PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haarmann comes to the ring accompanied by Macabre - Fritz Haarmann The Butcher . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Haarmann
vs
Stahl

190 cm
26
210 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

188 cm
34
215 lbs
12 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fritz Haarmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Bruno Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahl misses with a straight left.
Stahl takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bruno Stahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haarmann shoots in but Stahl avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stahl misses with a two punch combination.
Stahl looks to land a left hand but Haarmann moved out of range nicely.
Stahl misses with a hook. Haarmann ducked under it nicely.
Haarmann goes for a double leg but Stahl avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Stahl continues to drive forward.
Haarmann slips a jab and a cross from Stahl.
An attempted straight right counter from Haarmann misses the target.
Stahl swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haarmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl misses with an uppercut.
Haarmann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stahl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haarmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stahl throws a body shot but no joy.
Haarmann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl throws a body shot but no joy.
Haarmann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haarmann moves away from the strike by Stahl.
Haarmann drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stahl sprawls and moves away.
Stahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haarmann moves away.
Nice shot lands for Stahl.
Nice body punch from Stahl.
Stahl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haarmann's head backwards.
Haarmann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fritz Haarmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stahl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Haarmann feinted with a counter takedown.
Stahl bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haarmann tries to clinch there but Stahl circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl throws a body punch but Haarmann moves out of range.
Stahl throws a shot from downtown. Haarmann moves away and avoids it.
Bruno Stahl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Stahl.
Stahl throws out a loose jab but Haarmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haarmann avoids the body shot from Stahl.
Stahl misses with a right hand

and Haarmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stahl's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Haarmann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haarmann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stahl really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haarmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Haarmann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Haarmann drops back looking for a leg! Stahl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stahl manages to kick Haarmann off! Haarmann jumps back into Stahl's guard.
Stahl working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haarmann drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stahl looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stahl looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stahl!
Haarmann is being controlled here.
Haarmann is not content to let Stahl control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haarmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Stahl looks to land a left hand but Haarmann moved out of range nicely.
Stahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haarmann.
Haarmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stahl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haarmann.
Haarmann avoids the body shot from Stahl.
Haarmann attempts a counter takedown but Stahl avoids it well and moves away.
Haarmann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stahl missing with a left hand there. Haarmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haarmann tries to counter with a takedown but Stahl is quick to defend against it.
Stahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haarmann manages to avoid it.
Haarmann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stahl sprawls well. Stahl wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haarmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Stahl misses with an uppercut.
Haarmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stahl.
Haarmann feinted with a counter takedown.
Haarmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Stahl sprawls well. He's pushed Haarmann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stahl throws out a counter right but Haarmann avoids it with no problem.
Stahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stahl slaps away a takedown attempt from Haarmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Stahl dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stahl jabs Haarmann right on the nose. Haarmann blinks but takes it well.
Stahl misses with a left hand
and Haarmann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stahl thinking.
Stahl swings for the body but Haarmann moves out of range.
Haarmann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Stahl. No joy for Haarmann on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Stahl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stahl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haarmann.
Haarmann takes one to the side of the head.
Haarmann staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haarmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stahl.
Haarmann attempts a counter takedown but Stahl avoids it well and moves away.
Stahl clobbers Haarmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haarmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Stahl tries to sprawl out of it but Haarmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Stahl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl misses with a two punch combination.
Haarmann tries to counter with a takedown but Stahl is quick to defend against it.
Haarmann slips a straight right by Stahl.
Stahl throws a right hand that misses

and Haarmann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stahl!

Haarmann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stahl knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been hearing good reports from Haarmann's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Haarmann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stahl, who protects the arm well.
Stahl struggling a bit here.
Stahl is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Haarmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Haarmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Haarmann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Haarmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Haarmann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stahl, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haarmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stahl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stahl tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Haarmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Haarmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haarmann working away.

Haarmann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haarmann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Haarmann swings around for an armbar but Stahl sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Haarmann's guard.
Stahl wants to control from the top but Haarmann keeps moving.

Haarmann working for a triangle but Stahl defends it easily.
Stahl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Haarmann has his foot on Stahl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stahl works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Fritz Haarmann will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Haarmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haarmann attempts a counter takedown but Stahl avoids it well and moves away.
Stahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stahl digs a good hook to Haarmann's body.
Haarmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stahl.
Stahl misses with a straight left.
Haarmann throwing a counter right hand but Stahl manages to avoid it.
Stahl misses with a lunging right hand
and Haarmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Bruno Stahl has been cut.
Stahl misses with a body shot

and Haarmann counters with a takedown into side control.

Haarmann goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stahl rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haarmann's guard! Nice work there by Stahl!

Haarmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Haarmann isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stahl stacks Haarmann on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stahl!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haarmann is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stahl wants to control but Haarmann is keeping him busy.
Stahl tries to move to mount but Haarmann blocks the move with his legs.
Haarmann can't do much from the bottom here.
Haarmann is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stahl trying to control the pace.
Haarmann is looking for a sweep. Stahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Haarmann actively working from the bottom here.
Stahl keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Haarmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haarmann actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haarmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stahl throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stahl. Haarmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stahl misses with a body shot.
Haarmann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stahl looks to land a left hand but Haarmann moved out of range nicely.
Stahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haarmann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Stahl. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Haarmann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stahl.
Haarmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stahl tries to avoid it but Haarmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stahl to the ground. Stahl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Haarmann.
Stahl throws a looping overhand right but Haarmann ducks down to avoid it.
Haarmann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl misses with a hook to the body
and Haarmann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stahl jabs Haarmann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stahl takes a swing at Haarmann's ribcage but misses.
Haarmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haarmann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stahl throws a shot from downtown. Haarmann moves away and avoids it.
Haarmann looks for a takedown but Stahl sprawls well.
Fritz Haarmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haarmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stahl.
Haarmann slips a jab from Stahl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stahl misses with a series of wild punches.
Bruno Stahl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stahl lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Stahl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stahl 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Stahl!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Stahl thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Fritz Haarmann spoke after the fight, saying 'Zum Teufel!'.