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Event:
Island Brawls 33
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victor wants to clinch up but Stallhagen keeps it at a distance.
Stallhagen misses with a looping right.
Victor shoots in looking for a takedown. Stallhagen tries to sprawl out of it but Victor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stallhagen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stallhagen throwing a counter right hand but Victor manages to avoid it.
Stallhagen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Victor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stallhagen's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Victor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stallhagen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stallhagen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stallhagen! #REVR#
Victor is trying to improve his position.
Victor keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Victor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stallhagen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Victor in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stallhagen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Victor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caio Victor! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 24
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallhagen with a nice cross.
Stallhagen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stallhagen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stallhagen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boy.
Boy darts in looking for a takedown but Stallhagen gets double underhooks and turns Boy into the cage.
Stallhagen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stallhagen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stallhagen connects with a single shot there.
Stallhagen's corner calls for a 1-2. Stallhagen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Boy shoots in but Stallhagen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Per Erik Stallhagen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallhagen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Boy wants to slow Stallhagen down by chopping away at his legs.
Donk. Stallhagen catches Boy right on the button with a cross.
Stallhagen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boy needs to keep his hands up - Stallhagen had a free shot at his head there.
Boy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stallhagen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boy. Boy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#Boy is rocked!
No joy there for Stallhagen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Boy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boy wants to clinch.
Stallhagen slaps away a takedown attempt from Boy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stallhagen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boy seems to have got his legs back now.
Boy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stallhagen as he avoids it easily.
Boy takes one on the button.
Boy throws a lazy uppercut
and Stallhagen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Boy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stallhagen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stallhagen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boy doesn't seem bothered though.
Stallhagen cracks Boy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stallhagen cracks a nice hook into Boy's ribs.
Stallhagen lands with a right hand.
Stallhagen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Boy right on the button. Boy goes down! Stallhagen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Stallhagen gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Per Erik Stallhagen!
Per Erik Stallhagen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 17
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson throws a wild body kick that Stallhagen sees coming a mile off.
Johansson slips a straight right by Stallhagen.
Stallhagen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson dodges the punch combination from Stallhagen.
Johansson throws a leg kick but Stallhagen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Stallhagen as he connects with a hook.
Stallhagen with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Stallhagen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johansson doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallhagen sizes up Johansson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johansson walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Stallhagen finds it's target.
Johansson walks into a stiff left hand from Stallhagen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Stallhagen finds it's target.#T1#
Johansson takes one to the chin there.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stallhagen lands an overhand right.
Stallhagen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stallhagen scores with a hook.
Johansson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stallhagen throws a looping overhand right but Johansson ducks down to avoid it.
Stallhagen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johansson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stallhagen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stallhagen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stallhagen throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
It looked like Johansson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stallhagen.
Stallhagen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stallhagen scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Stallhagen swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Stallhagen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johansson . Johansson obviously looking to wear him down.
Stallhagen lands with an uppercut that bounces Johansson off the cage and back into range.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallhagen.
Stallhagen 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.
Johansson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stallhagen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stallhagen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Stallhagen does no damage.
Stallhagen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stallhagen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stallhagen lands with a hook. Johansson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johansson lands a head kick!
Stallhagen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johansson . Johansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Johansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stallhagen unleashes a big counter combination but Johansson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stallhagen throws a nice looking combination but Johansson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stallhagen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stallhagen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stallhagen misses the body punch
and Johansson counters with an outside leg kick.
Stallhagen misses the shot to the body.
Stallhagen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stallhagen.
Johansson throws a quick counter head kick but Stallhagen was just out of range.
Johansson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stallhagen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stallhagen.
Johansson needs to keep his hands up - Stallhagen had a free shot at his head there.
Stallhagen cracks Johansson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stallhagen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Johansson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallhagen with a nice cross.
Stallhagen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Per Erik Stallhagen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Stallhagen finds it's way through Johansson 's defenses.
Stallhagen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stallhagen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johansson back to the cage. Stallhagen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stallhagen scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stallhagen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson tries to clinch but Stallhagen moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Stallhagen misses.
Johansson drops his hands momentarily and Stallhagen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Erik Stallhagen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stallhagen throws a good cross that connects.
We've been told by Johansson 's head coaches at Armored Fitness & Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stallhagen scores with a shot to the body.
Stallhagen lands a body shot.
Stallhagen scores with a three punch combo!
Johansson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stallhagen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stallhagen lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Stallhagen.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stallhagen.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallhagen.
