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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Kuntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stehling has chosen Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rusty Kuntz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Kuntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuntz lands a jab to the head.
Kuntz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stehling is out of range and Kuntz settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stehling. Kuntz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stehling checks a leg kick nicely.
Rusty Kuntz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuntz misses with a double jab.
Stehling throws a head kick but Kuntz moves out of range.
Stehling misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stehling shoots in but Kuntz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuntz tries to land a leg kick but Stehling saw it coming and moves away.
Kuntz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuntz wants to slow Stehling down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuntz drops Stehling with a beautiful combination! Stehling stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuntz is looking for the KO!
It looks like Mitchell Stehling has been cut.
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!
Stehling tries a head kick but it misses.
Stehling tries to bum rush Kuntz with a series of wild strikes but Kuntz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling clinches up against the cage.
Stehling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuntz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stehling tries to work over Kuntz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuntz.
Stehling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stehling misses with a body punch.
Stehling digs a right hand underneath Kuntz's ribcage. Kuntz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Stehling.
Stehling lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stehling has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuntz after a bit of a struggle.
Stehling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuntzs head.
Kuntz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stehling backwards.
A short right from Stehling on the inside.
Kuntz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuntz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Stehling on the inside.
Kuntz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stehling lands a left hand.
Kuntz has a couple of punches blocked by Stehling.
Stehling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stehling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stehling wants a takedown.
Rusty Kuntz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitchell Stehling.
Kuntz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuntz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuntz misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuntz.
A short right from Kuntz.
Stehling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stehling.
Kuntz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stehling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuntz has Stehling pressed against the cage.
Stehling tries to throw a body punch but Kuntz avoids it by throwing Stehling back against the cage.
Stehling is leaning against Kuntz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stehling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuntz working aggressively here.
Stehling struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuntz controls his hands.
Kuntz prevents a body shot from Stehling.
Stehling digs a right hand into Kuntz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuntz's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Kuntz as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuntz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Stehling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stehling has him pressed against the cage.
Kuntz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stehling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stehling blocks an uppercut.
Kuntz tries a body shot but Stehling blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuntz.
Stehling throws a head punch that misses.
Kuntz blocks a body shot from Stehling.
Stehling misses with a body punch.
Stehling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stehling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuntz's elbow.
Kuntz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuntz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stehling backwards.
Stehling misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Kuntz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitchell Stehling's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stehling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuntz.
Stehling avoids the head kick by Kuntz.
Kuntz misses with the combination.
Kuntz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stehling fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuntz, pushing him back against the cage.
Stehling tries to work over Kuntz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stehling misses with a punch on the inside.
Stehling blocking some punches.
Stehling throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuntz.
Kuntz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stehling blocks a body shot from Kuntz.
Stehling is trying to trip Kuntz. He has hold of a leg but Kuntz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stehling persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stehling wants to control from the top but Kuntz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuntz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stehling is one step ahead there.
Kuntz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuntz wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuntz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kuntz keeping moving, preventing Stehling from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stehling lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kuntz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kuntz misses.
Kuntz moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuntz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stehling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuntz throws a hook but Stehling avoids it easily.
Kuntz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stehling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stehling lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuntz throws a leg kick which misses Stehling's front leg but catches the back leg as Stehling tries to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Kuntz
and Stehling counters with a shoot takedown. Kuntz fights it but they end up in guard.
Stehling wants to control from the top but Kuntz keeps moving.
Kuntz can't keep his opponent in guard - Stehling advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling working the head and body with strikes.
Stehling trying to control the action but Kuntz is working from the bottom.
Stehling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stehling seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stehling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stehling is looking to take a break and control but Kuntz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling working the head and body with strikes.
Stehling is looking to take a break and control but Kuntz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stehling trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mitchell Stehling was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fighters circling - Stehling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuntz misses with a wild combination.
Stehling avoids the head kick by Kuntz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitchell Stehling's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stehling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kuntz is looking to regain half guard here but Stehling keeps moving and retains side control.
Mitchell Stehling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stehling trying to control the action but Kuntz is working from the bottom.
Kuntz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Kuntz's face as Stehling controls the position.
Stehling tries to advance to mount but can't.
Stehling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuntz keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kuntz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuntz struggling a bit here.
Stehling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stehling creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kuntz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stehling throws an elbow but Kuntz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kuntz regains half guard, as Stehling was trying to land strikes.
Kuntz is not content to let Stehling control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling is looking to advance position but Kuntz won't allow it.
Stehling with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stehling tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuntz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stehling wants to control but Kuntz is keeping him busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stehling is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mitchell Stehling wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kuntz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz misses the jab.
Kuntz connects with a high kick.
Stehling shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuntz tries to sprawl out of it but Stehling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuntz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuntz scores with a head kick. Stehling tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kuntz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kuntz is looking to land body kicks.
Stehling shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuntz is trying to defend but Stehling finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stehling stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz is looking to improve his position.
Kuntz is working hard here to advance position.
Stehling is nestled in close to Kuntz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuntz wants to get back to full guard.
Stehling perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitchell Stehling's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuntz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stehling connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuntz scrambles back to his feet.
Kuntz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stehling stuns Kuntz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuntz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stehling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuntz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuntz looks to land a combination but Stehling avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Kuntz misses.
Stehling swings for the body but Kuntz moves out of range.
Stehling ducks under a wild hook from Kuntz.
Kuntz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stehling defending well as Kuntz loads up on a big left hand.
Kuntz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuntz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuntz throws a big shot that misses.
Stehling tries to clinch up but Kuntz circles away and keeps his distance.
Stehling cracks Kuntz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stehling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stehling clinches with his opponent.
Stehling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuntz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stehling's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Stehling.
Stehling lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuntz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stehling backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stehling swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuntz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Stehling.
A shot in the inside from Stehling.
Stehling throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuntz.
Kuntz trying to control the position but instead, Stehling has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuntz into the cage.
Stehling digs a right hand into Kuntz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuntz's gas tank.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stehling is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kuntz can't fight it off and eventually Stehling manages to take the fight to the floor. Kuntz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stehling pushes down on Kuntz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stehling is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuntz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stehling scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stehling looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kuntz is looking to escape.
Kuntz wants to improve his position but Stehling is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stehling lands a nice short elbow.
Stehling is keen to just control but Kuntz is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stehling manages to pass to mount!
Kuntz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stehling working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stehling lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kuntz hang on?
Stehling has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kuntz's face.
Kuntz is rocked!
Stehling connects with a bit shot that sees Kuntz covering up! More strikes from Stehling and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stehling is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Stehling!
An out of breath Mitchell Stehling thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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