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TMG 29: Stifler x Pal Gu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Malutin Andrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gunther -Ding Dong Song . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Malutin Andrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomas misses with a hook. Andrey ducked under it nicely.
Andrey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Andrey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrey throws a solid leg kick but Thomas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andrey.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Horrible takedown by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Andrey which made him look bad.
An inside leg kick from Thomas misses.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Thomas lunges at Andrey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andrey's hand.
Christopher Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrey dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Crunch! Andrey slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrey throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas walks straight into a right hand from Andrey - that's dropped him! Andrey jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Thomas from any more punishment! Thomas complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Malutin Andrey!
A very excited looking Malutin Andrey rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jorvee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Jorvee!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul is looking to clinch but Jorvee is avoiding it.
Jorvee misses with a hook
and Paul counters with a solid body kick.
Paul staying out of range there.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jorvee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jon Jorvee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul is looking to clinch.
Jorvee throws an off balance right hand
and Paul finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jorvee missing with a left hand there. Paul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jorvee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paul misses with a takedown attempt - Jorvee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paul moves in looking to clinch but Jorvee pushes him off.
Jorvee misses with an uppercut
and Paul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorvee misses with a right hand
and Paul counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jorvee throws out a loose jab but Paul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paul shoots in and drives through. Jorvee sprawls well.
Jorvee misses with a hook
and Paul counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Paul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jorvee misses with a right hand
and Paul counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jorvee.
Jorvee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Paul!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
You can see the frustration on Paul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jorvee looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Paul is avoiding damage well.
Jorvee landing a few strikes.
Jorvee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paul tries to improve position but can't.
Paul is trying to control Jorvee's posture but Jorvee avoids it.
Jorvee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Paul some visible discomfort.
Jorvee creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Paul parries the strikes from Jorvee easily there. Jorvee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Paul to escape.
Jorvee in side control, throwing shots but Paul defends.
Jorvee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Hopkins. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jorvee landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jorvee is trying to ground and pound but Paul uses the momentary lack of control by Jorvee to regain half guard.
Jorvee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorvee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorvee is nestled in close to Paul, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul trying to control here.
Paul pushes Jorvee off looking to stand but Jorvee dives back in and keeps control.
Paul tries to roll over but Jorvee keeps him under control.
Paul holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paul trying to control but Jorvee postures up.
Paul misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Paul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paul.
Paul has momentary wrist control but Jorvee slips an elbow through the middle.
Jorvee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorvee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jorvee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jorvee stopping the sweep attempt from Paul.
Paul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jorvee defends well.
Jorvee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jorvee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jorvee throwing strikes but missing.
Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paul looking for a sweep. Not yet Paul, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jorvee distracts Paul with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paul wants to stand but Jorvee is controlling the position.
Jorvee throwing strikes from guard but Paul blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorvee with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorvee.
Jorvee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorvee.
Jorvee is working Paul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jorvee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paul wants to sweep but no luck.
Jorvee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jorvee looking to pass the guard.
Jorvee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jorvee stops Paul from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jorvee stands up over Paul, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jorvee throws a sloppy strike and Paul has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jorvee is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Paul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ron Paul!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Massa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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139 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Massa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Connor Rostowski!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rostowski misses with a hook
and Massa counters with a nice body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rostowski.
Massa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rostowski scores with a jab.
Rostowski throws a lazy right hand but Massa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rostowski slips a straight right by Massa.
Massa throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Massa. Beautiful body shot.
Rostowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Massa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Massa.
Massa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rostowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Massa scores with a jab to the body.
Rostowski scores with a hook to the body. Massa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Massa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tokyo Totally Gym + Sauna in the buildup to the fight.
Connor Rostowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski digs a good hook to Massa's body.
Rostowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rostowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rostowski lands with a shot to the body.
Rostowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rostowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Massa throws a body kick that misses.
Rostowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Massa counters with a stiff right hand.
Rostowski digs a good body shot into Massa's ribs.
Massa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rostowski.
Massa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rostowski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Massa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rostowski throws a body punch but Massa moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Massa.
Mike Massa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski moves forwards but Massa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rostowski misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rostowski. Massa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Massa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rostowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rostowski misses the shot to the body.
Massa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rostowski walks into a left hand.
Rostowski takes a swing at Massa's ribcage but misses.
Rostowski stuns Massa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rostowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massa.
Massa connects with a crisp jab.
Rostowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Rostowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Massa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Massa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Massa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rostowski lands a jab to Massa's midsection.
Massa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rostowski blocks a jab.
Rostowski lands a slapping body shot.
Rostowski misses with a wild body shot.
Rostowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rostowski misses the body punch
and Massa counters with a nice uppercut.
Rostowski jabs at Massa's body.
Rostowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Massa counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Massa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rostowski scores with a punch to the head.
Massa looks to land a combination but Rostowski avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rostowski. Massa does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rostowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rostowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Massa rather than just go for the knockout.
Massa throws a lazy right hand but Rostowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rostowski misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rostowski ducks under a wild hook from Massa.
Massa leaves Rostowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rostowski throws an overhand right that lands on Massa's shoulder, as Massa tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Rostowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jab, jab by Massa - just one landing.
Rostowski thuds a left hand into Massa's body.
Rostowski digs a good hook to Massa's body.
Rostowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Massa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rostowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Massa's head.
Rostowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Massa's head.
Massa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rostowski throws a right hand that Massa ducks under and follows up with a left that Massa also avoids with ease.
Massa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Massa slips a jab from Rostowski.
A big right from Massa misses.
A shot to the liver by Rostowski. Beautiful body shot.
Rostowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Massa circles away.
Rostowski swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Massa to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rostowski shoots in and drives through. Massa sprawls well.
Rostowski throws a sloppy body shot
and Massa counters with a straight right hand.
Massa connects with a right hand. Rostowski shakes it off.
Rostowski stuns Massa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rostowski cracks a nice hook into Massa's ribs.
Rostowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massa was well out of range. Poor timing from Rostowski.
Massa dips to his left and cracks Rostowski with an uppercut!
Rostowski misses with an uppercut.
Rostowski moves away from the strike by Massa.
A jab lands there for Rostowski.
Massa missing with a left hand there. Rostowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Massa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Massa ducks under a wild hook from Rostowski.
Donk. Rostowski catches Massa right on the button with a cross.
Rostowski scores with a jab to the body.
Massa stuffs the takedown.
Mike Massa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Rostowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rostowski misses with a body shot
and Massa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Rostowski does it's job there.
Rostowski punishes Massa's body with a nice straight punch.
Rostowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Massa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Massa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rostowski throws out the jab.
Rostowski throws a shot from downtown. Massa moves away and avoids it.
Massa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Massa duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Massa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Massa misses with a left hand
and Rostowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Massa throws an overhand right that lands on Rostowski's shoulder, as Rostowski tries to avoid the shot.
Massa ducks under a wild hook from Rostowski.
Rostowski misses with a jab to the body
letting Massa counter with a right hand.
Massa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rostowski looks to land a combination. Massa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Massa slips under a jab.
Rostowski looks to land a left hand but Massa moved out of range nicely.
Massa slips a jab from Rostowski.
Massa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rostowski thuds a left hand into Massa's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Massa avoids the body shot from Rostowski.
Massa looks to land a left hand but Rostowski moved out of range nicely.
Rostowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Massa as he jumps to the side.
Rostowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Massa defends well and Rostowski ends up having to push Massa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Massa stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Massa fails to land.
Massa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rostowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Rostowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rostowski slips under a jab from Massa.
Rostowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Massa.
Rostowski moves away from the strike by Massa.
Rostowski throws a good cross that connects.
Rostowski misses with a body punch
and Massa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Massa avoids the body shot from Rostowski.
Massa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rostowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Massa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rostowski scrambles back to his feet.
Massa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rostowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rostowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Massa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Massa scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massa takes one on the button.
Massa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Massa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rostowski manages to avoid it.
Rostowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Rostowski lands with an overhand left.
Rostowski looks to land a combination but Massa avoids it well.
Rostowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rostowski.
Rostowski connects with a body shot that sends Massa's belly button to the back.
A shot to the liver by Rostowski. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot by Rostowski.
Massa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rostowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski dives in and grabs Massa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Massa pushes down on Rostowski's head and hops out.
Rostowski misses with a wild body shot.
Rostowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rostowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rostowski throws a lazy right hand but Massa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Massa swings for the body but Rostowski moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rostowski. Massa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rostowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rostowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Massa walks into a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Rostowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rostowski takes a swing at Massa's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rostowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Massa throws an overhand right that lands on Rostowski's shoulder, as Rostowski tries to avoid the shot.
Massa throws a looping overhand right but Rostowski ducks down to avoid it.
Rostowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Massa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rostowski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Massa's brow.
Massa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rostowski throws an elbow but misses.
Massa is trying to force a seperation but Rostowski has the dominant position.
Rostowski fails to pull guard.
Mike Massa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Rostowski.
Rostowski misses with a punch to the body.
Rostowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massa swings wildly with an uppercut but Rostowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rostowski keeps control of Massa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mike Massa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rostowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Massa after a bit of a struggle.
Connor Rostowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Massa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rostowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rostowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Massa has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rostowski. Massa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rostowski misses with a jab to the body
enabling Massa to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Rostowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rostowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Rostowski!
An out of breath Connor Rostowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jienaro Marfil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Pegeant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marfil's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, New Divide. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jienaro Marfil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dennis Pegeant!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marfil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pegeant manages to avoid it.
Marfil takes a swing at Pegeant's ribcage but misses.
Marfil tries to bum rush Pegeant with a series of wild strikes but Pegeant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pegeant looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pegeant trying to control the action but Marfil is working from the bottom.
Marfil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pegeant on the ground.
Marfil trying to control but Pegeant postures up.
Marfil is trying to get back to full guard.
Marfil tries to kick Pegeant off but Pegeant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pegeant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marfil sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfil is trying to stand up here but Pegeant is controlling him well.
Marfil is refusing to be controlled, as Pegeant sits in half guard.
Pegeant 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.
Marfil wants to improve his position but Pegeant is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marfil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pegeant is working away from the top position though.
Marfil tries to roll over but Pegeant keeps him under control.
Marfil looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marfil is not content to let Pegeant control the position.
Marfil is looking for a sweep. Pegeant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pegeant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marfil defends it well.
Pegeant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marfil has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pegeant is looking for a kimura but Marfil is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pegeant to get the leverage.
Pegeant is just content to waste time from the top position. Marfil takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pegeant wants to control from the top but Marfil keeps moving.
Pegeant stays in close to Marfil's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marfil keeping moving, preventing Pegeant from controlling successfully.
Pegeant drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marfil dives on top into guard.
Pegeant keeping moving, preventing Marfil from controlling successfully.
Pegeant has his foot on Marfil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marfil works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Pegeant dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pegeant has a takedown stuffed.
Pegeant fails to land the takedown.
Marfil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marfil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pegeant. Pegeant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Dennis Pegeant has been cut.
Marfil lands a jab to the nose.
Marfil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marfil misses with a double jab.
Pegeant tries a head kick but it misses.
A right-left combo lands from Marfil.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marfil's corner calls for a 1-2. Marfil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pegeant is rocked!
Marfil scores with a body shot.
Pegeant is still on wobbly legs! Can Marfil finish him?
We've been informed that Pegeant has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pegeant tries to clinch up.
Pegeant seems to have recovered his senses.
Marfil misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pegeant back to the cage. Marfil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marfil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pegeant was well out of range. Poor timing from Marfil.
Marfil lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pegeant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jienaro Marfil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Pegeant.
Some wild striking there from Marfil.
Pegeant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pegeant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marfil moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marfil cracks Pegeant with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marfil has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pegeant to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pegeant fails with a takedown attempt.
Pegeant is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marfil throws a nice looking combination but Pegeant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jienaro Marfil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Marfil as Pegeant shoots in.
Marfil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pegeant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pegeant walks into a jab.
Marfil drops Pegeant with a beautiful combination! Pegeant stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marfil is looking for the KO!
Marfil connects with a body shot that sends Pegeant's belly button to the back.
Jienaro Marfil is winning the standup battle so far.
Marfil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marfil lands a nice looking body shot.
Marfil misses with a two punch combination.
Pegeant tries to clinch but Marfil moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pegeant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pegeant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marfil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pegeant misses the shot to the body.
Pegeant dodges the punch combination from Marfil.
Pegeant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marfil but Marfil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pegeant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marfil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Marfil.
Marfil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pegeant. Pegeant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marfil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pegeant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pegeant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marfil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegeant is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Marfil moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jienaro Marfil!
During a confident post fight interview, Jienaro Marfil thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kupal Kupalogs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Orbiso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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207 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kupal Kupalogs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurt Orbiso!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orbiso shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kupalogs eats them both and turns towards Orbiso to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Kupal Kupalogs has been cut.
Kupalogs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orbiso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kupalogs somewhat.
