinbrenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Boxer.
Steinbrenner manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steinbrenner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boxer uses from the top position.
Boxer wants to control from the top but Steinbrenner keeps moving.
Boxer throwing strikes but missing.
Boxer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer stopping the sweep attempt from Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner wants to stand up but Boxer is controlling him.
Steinbrenner wants to sweep but no luck.
Steinbrenner pulls Boxer in close to his closed guard and prevents Boxer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steinbrenner throws a head kick but Boxer moves out of range.
Steinbrenner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxer throws a jab but it's blocked by Steinbrenner.
Boxer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steinbrenner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boxer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steinbrenner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boxer wants to pass the guard but Steinbrenner is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer passes Steinbrenner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boxer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Eric Steinbrenner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Steinbrenner avoids the head kick by Boxer.
Boxer tries to clinch up but Steinbrenner circles away and keeps his distance.
Boxer missing with a left hand there. Steinbrenner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steinbrenner is looking to clinch but Boxer is avoiding it.
Steinbrenner has Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
Steinbrenner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steinbrenner fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boxer.
Steinbrenner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner rushes Boxer and presses him up against the cage.
Steinbrenner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steinbrenner just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Steinbrenner as Boxer shoots in.
Steinbrenner throws a hook but Boxer blocks it.
Steinbrenner shoots in but Boxer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner moves in looking to clinch but Boxer pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steinbrenner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boxer misses with a few strikes there.
Steinbrenner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steinbrenner scores with a hook.
Boxer stuffs the takedown attempt from Steinbrenner. Steinbrenner gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Steinbrenner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steinbrenner lands a really nice looking cross but Boxer seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steinbrenner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steinbrenner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steinbrenner shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steinbrenner misses with a body shot.
Steinbrenner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boxer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boxer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steinbrenner as he jumps to the side.
Steinbrenner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boxer sprawls well. Boxer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steinbrenner gets slowly back to his feet.
Boxer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mark Boxer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steinbrenner closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Steinbrenner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steinbrenner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Steinbrenner!
Eric Steinbrenner retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Eric Steinbrenner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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