PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dump Mcdump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussein Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hussein Stahl told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Mcdump
vs
Stahl

200 cm
25
288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

208 cm
26
323 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dump Mcdump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hussein Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdump tries to bum rush Stahl with a series of wild strikes but Stahl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Stahl.
Mcdump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stahl.
Sloppy strikes from Mcdump. Those never looked like landing.
Stahl unleashes a big counter combination but Mcdump bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stahl throws a push kick but Mcdump slaps the foot to one side.
Mcdump misses with a series of wild punches.

Mcdump tries to sprawl but Stahl drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stahl not doing much here.
Stahl's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdump is looking to control Stahl's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcdump avoid being mounted?
Mcdump holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mcdump regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mcdump looking to control.
Stahl slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mcdump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stahl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stahl looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcdump takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mcdump throws a series of punches but Stahl avoids them all with ease.
Stahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stahl is looking for the big counter here.
Mcdump throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcdump throws a series of punches but Stahl avoids them all with ease.
Mcdump misses with a lunging right hand
and Stahl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Dump Mcdump has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcdump looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcdump walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stahl takes one to the side of the head.
Stahl moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mcdump looks to land a combination but Stahl avoids it well.

Stahl shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcdump's guard.
Stahl sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcdump's guard.

Stahl is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcdump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stahl.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stahl content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Stahl has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Stahl might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Stahl prevents Mcdump from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stahl with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stahl throwing shots but Mcdump is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hussein Stahl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dump Mcdump's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stahl scores with a punch to the head.
Stahl throws a front kick that sends Mcdump stumbling back into the cage.
Stahl moves away from the strike by Mcdump.
Stahl misses with a body kick.
Stahl swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcdump.
Stahl throws a wild body kick that Mcdump sees coming a mile off.
Mcdump is looking for a counter combo.
Mcdump throws a head kick that misses.
Stahl throws a right and a left that Mcdump avoids nicely.
Stahl explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Stahl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stahl lands a head kick. Mcdump smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mcdump misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Mcdump.
Stahl wants to counter with a clinch but Mcdump pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl connects with a solid leg kick.
Mcdump throws a right and a left that Stahl avoids nicely.
Mcdump cracks Stahl with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mcdump swings widly with a right hand
and Stahl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hussein Stahl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Mcdump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stahl's corner calls for a 1-2. Stahl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mcdump throws a sloppy head kick
and Stahl counters with a nice uppercut.
Stahl scores with a head kick. Mcdump tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stahl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcdump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcdump fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stahl on the side of the head.
Mcdump misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stahl to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stahl lands a jab to the head.
Mcdump throws an off balance right hand
and Mcdump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcdump is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stahl pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcdump.
Stahl throws a push kick but Mcdump slaps the foot to one side.
Mcdump takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Stahl rushes Mcdump and presses him up against the cage.
Stahl prevents Mcdump from breaking the clinch.
Stahl has Mcdump pressed against the cage, preventing Mcdump from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcdump backwards.
Stahl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcdump jumps guard but Stahl stands there with Mcdump around his waist. Mcdump gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Stahl has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Mcdump goes down! Stahl dives on top of him - Mcdump manages to get guard.

Mcdump is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdump managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stahl.
A lull in the action here.
Mcdump tries to buck Stahl off but Stahl is having none of it.

Stahl tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcdump being controlled for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdump tries to escape but Stahl is in control.
Mcdump stops Stahl from passing to mount.

Stahl looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stahl controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hussein Stahl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dump Mcdump's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mcdump gets caught napping as Stahl dives in and scores a takedown. Mcdump manages to retain guard.
Stahl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcdump looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcdump, not yet.
Stahl sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcdump is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stahl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl looking to pass the guard.
Stahl seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
More stalling from Stahl.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mcdump lands a jab to the head.
Mcdump takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stahl tries to land a front kick but Mcdump steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stahl scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hussein Stahl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl throws a push kick but Mcdump slaps the foot to one side.
Stahl throws a head kick that misses.
Stahl has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mcdump misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stahl counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stahl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stahl blocks an elbow strike from Mcdump.
Stahl lands an elbow just above Mcdump 's eye.

Dump Mcdump's cut is getting worse.
Stahl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcdump backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdump is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stahl pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stahl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcdump.
Mcdump is trying to break free.
Mcdump stalling in the clinch but Stahl improves position.
Stahl has Mcdump pressed against the cage, preventing Mcdump from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stahl lands a shot to the body.
Stahl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcdumps head.
Mcdump wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stahl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcdump's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdump is trying to push Stahl away but Stahl has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stahl lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stahl blocks a body shot from Mcdump.

Stahl wants the takedown. Mcdump is fighting it off but Stahl persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mcdump's guard against the cage.
Stahl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stahl is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcdump is keeping the position for now.
Dump Mcdump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcdump looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcdump, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hussein Stahl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stahl has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hussein Stahl!
A victorious Hussein Stahl thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.