Kupalogs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orbiso but Orbiso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orbiso misses with a two punch combination.
Kupalogs scores with a takedown into Orbiso's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kupalogs tries to free his leg and advance position but Orbiso is retaining full guard.
Kupalogs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orbiso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Kupalogs'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.
Kupalogs with a nice head shot there.
Kupalogs looking to pass the guard.
Kupalogs postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kupalogs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orbiso keeping moving, preventing Kupalogs from controlling successfully.
Kupalogs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orbiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kupalogs throwing strikes from guard but Orbiso blocks nicely.
Kupalogs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orbiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kupalogs wants to control from the top but Orbiso keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kupalogs takes one on the button.
Orbiso connects with a crisp jab.
Kupalogs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Kupalogs with the ground and pound but Orbiso uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kupalogs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kupalogs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kupalogs throws a big right hand that misses.
Kupalogs landing with the ground and pound.
Kupalogs throws a big right hand that misses.
Kupalogs looking to sit in guard and control but Orbiso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kupalogs looking to control.
Kupalogs is pulling down on Orbiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Orbiso, at least for the moment.
Orbiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kupalogs wants to sweep here but Orbiso controlling him for the moment.
Kupalogs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kupalogs is looking to sweep but instead, Orbiso has passed into half guard.
Orbiso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kupalogs is looking to control Orbiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kupalogs avoid being mounted?
Orbiso works his foot free and advances to mount.
Orbiso thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Orbiso lands a couple of good shots and Kupalogs has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orbiso throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orbiso throwing sloppy strikes.
Orbiso punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kupalogs looking very determined here, making life difficult for Orbiso.
Orbiso throwing sloppy strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Orbiso manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kupalogs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Orbiso missing with punches from the back.
Orbiso punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orbiso tries to keep control of the position but Kupalogs is staying busy.
Kupalogs tries to escape but Orbiso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Orbiso thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Orbiso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kupal Kupalogs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orbiso tries to clinch up but Kupalogs circles away and keeps his distance.
Kupalogs shoots for a double leg takedown but Orbiso sprawls well. He's pushed Kupalogs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kupalogs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orbiso's guard.
Orbiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Orbiso is stalling here. Kupalogs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Orbiso seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kupalogs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kupalogs working the ground and pound.
Orbiso regains half guard, as Kupalogs was trying to land strikes.
Kupalogs trying to control from Orbiso's half guard. Orbiso has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kupalogs trying to control the position from guard on top but Orbiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kupalogs is looking to work some ground and pound but Orbiso has wrist control.
Kupal Kupalogs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kupalogs landing with the ground and pound.
Orbiso keeping moving, preventing Kupalogs from controlling successfully.
Orbiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kupalogs is looking to control Orbiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kupalogs avoid being mounted?
Orbiso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orbiso prevents Kupalogs from improving his position.
Orbiso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orbiso is thwarting Kupalogs's attempts to control the position.
Kupalogs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orbiso on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kupal Kupalogs just wasn't active enough.
Orbiso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orbiso pulls Kupalogs into guard.
Kupalogs wants to control from the top but Orbiso keeps moving.
Orbiso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orbiso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Orbiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kupalogs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Orbiso keeping moving, preventing Kupalogs from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kupalogs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orbiso is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Orbiso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kupalogs misses with a takedown attempt - Orbiso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orbiso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kupalogs at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orbiso misses with a two punch combination.
Kupalogs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orbiso finds it's way round the side to connect with Kupalogs's head.
Kupal Kupalogs's cut is getting worse.
Orbiso stuffs the takedown attempt from Kupalogs. Kupalogs gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kupal Kupalogs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kupalogs walks into a stiff left hand from Orbiso.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orbiso!
Kupal Kupalogs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kupalogs is defended easily by Orbiso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orbiso bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Orbiso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orbiso throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Orbiso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Orbiso tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Orbiso throws a strike aimed at the side of Kupalogs's head but Kupalogs avoids it well.
An elbow from Orbiso crashes against the mat.
Orbiso in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Orbiso stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kupalogs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orbiso throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Orbiso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kupal Kupalogs'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!
Kupalogs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kupalogs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orbiso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kupalogs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kupalogs shoots in for a takedown but Orbiso shows good takedown defense.
Oooh a lovely combination from Orbiso sends Kupalogs down but not out. Orbiso dives into side control looking to finish.
