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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Staehlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunham comes into the arena with Loser - Beck blaring out of the sound system. Chris Staehlin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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245 lbs
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257 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Staehlin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham connects with a body shot.
Dunham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dunham digs a good body shot into Staehlin's ribs.
Dunham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dunham looks to score with a jab to the body but Staehlin is just out of range.
Staehlin throws a head kick that misses.
Staehlin is looking to clinch but Dunham is avoiding it.
Dunham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Staehlin at a distance.
Dunham scores with a shot to the body.
Staehlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunham.
Dunham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Staehlin circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham lands a slapping body shot.
Staehlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Staehlin misses with a low kick.
Dunham lands a jab to Staehlin's midsection.
Dunham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Staehlin tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunham throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunham clobbers Staehlin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body kick there by Staehlin.
Dunham scores with a jab to the body.
Staehlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Staehlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staehlin moves away.
Frank Dunham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham jabs at Staehlin's body.
Chris Staehlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staehlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunham lands a right hook to the body.
Dunham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staehlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunham.
Staehlin takes one on the button.
Dunham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Staehlin.
Staehlin tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunham digs a good body shot into Staehlin's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham swings away with a body shot that misses
and Staehlin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dunham takes a swing at Staehlin's ribcage but misses.
Dunham is looking to wear down Staehlin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Staehlin throws a head kick that misses.
Staehlin looks gassed!
Staehlin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dunham is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staehlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunham misses with a wild body shot.
Dunham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Staehlin doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dunham dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dunham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Staehlin cracks the inside of Dunham's front leg.
Staehlin cracks the inside of Dunham's front leg.
Staehlin throws a sloppy head kick and Dunham moves out of range easily.
Dunham swinging wildly here.
Staehlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dunham clobbers Staehlin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frank Dunham is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staehlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Staehlin tries for a takedown but Dunham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Staehlin is breathing heavily.
Dunham throws a body punch but Staehlin moves out of range.
Staehlin throws a head kick that misses.
Staehlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Staehlin is looking to clinch.
Dunham avoids the head kick by Staehlin.
Dunham just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham lands a nice hook to Staehlin's body. Staehlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dunham scores with a nice head shot.
Dunham connects with the punch.
Dunham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staehlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunham.
A head kick misses from Staehlin.
Dunham misses with a body shot.
Staehlin throws a sloppy head kick and Dunham moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunham. Staehlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Staehlin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dunham.
Staehlin avoids the body shot from Dunham.
Dunham swinging wildly here.
Dunham throws an overhand right that lands on Staehlin's shoulder, as Staehlin tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Staehlin circles away quickly and effectively.
Staehlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Staehlin lands with a kick to the temple. Dunham shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Staehlin.
Staehlin scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Staehlin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Staehlin throws a sloppy head kick and Dunham moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Staehlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Staehlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dunham's calf.
Dunham misses with a wild body shot.
Dunham lands a nice hook to Staehlin's body. Staehlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dunham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Staehlin at a distance.
Dunham connects with a looping right hand.
Dunham misses the shot to the body.
Staehlin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Staehlin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Staehlin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Staehlin throws a sloppy head kick and Dunham moves out of range easily.
Staehlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Staehlin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Staehlin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dunham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Staehlin.
A knee to the head by Staehlin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staehlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Staehlin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dunham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Staehlin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staehlin breaks the clinch.
Dunham misses with a body shot
and Staehlin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dunham is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Staehlin throws a head kick that half lands.
Dunham scores with a shot to the body.
Dunham moves out of range of the body kick from Staehlin.
Dunham blocks a head kick by Staehlin.
Dunham lands with a good body shot.
Dunham stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staehlin shoots in but Dunham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frank Dunham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Staehlin.
A head kick misses from Staehlin.
Dunham digs a good hook to Staehlin's body.
Dunham just misses with a punch to the body.
Staehlin moves to clinch but Dunham breaks away
and Dunham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chris Staehlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staehlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Dunham avoids the head kick by Staehlin.
Dunham connects with a body shot that sends Staehlin's belly button to the back.
Staehlin throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunham throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Staehlin lands a head kick. Dunham smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Staehlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Staehlin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Staehlin!
Chris Staehlin made sure to mention his sponsor, Unique Wear - All Items only $15 in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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