PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Steigelmann
vs
Leonidas

199 cm
35
280 lbs
33 - 15 - 0

195 cm
29
250 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Voodoo Nutrition
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steigelmann lands with a cross.
Steigelmann has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonidas.
Leonidas feints a counter leg kick.
Steigelmann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonidas blocks a jab.
Leonidas looks to score with a jab to the body but Steigelmann is just out of range.
Steigelmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonidas scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonidas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann.
A punch combination from Steigelmann misses.
Leonidas wants to counter the offense by Steigelmann and move into the clinch position.
Steigelmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonidas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonidas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steigelmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonidas.
Steigelmann misses with a wild body shot.
Steigelmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steigelmann scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonidas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas takes one on the button.

It looks like Zeus Leonidas has been cut.
Steigelmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonidas tries to move into range but Steigelmann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Steigelmann bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Leonidas! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Leonidas is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonidas looking to control.
Steigelmann content to stall in guard here.
Leonidas wants to sweep but no luck.
Steigelmann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steigelmann postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonidas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steigelmann content to stall in guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Leonidas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steigelmann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leonidas controlling Steigelmann's posture.
Steigelmann controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leonidas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas lands a glancing blow to the side of Steigelmann's head.
Steigelmann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Steigelmann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leonidas on the side of the head.
Steigelmann scores with a nice strike.
Steigelmann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steigelmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Steigelmann moves in looking to clinch but Leonidas pushes him off.
Leonidas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonidas thuds a left hand into Steigelmann's body.
Steigelmann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leonidas circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steigelmann tries to clinch up.

Steigelmann gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with some punches.
Steigelmann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That has opened up Zeus Leonidas's cut even more.
Steigelmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonidas avoids it.
Leonidas stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steigelmann throws an elbow but misses.
Steigelmann tries to work over Leonidas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonidas misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Leonidas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Steigelmann can't fight it off and eventually Leonidas manages to take the fight to the floor. Steigelmann looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leonidas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Leonidas is pushing down on Steigelmann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steigelmann is fighting to maintain full guard but Leonidas has managed to sneak the leg through.

Leonidas wants to work for an arm triangle but Steigelmann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leonidas trying to control from Steigelmann's half guard. Steigelmann has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonidas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Steigelmann throws a lazy right hand but Leonidas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steigelmann misses with an uppercut. Leonidas saw that one coming.
Steigelmann misses with a low kick as Leonidas jumps back.
Leonidas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy head kick and Leonidas moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Leonidas.
Leonidas swings for the body but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Steigelmann motions for Leonidas to come forward. Steigelmann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steigelmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leonidas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonidas looks to land a right hand but Steigelmann moved out of range.
Steigelmann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steigelmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Leonidas.
Leonidas with a nice cross.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Steigelmann went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leonidas throws an overhand right that lands on Steigelmann's shoulder, as Steigelmann tries to avoid the shot.
Leonidas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonidas misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steigelmann lands a high kick!
Leonidas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steigelmann throws a jab when Leonidas was well out of range.
Steigelmann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gunnar Steigelmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonidas cracks a nice hook into Steigelmann's ribs.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy head kick and Leonidas moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Leonidas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steigelmann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steigelmann.
Leonidas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonidas lands a jab.
Leonidas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leonidas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steigelmann looks to throw the jab but Leonidas is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann feints and then cracks Leonidas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leonidas down.
Leonidas misses with a looping right.
A combination from Leonidas does no damage.
Leonidas looks to score with a jab to the body but Steigelmann is just out of range.
Steigelmann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leonidas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonidas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steigelmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leonidas slips a jab from Steigelmann.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonidas! But no joy.
Steigelmann throws a head kick but Leonidas moves out of range.

Leonidas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steigelmann is adopting a defensive guard.
Leonidas wants to control from the top but Steigelmann keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steigelmann manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Steigelmann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Steigelmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leonidas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steigelmann has managed to get both his arms back between Leonidas's legs - danger averted.
Steigelmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonidas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Leonidas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leonidas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Steigelmann escapes and throws Leonidas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Steigelmann advances to mount.
Leonidas is trying desperately to improve position.
Leonidas tries to hold on but Steigelmann pushes him away.
Steigelmann content just to control the position here.
Leonidas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Leonidas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Steigelmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Leonidas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leonidas just misses with a punch to the body.
Steigelmann throws a low kick but Leonidas avoids it.
Leonidas connects with a body shot that sends Steigelmann's belly button to the back.
Leonidas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steigelmann throws a body kick that misses
and Leonidas counters with a nice leg kick.
Steigelmann scores with a punch to the head.
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
Leonidas with a jab.
Leonidas cracks Steigelmann with a good jab.
Leonidas blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann tries to clinch there but Leonidas circles away.
It seemed like Leonidas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonidas throws a low kick, looking for Steigelmann's leg but Steigelmann calmly moves out of range.
Steigelmann throwing a counter right hand but Leonidas manages to avoid it.
Leonidas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Steigelmann.
That kick from Leonidas tenderised Steigelmann's leg. Steigelmann is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann lands a nice shot that snaps Leonidas's head back.
Leonidas connects with a crisp jab.
Leonidas throws a hook to the side of Steigelmann's head but Steigelmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonidas cracks Steigelmann with a good jab.
Leonidas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steigelmann misses with a looping right.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot.
Leonidas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonidas dips to his left and cracks Steigelmann with an uppercut!
Steigelmann missing with a left hand there. Leonidas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonidas moves out of range as Steigelmann strikes.
Steigelmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leonidas has time to react.
Leonidas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann misses with a leg kick
and Leonidas counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Leonidas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas throws a body kick that misses.
Leonidas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steigelmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leonidas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steigelmann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steigelmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leonidas avoids the head kick by Steigelmann.
Leonidas dives in for a single leg takedown but Steigelmann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steigelmann tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leonidas manages to circle out of the way.
Leonidas ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
Leonidas misses with a hook.
Leonidas throws a big shot that misses.
Steigelmann throws an overhand right that lands on Leonidas's shoulder, as Leonidas tries to avoid the shot.
Leonidas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Leonidas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leonidas throws a head kick that misses.
Steigelmann just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steigelmann as he avoids it easily.
Leonidas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steigelmann can pounce on him.
Leonidas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steigelmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonidas.
A clash of legs there as Steigelmann blocks the low kick.
Steigelmann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Leonidas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steigelmann to the mat! Steigelmann manages to get full guard.

