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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Bruno Stahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Francis Ford!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford throws a jab when Stahl was well out of range.
Ford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ford!
It looks like Bruno Stahl has been cut.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Stahl saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Stahl.
Ford looks for a takedown but Stahl sprawls well.
Stahl appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stahl in his tracks.
Ford misses with a hook. Stahl ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl slips a jab and a cross from Ford.
Ford lands an overhand right.
Stahl looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
Ford has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ford scores with a jab. Stahl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stahl moves away.
Stahl looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Ford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford cracks a nice hook into Stahl's ribs.
No luck for Ford with that takedown attempt.
Stahl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Stahl scores with a nice right hand.
Stahl throws a body shot but no joy.
Francis Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stahl throws a body shot but no joy.
Stahl swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Ford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stahl throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Ford lands with an overhand left.
Stahl throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Stahl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ford throws a hook but Stahl avoids it easily.
Stahl takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stahl manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stahl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stahl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ford.
Stahl keeping moving, preventing Ford from controlling successfully.
Ford with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stahl seems keen to control Ford's posture.
Ford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ford is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stahl is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stahl has escaped and now he's on top!
Ford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stahl is aware though and is defending well.
Ford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ford is controlling Stahl's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl stopping the sweep attempt from Ford.
Ford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stahl is aware though and is defending well.
Ford wants to sweep here but Stahl controlling him for the moment.
Stahl is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stahl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Ford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Stahl's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stahl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stahl lands a really nice looking cross but Ford seems unphased.
Stahl ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Stahl moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Stahl misses.
Ford 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.
Ford misses with a straight right.
Stahl keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Stahl's shoulder, as Stahl tries to avoid the shot.
As Ford looks to move away, Stahl throws a big counter combo bu Ford just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Stahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ford.
Stahl tries to bum rush Ford with a series of wild strikes but Ford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Ford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Stahl.
Ford throws the left hand but Stahl avoids the punch easily.
Stahl takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot lands for Stahl.
Stahl takes one to the side of the head.
Stahl swinging wildly here.
Ford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stahl is looking to control Ford's arms but Ford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stahl has his back to the cage.
Stahl can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stahl as Ford tries to tie him up.
Stahl scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford stalling.
Stahl is trying to push Ford away but Ford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stahl misses with a punch on the inside.
Stahl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ford has him pressed against the cage.
Stahl can't break the clinch.
Stahl is looking to break free of the clinch but Ford has double underhooks.
Ford is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bruno Stahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Ford.
Ford is pushing Stahl up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stahl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Ford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ford blocks a body shot from Stahl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stahl as Ford tries to tie him up.
Stahl prevents a body shot from Ford.
Ford turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ford manages to end up in side control.
Check out the look on Ford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stahl sneaks back into half guard.
Ford is looking to advance position but Stahl won't allow it.
Ford prevents Stahl from improving his position.
Ford is keen to just control but Stahl is a slippery customer.
Ford looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl is trying to control but can't.
Ford is working for a kimura but Stahl is defending it quite comfortably.
Stahl tries to get to full guard but Ford has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruno Stahl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Stahl's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ford throws a hook to the side of Stahl's head but Stahl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Ford.
Ford scores with a nice strike.
Stahl misses with a looping right.
Stahl misses with a wild body shot.
Ford doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stahl takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Ford releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ford throws a lazy right hand but Stahl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Stahl misses its target.
Ford throws a hook but Stahl blocks it.
Ford stuns Stahl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stahl walks into a stiff left hand from Ford.
Ford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stahl. Stahl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stahl throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Ford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stahl counters with a right hand to the body.
Stahl throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Ford avoids the body shot from Stahl.
Ford clinches up with Stahl and pushes him back against the cage.
Ford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stahl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ford looks for a takedown but Stahl sprawls well.
Bruno Stahl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford.
Stahl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Stahl throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford throws a jab when Stahl was well out of range.
Stahl was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stahl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford works Stahl's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Ford does it's job there.
Ford shoots in looking for a takedown but Stahl manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Ford. That snapped Stahl's head back.
Ford connects with a body shot.
Stahl throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stahl gets caught flat footed, as Ford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford trying to control but Stahl is working from the bottom.
Ford scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stahl keeping moving, preventing Ford from controlling successfully.
Stahl controls Ford momentarily but Ford frees himself.
Ford tries to free his leg and advance position but Stahl is retaining full guard.
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.
Stahl is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ford presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ford stalling in the clinch.
Stahl has had enough of the clinch but Ford keeps him there for the moment.
Stahl lands a shoulder strike.
Stahl misses with a body punch.
Stahl digs a right hand underneath Ford's ribcage. Ford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stahl has had enough of the clinch but Ford keeps him there for the moment.
Stahl can't break the clinch.
Stahl wants to get back to striking at distance but Ford won't allow it.
Stahl is trying to break free.
Stahl cracks Ford with a nice body shot.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Stahl controls the action.
Stahl tries to circle away but Ford has him pinned against the cage.
Stahl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ford has him pressed against the cage.
Stahl gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ford.
Bruno Stahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Ford.
Stahl is trying to break the clinch but Ford is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ford has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Ford!
A relieved looking Francis Ford thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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