PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirian Cregov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stehling comes to the cage accompanied by Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN!. Mirian Cregov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stehling
vs
Cregov

191 cm
33
261 lbs
46 - 19 - 0

191 cm
38
237 lbs
34 - 13 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 46 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Mirian Cregov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stehling with a jab.
Cregov thuds his shin into the meat of Stehling's side.
Cregov looks to land a left hand but Stehling moved out of range nicely.
Stehling wants to clinch up but Cregov keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Cregov is predictable there

and Stehling counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cregov wants to sweep here but Stehling controlling him for the moment.
Stehling is in close to Cregov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stehling tries to free his leg and advance position but Cregov is retaining full guard.
Cregov has Stehling pulled in close to control his posture.
Cregov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stehling is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cregov keeping moving, preventing Stehling from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stehling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cregov is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stehling checks a low kick from Cregov.
Stehling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cregov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cregov misses with a body kick.
Mirian Cregov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cregov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stehling.
A jab from Stehling does it's job there.
Cregov throws a sloppy head kick and Stehling moves out of range easily.
Stehling walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cregov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cregov cracks Stehling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stehling lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stehling checks a leg kick.
Cregov just misses with a punch to the body.
Cregov is looking to land body kicks.
Cregov lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling digs a good hook to Cregov's body.
Mirian Cregov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stehling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stehling checks a leg kick.
Cregov looks to land a left hand but Stehling moved out of range nicely.
Stehling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cregov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stehling misses with a body kick.
Cregov throws a leg kick but Stehling moved away.
Stehling ducks under a wild hook from Cregov.
Cregov misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cregov wants to land a leg kick but Stehling is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cregov.
Stehling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cregov keeps Stehling at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stehling moves out of range as Cregov throws a body kick.
Cregov misses the shot to the body.
Cregov looks for the body kick but Stehling saw that one coming.
Stehling looks to throw a body kick
and Cregov counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stehling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cregov.
Stehling throws a jab when Cregov was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mirian Cregov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stehling goes for a double leg but Cregov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cregov continues to drive forward.
Stehling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cregov misses with a short punch on the inside.

Stehling tightens his grip and picks Cregov up, before dumping him to the ground. Cregov manages to land in guard.
Stehling trying to control the position from guard on top but Cregov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cregov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stehling is now in half guard.
Stehling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cregov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stehling manages to pass to mount!
Stehling landing strikes from the mount and Cregov is in trouble!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cregov working to try and regain half guard.
Stehling can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cregov is looking to escape.
Cregov tries to hold on but Stehling pushes him away.
Stehling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mirian Cregov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cregov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cregov lands with a slapping head kick.
Stehling takes a swing at Cregov's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cregov slips a jab and a cross from Stehling.
Stehling moves out of range of the body kick.
Cregov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cregov misses with a left hand

and Stehling counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stehling scoring with some ground and pound.
Stehling wants to control from the top but Cregov keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stehling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stehling wants to control from the top but Cregov keeps moving.
Stehling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Stehling.
Stehling throws a leg kick but Cregov checks it.
A head kick misses from Stehling.
Stehling checks a leg kick nicely.
Cregov lands a slapping body shot.
Cregov looks to score with a jab to the body but Stehling is just out of range.
Stehling tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cregov.
Cregov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cregov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cregov misses with a body kick.
Stehling lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Cregov

and Stehling counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cregov!
Stehling is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cregov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Stehling dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stehling takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stehling checks a leg kick.
Cregov throws a hook but Stehling blocks it.
Cregov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stehling is looking to chop away at Cregov's legs.
Cregov misses with a shot to the body

and Stehling counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stehling sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cregov's guard.
Cregov tries to get to full guard but Stehling has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cregov is staying active underneath Stehling, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cregov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stehling.
Stehling wants to control from the top but Cregov keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cregov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stehling wants to control from the top but Cregov keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mitchell Stehling.
Cregov throws a leg kick but Stehling checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stehling fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cregov sprawls well initially but Stehling persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stehling prevents Cregov from improving his position.
Stehling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cregov is looking to improve his position.
Stehling is keen to just control but Cregov is a slippery customer.
Cregov is positioning himself well to prevent Stehling advancing to mount.
Stehling wants to take a breather but Cregov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cregov controlling the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stehling takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Stehling moves into range and clinches up with Cregov.
Stehling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cregov backwards.
Cregov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cregov looking to stall.
Stehling lands with a left to the head.
Cregov leaning against his opponent.
Stehling struggles to land a body shot inside as Cregov controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cregov is trying to break free.
Cregov is trying to stall.
Cregov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Stehling lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stehling lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Stehling.
Cregov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stehling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cregov backwards.
A short right from Stehling on the inside.
Stehling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stehling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stehling swings wildly with an uppercut but Cregov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cregov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Stehling clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cregov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cregov throws a lazy head kick

and Stehling counters with a shoot takedown. Cregov fights it but they end up in guard.
Stehling wants to control from the top but Cregov keeps moving.
Cregov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stehling passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cregov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling tries to score with some ground and pound. Cregov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stehling controls the position.
Stehling has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cregov is trying to work for a sweep but Stehling has mounted him!
Cregov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stehling content just to control the position here.
Stehling looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stehling lands a nice shot to the head.
Mitchell Stehling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cregov is working to get back to half guard.
Stehling looking to finish with strikes here!
Stehling lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stehling raining down shots from the mount!
Stehling with shots to the head and body - Cregov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stehling lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stehling lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Cregov is rocked!
Stehling drops a big elbow. That's hurt Cregov! More shots from Stehling and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Stehling!
A relieved looking Mitchell Stehling thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.