Kupalogs is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orbiso tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oh Kupalogs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ground and pound from Orbiso seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Orbiso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Orbiso throws an elbow but Kupalogs slips to the side and avoids it well.
Orbiso tries to score with some ground and pound. Kupalogs controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kupalogs seems to have got his legs back now.
The strikes coming from Orbiso are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kupalogs is not content to let Orbiso control the position.
Orbiso sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kupalogs is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kupalogs parries the strikes from Orbiso easily there. Orbiso is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kupalogs to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kupalogs wants to control but Orbiso postures up.
Orbiso wants to control but Kupalogs is keeping him busy.
Orbiso misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kupalogs is looking to regain half guard here but Orbiso keeps moving and retains side control.
Orbiso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kupalogs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kupalogs is trying to get back to half guard.
Orbiso misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kupalogs is letting Orbiso control him for a moment.
Orbiso throwing strikes but Kupalogs manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kupalogs is looking to take a break and control but Orbiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kupalogs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Orbiso is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kupalogs tries to advance to mount but Orbiso instead regains half guard.
Kupalogs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orbiso keeps working.
Kupalogs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orbiso is looking to control Kupalogs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orbiso avoid being mounted?
Orbiso tries to kick Kupalogs off but Kupalogs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kupalogs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Orbiso tries to get to full guard but Kupalogs has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orbiso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kupalogs.
Kupalogs is trying to control the action in half guard but Orbiso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kupalogs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kupalogs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kupalogs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orbiso is trying to stand up here but Kupalogs is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kupalogs in particular looking to stall.
Kupalogs stalling away here and it's allowed Orbiso to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kupalogs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kupalogs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Orbiso is trying to control the position but Kupalogs postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kupalogs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orbiso keeping moving, preventing Kupalogs from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kupalogs wants to pass the guard but Orbiso is keeping the position.
Kupal Kupalogs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurt Orbiso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orbiso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Orbiso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orbiso 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Orbiso!
After winning the bout, Kurt Orbiso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Stugatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo Stugatz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Stugatz!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lin lands a nice forearm strike.
Stugatz tries to bench press Lin off him but Lin keeps the position.
Lin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stugatz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stugatz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stugatz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lin working the ground and pound.
Lin trying to control the action but Stugatz is working from the bottom.
Stugatz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stugatz wants to control but Lin postures up.
Lin wants to control but Stugatz is keeping him busy.
Lin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stugatz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lin scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lin stands up.
Paulo Stugatz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stugatz was covering up waiting for the punch and Lin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stugatz controls Lin momentarily but Lin frees himself.
Lin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lin has gone for a leg lock! Stugatz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lin's guard.
Stugatz 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.
Lin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin trying to control the position.
Lin controlling Stugatz's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stugatz working some strikes from top position.
Lin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lin trying to keep a closed guard but Stugatz is proving a slippery customer.
Lin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stugatz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lin is trying to control the position but Stugatz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stugatz is aware though and is defending well.
Lin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stugatz.
Stugatz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lin trying to control the position.
Stugatz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lin keeping moving, preventing Stugatz from controlling successfully.
Stugatz advances to half guard.
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!
Lin trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stugatz thows a huge punch but Lin dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Lin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Stugatz.
Lin gets a double leg takedown into Stugatz's guard.
Stugatz keeping moving, preventing Lin from controlling successfully.
Stugatz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stugatz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lin postures up in Stugatz's guard and throws a big left but Stugatz blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stugatz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stugatz has escaped and now he's on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stugatz wants to control from the top but Lin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stugatz landing with the ground and pound.
Lin pulls Stugatz in close to his closed guard and prevents Stugatz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stugatz is one step ahead there.
Stugatz throws a big elbow that misses.
Stugatz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stugatz won't allow Lin to sweep him here.
Roger Lin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stugatz is in close to Lin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stugatz stands up over Lin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stugatz is fighting to break Lin's control of his arms but Lin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stugatz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stugatz lands a few punches from side control.
Stugatz working away.
Stugatz is chipping away with strikes.
Lin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stugatz wants to control for a moment but Lin uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stugatz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lin defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stugatz slips a nice elbow through Lin's hands, connecting with Lin's forehead.
Lin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stugatz pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stugatz.
Stugatz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lin is trying to control the position but Stugatz postures up.
Lin keeping moving, preventing Stugatz from controlling successfully.
Lin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stugatz postures up.
Stugatz working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lin is on top in guard.
