PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaemin Jeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeong's entrance music is Itaewon Freedom - UV feat JY Park. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jeong
vs
Stifler

183 cm
29
180 lbs
17 - 10 - 1

185 cm
36
187 lbs
24 - 20 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaemin Jeong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Stifler !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stifler .
Jeong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stifler is able to avoid easily.
Stifler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jeong. Jeong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Stifler misses.
Stifler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jeong.
Jeong 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.
Jeong throws a leg kick which misses Stifler 's front leg but catches the back leg as Stifler tries to avoid it.
Jeong throws the kick towards the body but Stifler avoids it.
Jeong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stifler thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick from Jeong.
Stifler throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stifler avoids a kick to the body.
Jeong throws a push kick but Stifler slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeong.

Jeong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stifler looking for a sweep but Jeong has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jeong misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jeong controlling his opponent.
Jeong misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jeong lands a couple of good shots and Stifler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stifler rolls, trying to escape but Jeong keeps control of the position.
Jeong doesn't have the hooks in and Stifler manages to turn into his guard.
Stifler won't allow Jeong to sweep him here.
Stifler trying to control but Jeong is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stifler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jeong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Jeong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stifler trying to control but Jeong is working from the bottom.

Jeong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stifler passes into half guard.

Stifler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jeong is doing well to control the position and prevent Stifler from advancing to side control.
Jeong trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler throws a strike but Jeong avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jeong controls Stifler momentarily but Stifler frees himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jeong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stifler is one step ahead there.

Jeong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stifler postures up and lands a big shot to Jeong's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stifler trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeong wants to sweep here but Stifler controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong is working hard here to advance position.
Jeong working a defensive guard here.
Jeong keeping moving, preventing Stifler from controlling successfully.
Stifler stopping the sweep attempt from Jeong.
Stifler trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Steve Stifler hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Stifler clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Stifler .
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 Jaemin Jeong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jeong misses with a low kick.
Jeong lands a leg kick that knocks Stifler off balance momentarily.
Jeong moves out of range as Stifler strikes.
Jeong tries a head kick but it misses.
Stifler blocks the body kick.
Stifler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeong.

Jeong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stifler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jeong is in Stifler 's guard.
Stifler is trying to control the position but Jeong postures up.
Our spies down at at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo inform us that Stifler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Stifler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jeong defends it easily.
Stifler keeping moving, preventing Jeong from controlling successfully.
Jeong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stifler 's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jeong looking to sit in guard and control but Stifler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jeong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stifler wants to pass the guard but Jeong is keeping the position.
Jeong is adopting a defensive guard.
Stifler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jeong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stifler is one step ahead there.
Stifler throwing strikes from guard but Jeong blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stifler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stifler trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stifler is in close to Jeong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jeong working a defensive guard here.
Stifler landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stifler trying to control but Jeong is working from the bottom.

Jeong has his foot on Stifler 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stifler works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stifler looking to sit in guard and control but Jeong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stifler controls Jeong momentarily but Jeong frees himself.
Jeong trying to control the position from guard on top but Stifler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stifler wants to sweep here but Jeong controlling him for the moment.
Stifler is looking to sweep but instead, Jeong has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stifler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Stifler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jeong defends well.
Stifler looking for a sweep. Not yet Stifler , not yet.
Jeong is looking to work some ground and pound but Stifler has wrist control.
Jeong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jeong wants to control from the top but Stifler keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jeong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jeong is looking to work some ground and pound but Stifler has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeong trying to control the position from guard on top but Stifler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jaemin Jeong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Stifler throws a shot from downtown. Jeong moves away and avoids it.
Stifler thuds his right hand into Jeong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve Stifler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stifler just misses with a punch to the body.
Stifler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stifler sizes up Jeong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jeong looks to land a body kick but Stifler moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Stifler there.
Jeong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Stifler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jeong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stifler .
Stifler misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler just misses with a punch to the body.
Stifler throws a jab when Jeong was well out of range.
Stifler throws a poor cross that misses
and Jeong counters with a straight right hand.
Stifler looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeong is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stifler checks a leg kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jeong enables Stifler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jeong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Jeong working for a triangle but Stifler defends it easily.
Stifler with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jeong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stifler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stifler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jeong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jeong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stifler 's 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!
Stifler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jeong 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.
Jeong trying to control but Stifler is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler controls Jeong momentarily but Jeong frees himself.
Jeong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stifler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stifler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jeong wants to control from the top but Stifler keeps moving.
Stifler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jeong is one step ahead there.
Stifler keeping moving, preventing Jeong from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stifler is adopting a defensive guard.
Jeong preventing the sweep.
Jaemin Jeong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stifler 's corner calls for a 1-2. Stifler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steve Stifler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stifler blocks a head kick by Jeong.
Jeong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stifler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stifler doesn't manage to clinch there - Jeong circles away.
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!

Jeong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jeong wants to pass to mount but Stifler is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Stifler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jeong 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jaemin Jeong!
Jaemin Jeong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.