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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Feasel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mandrick Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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208 cm
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275 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Feasel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mandrick Steele! The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Feasel looks for a takedown but Steele sprawls well. Steele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Steele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Feasel keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully. Feasel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Steele postures up in Feasel's guard and throws a big left but Feasel blocks it. Steele must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Steele throws a strike but Feasel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Steele wants to stand but Feasel is controlling the position. Steele is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Feasel wants to stand but Steele is controlling his posture from full guard. Steele is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Steele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Feasel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Steele looking to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mandrick Steele hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Steele shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Feasel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Feasel tries to get out of the position. Steele postures up and lands a big shot to Feasel's brow. Feasel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Feasel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Steele is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Steele postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Feasel has momentary wrist control but Steele slips an elbow through the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Feasel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Feasel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Feasel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Feasel wants to clinch up but Steele keeps it at a distance. Feasel tries to clinch but Steele is having none of it. Jab, jab by Feasel - just one landing. Feasel connects with a single shot there. Steele fails with the takedown. Feasel blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Feasel lands with a shot to the body. Steele fails with the takedown. Steele looks winded! Feasel swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele. Feasel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steele avoids it really well and circles away. Feasel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Steele loads up on a big right hand but Feasel slips the punch. Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feasel moves away. Steele on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mark Feasel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Feasel ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Feasel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steele eats them both and turns towards Feasel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Excellent takedown into side control there by Steele. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Steele working the head and body with strikes. Feasel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Steele asserts his dominance and retains side control. Check out the look on Steele's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Steele in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! You can see the frustration on Feasel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Steele working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandrick Steele dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steele wants to clinch up but Feasel keeps it at a distance. Feasel digs a good hook to Steele's body.
Feasel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steele needs to keep his hands up - Feasel had a free shot at his head there. Steele gets a double leg takedown into Feasel's guard. Steele scoring with punches to the head and body. Feasel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steele. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Steele trying to control but Feasel is working from the bottom. Steele is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steele's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round. Feasel trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Steele trying to control but Feasel is working from the bottom. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mandrick Steele has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feasel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Feasel gets caught flat footed, as Steele shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Steele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feasel swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steele's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Feasel trying to control the position.
Steele looking to pass the guard. Feasel pushes Steele off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Feasel keeps the fight on the outside. Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Feasel wants to clinch up but Steele keeps it at a distance. A momentary lapse in concentration from Feasel enables Steele to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Feasel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Steele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feasel swivels though and keeps the full guard. Feasel pulls Steele in close to prevent any damage. Mandrick Steele has got the better of the ground game so far. Steele stands up over Feasel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Steele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Steele lands a couple of elbows. Steele is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Feasel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Steele throws a strike but Feasel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Feasel wants to get up but he can't break Steele's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Steele tries to land a sweep but no joy. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Steele has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Feasel has passed into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Steele tries to escape but Feasel is in control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandrick Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A left and a right from Feasel both land. Nice combination. Steele throws a head kick but Feasel moves out of range.
Steele shoots in and bounces Feasel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Steele controlling from the top position. Feasel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steele! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Steele really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Feasel landing strikes from the mount and Steele is in trouble! Feasel avoids the attempt from Steele to control. Feasel unloading with bombs! Feasel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steele is looking to escape. Feasel blocks Steele's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Feasel looking to control but Steele is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. BOOM! Feasel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Steele is looking to improve his position but Feasel isn't that keen on the idea. Feasel blocks Steele's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Steele tries to hold on but Feasel postures up. Feasel trying to control but Steele is having none of it. Steele is trying to escape the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Feasel avoids the attempt from Steele to control. Steele is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Feasel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Steele really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Feasel trying to control but Steele is having none of it. Feasel avoids the attempt from Steele to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Feasel wants to finish this one by submission but Steele is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Feasel. Steele slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Steele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Steele is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Steele is holding on to half guard well. Steele is looking to improve his position.
Feasel is trying to control the action in half guard but Steele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Steele is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Feasel lands with a nice combination. Steele backs away looking to recover. A left and a right from Feasel both land. Nice combination. Mark Feasel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mandrick Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Steele blocks a head kick by Feasel.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Feasel showed his dominance in that final round. I think Steele 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mandrick Steele!
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energy
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hype
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