PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fjera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Steigelmann has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Steigelmann
vs
Fjera

199 cm
37
280 lbs
39 - 18 - 0

188 cm
30
273 lbs
21 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Nuggetori's Nutritionals
Hellbent

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 39 - 18 - 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 21 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steigelmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Steigelmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Fjera's head.
Steigelmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fjera.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann cracks Fjera with an open hand slap.
Steigelmann throws a solid leg kick but Fjera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steigelmann.
Fjera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Steigelmann misses the target.
Fjera shoots and misses
letting Steigelmann counter with a right hand.
Steigelmann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fjera counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Steigelmann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Steigelmann misses with an uppercut. Fjera saw that one coming.
Fjera throws a body kick that misses.
Steigelmann quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A big left from Steigelmann misses.
Fjera takes a swing at Steigelmann's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann is looking to counter with a body kick.
Good exchange - Fjera coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steigelmann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fjera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steigelmann throws a right hand that Fjera ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjera also avoids with ease.
Fjera is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera tries to clinch but Steigelmann moves away
and Steigelmann counters with an outside leg kick.
Fjera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steigelmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steigelmann slips under a jab.
Steigelmann wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steigelmann misses with a jab, cross combination.

Steigelmann moves into range and clinches up with Fjera.
Fjera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steigelmann.
Fjera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steigelmann or not.
Steigelmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fjera scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Fjera.

Steigelmann has Fjera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Steigelmann pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fjera tumbling to the mat - Steigelmann dives into Fjera's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjera is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann advances to half guard.
Fjera is pressing down on Steigelmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fjera 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.
Fjera being controlled here, momentarily.

Fjera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steigelmann defends it easily.
Steigelmann sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steigelmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steigelmann works over Fjera with some ground and pound from guard.
Steigelmann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steigelmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjera is keeping the position for now.
Steigelmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fjera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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.
Steigelmann postures up.
Steigelmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fjera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fjera looking for a sweep. Not yet Fjera, not yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steigelmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Fjera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Steigelmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fjera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
A big left from Steigelmann misses.
Steigelmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steigelmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Steigelmann looks to throw the jab but Fjera is out of range.
A low kick from Steigelmann misses

and Fjera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but Steigelmann defending well.
Fjera lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann is staying active underneath Fjera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fjera trying to mount his opponent but Steigelmann defends it.
Steigelmann wants to improve his position but Fjera is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera is keen to just control but Steigelmann is a slippery customer.
Fjera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steigelmann is trying to control but can't.
Steigelmann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steigelmann keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Nick Fjera has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Fjera is looking to work some ground and pound but Steigelmann has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fjera won't allow Steigelmann to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Steigelmann keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fjera, right into the meat.
Fjera tries to close the distance and clinch but Steigelmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steigelmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fjera.
Steigelmann misses with a looping left.
Steigelmann misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fjera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steigelmann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Steigelmann coming out on top.
Steigelmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fjeras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steigelmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fjera can do to turn this around?
Steigelmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fjera was well out of range. Poor timing from Steigelmann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand.
Fjera misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Steigelmann blocks the low kick.
Fjera cracks Steigelmann with an open hand slap.
Steigelmann throws a body kick that misses.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann fakes the leg kick and cracks Fjera in the body.
Steigelmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann throwing a counter right hand but Fjera manages to avoid it.
Fjera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steigelmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Fjera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steigelmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steigelmann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fjera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Gunnar Steigelmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Fjera throws a series of punches but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Steigelmann works Fjera's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Steigelmann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Steigelmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fjera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steigelmann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fjera scrambles back to his feet.
Steigelmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steigelmann looks for the body kick but Fjera saw that one coming.
Steigelmann defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand.
Steigelmann feints a jab promting Fjera to slip. Steigelmann then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fjera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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 Gunnar Steigelmann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Steigelmann throws a shot from downtown. Fjera moves away and avoids it.

It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Steigelmann scores with a nice right hand.
Fjera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steigelmann throws a leg kick
and Fjera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steigelmann scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steigelmann misses with a hook.
Fjera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steigelmann.
Fjera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fjera counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fjera is out of range and Steigelmann settles back down.
Steigelmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steigelmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fjera's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steigelmann clinches up with Fjera and pushes him back against the cage.
Fjera lands a body punch.
Steigelmann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fjera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fjera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fjera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steigelmann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fjera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steigelmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Fjera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fjera takes an elbow to the temple.
Fjera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steigelmann.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fjera tries to land knees in the clinch but Steigelmann avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera tries to break free but Steigelmann pushes him back against the cage.
Fjera wants to stall.
Steigelmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Fjera avoids the damage to the body.
Steigelmann tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steigelmann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fjera's defenses.
Fjera looking for a takedown.
Fjera looking for a takedown.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fjera.
Fjera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steigelmann lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fjera.
Steigelmann throws a head punch that misses.
Steigelmann tries a knee to the head but Fjera blocks it.
Fjera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steigelmann lands an elbow inside.
Steigelmann lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann keeps control of Fjera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fjera stalling in the clinch.
Steigelmann lands a shoulder strike.