Stugatz keeping moving, preventing Lin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stugatz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lin stopping the sweep attempt from Stugatz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lin connects with a couple of short punches.
Stugatz pulls Lin in close to prevent any damage.
Stugatz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lin landing some decent shots from guard.
Lin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stugatz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stugatz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lin wants to control from the top but Stugatz keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paulo Stugatz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stugatz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stugatz scores with a head kick. Lin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lin gets a takedown into half guard.
Lin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stugatz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stugatz tries to reverse the position but Lin maintains control.
Lin looking to control but Stugatz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin goes for an armbar but Stugatz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stugatz.
Lin working for a triangle but Stugatz defends it easily.
Lin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stugatz won't allow Lin to get back to his feet.
Stugatz wants to control from the top but Lin keeps moving.
Stugatz is working Lin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lin looking for a guillotine here but Stugatz defends easily.
Lin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stugatz's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stugatz trying to control the position here.
Lin trying to control but Stugatz is working from the bottom.
Lin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stugatz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stugatz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Stugatz keeping moving, preventing Lin from controlling successfully.
Lin is in close to Stugatz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin working some strikes from top position.
Lin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stugatz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stugatz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lin sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lin trying to control but Stugatz is working from the bottom.
Stugatz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stugatz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lin controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Roger Lin just wasn't active enough.
Stugatz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stugatz's half guard.
Stugatz is refusing to be controlled, as Lin sits in half guard.
Stugatz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lin is looking for a kimura but Stugatz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lin to get the leverage.
Lin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stugatz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stugatz wants to improve his position but Lin is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lin seems to be working for a kimura but Stugatz defends the submission attempt.
Lin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Lin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Lin!
Roger Lin got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chil Pal Gu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Stifler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chil Pal Gu!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stifler throws a hook to the side of Gu's head but Gu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gu tries to bum rush Stifler with a series of wild strikes but Stifler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stifler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gu.
Gu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stifler.
Stifler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gu.
Stifler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gu.
Gu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stifler throws a body punch but Gu moves out of range.
Stifler 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.
Nice defenses there by Stifler.
Gu blocks a jab.
Stifler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gu missing with a left hand there. Stifler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gu misses the jab.
Stifler misses with a hook to the body
and Gu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stifler looks to land a combination but Gu avoids it well.
Gu scores with a punch to the head.
Stifler takes a swing at Gu's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gu misses the target.
Stifler lands the left hand.
Stifler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stifler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stifler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gu misses with a hook. Stifler ducked under it nicely.
Stifler misses with a hook. Gu ducked under it nicely.
Gu throws a low kick but Stifler moves out of range easily.
Gu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gu looks to land a left hand but Stifler moved out of range nicely.
Gu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gu moves out of range of the body kick.
Gu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stifler.
Gu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stifler ducks under a wild hook from Gu.
Steven Stifler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gu blocks a head kick by Stifler.
Stifler misses with a wild body shot.
Gu throws an overhand right that lands on Stifler's shoulder, as Stifler tries to avoid the shot.
Stifler connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gu checks a leg kick.
Stifler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sloppy strikes from Gu. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gu moves away from the strike by Stifler.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gu.
Gu throws a leg kick that misses.
Gu moves out of range as Stifler strikes.
Stifler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stifler missing with a left hand there. Gu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gu misses the jab.
A jab from Stifler misses.
Gu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stifler throws a series of punches but Gu moves out of range.
Stifler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steven Stifler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gu misses the jab.
Gu throws a series of punches but Stifler avoids them all with ease.
Stifler misses with a series of wild punches.
Gu misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler fails to land with a series of punches.
Stifler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gu.
Gu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stifler. Gu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gu blocks a jab.
Donk. Gu catches Stifler right on the button with a cross.
Stifler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stifler throws a chopping leg kick but Gu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Gu lands.
Gu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stifler's waist but Stifler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gu off to one side.
A slow jab from Stifler misses its intended target.
Stifler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stifler tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Gu lands a jab to the nose.
Stifler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gu.
Stifler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stifler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gu.
Gu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stifler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stifler fails to land with a series of punches.
Stifler throws a lazy right hand but Gu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stifler misses with a looping right.
Stifler dodges the punch combination from Gu.
Gu throws out a loose jab but Stifler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stifler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gu lands a nice hook to Stifler's body. Stifler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stifler misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Gu.
Sloppy strikes from Stifler. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gu stalks Stifler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stifler's face. Stifler staggers backwards, shaken.
