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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fjera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Steigelmann will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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20 - 3 - 1 |
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280 lbs
38 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Fjera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Steigelmann misses.
Steigelmann cracks Fjera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steigelmann cracks Fjera with a good jab.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann.
Fjera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fjera lands a few punches from side control.
Fjera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fjera lands some shots froms side control.
Steigelmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steigelmann is trying to control Fjera's posture but Fjera avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera trying to control the action but Steigelmann is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
I wouldn't like to be where Steigelmann is right now.
Steigelmann is trying to improve his position.
Fjera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Steigelmann is looking for a sweep.
Fjera wants to control but Steigelmann is keeping him busy.
Fjera scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Steigelmann to see if he's OK.
Fjera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steigelmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steigelmann is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fjera throws an elbow but Steigelmann slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Fjera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steigelmann is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steigelmann gets back to full guard.
Steigelmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fjera.
Fjera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fjera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fjera throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steigelmann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fjera's guard.
Steigelmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fjera trying to keep a closed guard but Steigelmann is proving a slippery customer.
Steigelmann advances position into side control!
Fjera is looking to regain half guard here but Steigelmann keeps moving and retains side control.
Fjera sneaks back into half guard.
Fjera manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steigelmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steigelmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steigelmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fjera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steigelmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fjera keeping full guard, as Steigelmann tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fjera looking for a guillotine here but Steigelmann defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Fjera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A good leg kick by Steigelmann.
A big left from Fjera misses.
Fjera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steigelmann can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fjera is defended easily by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws the kick towards the body but Fjera avoids it.
A slow jab from Steigelmann misses its intended target.
Fjera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steigelmann counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Steigelmann connects with an inside leg kick.
Steigelmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fjera at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Steigelmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steigelmann misses with a straight left.
Steigelmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fjera sizes up Steigelmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steigelmann moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a wild body kick that Fjera sees coming a mile off.
Steigelmann looks to land a body kick but Fjera moved away.
Fjera looks to land a left hand but Steigelmann moved out of range nicely.
Steigelmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fjera counters with a nice body shot.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fjera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steigelmann finds it's way round the side to connect with Fjera's head.
Fjera's corner calls for a 1-2. Fjera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
That kick from Steigelmann tenderised Fjera's leg. Fjera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fjera moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steigelmann scores with a nice strike.
Fjera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
Steigelmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fjera.
The fighters circling - Fjera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steigelmann tries a low kick but Fjera avoids it.
Fjera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steigelmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fjera momentarily.
Fjera blocks a head kick by Steigelmann.
No luck for Fjera with that takedown attempt.
Steigelmann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fjera's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann lands with a hook. Fjera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fjera tries for a takedown but Steigelmann circles away easily
and Steigelmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Fjera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steigelmann!
Fjera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fjera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steigelmann moves away from the strike by Fjera.
A jab from Fjera misses.
Steigelmann throws a counter combo.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fjera looks to land a left hand but Steigelmann moved out of range nicely.
Steigelmann throws a looping overhand right but Fjera ducks down to avoid it.
Steigelmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steigelmann ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann takes a swing at Fjera's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steigelmann punishes Fjera's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fjera is defended easily by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Steigelmann is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some wild striking there from Steigelmann.
Fjera misses the body punch
and Steigelmann counters with a solid body kick.
Fjera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steigelmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fjera looks for a takedown but Steigelmann sprawls well.
Steigelmann moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Steigelmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fjera.
Steigelmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fjera.
Steigelmann misses with a straight left.
Steigelmann sizes up Fjera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fjera cracks Steigelmann with a good jab.
Fjera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steigelmann circles away.
Fjera scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann lands a front kick.
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steigelmann scores with a nice head shot.
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Fjera.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fjera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera throws a jab when Steigelmann was well out of range.
Fjera throws a lazy right hand but Steigelmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steigelmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steigelmann wants to counter the offense by Fjera and move into the clinch position.
Steigelmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steigelmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fjera. That did some damage!
Steigelmann throws a low kick, looking for Fjera's leg but Fjera calmly moves out of range.
Steigelmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fjera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steigelmann avoids it really well and circles away.
Fjera moves out of range as Steigelmann strikes.
Fjera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steigelmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fjera momentarily.
Fjera takes a swing at Steigelmann's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fjera with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steigelmann scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice defenses there by Steigelmann.
