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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenpachi Zaraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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280 lbs
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240 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenpachi Zaraki!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steigelmann looks for the body kick but Zaraki saw that one coming.
Steigelmann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Steigelmann as Zaraki shoots in.
Steigelmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steigelmann throws a right hand that misses
and Zaraki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steigelmann scores with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Steigelmann. No joy for Zaraki on that attempt.
Steigelmann lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaraki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Steigelmann is looking for a sweep.
Zaraki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Steigelmann is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zaraki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steigelmann rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zaraki's guard! Nice work there by Steigelmann!
Steigelmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaraki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steigelmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Steigelmann wants to get back to full guard.
Zaraki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zaraki is just content to waste time from the top position. Steigelmann takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zaraki is pushing down on Steigelmann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steigelmann is fighting to maintain full guard but Zaraki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zaraki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steigelmann keeps working.
Zaraki trying to pass the guard but Steigelmann defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann is staying active underneath Zaraki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zaraki seems to be looking for submissions.
Zaraki is trying to control the action in half guard but Steigelmann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zaraki wants to work for an arm triangle but Steigelmann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steigelmann controlling the position well.
Zaraki trying to control from half guard but Steigelmann is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zaraki controlling from the top position.
Steigelmann is trying to keep Zaraki in close.
Zaraki trying to control but Steigelmann is working from the bottom.
Steigelmann has control of Zaraki's left arm, preventing Zaraki from doing any damage.
Zaraki wants to control from the top but Steigelmann keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kenpachi Zaraki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Steigelmann misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann tests Zaraki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaraki blocks a head kick by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaraki. Zaraki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steigelmann throws a hook but Zaraki blocks it.
Zaraki takes one to the side of the head.
Zaraki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steigelmann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steigelmann looks to throw the jab but Zaraki is out of range.
Steigelmann connects with the punch.
Steigelmann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steigelmann scores with a head kick.
Steigelmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaraki fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zaraki shoots in but Steigelmann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice shot by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenpachi Zaraki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steigelmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaraki.
Steigelmann's corner calls for a 1-2. Steigelmann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zaraki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaraki avoids the body shot from Steigelmann.
Gunnar Steigelmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Steigelmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaraki's sensitive parts.
Steigelmann throws an off balance right hand
and Zaraki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steigelmann is pressing down on Zaraki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zaraki won't allow Steigelmann to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann keeping moving, preventing Zaraki from controlling successfully.
Zaraki throws a big elbow that misses.
Zaraki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steigelmann dives on top into guard.
Steigelmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zaraki is looking for a triangle but Steigelmann pushes his legs off easily.
Steigelmann looking to sit in guard and control but Zaraki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steigelmann wants to sweep here but Zaraki controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steigelmann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaraki's guard.
Steigelmann postures up in Zaraki's guard and throws a big left but Zaraki blocks it.
Zaraki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steigelmann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaraki trying to control the position.
Kenpachi Zaraki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaraki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Steigelmann escapes and throws Zaraki's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Steigelmann wants to control but Zaraki is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zaraki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steigelmann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Zaraki is looking to improve his position but Steigelmann isn't that keen on the idea.
Steigelmann looking to control but Zaraki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steigelmann throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zaraki because Steigelmann loaded up on that one.
Steigelmann punching from mount but Zaraki doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Zaraki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steigelmann trying to control but Zaraki is having none of it.
Zaraki is looking to improve his position but Steigelmann isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaraki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steigelmann unloads with some shots from mount but Zaraki bucks and avoids them well.
Steigelmann avoids the attempt from Zaraki to control.
Zaraki is looking to get to half guard.
Steigelmann controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaraki is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Zaraki.
Zaraki shoots in looking for a takedown but Steigelmann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zaraki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zaraki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steigelmann misses with the body kick
and Zaraki counters with a big head kick but Steigelmann shrugs it off.
Steigelmann thuds his shin into the meat of Zaraki's side.
A jab from Steigelmann misses.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaraki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zaraki blocks a head kick by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steigelmann misses with a left hand
and Zaraki counters with a straight right hand.
Steigelmann cracks Zaraki with a good jab.
Steigelmann lands a body shot.
Steigelmann misses with an uppercut
and Zaraki counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann leaves Zaraki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Zaraki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steigelmann punishes Zaraki's body with a nice straight punch.
Steigelmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaraki walks into a jab.
Steigelmann is looking to slow Zaraki down with leg kicks.
Zaraki blocks a jab.
Zaraki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steigelmann throws out the jab.
Steigelmann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaraki.
Steigelmann leaves Zaraki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann lands a jab.
Steigelmann works Zaraki's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steigelmann swings widly with a right hand
and Zaraki counters with a solid body kick.
Steigelmann throws a body kick that misses.
Steigelmann swings widly with a right hand
and Zaraki counters with a series of strikes. Steigelmann will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steigelmann misses with a right hand
and Zaraki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steigelmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaraki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steigelmann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good shot there by Steigelmann.
Kenpachi Zaraki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki looks for a takedown but Steigelmann sprawls well.
Steigelmann throws out a loose jab but Zaraki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steigelmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaraki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steigelmann misses with a left hand
and Zaraki counters with a head kick. That will keep Steigelmann thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zaraki defending well as Steigelmann loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaraki moves out of range as Steigelmann throws a body kick.
Zaraki dives in and grabs Steigelmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steigelmann pushes down on Zaraki's head and hops out.
Steigelmann throws a lazy head kick
and Zaraki counters with a big head kick but Steigelmann shrugs it off.
Steigelmann throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zaraki.
Steigelmann scores with a nice head shot.
Steigelmann scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaraki should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaraki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaraki is rocked!
Steigelmann circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Zaraki to the canvas! Zaraki doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Steigelmann keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Steigelmann!
After winning the bout, Gunnar Steigelmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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