PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ask Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairchild kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jesse & Joy - Llorar. Ask Fairchild has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Fairchild
vs
Stahl

219 cm
33
208 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

188 cm
35
215 lbs
13 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ask Fairchild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Bruno Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairchild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fairchild on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stahl takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Stahl misses.
Fairchild scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Stahl.
Stahl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Fairchild's head coaches at Lights Out™ ($849 15 Elite Coaches!) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fairchild walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Bruno Stahl has been cut.
Stahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fairchild moves away.
Fairchild really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A punch combination from Fairchild misses.
Stahl on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stahl.
Fairchild scores with a nice strike.
Stahl takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fairchild takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stahl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fairchild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fairchild feinted with a counter takedown.
Fairchild staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Stahl misses its intended target.
Stahl looks to throw the jab but Fairchild is out of range.
Bruno Stahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairchild throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fairchild misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stahl counters with a nice body shot.
Fairchild takes a swing at Stahl's ribcage but misses.
Stahl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fairchild stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairchild throws out a powerful jab.
Stahl misses with a two punch combination.
Fairchild half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fairchild scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stahl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fairchild throws a combination. Stahl tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stahl throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild misses with a series of wild punches.
Stahl is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stahl throws a hook to the side of Fairchild's head but Fairchild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stahl lands a nice looking body shot.
Stahl misses with an uppercut. Fairchild saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stahl. Fairchild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fairchild on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stahl throws a jab when Fairchild was well out of range.
Fairchild drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stahl sprawls and moves away.
Stahl misses with a body shot.
Fairchild jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fairchild lands a nice hook to Stahl's body. Stahl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fairchild waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Stahl. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Stahl to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Stahl is rocked!

That has opened up Bruno Stahl's cut even more.
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!
Fairchild passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stahl is still in real trouble! Can Fairchild finish him?
Stahl is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fairchild is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Stahl seems to have recovered his senses.
Fairchild pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fairchild looking to secure an arm triangle but Stahl defends it well.
Stahl is controlling an arm, preventing Fairchild from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ask Fairchild dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Stahl's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fairchild moves into the clinch.
Fairchild has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

Fairchild has clasped his hands together around Stahl's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stahl is looking to regain half guard here but Fairchild keeps moving and retains side control.
Fairchild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stahl keeps working.
Stahl is letting Fairchild control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl is looking to regain half guard here but Fairchild keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fairchild tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stahl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fairchild wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stahl sneaks back into half guard.
Fairchild controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stahl looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fairchild trying to control from Stahl's half guard. Stahl has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fairchild looking to pass the guard.
Fairchild stopping the sweep attempt from Stahl.
Fairchild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stahl swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild is working hard here to advance position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fairchild ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fairchild avoids the body shot from Stahl.
Fairchild throws a series of punches but Stahl avoids them all with ease.
Stahl looks to land a right hand but Fairchild moved out of range.
Fairchild is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stahl misses with a straight left.
Fairchild feinted with a counter takedown.
Fairchild looks to score with a jab to the body but Stahl is just out of range.
It seemed like Stahl was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fairchild lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stahl at a distance.
Fairchild connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fairchild attempts a counter takedown but Stahl avoids it well and moves away.
Ask Fairchild is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairchild takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fairchild manages to avoid it.
Fairchild jabs at Stahl's body.
Fairchild throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Stahl was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairchild swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fairchild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stahl.
A lazy left from Stahl finds it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairchild lands a nice hook to Stahl's body. Stahl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stahl misses with a shot to the body

and Fairchild counters with a single leg into guard. Stahl didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ask Fairchild dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Stahl's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Fairchild jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fairchild tries to bum rush Stahl with a series of wild strikes but Stahl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fairchild scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fairchild lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stahl circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Stahl - just one landing.
Fairchild is looking to wear down Stahl with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fairchild throws a combination that misses
and Stahl counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Stahl misses the target.
Stahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairchild.
Stahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fairchild changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl cracks Fairchild with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fairchild avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stahl throws a hook but Fairchild avoids it easily.
Fairchild scores with a nice head shot.
Stahl moves out of range as Fairchild strikes.
Fairchild throws a combination that misses
and Stahl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stahl connects with a nice looking jab.
Fairchild throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stahl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ask Fairchild is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairchild misses with a body shot.
Bruno Stahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Stahl.
Fairchild tries to counter with a takedown but Stahl is quick to defend against it.
Fairchild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stahl can do to turn this around?
Fairchild slips under a jab from Stahl.
Stahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairchild.
Fairchild lands a head shot.
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!
Stahl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stahl misses with an uppercut.
Fairchild tries to counter with a takedown but Stahl is quick to defend against it.
Fairchild slips under a jab from Stahl.
Fairchild staying out of range there.
Fairchild drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stahl sprawls and moves away.
Stahl might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fairchild tries to bum rush Stahl with a series of wild strikes but Stahl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stahl fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stahl ducks right into an uppercut from Fairchild.
Fairchild misses with a two punch combination.
Stahl throws out a counter right but Fairchild avoids it with no problem.
Stahl throws a looping overhand right but Fairchild ducks down to avoid it.
Stahl looks to land a left hand but Fairchild moved out of range nicely.
Ask Fairchild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stahl misses with a right hand

and Fairchild counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stahl won't be happy with that.
Stahl is looking to reverse the position.
Stahl is not content to let Fairchild control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairchild controls the position from side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ask Fairchild.
Well Fairchild 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ask Fairchild!
A relieved looking Ask Fairchild thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.