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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Stilies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horst Weissmueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Stilies could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Horst Weissmueller's chin.
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200 cm
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255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
21
257 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Good elbows
Determined |
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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 Helsinki, Gary Stilies! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Horst Weissmueller! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Weissmueller walks into a straight right hand from Stilies. Stilies ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Stilies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weissmueller. Stilies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weissmueller's hands. Stilies throws a head kick but Weissmueller moves out of range.
Stilies works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Weissmueller fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Stilies misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Stilies there. Stilies throws a leg kick but Weissmueller sees it coming and moves out of range. Stilies tries to bum rush Weissmueller with a series of wild strikes but Weissmueller uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Weissmueller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stilies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weissmueller somewhat. Nice body punch from Stilies. Stilies works Weissmueller's body with a nice hook. Left hook, right uppercut from Stilies.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stilies misses with a few strikes there.
Weissmueller fails with a takedown attempt. Gary Stilies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horst Weissmueller. Weissmueller throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Stilies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Weissmueller has eaten all the pies! Weissmueller moves in looking to clinch but Stilies pushes him off. Weissmueller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Horst Weissmueller has been cut. Stilies scoring well with a low kick there.
Some wild striking there from Stilies.
Stilies is breathing heavily. Weissmueller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Stilies can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Weissmueller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weissmueller successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Stilies tries to stand but Weissmueller is controlling from the bottom. Weissmueller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stilies is one step ahead there. Stilies trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weissmueller's guard. Weissmueller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Stilies preventing the sweep. Stilies has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Weissmueller is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Weissmueller tries to land a sweep but no joy. Weissmueller looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Stilies stalks Weissmueller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Weissmueller's face. Weissmueller staggers backwards, shaken. Weissmueller closes the distance and clinches up with Stilies, looking for a takedown. Weissmueller pushes Stilies against the cage but Stilies circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Weissmueller doesn't manage to clinch there - Stilies circles away.
Weissmueller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weissmueller doesn't succeed with the takedown and Stilies counters with a three punch combo that has Weissmueller backing up. Weissmueller nods at Stilies to acknowledge the strikes. Weissmueller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stilies swivels and escapes. Weissmueller avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Weissmueller fails with a takedown attempt. A nice combination there by Stilies.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Weissmueller instigates a clinch. A frustrated look appears on Stilies's face as he tries to break the clinch. Weissmueller pulls guard. Weissmueller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stilies is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stilies trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weissmueller's guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Weissmueller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stilies! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Stilies dominated that round. The cut man is working on Horst Weissmueller's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Weissmueller misses with a wild body shot. Weissmueller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stilies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weissmueller somewhat. Weissmueller misses with a left hand and Stilies counters with a nice uppercut. Weissmueller drives through and clinches with Stilies against the cage.
Stilies is trying to break free. Weissmueller goes for a takedown attempt but Stilies pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stilies connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Stilies lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Weissmueller backs up against the cage.
Gary Stilies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice sprawl there from Stilies as Weissmueller shoots in. Gary Stilies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horst Weissmueller. Stilies pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Weissmueller back to the cage. Stilies follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stilies throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weissmueller on the side of the head. Weissmueller shoots in but Stilies avoids the takedown attempt easily. Stilies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stilies lands with a nice combination. Weissmueller backs away looking to recover. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Stilies keeps the fight on the outside. Weissmueller shoots in for a double leg but Stilies sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Weissmueller gets a clinch. Weissmueller drags the fight down to the ground.
Stilies would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Stilies will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. This has been an exciting period of action! Weissmueller working a defensive guard but Stilies passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weissmueller wants to improve his position but Stilies is controlling well.
Weissmueller trying to hold on to Stilies's head to control him but Stilies postures up.
Weissmueller wants to get back to full guard. Weissmueller trying to hold on to Stilies's head to control him but Stilies postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Horst Weissmueller. Weissmueller fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Stilies is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stilies throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Stilies works over Weissmueller's head and body with a nice combination. Stilies throws a right hand that Weissmueller ducks under and follows up with a left that Weissmueller also avoids with ease. Weissmueller moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Stilies's face as he tries to break the clinch. Weissmueller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Weissmueller is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Weissmueller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Weissmueller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stilies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Stilies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gary Stilies is winning the standup battle so far. Stilies tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weissmueller is able to avoid easily. Gary Stilies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stilies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Weissmueller has a takedown stuffed. Weissmueller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stilies is fending him off so far but Weissmueller persists. Nope, Stilies circles away and we're back to standing. Weissmueller misses with a takedown and Stilies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stilies misses with a two punch combination.
Stilies leaves Weissmueller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Weissmueller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stilies. Stilies is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Stilies moves out of range as Weissmueller throws a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Stilies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stilies is working the combinations to good effect here. Nice sprawl there from Stilies as Weissmueller shoots in. Stilies scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Stilies dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Horst Weissmueller's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Weissmueller. Those never looked like landing. Stilies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weissmueller. Stilies scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Weissmueller shoots in looking for a takedown. Stilies tries to sprawl out of it but Weissmueller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stilies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Stilies gets caught napping as Weissmueller dives in and scores a takedown. Stilies manages to retain guard. Weissmueller wants to pass the guard but Stilies is keeping the position. Weissmueller trying to control the position from guard on top but Stilies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Weissmueller stops Stilies from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Weissmueller trying to control the position from guard on top but Stilies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Horst Weissmueller hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Stilies misses with the combination.
Stilies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Weissmueller misses the shot to the body. Stilies misses with a series of wild punches.
Stilies tries to bum rush Weissmueller with a series of wild strikes but Weissmueller uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Weissmueller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stilies's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weissmueller tries to stand but Stilies is controlling from the bottom. Weissmueller trying to control but Stilies is working from the bottom. Stilies wants to stand up but Weissmueller is controlling him. Weissmueller wants to control from the top but Stilies keeps moving. Weissmueller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Weissmueller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stilies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Horst Weissmueller hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Weissmueller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stilies swivels and escapes. Gary Stilies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horst Weissmueller.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stilies defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weissmueller. Weissmueller throws a head kick that misses. Weissmueller with a lazy takedown attempt and Stilies counters with a series of strikes. Weissmueller will be more careful next time no doubt. A nice combination there by Stilies.
Stilies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Stilies dips to his left and cracks Weissmueller with an uppercut! Stilies closes the distance and lands a one-two. Weissmueller misses with a takedown attempt - Stilies sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Stilies lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stilies. Stilies misses with a double jab.
Weissmueller tries to clinch but Stilies is having none of it. Weissmueller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stilies, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! Weissmueller breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weissmueller looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gary Stilies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Stilies lands a jab to Weissmueller's midsection. A head kick misses from Weissmueller. Stilies misses with a kick to the body.
Weissmueller fails with a takedown attempt. Stilies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weissmueller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Weissmueller gets in close and instigates a clinch. Weissmueller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A frustrated look appears on Stilies's face as he tries to break the clinch. Horst Weissmueller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nice elbow from Weissmueller.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Horst Weissmueller. I think Stilies 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Stilies! During a confident post fight interview, Gary Stilies thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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