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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Daedalus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daedalus comes to the cage accompanied by Spartacus Soundtrack. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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280 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Quintus Daedalus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steigelmann throws a front kick aimed at Daedalus's knee but Daedalus avoids it well.
Daedalus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daedalus throws a hook to the side of Steigelmann's head but Steigelmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daedalus throws out a loose jab but Steigelmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steigelmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daedalus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steigelmann moves away.
Daedalus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daedalus avoids the head kick by Steigelmann.
Daedalus throws a jab when Steigelmann was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann tries to clinch but Daedalus moves out of range.
Daedalus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steigelmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daedalus moves away.
Daedalus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steigelmann checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steigelmann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daedalus fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daedalus misses with a kick to the body
and Steigelmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daedalus scores with a takedown into Steigelmann's guard.
Daedalus tries to free his leg and advance position but Steigelmann is retaining full guard.
Steigelmann trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daedalus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steigelmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daedalus manages to get himself to full guard.
Steigelmann won't allow Daedalus to sweep him here.
Steigelmann postures up.
Daedalus working for submissions but it's allowed Steigelmann to get to half guard.
Steigelmann wants to pass to mount but Daedalus is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann moves into full mount! Daedalus won't be happy about that!
Daedalus wants to hold on but Steigelmann pushes him away.
Daedalus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Daedalus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steigelmann content to control rather than advance.
Steigelmann is trying to control. Daedalus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gunnar Steigelmann was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Steigelmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daedalus, as that shot connected.
Steigelmann gets caught napping as Daedalus dives in and scores a takedown. Steigelmann manages to retain guard.
Steigelmann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steigelmann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daedalus throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daedalus drops back looking for a leg! Steigelmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steigelmann manages to kick Daedalus off! Daedalus jumps back into Steigelmann's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daedalus wants to control from the top but Steigelmann keeps moving.
Steigelmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daedalus wants to control from the top but Steigelmann keeps moving.
Steigelmann manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daedalus regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Daedalus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steigelmann throws a body punch but Daedalus moves out of range.
Daedalus lands a nice shot that snaps Steigelmann's head back.
Steigelmann misses with a series of wild punches.
Daedalus thows a body shot but no joy.
Steigelmann misses with a double jab
and Daedalus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steigelmann won't be happy with that.
Daedalus grinds an elbow into Steigelmann's temple.
Daedalus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Daedalus 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.
Steigelmann on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steigelmann takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
I wouldn't like to be where Steigelmann is right now.
Steigelmann managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Daedalus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steigelmann is trying to control Daedalus's posture but Daedalus avoids it.
Steigelmann manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Steigelmann wants to pass to mount but Daedalus is defending the position.
Steigelmann is thwarting Daedalus's attempts to control the position.
Daedalus wants to get back to full guard.
Daedalus controlling the position for now.
Daedalus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steigelmann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steigelmann's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus avoiding Steigelmann 's attempts to control his hands.
Steigelmann is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Daedalus is staying active.
Steigelmann can't escape the position.
Daedalus looking for the choke but no joy.
Daedalus avoiding Steigelmann 's attempts to control his hands.
Daedalus struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is taking a good look at Steigelmann as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Daedalus!
Steigelmann tries to roll but Daedalus sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Daedalus is landing with strikes from the back.
Daedalus has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Steigelmann is really stuck here.
Steigelmann tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steigelmann holds on to Daedalus around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann is wriggling around trying to escape.
Daedalus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Daedalus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus lands a big shot there that rocks Steigelmann but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Steigelmann manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Steigelmann is looking to improve his position.
Steigelmann is looking to control Daedalus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steigelmann avoid being mounted?
Daedalus wants to control but Steigelmann is keeping him busy.
Daedalus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steigelmann tries to get to full guard but Daedalus has control of the leg.
Daedalus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daedalus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Daedalus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daedalus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steigelmann scores with a jab to the head.
Daedalus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Steigelmann.
Daedalus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steigelmann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Daedalus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steigelmann swings for the body but Daedalus moves out of range.
Steigelmann misses with a wild body shot.
Steigelmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daedalus was well out of range. Poor timing from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daedalus rather than just go for the knockout.
Steigelmann wants to clinch.
Daedalus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Daedalus.
Steigelmann defending well as Daedalus loads up on a big left hand.
Daedalus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daedalus. Daedalus obviously looking to wear him down.
Steigelmann moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That kick from Daedalus tenderised Steigelmann's leg. Steigelmann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steigelmann tries to clinch up but Daedalus circles away and keeps his distance.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the body kick from Daedalus.
