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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Basaev (ranked 696 p4p, 23 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 764 p4p, 31 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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261 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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199 cm
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280 lbs
49 - 28 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reed Basaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steigelmann takes a swing at Basaev's ribcage but misses.
Basaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steigelmann jabs Basaev right on the nose. Basaev blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Basaev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steigelmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Steigelmann looks to land a right hand but Basaev moved out of range.
Steigelmann connects with a single shot there.
Basaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steigelmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Basaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Basaev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Basaev. Steigelmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steigelmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Basaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Basaev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Basaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Basaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steigelmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Basaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot.
Basaev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steigelmann's calf.
Steigelmann works over Basaev's head and body with a nice combination.
A lazy left from Basaev finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Basaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Basaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Basaev.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Basaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reed Basaev's cut is getting worse.
Steigelmann bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Basaev! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Reed Basaev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steigelmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Basaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steigelmann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann is continuing to stall.
Basaev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steigelmann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steigelmann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Steigelmann.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Basaev. Steigelmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steigelmann connects with a leg kick. Basaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Basaev checks it well.
Basaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
Steigelmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Basaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Basaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Steigelmann is just out of range.
Basaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws an overhand right that has Basaev reeling! Steigelmann follows up with more punches and Basaev is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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