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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Namor McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stehling comes to the cage accompanied by Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN!. McKenzie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Man From Atlantis. On his way into the cage it seems that Mitchell Stehling has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mitchell Stehling seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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261 lbs
36 - 15 - 0 |
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200 cm
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241 lbs
23 - 7 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Namor McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie throws a low kick but Stehling avoids it.
Stehling throws a head kick that misses.
McKenzie misses with a low kick.
Stehling throws a jab when McKenzie was well out of range.
Stehling lands a jab.
McKenzie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stehling throws a head kick that misses.
Stehling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenzie moves away.
McKenzie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McKenzie misses with a straight right.
McKenzie lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stehling connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Namor McKenzie has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKenzie.
McKenzie avoids the body shot from Stehling.
McKenzie misses with a body shot.
Stehling swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McKenzie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McKenzie throws the kick towards the body but Stehling avoids it.
Stehling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKenzie.
Stehling misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Stehling.
McKenzie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stehling cracks McKenzie with a right hand to the side of the head.
McKenzie with a jab.
McKenzie scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stehling. That's going to slow McKenzie down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stehling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - McKenzie coming out on top.
Stehling bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKenzie keeps working.
McKenzie parries the strikes from Stehling easily there. Stehling is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McKenzie to escape.
McKenzie parries the strikes from Stehling easily there. Stehling is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McKenzie to escape.
Stehling is looking to take a break and control but McKenzie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stehling scoring with punches from side control.
McKenzie is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stehling is controlling him well.
Stehling wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKenzie keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling grinds an elbow into McKenzie's temple.
McKenzie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McKenzie can't do much from the bottom here.
Stehling is looking to take a break and control but McKenzie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stehling cracks McKenzie with a big elbow.
That has opened up Namor McKenzie's cut even more.
Stehling trying to control the position but McKenzie is working away.
Stehling looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McKenzie is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stehling sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McKenzie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McKenzie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stehling.
McKenzie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stehling tries to advance to mount but McKenzie denies him.
Stehling wants to control but McKenzie is keeping him busy.
Stehling tries to advance to mount but McKenzie denies him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stehling fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stehling working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stehling wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKenzie keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Namor McKenzie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stehling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKenzie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McKenzie scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Stehling.
A solid body kick from McKenzie.
Stehling rushes McKenzie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKenzie lands a hook that snaps the head of Stehling backwards.
Stehling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stehling misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McKenzie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stehling's brow.
McKenzie lands a nice elbow.
McKenzie misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Stehling.
McKenzie misses with a punch to the body.
McKenzie stalling the fight.
Stehling on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie prevents a body shot from Stehling.
McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie misses with a body punch.
Stehling tries a body shot but McKenzie blocks it.
Stehling struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenzie controls his hands.
McKenzie missing with knees to the body.
McKenzie blocks a body shot from Stehling.
McKenzie trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, McKenzie throws an elbow but misses.
Stehling is leaning against McKenzie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKenzie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stehling lands an uppercut.
The cut above Namor McKenzie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stehling working aggressively here.
Stehling tries to throw a body punch but McKenzie avoids it by throwing Stehling back against the cage.
Stehling is working for takedown but McKenzie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stehling is trying to drag McKenzie to the mat but McKenzie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McKenzie prevents a body shot from Stehling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stehling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenzie tries to work over Stehling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKenzie blocks an uppercut.
Stehling tries to throw a body punch but McKenzie avoids it by throwing Stehling back against the cage.
Stehling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stehling lands with a right to the head.
Stehling drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Stehling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKenzie.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stehling misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKenzie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stehling.
Stehling gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McKenzie is staying active underneath Stehling, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stehling controlling the action here.
Stehling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stehling landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stehling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McKenzie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McKenzie is looking for a sweep. Stehling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McKenzie controlling the position for now.
Stehling thows a huge punch but McKenzie dodges it nicely.
Stehling wants to free his trapped foot but McKenzie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stehling is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKenzie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Namor McKenzie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stehling bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McKenzie's head.
Both fighters circling a little - McKenzie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stehling lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKenzie's sensitive parts.
Mitchell Stehling is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by McKenzie!
Stehling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKenzie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Stehling misses.
Stehling smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stehling throws a leg kick but McKenzie checks it.
Stehling throws a low kick but McKenzie moves out of range easily.
Stehling throws a head kick that half lands.
McKenzie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stehling blocks a head kick by McKenzie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stehling moves into the clinch.
Stehling blocks an elbow strike from McKenzie.
Stehling misses with a punch to the body.
McKenzie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stehling struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenzie controls his hands.
McKenzie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stehling struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenzie controls his hands.
A short uppercut from McKenzie.
Stehling blocks a body shot from McKenzie.
Stehling being controlled against the cage.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stehling managing to block the knees to the body from McKenzie.
Stehling can't find room to land a body shot as McKenzie controls the action.
McKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mitchell Stehling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie is leaning against Stehling and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKenzie trying to land knees to the body.
Stehling prevents a body shot from McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKenzie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stehling as McKenzie tries to tie him up.
Namor McKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKenzie lands a shoulder strike.
McKenzie throws a head punch that misses.
McKenzie stalling in the clinch but Stehling improves position.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKenzie's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Namor McKenzie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stehling can't find room to land a body shot as McKenzie controls the action.
McKenzie lands a hook that snaps the head of Stehling backwards.
McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKenzie wants to stall.
McKenzie working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stehling.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McKenzie misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKenzie.
McKenzie takes a shot to the head.
Namor McKenzie's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McKenzie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stehling backwards.
Stehling blocks an elbow strike from McKenzie.
McKenzie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stehling's defenses.
It looks like Mitchell Stehling has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stehling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McKenzie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stehling avoids a wild elbow strike from McKenzie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Namor McKenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stehling has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Stehling!
After winning the bout, Mitchell Stehling thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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