PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caeas Liege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liege is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Will T. Bear: For a Few Dollars . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Stifler
vs
Liege

185 cm
32
187 lbs
20 - 18 - 0

183 cm
35
188 lbs
26 - 19 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Dragon
Ultra Fight Gear

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 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Stifler !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caeas Liege!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stifler slips a jab from Liege.

Liege closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stifler gets full guard.

Liege postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stifler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Liege, into his guard.
Stifler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stifler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stifler trying to control but Liege is working from the bottom.

Liege is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stifler is aware though and is defending well.
Stifler trying to control but Liege is working from the bottom.
Liege is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stifler trying to control the position from guard on top but Liege is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stifler is really struggling to control Liege but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Stifler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Stifler . Those never looked like landing.

Liege has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liege drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stifler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stifler working aggressively here.
Stifler misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Stifler on the inside.
Stifler wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Stifler fails to land.
Stifler stalling in the clinch but Liege improves position.
Stifler is trying to push Liege away but Liege has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Stifler trying to control the position but instead, Liege has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stifler into the ropes.
Stifler slowing the pace effectively.
Stifler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stifler is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Liege gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stifler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Liege avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Liege tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stifler is trying to break the clinch but Liege is controlling him.
Stifler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stifler can't find room to land a body shot as Liege controls the action.
Stifler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Liege has Stifler pressed against the ropes, preventing Stifler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stifler looking to slow down the pace here.

Stifler 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liege throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stifler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Liege backs up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stifler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Liege drives through with a takedown into Stifler 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stifler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liege is pushing down on Stifler 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stifler is fighting to maintain full guard but Liege has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Liege seems to be looking for submissions.

Liege is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stifler defends it well.

Liege seems to be working for a kimura but Stifler defends the submission attempt.
Liege prevents Stifler from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Liege is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Liege is thwarting Stifler 's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steve Stifler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stifler misses with a wild body shot.
Liege throws a lazy uppercut
and Stifler counters with a stiff right hand.
Liege closes the distance and clinches up with Stifler , looking for a takedown. Liege pushes Stifler against the ropes but Stifler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stifler throws a series of strikes that have Liege backpedaling.
Stifler blocks a jab.

Liege clinches.
Stifler misses with a body punch.
Stifler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stifler tries a body shot but Liege blocks it.
Stifler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stifler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler tries to throw a body punch but Liege avoids it by throwing Stifler back against the ropes.
Stifler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stifler has a couple of punches blocked by Liege.
Liege drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stifler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stifler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Liege has time to react.
Stifler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liege avoids it really well and circles away.
Stifler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liege looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liege tries to clinch but Stifler is having none of it.
Liege tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stifler defends well and Liege ends up having to push Stifler into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steve Stifler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caeas Liege.
Stifler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stifler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liege takes a shot to the head.

Stifler 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stifler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liege circles away.
Stifler throws a looping overhand right but Liege ducks down to avoid it.
Stifler throws an overhand right that lands on Liege's shoulder, as Liege tries to avoid the shot.
Liege shoots in for a takedown but Stifler shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the liver by Stifler . Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Stifler misses.
Stifler throws a hook to the side of Liege's head but Liege sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stifler slips a straight right by Liege.
Stifler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stifler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liege manages to avoid it.
Liege dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liege has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liege there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stifler looks to score with a jab to the body but Liege is just out of range.
Liege keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stifler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stifler connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liege.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Liege has taken the fight to the clinch.

Stifler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Stifler .
Stifler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stifler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liege circles away quickly and effectively.

Liege decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Liege seems to be working for a kimura but Stifler defends the submission attempt.

Liege is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stifler looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Stifler dominated that second round.
That's time! Stifler 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice shot by Stifler .
Liege dives in and grabs Stifler 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stifler pushes down on Liege's head and hops out.
Liege walks into a straight right hand from Stifler .
Stifler slaps away a takedown attempt from Liege, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stifler catches Liege with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut there from Stifler .
Liege stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liege wants it to stay on the feet.

Liege moves into the clinch successfully.

Stifler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Liege is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stifler to the mat. Stifler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Stifler is looking for a triangle but Liege pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stifler manages to get back to half guard.

Liege is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Liege is working for a submission of some sort.

Liege is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stifler has managed to free his arm - good work.

Liege is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stifler sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Stifler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stifler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Liege is working away from the top position though.

Liege is working for a submission of some sort.

Liege is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Caeas Liege has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stifler wants to improve his position but Liege is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liege is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stifler defends it well.
Liege prevents Stifler from improving his position.

Liege is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stifler has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stifler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Liege postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liege preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steve Stifler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caeas Liege has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stifler trying to control the position from guard on top but Liege is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Liege is looking for a triangle but Stifler pushes his legs off easily.
Stifler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stifler advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stifler in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Stifler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stifler , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Stifler !
A very excited looking Steve Stifler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.