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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Voldet Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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225 lbs
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234 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Good takedowns
Decent knees
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Voldet Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahl tries for a takedown but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stahl fails with the takedown.
Jenkins tries to counter with a takedown but Stahl is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Stahl on that attempt.
Voldet Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Stahl.
Stahl misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stahl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stahl tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away
and Jenkins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stahl!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins landing a few strikes.
Stahl is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jenkins has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stahl struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stahl pushes Jenkins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jenkins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stahl tries for a takedown but Jenkins circles away easily
and Jenkins counters by moving into the clinch.
Stahl looks winded!
Stahl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jenkins jumps guard.
Jenkins trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jenkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Stahl trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins has Stahl pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stahl stops Jenkins from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to avoid it but Stahl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenkins to the ground. Jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Stahl with that takedown attempt.
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Stahl.
Jenkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stahl.
Jenkins instigates a clinch.
Jenkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jenkins as Stahl tries to tie him up.
Stahl utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stahl regains guard.
Jenkins is looking to pass into half guard but Stahl pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stahl is in guard.
Stahl passes Jenkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stahl wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
Stahl working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stahl 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins is staying active underneath Stahl, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Voldet Jenkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jenkins scores with a takedown into Stahl's guard.
Stahl is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins leaves Stahl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl wants to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stahl!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stahl defending against the ground and pound.
Jenkins works to advance to full mount. Stahl defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl wants to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
Stahl stops Jenkins from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jenkins controlling his opponent.
Voldet Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stahl wants to control but Jenkins is having none of it.
Stahl bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've been hearing good reports from Jenkins'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.
Jenkins trying to control the position here.
Stahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Stahl from controlling successfully.
Stahl passes Jenkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jenkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jenkins.
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.
Stahl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stahl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stahl is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
Jenkins tries to kick Stahl off in order to stand up. Stahl Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stahl is trying to get an arm triangle but Jenkins is defending well.
Stahl wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jenkins, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Stahl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stahl tries for a takedown but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jenkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stahl.
Jenkins gets a takedown into half guard.
Jenkins content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl is looking to improve his position.
Jenkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins stands up and beckons Stahl to join him on the feet.
Magnus Stahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stahl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Stahl misses with a knee to the head.
Jenkins gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jenkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is working for a kimura but Stahl is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stahl is trying to stand up here but Jenkins is controlling him well.
Jenkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl is pressing down on Jenkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jenkins is posturing up here but Stahl has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jenkins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jenkins has to tap! Slick submission there by Stahl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Stahl!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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