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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Baramari (ranked 1215 p4p, 69 weight class) and Hussein Stahl (ranked 1308 p4p, 73 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
45 - 36 - 0 |
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287 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
45 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Baramari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hussein Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baramari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been informed that Stahl has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stahl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baramari walks away with a smile on his face. Stahl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baramari misses with a straight left.
Stahl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stahl scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stahl connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baramari tries to clinch up.
Baramari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baramari clobbers Stahl with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baramari tries to close the distance and clinch but Stahl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stahl misses with a takedown attempt - Baramari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Baramari was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stahl throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hussein Stahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baramari pushes Stahl up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baramari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stahl scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stahl.
Nice body punch from Stahl - that landed with a thud.
Baramari can't break the clinch.
Baramari has a couple of punches blocked by Stahl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baramari misses with a punch on the inside.
Stahl is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bob Baramari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Baramari blocks the elbow strike.
Stahl misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Baramari fails to land.
Baramari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stahl pushes off an throws an elbow but Baramari leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stahl.
Baramari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stahl is defending well for now.
Stahl manages to pull guard.
Baramari sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stahl's guard.
Stahl regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stahl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baramari is aware though and is defending well.
Baramari trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stahl's guard.
Stahl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baramari sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stahl's guard.
Stahl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baramari pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baramari trying to control from half guard but Stahl is working away.
Stahl is looking to improve his position.
Baramari scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stahl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stahl wants to improve his position but Baramari is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baramari trying to control the action but Stahl is working from the bottom.
Baramari working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Baramari is taking a breather. Stahl says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stahl is pressing down on Baramari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baramari wants to control from the top but Stahl keeps moving.
Baramari sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stahl wants to sweep here but Baramari controlling him for the moment.
Stahl is still trying to improve position.
Stahl is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stahl looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baramari passes into side control.
Baramari content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stahl is trying to work for a sweep but Baramari has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl is squirming around, avoiding Baramari's attempts to control the action.
Baramari fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Baramari tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stahl working to try and regain half guard.
Baramari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baramari has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stahl's face.
Baramari controlling his opponent.
Stahl is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stahl gets back to half guard.
Baramari tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bob Baramari will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stahl closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stahl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Stahl.
Stahl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baramari.
Stahl drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baramari has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stahl has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Baramari missing with knees to the body.
Baramari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stahl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahl jumps guard but Baramari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stahl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baramari can't find room to land a body shot as Stahl controls the action.
Stahl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baramari.
Stahl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baramari's elbow.
Stahl can't get the takedown.
Stahl prevents Baramari from breaking the clinch.
Stahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baramari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baramari breaks from the clinch.
Baramari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stahl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hussein Stahl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baramari forces Stahl back against the cage and clinches.
Stahl misses with an elbow over the top.
Baramari misses with a punch on the inside.
Baramari breaks the clinch.
Stahl misses with a few strikes there.
Baramari darts in and clinches Stahl up against the cage.
Baramari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stahl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baramari to keep the fight standing.
Bob Baramari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Baramari breaks the clinch.
Stahl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stahl clobbers Baramari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stahl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baramari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stahl, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baramari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stahl scores with a nice head shot.
Stahl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baramari as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl throws a body kick that misses.
Stahl moves into the clinch.
Stahl throws an elbow but it misses.
Stahl jumps guard and drags Baramari to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Baramari wants to pass the guard but Stahl is keeping the position.
Baramari wants to get up but he can't break Stahl's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stahl is looking for a triangle here but Baramari uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stahl takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Baramari trying to control the position but Stahl is working away.
Stahl manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stahl wants to improve his position but Baramari is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baramari decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stahl drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baramari is trying to buck Stahl off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahl postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stahl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baramari prevents Stahl from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baramari has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baramari wants to get back to his feet.
Stahl tries to move to mount but Baramari blocks the move with his legs.
Baramari explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bob Baramari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stahl dodges the punch combination from Baramari.
Baramari darts in and clinches Stahl up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baramari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stahl.
Baramari working aggressively here.
Baramari breaks the clinch.
Stahl gets tackled into the cage by Baramari. Baramari maintains the clinch.
Baramari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Baramari dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Baramari forces Stahl back against the cage and clinches.
Baramari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baramari wants to clinch up but Stahl keeps it at a distance.
Stahl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baramari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Baramari. No joy for Stahl on that attempt.
Stahl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stahl scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baramari throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stahl throws a sloppy head kick and Baramari moves out of range easily.
Stahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baramari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stahl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stahl keeps the fight on the outside.
Stahl with a nice cross.
Stahl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baramari slips a jab from Stahl.
Baramari gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stahl drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baramari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stahl looking for a guillotine here but Baramari defends easily.
Stahl looking for subs off his back but Baramari has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stahl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stahl looking for submissions off his back.
Baramari prevents Stahl from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stahl manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stahl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baramari's guard.
Baramari wants to stand up but Stahl is controlling him.
Hussein Stahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl wants to pass the guard but Baramari is keeping the position.
Baramari trying to control the position.
Baramari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stahl.
Stahl prevents Baramari from getting back to his feet.
Baramari has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stahl is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Stahl pushes off an throws an elbow but Baramari leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baramari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baramari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baramari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stahl can't get the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stahl tries to pull guard but Baramari won't allow it.
Bob Baramari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Stahl avoiding damage as Baramari throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baramari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baramari breaks the clinch.
Baramari lands a jab-cross combination.
Stahl tries a head kick but it misses.
Baramari looks to throw the jab but Stahl is out of range.
Stahl throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Baramari was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baramari wants to clinch up but Stahl keeps it at a distance.
Baramari is looking to clinch.
Baramari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stahl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baramari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baramari tries to clinch there but Stahl circles away.
Stahl throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baramari's head.
Stahl lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stahl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baramari throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Stahl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bob Baramari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stahl fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baramari takes the fight into the clinch.
Baramari throws a head punch that misses.
Baramari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stahl backwards.
Baramari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baramari breaks the clinch.
Baramari moves in looking to clinch but Stahl pushes him off.
Stahl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baramari's head backwards.
Stahl closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baramari's guard.
Baramari is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stahl lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baramari breaks from the clinch.
Baramari blocks a head kick by Stahl.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bob Baramari.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baramari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Baramari!
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energy
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