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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stiffler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grani Klang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Ben Stiffler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Stiffler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grani Klang!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiffler scores with a three punch combo!
Klang throws a series of punches but Stiffler avoids them all with ease.
Klang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Klang misses.
Klang throws a big shot that misses.
Klang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stiffler counters with a three punch combo that has Klang backing up. Klang nods at Stiffler to acknowledge the strikes.
Stiffler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stiffler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stiffler slips under a jab from Klang.
Stiffler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Klang looks gassed!
Stiffler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klang should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stiffler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stiffler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stiffler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stiffler moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Klang goes down! Can Stiffler finish him!?
Klang is rocked!
Stiffler is looking to stand up but Klang won't let him.
Klang is still in real trouble! Can Stiffler finish him?
Stiffler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Klang seems to have recovered his senses.
Stiffler wants to get up but he can't break Klang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klang looking for a guillotine here but Stiffler defends easily.
Stiffler advances position into side control!
Klang can't do much from the bottom here.
Stiffler tries to stand but Klang is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stiffler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Klang throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Stiffler to counter with a crisp jab.
Stiffler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Klang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stiffler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Stiffler does no damage.
Stiffler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circling - Klang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stiffler digs a good body shot into Klang's ribs.
Stiffler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Stiffler does it's job there.
A nice combination there by Stiffler.
Klang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stiffler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Klang misses with a straight left.
Stiffler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stiffler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stiffler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stiffler lands a nice hook to Klang's body. Klang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Klang throws a series of punches but Stiffler avoids them all with ease.
Stiffler is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stiffler throws a right hand that Klang ducks under and follows up with a left that Klang also avoids with ease.
Stiffler is looking to wear down Klang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Klang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stiffler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klang throws a body punch but Stiffler moves out of range.
Stiffler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klang.
Klang shoots in and drives through. Stiffler sprawls well.
Klang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stiffler slips a jab from Klang.
Klang misses the jab.
Stiffler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stiffler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stiffler defending well as Klang loads up on a big left hand.
Klang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stiffler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stiffler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stiffler misses with a looping left.
Stiffler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Klang is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Klang swinging wilding here.
Stiffler ducks under a wild hook from Klang.
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.
Stiffler works over Klang's head and body with a nice combination.
Stiffler moves out of range of the strikes.
Stiffler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stiffler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klang missing with a left hand there. Stiffler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Klang.
Stiffler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Klang shoots in for a takedown but Stiffler shows good takedown defense.
Stiffler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Klang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stiffler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stiffler moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stiffler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Klang throws a series of punches but Stiffler moves out of range.
Stiffler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stiffler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stiffler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stiffler throws a series of punches but Klang avoids them all with ease.
Stiffler throws a series of strikes that have Klang backpedaling.
Stiffler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klang can do to turn this around?
Stiffler misses with a two punch combination.
Klang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stiffler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klang shoots in for a takedown but Stiffler shows good takedown defense.
Klang throws a right hand that Stiffler ducks under and follows up with a left that Stiffler also avoids with ease.
Stiffler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stiffler.
Stiffler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Klang throws a sloppy head kick and Stiffler moves out of range easily.
Stiffler lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for Stiffler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stiffler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stiffler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stiffler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stiffler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klang.
A swing and a miss from Klang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klang misses with a hook.
Ben Stiffler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klang throws a big shot that misses.
Stiffler wants to clinch up but Klang keeps it at a distance.
Klang throws a hook but Stiffler blocks it.
Klang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stiffler counters with a one-two to the body.
Klang throws a sloppy head kick and Stiffler moves out of range easily.
Stiffler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ben Stiffler is winning the standup battle so far.
Klang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Stiffler does no damage.
Klang 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.
Stiffler throws a hook but Klang avoids it easily.
Klang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stiffler counters with a stiff right hand.
Klang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stiffler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stiffler manages to avoid it.
Klang misses the jab.
Klang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stiffler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stiffler has a takedown stuffed.
That's two 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.
A jab from Klang misses.
Stiffler lands a right hook to the body.
