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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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282 lbs
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265 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Steel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel tries to clinch there but Ferrigno circles away.
Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferrigno fails with the takedown.
It looked like Steel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ferrigno has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferrigno jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
Ferrigno misses with a takedown attempt - Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Ferrigno looks to move away, Steel throws a big counter combo bu Ferrigno just gets out of the way.
Ferrigno misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrigno darts in looking for a takedown but Steel gets double underhooks and turns Ferrigno into the cage.
Freddy Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Ferrigno moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Ferrigno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel is looking to clinch but Ferrigno is avoiding it.
Ferrigno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steel looks to land a combination but Ferrigno avoids it well.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Ferrigno with the counter takedown but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferrigno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
It looks like Freddy Steel has been cut.
Ferrigno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrigno off to one side.
Steel throws a right hand that Ferrigno ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrigno also avoids with ease.
Ferrigno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel tries to land a body kick
and Ferrigno counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel looks to clinch
letting Ferrigno counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel wants to clinch but Ferrigno slips to the side
and Ferrigno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Freddy Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferrigno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferrigno scores with a jab.
Nice shot by Ferrigno.
Ferrigno blocks a head kick by Steel.
Ferrigno scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ferrigno counters with a series of strikes. Steel will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Ferrigno saw that one coming.
And Ferrigno tries to counter it with a takedown but Steel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Steel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ferrigno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Ferrigno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Steel moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferrignos head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno blocking some punches.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferrigno can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Steel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrigno.
Ferrigno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferrigno tries to pull guard but Steel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferrigno backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrigno goes for a takedown attempt but Steel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferrigno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
Ferrigno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steel defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Freddy Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freddy Steel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferrigno slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Ferrigno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferrigno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel darts in and clinches Ferrigno up against the cage.
Ferrigno misses with a body punch.
Ferrigno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferrigno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steel is defending well.
Ferrigno fails to pull guard.
Ferrigno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferrigno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferrigno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Freddy Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
Ferrigno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Ferrigno.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferrigno backwards.
Ferrigno lands a shot to the body.
Ferrigno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Ferrigno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferrigno is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferrigno can do to turn this around?
Ferrigno has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.
Ferrigno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferrigno! But no joy.
Steel tries to clinch but Ferrigno is having none of it.
Freddy Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Ferrigno does no damage.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferrigno shoots in but no luck this time.
Steel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ferrigno - just one landing.
Steel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Ferrigno. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferrigno.
Ferrigno blocks a head kick by Steel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel fakes the leg kick and cracks Ferrigno in the body.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferrigno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Freddy Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Ferrigno is breathing heavily.
Ferrigno cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferrigno takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ferrigno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Steel!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ferrigno goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ferrigno's guard! Nice work there by Steel!
Steel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lou Ferrigno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferrigno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steel wants to stand but Ferrigno is controlling the position.
Ferrigno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Freddy Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freddy Steel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrigno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Steel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ferrigno blocks a head kick by Steel.
Ferrigno goes for a double leg but Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel continues to drive forward.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferrigno swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Ferrigno lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ferrigno jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel swings for the body but Ferrigno moves out of range.
Ferrigno walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrigno circles away.
Steel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferrigno wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it.
Ferrigno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Freddy Steel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferrigno is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Ferrigno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferrigno counters with a straight right hand.
Ferrigno misses with a few strikes there.
As Ferrigno looks to move away, Steel throws a big counter combo bu Ferrigno just gets out of the way.
Ferrigno takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ferrigno tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Freddy Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel moves into range and clinches up with Ferrigno.
Ferrigno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferrigno can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Ferrigno wants to take the fight to the mat but Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Steel gets underhooks to prevent Ferrigno's takedown attempt.
Ferrigno looking for a takedown.
Steel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferrigno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrigno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeps control of Ferrigno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferrigno wants to take the fight to the mat but Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ferrigno wants to take the fight to the mat but Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ferrigno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steel is defending well.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel pushes Ferrigno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferrigno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Ferrigno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steel prevents it.
Ferrigno is trying to break free.
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferrigno is working for takedown but Steel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferrigno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrigno.
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Ferrigno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferrigno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Ferrigno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferrigno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Steel clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Steel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferrigno misses with the combination.
Ferrigno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferrigno closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Steel has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ferrigno is on him like a limpet, forcing Steel back against the cage.
Ferrigno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Ferrigno.
Steel is pressed up against the cage. Ferrigno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel down to the mat. Steel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrigno blocks a head kick by Steel.
Ferrigno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferrigno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freddy Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Ferrigno misses with a hook
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferrigno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferrigno is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ferrigno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steel tries to clinch but Ferrigno is having none of it.
Ferrigno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Ferrigno keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferrigno misses with a double jab
and Steel counters with an inside leg kick.
Ferrigno defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel closes the distance and pushes Ferrigno back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferrigno tries to pull guard but Steel holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferrigno drops back down to his feet.
Steel lands a right hand.
Ferrigno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrigno.
Ferrigno tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferrigno has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel crunches a lovely knee into Ferrigno's ribcage.
Ferrigno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Lou Ferrigno has been cut.
Ferrigno looking for a takedown.
Ferrigno is trying to break free.
Steel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferrigno lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ferrigno is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Ferrigno has Steel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to clinch but Ferrigno moves away
and Ferrigno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferrigno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrigno.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrigno circles away.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferrigno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel sprawls well. Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferrigno gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel looks for the body kick but Ferrigno saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Steel had his way with Lou Ferrigno in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Ferrigno blocks a head kick by Steel.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferrigno.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrigno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrigno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferrigno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steel defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel is looking to wear down Ferrigno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrigno circles away.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferrigno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Ferrigno tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steel is looking for a counter combo.
Freddy Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
Ferrigno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ferrigno looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Freddy Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferrigno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferrigno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Ferrigno's legs - danger averted.
Steel stands up from Ferrigno's guard - Steel perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel misses with the combination.
Ferrigno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferrigno shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ferrigno has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Ferrigno is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ferrigno is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lou Ferrigno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferrigno is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Freddy Steel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Steel!
Freddy Steel retains his heavyweight title!
Freddy Steel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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