Good standup being displayed there by Stallhagen as he connects with a hook.
Stallhagen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johansson walks into a jab.#T1#
Johansson connects with a leg kick.
Stallhagen throws out a powerful jab.
Johansson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stallhagen.
Stallhagen lands with a straight right. Johansson didn't see that one coming.
Stallhagen lands a jab to the head.
Johansson throws a front kick that sends Stallhagen stumbling back into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Stallhagen as he connects with a hook.
Stallhagen dips to his left and cracks Johansson with an uppercut!
Stallhagen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johansson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
A low kick from Johansson misses
and Stallhagen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallhagen takes a swing at Johansson 's ribcage but misses.
Johansson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Stallhagen scores with a jab.
Stallhagen scores with a jab to the body.
Stallhagen misses with a body shot.
Johansson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stallhagen blocks a head kick by Johansson .
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Johansson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Johansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stallhagen cracks Johansson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Stallhagen. That snapped Johansson 's head back.
Johansson takes one to the chin there.
Johansson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johansson throws a head kick but Stallhagen moves out of range.
#T3#
Nice cross by Stallhagen.
Stallhagen digs a good hook to Johansson 's body.
Stallhagen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johansson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stallhagen lands a nice looking body shot.
Stallhagen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johansson ducks right into an uppercut from Stallhagen.
Stallhagen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johansson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johansson 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stallhagen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johansson scrambles back to his feet.
Stallhagen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallhagen cracks a nice hook into Johansson 's ribs.
Stallhagen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johansson back to the cage. Stallhagen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Stallhagen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stallhagen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johansson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stallhagen jabs Johansson right on the nose. Johansson blinks but takes it well.
Johansson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#Johansson is rocked!
Stallhagen sizes up Johansson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Johansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stallhagen misses with a two punch combination.
Per Erik Stallhagen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johansson takes one to the side of the head.
Stallhagen cracks a nice hook into Johansson 's ribs.
Johansson seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stallhagen lands a slapping body shot.
Stallhagen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johansson .
Stallhagen misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Erik Stallhagen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stallhagen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stallhagen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stallhagen with a nice cross.
Stallhagen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johansson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stallhagen's corner calls for a 1-2. Stallhagen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stallhagen scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stallhagen.
Johansson throws a low kick but Stallhagen avoids it.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson throws a leg kick but Stallhagen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stallhagen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stallhagen scores with a nice head shot.
Johansson tries to move into range but Stallhagen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johansson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stallhagen.
Stallhagen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johansson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stallhagen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johansson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johansson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stallhagen finds it's way round the side to connect with Johansson 's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Stallhagen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stallhagen jabs at Johansson 's body.
Stallhagen lands a really nice looking cross but Johansson seems unphased.
Stallhagen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stallhagen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stallhagen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stallhagen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johansson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johansson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johansson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stallhagen works the jab nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Stallhagen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stallhagen.
A low kick from Johansson misses
and Stallhagen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torsten Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Johansson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stallhagen scores with a hook.
Stallhagen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johansson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johansson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johansson walks into a left hand.
Stallhagen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stallhagen digs a good hook to Johansson 's body.
Stallhagen digs a good body shot into Johansson 's ribs.
Johansson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stallhagen scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stallhagen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stallhagen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johansson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Stallhagen connects with a body shot.
Stallhagen scores with a three punch combo!
Stallhagen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johansson momentarily.
Stallhagen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danga de danga de dang - Stallhagen scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stallhagen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Per Erik Stallhagen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johansson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Per Erik Stallhagen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stallhagen 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Per Erik Stallhagen!
Per Erik Stallhagen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 11
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Victor dives in and scores a takedown into Stallhagen's guard.
Stallhagen working a defensive guard but Victor passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Victor uses his free foot to push down on Stallhagen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stallhagen. #SUB#
Victor has control of Stallhagen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stallhagen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Victor has isolated one of Stallhagen's arms. Stallhagen looking to fight him off but Victor twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Victor!
Caio Victor is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
Island Brawls 6
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Joyner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stallhagen.
Stallhagen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joyner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stallhagen.
Stallhagen misses with a body shot.
Stallhagen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stallhagen just misses with a punch to the body.
Stallhagen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joyner throws a body shot but no joy.
Stallhagen throws a hook but Joyner blocks it.
Joyner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stallhagen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Stallhagen.
Nice shot by Stallhagen.
