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Event:
ROTR 2: Trouble in Paradise
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Stiffy closes the distance and clinches.
Stiffy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrol misses with some punches.
Barrol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stiffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stiffy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stiffy scores with a shot to the side of Barrol's head.
Barrol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrol stalling in the clinch but Stiffy improves position.
Stiffy tries to throw a body punch but Barrol avoids it by throwing Stiffy back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barrol fails to land.
Barrol blocking some punches.
Barrol lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrol misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrol.
Barrol lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Stiffy on the inside.
Barrol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stiffy's elbow.
Stiffy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Stiffy blocks an uppercut.
Stiffy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barrol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stiffy up against the cage.
Barrol lands a nice uppercut.
Barrol throws a punch but it's blocked by Stiffy.
A short left from Stiffy.
Barrol lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrol.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrol.
Barrol has a couple of punches blocked by Stiffy.
A short left from Stiffy.
Stiffy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stiffy blocking some punches.
Barrol tries a body shot but Stiffy blocks it.
Stiffy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrol misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Barrol throws a punch but it's blocked by Stiffy.
Barrol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stiffy blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrol swings wildly with an uppercut but Stiffy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stiffy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrol can't break the clinch.
Stiffy prevents Barrol from breaking the clinch.
Stiffy is struggling to control the position.
Stiffy blocks an uppercut.
Barrol scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stiffy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stiffy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barrols head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stiffy.
Barrol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrol swings wildly with an uppercut but Stiffy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Stiffy stalls.
Stiffy misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrol.
Barrol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrol looking to slow down the pace here.
Stiffy misses with some punches.
Barrol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stiffy is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Barrol.
Stiffy blocks an uppercut.
Stiffy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barrol's efforts to push away.
Stiffy lands with a right to the head.
Stiffy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stiffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Barrol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrol misses with the head strike.
Stiffy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barrol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stiffy blocks a body shot from Barrol.
Stiffy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrol tries to circle away but Stiffy has him pinned against the cage.
Barrol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barrol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrol is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrol.
Barrol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Barrol fails to land.
Barrol has a couple of punches blocked by Stiffy.
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!
Barrol working aggressively here.
Barrol lands a right hand.
Barrol scores with a shot to the side of Stiffy's head.
Barrol throws a punch but it's blocked by Stiffy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Barrol dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stiffy throws a poor cross that misses
and Barrol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stiffy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barrol counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Stiffy is rocked!#CL2#
Stiffy has closed the distance and engaged Barrol in a clinch.
Stiffy is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrol finish him?
Still in the clinch, Stiffy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stiffy seems to have recovered his senses.
Barrol wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stiffy has him pressed against the cage.
Barrol has a couple of punches blocked by Stiffy.
A head punch on the inside from Barrol fails to land.
Stiffy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Barrol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrol looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Stiffy.
A nice left hand lands by Barrol.
Barrol cracks Stiffy with a nice body shot.
Stiffy misses with some punches.
Barrol wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stiffy has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Barrol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stiffy lands with a short shot to the head.
Stiffy working aggressively here.
Barrol lands a nice shot to the body.
Stiffy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barrol lands a shoulder strike.
Stiffy struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrol controls his hands.
Tyler Barrol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barrol is trying to force a seperation but Stiffy has the dominant position.#BC#
Barrol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barrol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stiffy can do to turn this around?
Stiffy throws an off balance right hand
letting Barrol counter with a right hand.
Stiffy lands with a right hand.
Stiffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stiffy falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Barrol to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stiffy misses with a hook
enabling Barrol to counter with a crisp jab.
Stiffy is breathing heavily.
Stiffy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrol counters with a crisp right that sends Stiffy to the canvas! Barrol follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Barrol!
Tyler Barrol took some time post fight to say the following; 'I respect him but these lightweights don't understand, until they get hit by me, it's a whole other ballgame when they get hit by me. I knew I was gonna win and I did. Hats off to him for coming in here tonight to face me. As I said, respect to him. Thanks to the fans, Sully's and my coaches'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Stiffy pushes Tanlagu up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanlagu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tanlagu can't break the clinch.
Tanlagu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stiffy - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Stiffy - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Stiffy.
Tanlagu wants to break free but Stiffy has control.
Tanlagu's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tanlagu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stiffy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Stiffy.
Stiffy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stiffy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stiffy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiffy cracks Tanlagu with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Stiffy.
A right hand to the body from Stiffy.
Stiffy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
A right hand to the body from Stiffy.
Stiffy presses Tanlagu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Stiffy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stiffy pushes Tanlagu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Stiffy.
Stiffy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stiffy digs a right hand underneath Tanlagu's ribcage. Tanlagu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stiffy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanlagus head. #ROC#
Tanlagu is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Stiffy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanlagu is still on wobbly legs! Can Stiffy finish him?
