|
|
PBP Commentary |
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). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 199 cm
22
280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
200 cm
23
240 lbs
3 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenpachi Zaraki!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaraki ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
Zaraki scores with a takedown into Steigelmann's 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Steigelmann controlling the position.
Zaraki trying to control the position from guard on top but Steigelmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaraki throws a big right hand that misses.
Zaraki throws an elbow that misses. Steigelmann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zaraki's guard. Nice move by Steigelmann!
Zaraki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steigelmann trying to control but Zaraki is working from the bottom.
Zaraki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann pushes down on Zaraki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zaraki is looking to improve his position.
Zaraki is staying active underneath Steigelmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steigelmann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zaraki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steigelmann pulls his head out easily.
Steigelmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steigelmann prevents Zaraki from improving his position.
Steigelmann wants to take a breather but Zaraki is having none of it.
Steigelmann throwing shots but Zaraki is blocking nicely.
Zaraki wants to get back to full guard.
Steigelmann controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki trying to control but Steigelmann postures up.
Steigelmann sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaraki looking for submissions off his back.
Zaraki has his hands clasped together around Steigelmann's back. He's all about the action.
Steigelmann wants to control but Zaraki is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gunnar Steigelmann wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zaraki shoots in but no luck this time.
Zaraki tries for a takedown but Steigelmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki fakes the leg kick and cracks Steigelmann in the body.
Steigelmann misses with an uppercut
and Zaraki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steigelmann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zaraki is keeping busy.
Steigelmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaraki is defending well for now.
Zaraki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steigelmann to keep the fight standing.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Zaraki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaraki jumps guard but Steigelmann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Steigelmann stops a takedown attempt from Zaraki.
Zaraki looking for a takedown.
Zaraki throws a head punch that misses.
Steigelmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steigelmann misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zaraki breaks the clinch.
Zaraki throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Steigelmann.
Zaraki fails with the takedown.
Zaraki looks winded!
Zaraki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Zaraki dives in and grabs Steigelmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steigelmann pushes down on Zaraki's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown by Zaraki or perhaps it was just good defense by Steigelmann which made him look bad.
Steigelmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaraki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steigelmann misses with a straight right.
Steigelmann cracks Zaraki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaraki ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
Zaraki looks for a takedown but Steigelmann sprawls well.
Zaraki doesn't manage to clinch there - Steigelmann circles away.
Steigelmann works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steigelmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Zaraki. Zaraki gets slowly back to his feet.
Steigelmann blocks a head kick by Zaraki.
Steigelmann lands with a shot to the body.
Zaraki tries to close the distance and clinch but Steigelmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaraki moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaraki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaraki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steigelmann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steigelmann misses with an uppercut. Zaraki saw that one coming.
Zaraki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steigelmann.
Zaraki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steigelmann sprawls well. Steigelmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zaraki gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Zaraki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steigelmann's waist but Steigelmann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaraki off to one side.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steigelmann misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki misses with a double jab.
Gunnar Steigelmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaraki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steigelmann's waist but Steigelmann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaraki off to one side.
Zaraki is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Steigelmann.
Zaraki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaraki throws a hook but Steigelmann avoids it easily.
Zaraki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaraki tries to clinch but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Zaraki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steigelmann throws a body punch but Zaraki moves out of range.
Steigelmann throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Zaraki tumbling to the canvas!
Zaraki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steigelmann passes Zaraki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zaraki is still in real trouble! Can Steigelmann finish him?
Steigelmann is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Steigelmann drops a big elbow. That's hurt Zaraki! More shots from Steigelmann and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
98% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
