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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Steuermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steuermann comes into the arena with Ein Prosit blaring out of the sound system. Clarence Adams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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166 cm
28
265 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
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195 cm
25
277 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfgang Steuermann! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clarence Adams! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Steuermann shoots for a takedown but Adams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Steuermann shoots in for a double leg but Adams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Steuermann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adams defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Steuermann. That's going to take a lot out of him. A combination from Adams does no damage. Steuermann blocks a head kick by Adams.
Steuermann looks for a takedown but Adams sprawls well. Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steuermann. Steuermann slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Steuermann shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Adams misses with a leg kick. Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Adams has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Steuermann swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Adams throws a nice head kick!
Steuermann dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing. Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams throws a series of punches but Steuermann moves out of range. Steuermann wants to land a leg kick but Adams is out of range. Adams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Steuermann shoots in but no luck this time. Steuermann dives in for a single leg takedown but Adams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but Steuermann won't allow it.
Steuermann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Adams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steuermann. Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Steuermann dives in for a single leg takedown but Adams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Adams prevents the takedown attempt.
Adams breaks the clinch.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Steuermann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Steuermann moves out of range easily. Oooooh!!! Adams has knocked Steuermann down with a huge combo! Adams steps away and waves a wobbly Steuermann back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Steuermann fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Steuermann looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well. Steuermann shoots in looking for a takedown but Adams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steuermann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Steuermann misses with a body kick. Adams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steuermann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively. Adams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Adams rushes Steuermann with punches - Steuermann moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Steuermann goes down! Adams follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clarence Adams!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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