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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kuntz (ranked 5083 p4p, 3919 weight class) and William Steve (ranked 239 p4p, 207 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Kuntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Steve!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve leaves Kuntz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuntz fails to land the takedown.
Steve leaves Kuntz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kuntz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuntz has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuntz is breathing heavily.
Kuntz dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Kuntz's head and hops out.
Kuntz dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Kuntz's head and hops out.
Steve throws a big counter head kick but Kuntz avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuntz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuntz thinking.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuntz gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuntz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuntz darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kuntz into the cage.
Steve is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuntz is defending well.
Steve tries to pull guard but Kuntz holds him up against the cage and eventually Steve drops back down to his feet.
Kuntz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steve is trying to break free.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steve has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuntz avoids the elbow strike from Steve, against the cage.
Kuntz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuntz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve working hard to break the clinch.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
Steve pulls guard.
Steve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuntz is aware though and is defending well.
Steve is controlling Kuntz's posture.
Steve is continuing to stall.
Steve uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kuntz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuntz with a body shot.
Harry Kuntz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuntz has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuntz thinking.
Kuntz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuntz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuntz with a body shot.
Steve stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steve wants it to stay on the feet.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuntz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuntz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuntz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steve pinned against the cage. Steve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuntz is defended easily by Steve.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz fails to land the takedown.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuntz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuntz misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Kuntz tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuntz.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuntz. Kuntz gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuntz with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Kuntz shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kuntz tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Steve dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuntz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuntz is defended easily by Steve.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kuntz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuntz fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuntz goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
Steve is trying to break the clinch but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve can't break the clinch.
Steve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuntz walks away with a smile on his face. Steve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuntz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Kuntz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Kuntz darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kuntz into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
Steve is trying to force a seperation but Kuntz has the dominant position.
Steve ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steve no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steve pulls Kuntz in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuntz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steve lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve working some strikes from top position.
Steve postures up and lands a big shot to Kuntz's brow.
Steve lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steve working some strikes from top position.
Steve not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steve landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Steve dives into side control.
Steve scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kuntz to see if he's OK.
Steve lands a few punches from side control.
Steve lands a nice forearm strike.
Steve landing strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Steve working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Steve decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kuntz to his feet.
Kuntz darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kuntz into the cage.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steve has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuntz after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve jumps guard but Kuntz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuntz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve tries for a takedown but Kuntz manages to get underhooks.
Steve fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve tries to break the clinch but Kuntz is controlling the position.
Kuntz misses with a knee to the head.
Kuntz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steve drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuntz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steve jumps guard but Kuntz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuntz misses with a knee strike.
Steve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuntz walks away with a smile on his face. Steve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuntz shoots for a double leg takedown but Steve sprawls well. He's pushed Kuntz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Steve as Kuntz shoots in.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuntz with a body shot.
Kuntz dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Kuntz's head and hops out.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuntz gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuntz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Kuntz has a takedown stuffed.
Kuntz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
Kuntz fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck for Kuntz with that takedown attempt.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kuntz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuntz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Kuntz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuntz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steve as he avoids it easily.
Kuntz has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuntz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuntz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steve's waist but Steve gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuntz off to one side.
Steve leaves Kuntz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuntz misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuntz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuntz thinking.
Kuntz fails with the takedown.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuntz.
Kuntz shoots in looking for a takedown. Steve tries to sprawl out of it but Kuntz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuntz has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
William Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuntz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Kuntz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuntz.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuntz with a body shot.
Steve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuntz.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuntz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Kuntz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuntz closes the distance and clinches up with Steve, looking for a takedown. Kuntz pushes Steve against the cage but Steve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuntz darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Kuntz into the cage.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve pulls Kuntz in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuntz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steve has his feet on Kuntz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Kuntz's head and hops out.
Kuntz shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuntz fails to land the takedown.
Kuntz shoots in but Steve avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harry Kuntz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuntz has his takedown stuffed
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuntz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steve defends well and Kuntz ends up having to push Steve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuntz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steve tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
Kuntz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve jumps guard but Kuntz stands there with Steve around his waist. Steve gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steve - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steve is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuntz to keep the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Kuntz has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Steve is working for takedown but Kuntz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuntz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuntz trying to land knees to the body.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage.
Kuntz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steve tries to pull guard but Kuntz holds him up against the cage and eventually Steve drops back down to his feet.
Kuntz has Steve pressed against the cage, preventing Steve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steve winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Steve!
William Steve took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pressed Perfect Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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