PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stewart McCaffrey (ranked 7215 p4p, 526 weight class) and Jose Arroya Ramirez (ranked 24112 p4p, 533 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jose Arroya Ramirez enters the cage!

McCaffrey
vs
Arroya Ramirez

174 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
158 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stewart McCaffrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Arroya Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaffrey shoots in and drives through. Ramirez sprawls well.
McCaffrey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

McCaffrey gets a double leg takedown into Ramirez's guard.
McCaffrey is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control.
McCaffrey postures up.
McCaffrey throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramirez wants to stand and escape but McCaffrey is having none of it.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Ramirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ramirez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCaffrey distracts Ramirez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCaffrey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramirez on the ground.
McCaffrey throws a big right hand that misses.
McCaffrey with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaffrey throws a strike but Ramirez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

McCaffrey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCaffrey striking from the bottom.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCaffrey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCaffrey tries to get out of the position.

McCaffrey throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ramirez uses it to pass to side control.
McCaffrey throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
McCaffrey is trying to strike from the bottom but Ramirez has passed into full mount.
McCaffrey is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Ramirez turns him over and now has his back.
McCaffrey rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
McCaffrey is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez struggling to land strikes to the head as McCaffrey covers up.
McCaffrey tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.

McCaffrey is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and McCaffrey manages to turn into his guard.
McCaffrey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCaffrey distracts Ramirez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCaffrey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramirez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCaffrey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCaffrey throwing strikes but missing.
McCaffrey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaffrey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCaffrey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCaffrey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCaffrey chips away with some ground and pound.
McCaffrey working some strikes from top position.

Ramirez kicks McCaffrey off and gets to his feet.
McCaffrey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart McCaffrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCaffrey has his takedown stuffed
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCaffrey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCaffrey is breathing heavily.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by McCaffrey, which made it look bad.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but McCaffrey shows good takedown defense.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCaffrey as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCaffrey or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramirez, which made it look bad.
Ramirez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCaffrey doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.
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!
Ramirez works over McCaffrey's head and body with a nice combination.
McCaffrey tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCaffrey shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramirez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCaffrey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramirez tries to avoid it but McCaffrey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramirez to the ground. Ramirez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCaffrey blocks the body kick.
McCaffrey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCaffrey or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramirez, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Arroya Ramirez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ramirez misses with a head kick.
Ramirez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from McCaffrey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCaffrey.
McCaffrey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart McCaffrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCaffrey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramirez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramirez wants it to stay on the feet.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramirez throws a head kick but McCaffrey moves out of range.
Jose Arroya Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throws a sloppy head kick and McCaffrey moves out of range easily.
McCaffrey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCaffrey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCaffrey shoots in but no luck this time.
Stewart McCaffrey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCaffrey pinned against the cage. McCaffrey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ramirez. No joy for McCaffrey on that attempt.
McCaffrey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramirez counters with a two punch combo.
McCaffrey blocks a head kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramirez throws the kick towards the body but McCaffrey avoids it.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramirez throws a wild body kick that McCaffrey sees coming a mile off.
McCaffrey stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCaffrey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.
Ramirez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCaffrey backs up against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCaffrey or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramirez, which made it look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCaffrey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Ramirez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCaffrey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramirez leaves McCaffrey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCaffrey shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCaffrey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stewart McCaffrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a one two combo.
Ramirez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCaffrey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but McCaffrey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCaffrey tries to counter with a takedown but Ramirez is quick to defend against it.
No luck for McCaffrey with that takedown attempt.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCaffrey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but McCaffrey sprawls well.
McCaffrey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCaffrey somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCaffrey as he jumps to the side.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCaffrey is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
McCaffrey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramirez sprawls and moves away.
McCaffrey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCaffrey gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramirez is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCaffrey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCaffrey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramirez but Ramirez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramirez dives in for a single leg takedown but McCaffrey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCaffrey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCaffrey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ramirez throws a body punch but McCaffrey moves out of range.
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!
McCaffrey shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCaffrey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCaffrey with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Ramirez to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Arroya Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but McCaffrey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown attempt from McCaffrey. McCaffrey gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramirez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. McCaffrey tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCaffrey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

McCaffrey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCaffrey working the body and head with strikes.
Ramirez is trying to control McCaffrey's posture but McCaffrey avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCaffrey misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McCaffrey with the ground and pound but Ramirez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
McCaffrey working Ramirez over with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaffrey blocks the strikes from Ramirez.
McCaffrey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCaffrey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramirez's head.
McCaffrey stops Ramirez from getting back to his feet.
McCaffrey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramirez's head.
Ramirez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCaffrey scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCaffrey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Ramirez is rocked!
McCaffrey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ramirez is still in real trouble! Can McCaffrey finish him?
McCaffrey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCaffrey lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ramirez quite badly. Ramirez pulls McCaffrey in close trying to recover. McCaffrey postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ramirez on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ramirez doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stewart McCaffrey!