PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borgen Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stein comes into the arena with 'Don't Believe the Hype', by Public Enemy. blaring out of the sound system. Bruno Stahl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stein
vs
Stahl

188 cm
27
223 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Borgen Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stahl. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Bruno Stahl has been cut.
Stahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Stein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stein moves away from the strike by Stahl.
Stein lands with a shot to the body.
Stahl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stahl misses with an uppercut

and Stein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stein.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stahl.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Stahl controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Nice body punch from Stein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stahl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein tries a body shot but Stahl blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stein as Stahl tries to tie him up.
Stein lands a hook that snaps the head of Stahl backwards.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stahl backwards.
Stahl is trying to force a seperation but Stein has the dominant position.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Stein drags the fight down to the ground.
Stein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stahl manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Stein drops back looking for a leg! Stahl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stahl manages to kick Stein off! Stein jumps back into Stahl's guard.
Stein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl trying to keep a closed guard but Stein is proving a slippery customer.
Stein is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stein moves out of range as Stahl strikes.
Stein dips to his left and cracks Stahl with an uppercut!
Stein takes one to the side of the head.
Stein tries to bum rush Stahl with a series of wild strikes but Stahl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stahl drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
A swing and a miss from Stahl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stahl moves away from the strike by Stein.
Donk. Stein catches Stahl right on the button with a cross.

That has opened up Bruno Stahl's cut even more.
Stahl throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
Stahl misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stein lands the left hand.

Stahl is rocked!
Stein throws out a loose jab but Stahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stahl is still on wobbly legs! Can Stein finish him?
Stein misses with a left hand
and Stahl counters with a nice uppercut.
Stein throws a lazy uppercut
and Stahl counters with a three punch combo that has Stein backing up. Stein nods at Stahl to acknowledge the strikes.
Stahl misses with a wild body shot.
Stahl is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Stein just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Stahl has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Borgen Stein!
An out of breath and clearly excited Borgen Stein thanked Pirates Powder for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).