Stiffy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stiffy lands a big right hand that drops Tanlagu! The killer instinct kicks in and Stiffy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Stiffy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taco Stiffy!
David Tanlagu spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't Worry Bro, Im Gonna Win Bro'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Macgragor clinches up with Stiffy and pushes him back against the cage.
Stiffy digs a right hand into Macgragor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Macgragor's gas tank.
Stiffy lands a hook that snaps the head of Macgragor backwards.
Stiffy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Macgragor backwards.
Stiffy lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stiffy is struggling to control the position.
Macgragor blocks a body shot from Stiffy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macgragor blocks a body shot from Stiffy.
Stiffy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stiffy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Stiffy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Stiffy as the two fighters clinch.
Stiffy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macgragor backwards.
Stiffy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stiffy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macgragors head.
Macgragor scores with a shoulder strike.
Macgragor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stiffy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stiffy lands a nice uppercut.
Macgragor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macgragor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stiffy's brow. #T2#
Macgragor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stiffy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stiffy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Macgragor tries a knee to the head but Stiffy blocks it.
Stiffy lands a shoulder strike.
Macgragor tries to land a knee to the head but Stiffy blocks with his arms.
Stiffy lands an uppercut.
A short right from Stiffy on the inside.
Stiffy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stiffy.
Macgragor misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Macgragor misses with the head strike.
Stiffy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Macgragor up against the cage.
Stiffy lands a left hand.
Stiffy lands a nice uppercut.
Macgragor lands with a right to the head.
Stiffy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macgragor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Macgragor misses with a punch to the body.
Macgragor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macgragor tries to land knees in the clinch but Stiffy avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
A short uppercut from Stiffy.
Stiffy tries to throw a body punch but Macgragor avoids it by throwing Stiffy back against the cage.
Macgragor blocks a body shot from Stiffy.
Stiffy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stiffy lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macgragor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stiffy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Macgragor blocks a body shot from Stiffy.
Stiffy lands with a left to the head.
Macgragor has a couple of punches blocked by Stiffy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco Stiffy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stiffy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Macgragor. Macgragor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Macgragor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stiffy, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stiffy.
Stiffy scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Stiffy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stiffy scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stiffy is struggling to control the position.
Taco Stiffy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stiffy lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Stiffy.
Stiffy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macgragor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stiffy's brow.
Macgragor blocks a body shot from Stiffy. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Stiffy.
Stiffy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stiffy pushes Macgragor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stiffy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Macgragor backwards.
Stiffy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Stiffy.
A left hand lands to the body for Stiffy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stiffy.
Macgragor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stiffy lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Macgragor is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Stiffy.
Oh Macgragor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Stiffy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stiffy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stiffy dodges an elbow strike from Macgragor.
Stiffy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Macgragor seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Stiffy.
Macgragor prevents a body shot from Stiffy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stiffy.
Stiffy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stiffy scores with a hook to the body.
Stiffy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Good body shot from Stiffy.
Stiffy scores with a hook to the body.
Macgragor takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stiffy.
Stiffy stalling.
Stiffy lands with a left to the head.
Stiffy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macgragor backwards.
Stiffy gets through Macgragor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stiffy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Stiffy.
#T4#
Stiffy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Macgragor.
Stiffy lands with a left to the head.
Stiffy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Macgragor working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stiffy is working Macgragor over against the cage.
A short right from Stiffy.
A nice left hand lands by Stiffy.
Stiffy lands a nice uppercut.
Macgragor blocks a body shot from Stiffy.
Stiffy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macgragor backwards.
Macgragor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco Stiffy 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Stiffy closes the distance and pushes Macgragor back into the cage.
Stiffy lands a hook that snaps the head of Macgragor backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Stiffy.
Macgragor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stiffy is working Macgragor over against the cage.
Macgragor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Macgragor fails to land.
Stiffy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Stiffy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macgragor misses with the head strike.
Stiffy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stiffy scores with a hook to the body.
Stiffy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stiffy.
The referee calls for Stiffy to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stiffy.
Stiffy lands a nice shot to the body.
Stiffy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stiffy lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Stiffy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Macgragor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stiffy blocks it with crossed arms.
Stiffy is working Macgragor over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stiffy. #T2#
Stiffy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Macgragor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Stiffy.
Stiffy cracks Macgragor with a nice body shot.
Stiffy scores with a shot to the side of Macgragor's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stiffy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Stiffy.
Stiffy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stiffy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Stiffy. #T3#
Macgragor throws an elbow but it misses.
Good body shot from Stiffy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stiffy.
Stiffy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stiffy lands a right hand.
Stiffy lands with a short shot to the head.
Stiffy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stiffy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stiffy digs a right hand into Macgragor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Macgragor's gas tank.
Stiffy works on Macgragor's body with a couple of short punches.
Stiffy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Stiffy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stiffy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stiffy lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stiffy blocks an uppercut.
Macgragor misses with the head strike.
Taco Stiffy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stiffy blocks an elbow strike.
