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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 2160 p4p, 262 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 307 p4p, 48 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
17 - 17 - 0 |
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180 cm
29
190 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McStafferson moves away from the strike by Menezes.
McStafferson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McStafferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Menezes is just riding it out for now. McStafferson eventually gives up the hold.
McStafferson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Menezes reverses the position - he's now on top in McStafferson's guard.
McStafferson working for a triangle but Menezes defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
McStafferson being controlled here, momentarily.
McStafferson keeping full guard, as Menezes tries to pass.
McStafferson working for submissions but it's allowed Menezes to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Menezes is trying to control the action in half guard but McStafferson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Menezes is trying to work for a kimura but McStafferson is defending well.
McStafferson wants to sweep but Menezes has passed to side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but McStafferson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is trying to improve his position.
McStafferson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McStafferson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStafferson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Menezes's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menezes pulls his head out easily.
McStafferson tries to get to full guard but Menezes has control of the leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menezes pulls his head out easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McStafferson wants to improve his position but instead Menezes has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStafferson tries to roll over but Menezes keeps him under control.
Menezes is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. McStafferson has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done McStafferson! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kaz McStafferson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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