Stallhagen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stallhagen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joyner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joyner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stallhagen with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joyner just misses with a punch to the body.
Joyner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Stallhagen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stallhagen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joyner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stallhagen circles away quickly and effectively.
Stallhagen connects with the punch.
Stallhagen throws a body punch but Joyner moves out of range.
Joyner moves away from the strike by Stallhagen.
Stallhagen moves out of range of the strikes.
Stallhagen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Joyner misses with a hook.
Joyner takes a swing at Stallhagen's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stallhagen misses the target.#KD#
Stallhagen lands a left and a right that send Joyner crashing to the mat, dazed. Stallhagen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Joyner is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joyner is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Stallhagen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Joyner crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Joyner's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Per Erik Stallhagen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Stallhagen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghabedov tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Stallhagen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stallhagen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ghabedov in his tracks.
Stallhagen lands an overhand right.#CL#
Ghabedov clinches with his opponent.
Stallhagen looking to stall.
Ghabedov can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Ghabedov has Stallhagen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ghabedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stallhagen tumbling to the mat - Ghabedov dives into Stallhagen's guard.
Ghabedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stallhagen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ghabedov prevents Stallhagen from getting back to his feet.
Stallhagen being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Ghabedov lands a couple of elbows.
Ghabedov controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stallhagen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ghabedov's head.#T2#
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.
Ghabedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ghabedov drops his hands momentarily and Stallhagen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Ghabedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ghabedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ghabedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ghabedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stallhagen for as long as he can get away with.
Stallhagen is trying to control but Ghabedov manages to pass to mount!
Ghabedov content just to control the position here. #T3#
Ghabedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stallhagen?
Ghabedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ghabedov'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.
Stallhagen tries to lock up and control but Ghabedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ghabedov controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Stallhagen wants to control but Ghabedov is having none of it.
Ghabedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stallhagen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ghabedov controlling the pace for now.
Ghabedov cracks Stallhagen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghabedov controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghabed Ghabedov 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.
#R2#
Ghabedov walks into a left hand.
Ghabedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ghabedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ghabedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stallhagen connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stallhagen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghabed Ghabedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ghabedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ghabedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghabedov controlling from side mount.
Further stalling from Ghabedov.#T1#
Stallhagen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
You can see the frustration on Stallhagen's face as Ghabedov controls the position.
Ghabed Ghabedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ghabedov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Stallhagen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ghabedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ghabedov controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ghabedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghabed Ghabedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ghabedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ghabedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stallhagen is defending well.
Stallhagen works on Ghabedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Ghabedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stallhagen lands with a light punch inside.
Ghabedov stalling in the clinch but Stallhagen improves position.
Ghabedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stallhagen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghabed Ghabedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghabedov tries for a takedown but Stallhagen manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stallhagen.
A right hand to the body from Stallhagen.
Stallhagen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ghabedov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stallhagen digs a right hand underneath Ghabedov's ribcage. Ghabedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Stallhagen.
Stallhagen is looking to control Ghabedov's arms but Ghabedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stallhagen has his back to the cage.
Stallhagen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ghabedov is trying to drag Stallhagen to the mat but Stallhagen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ghabedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stallhagen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stallhagen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stallhagen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Stallhagen.
Stallhagen digs a right hand underneath Ghabedov's ribcage. Ghabedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stallhagen taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stallhagen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stallhagen is looking to control Ghabedov's arms but Ghabedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stallhagen has his back to the cage.
Stallhagen wants to break free but Ghabedov has control.
#T4#
Ghabedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stallhagen prevents it.
Stallhagen pushes Ghabedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stallhagen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stallhagen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Ghabedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghabedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stallhagen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ghabedov on the side of the head.
Ghabedov takes one to the chin there.
Stallhagen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghabedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stallhagen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stallhagen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ghabedov's hands.
Stallhagen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ghabedov's head.
Nice straight punches there by Stallhagen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stallhagen.
Ghabedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stallhagen lands a jab to the head.
Stallhagen cracks a nice hook into Ghabedov's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Erik Stallhagen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ghabedov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ghabedov breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Stallhagen.
Ghabedov takes one to the side of the head.
Stallhagen sizes up Ghabedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ghabedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Stallhagen does it's job there.
Ghabedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stallhagen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghabedov.
Ghabedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ghabedov walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Ghabedov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghabedov is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Stallhagen moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Per Erik Stallhagen!
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