Klang misses with a combination
and Stiffler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Klang throws a hook but Stiffler blocks it.
Klang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stiffler tries to bum rush Klang with a series of wild strikes but Klang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stiffler. Stiffler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stiffler blocks a jab.
Klang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stiffler lands a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Stiffler scores with a four punch combination!
Stiffler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klang looks to land a combination but Stiffler avoids it well.
Stiffler lands with a hook. Klang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some wild striking there from Klang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stiffler moves out of range as Klang strikes.
Stiffler lands a nice shot to the body.
Stiffler shoots for a double leg takedown but Klang sprawls well. He's pushed Stiffler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stiffler blocks a head kick by Klang.
Stiffler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grani Klang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stiffler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stiffler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klang.
Klang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stiffler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stiffler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klang backs up against the cage.
Stiffler works Klang's body with a nice hook.
Klang misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Klang misses.
A left and a right from Stiffler both land. Nice combination.
Stiffler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klang throws out the jab.
Stiffler swinging wilding here.
Klang misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stiffler moves out of range of the strikes.
Klang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klang misses with a head kick.
Stiffler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Klang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Klang.
Klang misses with a shot to the body
and Stiffler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stiffler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stiffler moves away from the strike by Klang.
Stiffler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stiffler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Klang throws a hook to the side of Stiffler's head but Stiffler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stiffler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klang throws a big shot that misses.
Klang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stiffler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A bone on bone clash there as Stiffler blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stiffler dominated that second round.
That's time! Stiffler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Klang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Klang tries to bum rush Stiffler with a series of wild strikes but Stiffler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stiffler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stiffler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stiffler.
Klang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stiffler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Stiffler scores with a four punch combination!
A left and a right from Stiffler both land. Nice combination.
Klang throws an overhand right that lands on Stiffler's shoulder, as Stiffler tries to avoid the shot.
Stiffler lands a head shot.
Stiffler moves away from the strike by Klang.
Stiffler lands a jab to the head.
Klang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stiffler manages to avoid it.
Klang misses with a shot to the body
and Stiffler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klang throws a hook but Stiffler avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klang avoids the head kick by Stiffler.
Stiffler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stiffler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stiffler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stiffler avoids the head kick by Klang.
Stiffler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stiffler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klang backs up against the cage.
Klang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Klang misses.
Klang cracks a nice hook into Stiffler's ribs.
Stiffler swinging wilding here.
Klang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stiffler fails with the takedown.
Stiffler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klang.
Stiffler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two 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.
Klang dodges the punch combination from Stiffler.
Klang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stiffler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stiffler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klang's waist but Klang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stiffler off to one side.
Klang misses with an uppercut. Stiffler saw that one coming.
Klang misses with an uppercut. Stiffler saw that one coming.
Klang misses with a two punch combination.
Klang misses with a wild body shot.
Stiffler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Klang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Klang slips a jab and a cross from Stiffler.
Klang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stiffler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiffler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stiffler moves out of range as Klang strikes.
Stiffler scores with a sloppy right hand. Klang should have avoided that one.
Klang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stiffler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klang thinking.
Stiffler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stiffler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stiffler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Klang throws a chopping leg kick but Stiffler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Klang throws a shot from downtown. Stiffler moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stiffler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Klang misses the jab.
Klang waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stiffler.
Stiffler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klang throws an overhand right that lands on Stiffler's shoulder, as Stiffler tries to avoid the shot.
Klang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Klang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stiffler counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stiffler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stiffler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stiffler staying out of range there.
Klang lunges at Stiffler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stiffler's hand.
Some wild striking there from Stiffler.
Klang lands a jab-cross combination.
Stiffler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Klang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stiffler.
Grani Klang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stiffler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Klang lands with a hook. Stiffler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stiffler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klang.
Stiffler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klang.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klang throws a hook but Stiffler avoids it easily.
Klang fails to land with a series of punches.
Stiffler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stiffler.
Ben Stiffler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stiffler blocks a jab.
Stiffler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Stiffler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stiffler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Stiffler!
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