Stiffy lands a right hand.
Macgragor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stiffy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Macgragor up against the cage.
Conor Macgragor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stiffy scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taco Stiffy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stiffy 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 David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taco Stiffy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Stiffy throws a head kick but Tanlagu moves out of range.
Tanlagu looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Stiffy moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tanlagu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Stiffy has Tanlagu up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Stiffy breaks the clinch.
Tanlagu misses with a takedown attempt - Stiffy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tanlagu works over Stiffy's head and body with a nice combination.
Stiffy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanlagu but Tanlagu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tanlagu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanlagu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stiffy.
Stiffy tries to counter with a clinch but Tanlagu shakes him off and moves away.
Stiffy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tanlagu defends well and Stiffy ends up having to push Tanlagu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stiffy tests Tanlagu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
David Tanlagu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Stiffy misses with a takedown attempt - Tanlagu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David Tanlagu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taco Stiffy.#TD2#
Stiffy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stiffy working away.
Stiffy happy to just control the position for now.
Stiffy lands a few punches from side control.
Stiffy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tanlagu tries to buck Stiffy off but Stiffy is having none of it.#T2#
Stiffy tries to advance to mount but Tanlagu denies him.
Stiffy in side control lands a decent elbow. #SU2#
Stiffy decides to stand back up.
Stiffy shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanlagu tries to sprawl out of it but Stiffy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanlagu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stiffy shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanlagu tries to sprawl out of it but Stiffy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanlagu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3##CL2#
Stiffy moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Stiffy breaks the clinch.
Stiffy dives in for a single leg takedown but Tanlagu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stiffy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tanlagu counters with a two punch combo.
Stiffy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tanlagu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tanlagu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stiffy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Stiffy.
Stiffy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanlagu feinted with a counter takedown.
Tanlagu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stiffy defends it nicely.#T4#
Stiffy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanlagu avoids it really well and circles away.
Tanlagu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stiffy throws a push kick but Tanlagu slaps the foot to one side.
Tanlagu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tanlagu moves in looking to clinch but Stiffy pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taco Stiffy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tanlagu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No joy there for Stiffy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stiffy throws a head kick that misses.
Tanlagu throws a nice looking combination but Stiffy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stiffy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tanlagu throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Stiffy counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Stiffy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stiffy is thwarting Tanlagu's attempts to control the position.
Stiffy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stiffy is nestled in close to Tanlagu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Well, if Stiffy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Let's hope that Stiffy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stiffy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tanlagu defending well though.
Stiffy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stiffy is thwarting Tanlagu's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stiffy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stiffy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stiffy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tanlagu defends well and Stiffy ends up having to push Tanlagu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Stiffy rushes Tanlagu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tanlagu letting Stiffy take a breather here.
Stiffy just leaning against Tanlagu, taking a breather.
Stiffy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanlagu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tanlagu has had enough of the clinch but Stiffy keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Stiffy goes for a takedown attempt but Tanlagu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
David Tanlagu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taco Stiffy.
Tanlagu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stiffy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanlagu shoots for a double leg takedown but Stiffy sprawls well. He's pushed Tanlagu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tanlagu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
David Tanlagu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanlagu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Stiffy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tanlagu to the mat! Tanlagu manages to get full guard.
Tanlagu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tanlagu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stiffy's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiffy is positioning himself well to prevent Tanlagu advancing to mount. #T4#
Tanlagu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stiffy is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stiffy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tanlagu seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stiffy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SU#
Tanlagu stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco Stiffy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Stiffy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stiffy lands in his opponent's guard.
Stiffy 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. #SUB#
Stiffy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanlagu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stiffy has managed to get both his arms back between Tanlagu's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiffy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stiffy throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Tanlagu is working an open guard so Stiffy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tanlagu has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stiffy.
Stiffy tries for a takedown but Tanlagu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tanlagu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stiffy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tanlagu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Stiffy moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Stiffy successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Tanlagu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stiffy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tanlagu won't allow Stiffy to sweep him here. #SUB#
Tanlagu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stiffy has a closed guard, preventing Tanlagu from standing up.
Stiffy is pulling down on Tanlagu's head. It's preventing any offense from Tanlagu, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Stiffy wants to sweep here but Tanlagu controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tanlagu misses with a body kick.
Stiffy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanlagu sprawls well. Tanlagu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stiffy gets slowly back to his feet.
David Tanlagu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taco Stiffy.
Stiffy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stiffy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tanlagu with a body shot.
David Tanlagu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Stiffy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Stiffy pulls Tanlagu into guard.
#SUB2#
Stiffy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanlagu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taco Stiffy has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stiffy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanlagu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taco Stiffy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Tanlagu has his foot on Stiffy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stiffy works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taco Stiffy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stiffy 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taco Stiffy!
David Tanlagu spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't Worry Bro, Im Gonna Win Bro'.
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