Fjera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fjera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steigelmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Fjera.
That kick from Steigelmann tenderised Fjera's leg. Fjera is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann.
Fjera ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
It looked like Fjera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fjera connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by Fjera.
A telegraphed right hand from Fjera misses the target.
Steigelmann feints and then cracks Fjera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fjera down.
Fjera lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera clobbers Steigelmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steigelmann ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Fjera throws a right and a left that Steigelmann avoids nicely.
Steigelmann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fjera avoids the body shot from Steigelmann.
A little feinted left hand from Fjera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fjera cracks Steigelmann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fjera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steigelmann throws a leg kick but Fjera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steigelmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fjera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steigelmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Fjera.
Steigelmann takes a swing at Fjera's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann throws a front kick aimed at Fjera's knee but Fjera avoids it well.
Steigelmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera misses the jab.
Fjera throws a combination. Steigelmann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Fjera.
Fjera throws a hook to the side of Steigelmann's head but Steigelmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fjera takes a swing at Steigelmann's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann scores with a jab.
Steigelmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fjera on the side of the head.
Steigelmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steigelmann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fjera throws a right and a left that Steigelmann avoids nicely.
Steigelmann lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A cross from Fjera lands.
Fjera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steigelmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fjera. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gunnar Steigelmann just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Steigelmann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fjera moves forwards but Steigelmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steigelmann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steigelmann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fjera swings for the body but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Steigelmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Fjera off the cage and back into range.
Fjera just misses with a punch to the body.
Steigelmann slips a straight right by Fjera.
Fjera misses with a double jab
and Steigelmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fjera avoids the body shot from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann connects with an inside leg kick.
Steigelmann does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Fjera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fjera cracks Steigelmann with an open hand slap.
Steigelmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fjera manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Fjera there.
Nice defenses there by Steigelmann.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a shot from downtown. Fjera moves away and avoids it.
Fjera misses with a straight left.
Steigelmann scores with a hook.
Steigelmann throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steigelmann misses with a low kick as Fjera jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Fjera misses the target.
Steigelmann scores with a jab to the head.
Steigelmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steigelmann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fjera is able to avoid easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fjera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steigelmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fjera under the eye.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steigelmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fjera was well out of range. Poor timing from Steigelmann.
Fjera misses with a straight right.
Steigelmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Fjera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fjera blocks a head kick by Steigelmann.
Fjera avoids the head kick by Steigelmann.
Fjera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steigelmann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fjera with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fjera misses the jab.
Steigelmann cracks Fjera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fjera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steigelmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steigelmann throws a series of punches but Fjera avoids them all with ease.
Fjera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot lands for Steigelmann.
Fjera dodges the punch combination from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fjera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steigelmann misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steigelmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steigelmann throws out the jab.
Fjera misses with a looping left.
Steigelmann tries a quick counter leg kick but Fjera is wise to it.
Fjera misses with an uppercut. Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Steigelmann pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fjera back to the cage. Steigelmann follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steigelmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fjera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steigelmann cracks the inside of Fjera's front leg.
Fjera fails with the takedown.
Fjera tests Steigelmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fjera walks into a left hand.
Steigelmann blocks a jab.
Fjera scores with a nice head shot.
Fjera connects with a jab.
Steigelmann moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steigelmann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fjera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steigelmann wants to clinch up but Fjera keeps it at a distance.
Fjera throws a big shot that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fjera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Fjera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steigelmann sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fjera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steigelmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fjera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fjera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steigelmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steigelmann tries to roll over but Fjera keeps him under control.
Fjera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steigelmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nick Fjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steigelmann is on top in guard.
Steigelmann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fjera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Steigelmann has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fjera has his foot on Steigelmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steigelmann works his way back into a safe position though.
Steigelmann content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Steigelmann has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Steigelmann trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom.
Steigelmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is trying to control the position but Steigelmann postures up.
Fjera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fjera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fjera wants to hit a switch here but Steigelmann passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fjera there!
Steigelmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nick Fjera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fjera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fjera regains half guard.
Steigelmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fjera defending well though.
Steigelmann is controlling the pace.
Fjera is pressing down on Steigelmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steigelmann controlling from the top position.
Gunnar Steigelmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fjera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steigelmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Nick Fjera.
I think Steigelmann has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann is the new heavyweight champion!
Gunnar Steigelmann thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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