Stifler looks to score with a jab to the body but Gu is just out of range.
Gu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stifler defends it nicely.
Stifler throws a leg kick but Gu sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chil Pal Gu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stifler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gu has a takedown stuffed.
Stifler throws a head kick that misses.
Stifler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stifler avoids the body shot from Gu.
Stifler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gu.
Gu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gu lands in his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stifler wants to stand and escape but Gu is having none of it.
Gu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stifler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gu is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stifler pushes Gu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gu blocks a head kick by Stifler.
Gu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gu scores with a jab to the head.
Gu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stifler.
Stifler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gu.
Gu misses with a hook.
Gu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stifler.
Gu walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stifler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stifler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stifler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steven Stifler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stifler clobbers Gu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some wild striking there from Stifler.
Stifler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gu cracks a nice hook into Stifler's ribs.
Gu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stifler.
Stifler misses with a few strikes there.
Gu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stifler misses with an uppercut.
Gu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stifler throws a leg kick but Gu moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stifler misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Gu misses.
Gu throws a looping overhand right but Stifler ducks down to avoid it.
Stifler works the jab nicely.
Gu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stifler.
Gu throws out a leg kick but Stifler moves out of range and Gu only half commits.
Stifler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stifler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Stifler.
Stifler throws a head kick that misses.
Stifler misses the shot to the body.
Gu thuds a left hand into Stifler's body.
Stifler moves out of range of the body kick.
Gu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gu throws a looping overhand right but Stifler ducks down to avoid it.
Stifler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Stifler.
Stifler defending well as Gu loads up on a big left hand.
Gu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stifler's waist but Stifler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gu off to one side.
Gu lands a jab to Stifler's midsection.
Stifler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stifler digs a good hook to Gu's body.
Gu clobbers Stifler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gu checks a leg kick.
Stifler slips a straight right by Gu.
Stifler lands a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stifler misses the shot to the body.
Gu fails with a takedown attempt.
Steven Stifler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chil Pal Gu.
Stifler misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chil Pal Gu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stifler fails to land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Gu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stifler.
Gu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stifler.
Stifler misses with an uppercut.
Gu swinging wildly here.
Gu looks to throw the jab but Stifler is out of range.
Gu scores with a nice head shot.
Gu throws a jab when Stifler was well out of range.
Gu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stifler.
Stifler throws a nice looking combination but Gu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gu ducks under a wild hook from Stifler.
Stifler misses with a double jab.
A jab from Stifler does it's job there.
Gu looks to throw the jab but Stifler is out of range.
Gu slips under a jab from Stifler.
Stifler moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gu throws a poor cross that misses
and Stifler counters with an inside leg kick.
Stifler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stifler throws a lazy right hand but Gu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gu misses with a body shot.
Gu lands a nice hook to Stifler's body. Stifler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stifler misses with a wild combination.
Gu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Stifler misses the target.
Gu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stifler circles away quickly and effectively.
Chil Pal Gu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stifler slips a jab from Gu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stifler.
Stifler fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stifler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gu staying out of range there.
Gu throws a leg kick but Stifler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gu swinging wildly here.
Stifler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gu throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stifler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Stifler does it's job there.
Gu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gu lands with a cross.
Stifler throws a nice looking combination but Gu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stifler tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Gu. Those never looked like landing.
Stifler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gu's head.
Gu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gu.
Stifler misses with a low kick.
Steven Stifler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Stifler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stifler. Gu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Stifler there.
Stifler thows a leg kick but Gu checks it
and Gu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stifler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gu.
A big right from Gu misses.
Gu throws a right and a left that Stifler avoids nicely.
Stifler stuns Gu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stifler misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Stifler does no damage.
Stifler throws a looping overhand right but Gu ducks down to avoid it.
Stifler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gu manages to avoid it.
Gu is looking to score with low kicks.
Stifler throws a right and a left that Gu avoids nicely.
Stifler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stifler avoids it really well and circles away.
Stifler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gu. Gu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stifler slips under a jab.
Stifler misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stifler misses with a hook.
Gu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stifler on the side of the head.
Stifler moves out of range of the strikes.
Stifler cracks Gu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stifler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gu misses with an uppercut. Stifler saw that one coming.
Stifler lands a really nice looking cross but Gu seems unphased.
It looks like Chil Pal Gu has been cut.
Gu walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Stifler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gu 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chil Pal Gu!
Chil Pal Gu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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