Daedalus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steigelmann tries to clinch there but Daedalus circles away.
Steigelmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus swats away the attempt to clinch by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Daedalus misses the target.
Steigelmann gets off balance looking for a body kick
so Daedalus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steigelmann lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Daedalus!
Steigelmann throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Daedalus is squirming around, avoiding Steigelmann's attempts to control the action.
Daedalus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daedalus wants to control but Steigelmann is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steigelmann looking to control and managing it successfully.
Daedalus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Daedalus wants to control but Steigelmann is having none of it.
Daedalus is desperately trying to improve his position but Steigelmann has a good base and remains in mount.
Steigelmann controlling the position easily from mount.
Steigelmann trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daedalus working to try and regain half guard.
Steigelmann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Daedalus working to try and regain half guard.
Quintus Daedalus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steigelmann punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steigelmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daedalus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daedalus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steigelmann throws a looping overhand right but Daedalus ducks down to avoid it.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steigelmann misses with a two punch combination.
Daedalus throws a series of punches but Steigelmann avoids them all with ease.
Daedalus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steigelmann takes a swing at Daedalus's ribcage but misses.
Daedalus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daedalus looks to land a body kick but Steigelmann moved away.
Steigelmann moves away from the strike by Daedalus.
Steigelmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daedalus moves out of range as Steigelmann strikes.
Daedalus looks to score with a jab to the body but Steigelmann is just out of range.
Steigelmann throws a series of strikes that have Daedalus backpedaling.
Daedalus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steigelmann throws a combination that misses
and Daedalus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Steigelmann regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steigelmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steigelmann wants to sweep here but Daedalus controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daedalus trying to control the position from guard on top but Steigelmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann is pulling down on Daedalus's head to control his posture.
Daedalus throws a strike but Steigelmann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Steigelmann controlling from the top position.
Steigelmann wants to control from the top but Daedalus keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Steigelmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gunnar Steigelmann hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Steigelmann scores with a nice right hand.
Daedalus thows a body shot but no joy.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses.
Daedalus avoids a kick to the body.
Steigelmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steigelmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steigelmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daedalus under the eye.
Some wild striking there from Steigelmann.
Daedalus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steigelmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steigelmann throws a right and a left that Daedalus avoids nicely.
Daedalus misses with a low kick.
Steigelmann lands with a straight right. Daedalus didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daedalus misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daedalus.
Daedalus scores with a sloppy right hand. Steigelmann should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daedalus throws a low kick but Steigelmann avoids it.
Steigelmann works Daedalus's body with a nice hook.
Daedalus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steigelmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steigelmann misses with a hook to the body
and Daedalus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daedalus.
Daedalus won't allow Steigelmann to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daedalus trying to control the position from guard on top but Steigelmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daedalus controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gunnar Steigelmann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Steigelmann misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daedalus was well out of range. Poor timing from Steigelmann.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daedalus.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daedalus.
Nice defenses there by Daedalus.
Steigelmann tries to clinch but Daedalus is having none of it.
Daedalus misses with the combination.
Daedalus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steigelmann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Steigelmann.
Daedalus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daedalus throws a body punch but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Daedalus ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
Daedalus lands the left hand.
Daedalus feints and then cracks Steigelmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steigelmann down.
Daedalus looks to land a left hand but Steigelmann moved out of range nicely.
Daedalus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steigelmann.
Daedalus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daedalus.
Steigelmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Daedalus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steigelmann quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steigelmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Daedalus trying to control but Steigelmann is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann wants to sweep here but Daedalus controlling him for the moment.
Steigelmann keeping moving, preventing Daedalus from controlling successfully.
Daedalus looking to sit in guard and control but Steigelmann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Steigelmann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus working for a triangle but Steigelmann defends it easily.
Daedalus trying to control the position.
Daedalus keeping moving, preventing Steigelmann from controlling successfully.
Daedalus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steigelmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Daedalus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daedalus looks to land a body kick but Steigelmann moved away.
Steigelmann is looking to clinch but Daedalus is avoiding it.
Daedalus ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann lands a leg kick that knocks Daedalus off balance momentarily.
Daedalus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steigelmann.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steigelmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steigelmann throws a shot from downtown. Daedalus moves away and avoids it.
Steigelmann swings for the body but Daedalus moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Steigelmann.
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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann is the new heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gunnar Steigelmann made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 160 , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Quintus Daedalus was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm too old for this...Congratz to Showhey for beating me again and defend title that was so long mine. Good luck in future, greetings and thanks for all support from attendance!'.
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