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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Stafford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Mittenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Mittenin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mickey Stafford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Mittenin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stafford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mittenin.
Stafford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stafford misses with a body kick.
Stafford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mittenin.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stafford enables Mittenin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stafford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stafford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mittenin defends well.
Mittenin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stafford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mittenin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mittenin content to control rather than advance.
Stafford is refusing to be controlled, as Mittenin sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafford is looking to improve his position.
Mittenin controlling the pace.
Stafford is concentrating on defense, preventing Mittenin from advancing position.
Mittenin stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stafford tries to kick Mittenin off but Mittenin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mittenin trying to control the action but Stafford is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mittenin shoots in but Stafford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mickey Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Mittenin.
Stafford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mittenin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mittenin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stafford throws out the jab.
Mittenin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stafford avoids it really well and circles away.
Stafford is looking for a counter combo.
Mittenin tries for a takedown but Stafford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mittenin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stafford is trying to defend but Mittenin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mittenin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stafford still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stafford has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mittenin looks winded!
Stafford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mittenin, who protects the arm well.
Stafford tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Stafford tries for a kimura but Mittenin is defending well.
Mittenin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stafford is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stafford really is a fat lump.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stafford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mittenin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stafford but great work by Mittenin.
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 Mickey Stafford will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mittenin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stafford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mittenin somewhat.
Mittenin gets a takedown into half guard.
Stafford has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mittenin is on him like a limpet, forcing Stafford back against the cage.
Mittenin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stafford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mittenin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stafford pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mickey Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Mittenin.
Stafford tries to bum rush Mittenin with a series of wild strikes but Mittenin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stafford throws a sloppy head kick and Mittenin moves out of range easily.
Stafford cracks Mittenin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stafford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mittenin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafford misses the jab.
Stafford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mittenin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eric Mittenin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stafford throws a head kick that misses.
Stafford loads up on a big right hand but Mittenin slips the punch.
Stafford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stafford misses with a double jab.
Mittenin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stafford sprawls well. Stafford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mittenin gets slowly back to his feet.
Mickey Stafford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mittenin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stafford throws a big counter combination but Mittenin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mittenin is breathing heavily.
Mittenin shoots for a double leg takedown but Stafford sprawls well. He's pushed Mittenin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mittenin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stafford misses with a few strikes there.
Mickey Stafford is winning the standup battle so far.
Mittenin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stafford can pounce on him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mittenin.
Stafford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mittenin tries to pull guard but Stafford won't allow it.
Stafford pulls guard effortlessly.
Stafford is pulling down on Mittenin's head. It's preventing any offense from Mittenin, at least for the moment.
Mittenin stops Stafford from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stafford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mittenin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stafford has control of Mittenin's left arm, preventing Mittenin from doing any damage.
Mittenin trying to control but Stafford is working from the bottom.
Stafford throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mittenin dives in for a single leg takedown but Stafford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stafford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mittenin.
That's four 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.
Mittenin shoots in for a double leg but Stafford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stafford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stafford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mittenin wants to counter the offense by Stafford and move into the clinch position.
Stafford misses with a leg kick.
Stafford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mittenin goes for a double leg but Stafford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stafford continues to drive forward.
Stafford has closed the distance and engaged Mittenin in a clinch.
Stafford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Stafford. Those never looked like landing.
Mittenin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stafford slaps away a takedown attempt from Mittenin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stafford looks for the body kick but Mittenin saw that one coming.
Mittenin wants to counter with a clinch but Stafford pushes him away.
Mittenin shoots for a double leg takedown but Stafford sprawls well. He's pushed Mittenin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stafford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Stafford dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stafford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mittenin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stafford defends well and Mittenin ends up having to push Stafford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mittenin or perhaps it was just good defense by Stafford, which made it look bad.
Mittenin fails with a takedown attempt.
Mickey Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Mittenin.
Stafford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mittenin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stafford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mittenin.
Mittenin with a poor takedown
and Stafford counters with a left and a right that stings Mittenin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stafford moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stafford misses with a few strikes there.
Mittenin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stafford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stafford throws a right hand that Mittenin ducks under and follows up with a left that Mittenin also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stafford.
Stafford closes the distance and clinches.
Mittenin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stafford smiles and moves away.
Stafford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stafford wants it to stay on the feet.
Stafford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mittenin circles away quickly and effectively.
Stafford has managed to clinch.
Mittenin jumps guard but Stafford stands there with Mittenin around his waist. Mittenin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stafford throws an elbow that misses.
Stafford has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mittenin uses from the top position.
Mickey Stafford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stafford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mittenin wants to control from the top but Stafford keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stafford pulls Mittenin in close to prevent any damage.
Mittenin trying to control but Stafford is working from the bottom.
Mittenin stops Stafford from standing up.
Mittenin slips nicely into half guard.
Mittenin wants to take a breather but Stafford is having none of it.
Mittenin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stafford wants to control but Mittenin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mittenin is trying to work for a kimura but Stafford is defending well.
Stafford is trying to stand up here but Mittenin is controlling him well.
Mittenin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stafford is just riding it out for now. Mittenin eventually gives up the hold.
Mittenin seems to be working for a kimura but Stafford defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stafford wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mittenin shoots in but Stafford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mittenin dodges the punch combination from Stafford.
Mittenin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stafford did well to prevent Mittenin getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stafford keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mittenin is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Stafford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stafford, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Stafford!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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