Leonidas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steigelmann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leonidas has Steigelmann in his guard.

Steigelmann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zeus Leonidas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonidas wants to sweep but no luck.
Steigelmann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann is looking to stand up but Leonidas won't let him.

Leonidas 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 stopping the sweep attempt from Leonidas.

Leonidas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steigelmann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leonidas's head.
Leonidas working a defensive guard here.

Leonidas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steigelmann passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Leonidas really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Leonidas slips under a jab from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leonidas counters with a straight right hand.
Leonidas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leonidas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leonidas throws a jab when Steigelmann was well out of range.
Steigelmann thinks about countering with a head kick.

Steigelmann drops Leonidas with a right and a left! Steigelmann comes rushing in but Leonidas regains his composure and manages to keep Steigelmann in guard.

The cut above Zeus Leonidas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steigelmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leonidas is trying to hold Steigelmann in close to prevent damage but Steigelmann has managed to pass into half guard.
Steigelmann trying to control from half guard but Leonidas is working away.
Steigelmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leonidas.
Leonidas wants to improve his position but instead Steigelmann has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steigelmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steigelmann trying to control the action but Leonidas is working from the bottom.
Leonidas wants to get back to full guard.
Leonidas keeps trying to improve his position.

Leonidas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steigelmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Leonidas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann is really struggling to control Leonidas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leonidas tries to roll over but Steigelmann keeps him under control.
Leonidas trying to control here.
Steigelmann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steigelmann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steigelmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonidas throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steigelmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonidas lands a jab to the nose.
Leonidas feints and then cracks Steigelmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steigelmann down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann with a nice cross.
Leonidas slips under a jab.
Leonidas 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.
Steigelmann moves out of range as Leonidas throws a body kick.
Steigelmann is looking for a counter combo.
Nice jab there from Leonidas.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Steigelmann enables Leonidas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steigelmann manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Leonidas trying to control but Steigelmann is working from the bottom.
Leonidas looking to pass the guard.
Steigelmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonidas is one step ahead there.
Steigelmann keeping moving, preventing Leonidas from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann is trying to control the position but Leonidas postures up.
Leonidas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steigelmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Steigelmann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Leonidas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steigelmann has picked Leonidas up and slammed him! Leonidas can't keep hold of the triangle and Steigelmann manages to pass to side control!
Steigelmann staying calm.
Leonidas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steigelmann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Steigelmann had his way with Zeus Leonidas in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Steigelmann throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Leonidas counter with a right hand.
Leonidas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steigelmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

A head kick lands from Steigelmann that sends Leonidas to the canvas. Leonidas tries to scramble back to his feet but Steigelmann brings him back down into side control.
Leonidas is still in real trouble! Can Steigelmann finish him?
Steigelmann working away.
Leonidas is not content to let Steigelmann control the position.
Leonidas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leonidas seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steigelmann tries to advance to mount but Leonidas denies him.
Leonidas tries to improve position but can't.
Steigelmann just content to control the position.
Leonidas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Leonidas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Leonidas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steigelmann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Leonidas's face as Steigelmann controls the position.
Leonidas is looking to reverse the position.
Leonidas is trying to control Steigelmann's posture but Steigelmann avoids it.
Leonidas is looking for a sweep.
Leonidas trying to remain calm as Steigelmann controls from the top position.
Leonidas is looking for a sweep.
Leonidas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steigelmann wants to control but Leonidas is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas wants to control but Steigelmann postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steigelmann checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Steigelmann.
Leonidas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Leonidas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Zeus Leonidas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Steigelmann feints with a jab and clips Leonidas right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Leonidas is sent crashing into the canvas and Steigelmann leaps in for the kill! Leonidas tries to get to his feet but Steigelmann is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Leonidas is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann retains his super heavyweight title!
Gunnar Steigelmann thanked the fans post fight for their support.