Fjera pulls Steigelmann into guard.
Fjera is looking to sweep but instead, Steigelmann has passed into half guard.
Steigelmann is looking to stall here but Fjera recovers full guard.
Fjera controls Steigelmann momentarily but Steigelmann frees himself.
Steigelmann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera controlling Steigelmann's posture.
Fjera wants to control the position but Steigelmann says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Steigelmann slows the pace down in half guard.
Steigelmann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fjera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Steigelmann clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fjera misses with a looping left.
Steigelmann swings for the body but Fjera moves out of range.
Fjera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fjera throws a shot from downtown. Steigelmann moves away and avoids it.

Steigelmann clinches up against the cage.
Fjera trying to control the position but instead, Steigelmann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fjera into the cage.
Steigelmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fjera is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steigelmann as Fjera tries to tie him up.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera tries to break free but Steigelmann pushes him back against the cage.

Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steigelmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fjera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Steigelmann misses.
Fjera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steigelmann. Steigelmann obviously looking to wear him down.
Steigelmann connects with a right hand. Fjera shakes it off.
Fjera throws a lazy right hand but Steigelmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steigelmann throws an overhand right that lands on Fjera's shoulder, as Fjera tries to avoid the shot.
Steigelmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fjera.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Fjera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fjera.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steigelmann as he jumps to the side.
Steigelmann scores with a jab.
Steigelmann throws a combination that misses
and Fjera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy left from Steigelmann finds it's target.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Steigelmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steigelmann wants to clinch up but Fjera keeps it at a distance.
Steigelmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fjera moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fjera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steigelmann is looking for a counter combo.
Steigelmann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera throws a jab when Steigelmann was well out of range.
Fjera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steigelmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Steigelmann cracks the inside of Fjera's front leg.
Steigelmann swinging wildly here.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steigelmann.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Steigelmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Fjera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steigelmann to score with a decent uppercut.
Fjera throws the left hand but Steigelmann avoids the punch easily.
Fjera throws a leg kick
and Steigelmann counters with a nice leg kick.
Fjera throws a hook to the side of Steigelmann's head but Steigelmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fjera misses with the combination.
Steigelmann digs a good hook to Fjera's body.
Steigelmann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steigelmann staying out of range there.
Steigelmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fjera counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steigelmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steigelmann lands a head kick. Fjera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fjera moves out of range as Steigelmann strikes.

Steigelmann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steigelmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fjera is trying to pull guard but Steigelmann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steigelmann misses with an elbow over the top.
Fjera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steigelmann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fjera.

Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Steigelmann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fjera in his tracks.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
Fjera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Steigelmann had his way with Nick Fjera in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Steigelmann 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.
Steigelmann moves in looking to clinch but Fjera pushes him off.
Fjera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steigelmann moves out of range as Fjera strikes.
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.
Fjera misses with a few strikes there.
Steigelmann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fjera lands with an uppercut that bounces Steigelmann off the cage and back into range.
Fjera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Steigelmann's shoulder, as Steigelmann tries to avoid the shot.
Fjera throws a series of punches but Steigelmann avoids them all with ease.
Fjera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjera is just out of range.
Steigelmann keeps Fjera at a distance using the push kick.
Steigelmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steigelmann works Fjera's body with a nice hook.
Fjera is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Steigelmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera looks to land a combination but Steigelmann avoids it well.
Steigelmann throws a body punch but Fjera moves out of range.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fjera avoids a wild elbow strike from Steigelmann.
Fjera jumps guard but Steigelmann stands there with Fjera around his waist. Fjera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fjera leaning against his opponent.
Steigelmann connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Steigelmann.

Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fjera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fjera moves away from the strike by Steigelmann.
Nick Fjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera avoids a kick to the body.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Steigelmann.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Steigelmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Fjera tries to bum rush Steigelmann with a series of wild strikes but Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steigelmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Fjera tries to counter it with a takedown but Steigelmann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fjera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steigelmann throws a leg kick but Fjera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fjera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steigelmann darts in trying to clinch
and Fjera counters with a stiff right hand.
Fjera cracks Steigelmann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good leg kick by Steigelmann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fjera slips under a jab.
Fjera looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Steigelmann.
Fjera blocks the body kick.
Fjera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steigelmann defends it well.
Steigelmann throws a chopping leg kick but Fjera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steigelmann but Steigelmann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steigelmann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fjera's head.
Steigelmann connects with a jab.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann.
Steigelmann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steigelmann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Steigelmann half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann scores with a sloppy right hand. Fjera should have avoided that one.
Fjera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steigelmann counters with an outside leg kick.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Steigelmann is just out of range.
Fjera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Steigelmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steigelmann throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steigelmann connects with a body shot that sends Fjera's belly button to the back.
Fjera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fjera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steigelmann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steigelmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gunnar Steigelmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fjera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steigelmann checks it well.
Steigelmann tried to counter with a leg kick but Fjera avoided it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Steigelmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steigelmann, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Gunnar Steigelmann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.