PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Steuermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teitur Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steuermann's entrance music is Ein Prosit. A fine choice. Teitur Gunnarsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Steuermann
vs
Gunnarsson

166 cm
29
265 lbs
10 - 9 - 1

205 cm
30
275 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfgang Steuermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teitur Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gunnarsson rushes Steuermann and presses him up against the cage.

Steuermann successfully pulls guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Steuermann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunnarsson is aware though and is defending well.

Steuermann looking for a guillotine here but Gunnarsson defends easily.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Steuermann keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Steuermann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunnarsson defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steuermann keeping full guard, as Gunnarsson tries to pass.
Steuermann can't keep his opponent in guard - Gunnarsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Steuermann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steuermann wants to improve his position but Gunnarsson is controlling well.
Gunnarsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steuermann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steuermann regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Steuermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Steuermann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunnarsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Steuermann is tightening it up a little... Gunnarsson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gunnarsson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gunnarsson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Steuermann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wolfgang Steuermann!
Wolfgang Steuermann spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.