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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Steuermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Janos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steuermann comes to the cage accompanied by Ein Prosit. Janos has chosen Predator Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfgang Steuermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Janos!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steuermann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Janos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Janos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steuermann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steuermann swats away the attempt to clinch by Janos.
Janos doesn't manage to clinch there - Steuermann circles away.
Janos is looking to clinch.
Steuermann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Janos is trying to defend but Steuermann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Janos wants to get back to full guard.
Steuermann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Janos defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janos wants to control but Steuermann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steuermann stops Janos from getting back to his feet.
Janos is trying to control but can't.
Janos is looking to improve his position.
Steuermann is looking for a kimura but Janos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steuermann to get the leverage.
Janos wants to control but Steuermann is keeping busy.
Steuermann prevents Janos from improving his position.
Steuermann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steuermann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Janos's head.
Janos keeping hold of Steuermann's head, controlling as best he can.
Janos wants to control but Steuermann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Janos is looking for a sweep. Steuermann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Janos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steuermann scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steuermann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Janos's head.
Steuermann drops an elbow to the side of Janos's head.
Steuermann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Janos wants to control but Steuermann is keeping busy.
Steuermann is working for a kimura but Janos is defending it quite comfortably.
Janos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steuermann is working away from the top position though.
Steuermann seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janos is not content to let Steuermann control the position.
Steuermann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Janos wants to improve his position but Steuermann is controlling well.
Steuermann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steuermann is trying to control. Janos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steuermann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steuermann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steuermann is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Janos's head.
Steuermann working the head and body with strikes.
Janos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steuermann scores with a couple of nice shots.
Janos wants to get back to full guard.
Janos wants to control but Steuermann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Janos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steuermann kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steuermann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Janos's head.
Janos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steuermann.
Janos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steuermann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steuermann's back!
You can see the frustration on Steuermann's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Steuermann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steuermann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Janos.
Steuermann keeps the fight on the outside.
Janos is looking to clinch but Steuermann is avoiding it.
Jim Janos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steuermann closes the distance and clinches up with Janos, looking for a takedown. Steuermann pushes Janos against the cage but Janos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Janos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Janos gets caught napping as Steuermann dives in and scores a takedown. Janos manages to retain guard.
Steuermann postures up.
Janos wants to sweep but no luck.
Steuermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Janos is retaining full guard.
Janos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Janos wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steuermann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Janos keeping moving, preventing Steuermann from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Janos doesn't manage to clinch there - Steuermann circles away.
Horrible takedown by Steuermann or perhaps it was just good defense by Janos which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Steuermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steuermann misses with a wild combination.
Janos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Janos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steuermann.
Janos tries to clinch there but Steuermann circles away.
Janos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steuermann.
Steuermann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Janos swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann misses with a few strikes there.
Janos wants to clinch up but Steuermann keeps it at a distance.
Janos moves in looking to clinch but Steuermann pushes him off.
Steuermann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steuermann.
Janos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steuermann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steuermann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Janos as he avoids it easily.
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!
Steuermann fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steuermann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Janos defends it nicely.
Janos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Janos instigates a clinch.
Steuermann takes a knee to the side of the body.
Janos lands an elbow inside.
Janos working Steuermann over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janos scores a nice knee to the body.
Steuermann being controlled against the cage.
Janos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steuermann takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Wolfgang Steuermann has been cut.
Janos scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Janos to work.
Janos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Janos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Janos.
Janos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Janos crunches a lovely knee into Steuermann's ribcage.
Janos working Steuermann over with knees to the body.
Janos lands a nice elbow.
Steuermann takes an elbow to the temple.
Janos lands a nice elbow.
Janos lands an elbow inside.
Janos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Steuermann looking to slow down the pace here.
Janos slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Janos lands an elbow inside that Steuermann shrugs off.
Janos landing knees to the body.
Janos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Janos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Steuermann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Janos gets a clinch.
Steuermann looking for a takedown.
Janos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Janos crunches a lovely knee into Steuermann's ribcage.
Janos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Janos scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Janos is stalling here.
Steuermann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Janos is defending well.
Janos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Janos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Janos stops a takedown attempt from Steuermann.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Steuermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Janos lands an elbow just above Steuermann 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janos working Steuermann over with knees to the body.
Janos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Janos lands a nice knee to the body.
Steuermann takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Janos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Janos lands a knee to the head.
Janos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jim Janos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Janos lands an elbow inside that Steuermann shrugs off.
Janos lands an elbow just above Steuermann 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Janos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steuermann.
Steuermann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Janos scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steuermann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Janos scores a nice knee to the body.
Janos lands an elbow inside.
Janos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Janos lands a damaging elbow.
Janos effectively controlling the action here.
Janos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steuermann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Janos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steuermann takes a knee to the side of the body.
Janos lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Janos.
Janos has Steuermann pressed against the cage.
Janos lands an elbow just above Steuermann 's eye.
Janos gets underhooks to prevent Steuermann's takedown attempt.
Steuermann takes a knee to the side of the body.
Janos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steuermann's face.
Janos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steuermann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Janos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steuermann's face.
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!
Steuermann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Janos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steuermann can't get the takedown.
Janos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Janos landing knees to the head.
Steuermann is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann takes a knee to the side of the body.
Janos lands a nice elbow.
Janos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Janos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice elbow from Janos.
Steuermann looking for a takedown.
Steuermann takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steuermann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steuermann takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Janos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Janos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Janos 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Janos!
A victorious Jim Janos 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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