PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stew Grif (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Mayoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stew Grif has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Grif
vs
Mayoffer

198 cm
19
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Win Nutritional
Win Nutritional

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stew Grif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Mayoffer!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grif, right into the meat.

Mayoffer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grif is trying to defend but Mayoffer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mayoffer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grif wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grif is trying to maintain the position but Mayoffer is very close to passing his half guard.
Grif really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mayoffer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grif tries to roll over but Mayoffer keeps him under control.
Mayoffer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grif is looking to improve his position.
Mayoffer controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Mayoffer there.
Mayoffer wants to control but Grif is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mayoffer in particular looking to stall.
Grif wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayoffer controlling the action here.
Grif trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grif wants to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grif tries to clinch but Mayoffer is having none of it.
Mayoffer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grif sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mayoffer somewhat.
Grif shoots and misses

and Mayoffer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Mayoffer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grif wants to pass the guard but Mayoffer is keeping the position.
Grif trying to control but Mayoffer is working from the bottom.
Grif pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayoffer is keeping the position for now.
Grif is breathing heavily.
Mayoffer looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grif pushes down on Mayoffer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grif is looking to advance position but Mayoffer won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayoffer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grif performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mayoffer is looking to improve his position.
Mayoffer is looking to control Grif's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mayoffer avoid being mounted?
Mayoffer is staying active underneath Grif, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayoffer wants to control but Grif is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grif is looking to advance position but Mayoffer won't allow it.
Grif is just content to waste time from the top position. Mayoffer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grif is looking to clinch but Mayoffer is avoiding it.
Grif is looking to clinch.
Mayoffer throws a hook but Grif avoids it easily.
Grif doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mayoffer counters with a single leg into guard. Grif didn't expect that.
Grif 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.

Grif working for a triangle but Mayoffer defends it easily.
Mayoffer postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Mayoffer dominated that round.
That's time! Grif's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mayoffer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Grif wants to get back to his feet.
Mayoffer content to control rather than advance.
Grif avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mayoffer.
Mayoffer is taking a breather. Grif says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mayoffer stalling away here and it's allowed Grif to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Grif looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayoffer is one step ahead there.
Mayoffer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mayoffer is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grif wants to stand and escape but Mayoffer is having none of it.
Grif is trying to keep Mayoffer in close.
Grif wants to stand but Mayoffer is controlling the position.
Mayoffer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mayoffer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mayoffer won't allow Grif to sweep him here.
Mayoffer connects with a couple of short punches.
Mayoffer postures up in Grif's guard and throws a big left but Grif blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grif tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Mayoffer counters by clinching up.

Grif works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Mayoffer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grif is aware though and is defending well.
Mayoffer keeping moving, preventing Grif from controlling successfully.

Grif postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mayoffer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grif, into his guard.
Mayoffer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grif trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayoffer looking to sit in guard and control but Grif gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mayoffer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Grif tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayoffer is retaining full guard.
Grif is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mayoffer pulls Grif in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayoffer keeping moving, preventing Grif from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mayoffer holds on and takes a little breather.

Grif decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mayoffer, up you get!

Grif scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Mayoffer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grif is looking to take a break and control but Mayoffer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayoffer tries to control but Grif manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Igor Mayoffer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Mayoffer waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Grif.
Grif tries to bum rush Mayoffer with a series of wild strikes but Mayoffer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayoffer fails with the takedown

and Grif counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Grif is trying to work for a kimura but Mayoffer is defending well.
Grif wants to get back to his feet.
Mayoffer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Grif will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grif sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mayoffer defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayoffer is trying to control but can't.

Grif seems to be looking for submissions.
Grif tries to stand and escape but Mayoffer is controlling the position.
Mayoffer is controlling Grif's trapped leg to prevent Grif from advancing to side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Grif takes the fight into the clinch.

Mayoffer pulls guard.
Grif throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mayoffer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Igor Mayoffer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grif advances to half guard.
Mayoffer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Grif prevents Mayoffer from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grif is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mayoffer trying to control from the bottom.
Mayoffer is controlling Grif's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Grif blocks the strikes from Mayoffer.
Grif content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mayoffer is looking to control Grif's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mayoffer avoid being mounted?
Grif trying to control the action but Mayoffer is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grif is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mayoffer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mayoffer fails with the takedown

and Grif counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mayoffer won't be happy with that.
The referee asks Grif politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Grif prefers to stall for the moment though.
Grif has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mayoffer prevents Grif from improving position.
Grif tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Grif looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayoffer holding on.
Mayoffer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grif wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Igor Mayoffer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grif working away.
Grif trying to control the position but Mayoffer is working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grif leaves Mayoffer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stew Grif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Mayoffer.
Mayoffer slaps away a takedown attempt from Grif, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stew Grif showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayoffer 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Igor Mayoffer!