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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stehling comes to the cage accompanied by Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN!. Meyer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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261 lbs
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270 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Meyer!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stehling cracks the inside of Meyer's front leg.
Stehling moves in looking to clinch but Meyer pushes him off.
Meyer works the jab nicely.
Stehling lands a glancing blow to the side of Meyer's head.
It looks like Kurt Meyer has been cut.
Meyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stehling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Meyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Meyer.
Meyer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stehling back to the cage. Meyer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stehling moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stehling thuds his right hand into Meyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stehling shoots in and gets a takedown into Meyer's guard.
Stehling trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meyer is looking to stand up but Stehling isn't so interested in that idea.
Meyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stehling is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer controlling Stehling's posture.
Meyer keeping full guard, as Stehling tries to pass.
Stehling slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meyer lands a jab.
Meyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer misses with a hook. Stehling ducked under it nicely.
Stehling jabs Meyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stehling counters with a two punch combo.
Stehling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Meyer.
Meyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Meyer misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Meyer. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Meyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meyer scoring well with a low kick there.
Meyer scores with a jab to the head.
Stehling checks a low kick from Meyer.
Stehling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meyer.
Stehling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer connects with a nice looking jab.
Meyer misses with an uppercut
and Stehling counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stehling lands with a nice body punch.
Meyer misses with a leg kick
and Stehling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Meyer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stehling blocks a head kick by Meyer.
Meyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Stehling. Stehling gets slowly back to his feet.
Stehling clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Stehling.
Stehling can't find room to land a body shot as Meyer controls the action.
Meyer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stehling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stehling looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meyer.
Stehling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meyers head.
Stehling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meyer.
Stehling lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stehling.
Stehling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
Meyer misses with a punch to the body.
Stehling lands a shoulder strike.
Stehling has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meyer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Stehling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyer takes a shot to the head.
Meyer blocks a body shot from Stehling.
Stehling scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meyer is trying to break free.
Stehling has Meyer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Meyer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Stehling.
Meyer stops a takedown attempt from Stehling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meyer.
Meyer tries to throw a body punch but Stehling avoids it by throwing Meyer back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mitchell Stehling will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kurt Meyer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stehling defending well as Meyer loads up on a big left hand.
Stehling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meyer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Meyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Meyer tries to bum rush Stehling with a series of wild strikes but Stehling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stehling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meyer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stehling somewhat.
A jab from Meyer misses.
Stehling misses with a left hand
and Meyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Stehling.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stehling.
Meyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stehling.
Donk. Meyer catches Stehling right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stehling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Meyer.
Sloppy strikes from Meyer. Those never looked like landing.
Stehling with a jab.
Stehling avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Meyer throws a big shot that misses.
Stehling closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meyer to the mat! Meyer manages to get full guard.
Meyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stehling throwing strikes from guard but Meyer blocks nicely.
Stehling throwing strikes but missing.
Meyer looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 throws a big elbow that misses.
Stehling trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
Meyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Meyer, not yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stehling throwing strikes but missing.
Stehling trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stehling fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer throws a front kick that sends Stehling stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. Stehling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stehling turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meyer thows a leg kick but Stehling checks it
and Stehling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stehling's corner calls for a 1-2. Stehling obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stehling stuns Meyer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meyer is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Stehling.
Stehling tries to clinch but Meyer is having none of it.
Stehling pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stehling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
Kurt Meyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Stehling as he connects with a hook.
That has opened up Kurt Meyer's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meyer working hard to break the clinch.
Meyer tries to break free but Stehling pushes him back against the cage.
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stehling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stehling avoids the head kick by Meyer.
Meyer lands a lovely overhand right.
Meyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stehling moves away.
Stehling blocks a jab.
Meyer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stehling connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meyer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stehling checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stehling lands with a right hand.
The cut above Kurt Meyer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stehling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meyer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Meyer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stehling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stehling takes a jab right on the kisser.
Meyer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kurt Meyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Meyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Meyer misses.
Stehling avoids the head kick by Meyer.
Stehling lands a jab to the head.
A nice combination there by Meyer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stehling jabs Meyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stehling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stehling takes one to the side of the head.
Meyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stehling. Stehling obviously looking to wear him down.
Meyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stehling swings for the body but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer throws a leg kick
and Stehling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meyer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Meyer counters with a series of strikes. Stehling will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stehling fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Meyer misses its intended target.
Meyer throws an off balance right hand
and Stehling counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Meyer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stehling working the ground and pound.
Stehling tries to score with some ground and pound. Meyer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Meyer is not content to let Stehling control the position.
Mitchell Stehling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is looking to regain half guard here but Stehling keeps moving and retains side control.
Stehling content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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Stehling happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling wants to control but Meyer is keeping him busy.
Stehling prevents Meyer from escaping the position.
Stehling controls the position from side control.
We're going to have a standup here because Mitchell Stehling wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Meyer connects with a body shot.
Stehling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meyer.
Kurt Meyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stehling circles away quickly and effectively.
Meyer scores with a nice right hand.
Stehling throws a jab but it's blocked by Meyer.
Meyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Stehling.
Meyer throws a wild body kick that Stehling sees coming a mile off.
Stehling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meyer throws out the jab.
Meyer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stehling.
Stehling cracks Meyer with an open hand slap.
Stehling scores with a jab to the body.
Stehling lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Stehling.
Meyer throws a leg kick but Stehling checks it.
Stehling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meyer.
Meyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Stehling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stehling has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Stehling!
After winning the bout, Mitchell Stehling thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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