PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dag Daghammar (ranked 269 p4p, 879 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 35 p4p, 121 weight class). Daghammar's entrance music is Just like that - Dregen. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kaz McStafferson enters the cage!

Daghammar
vs
McStafferson

185 cm
42
189
38 - 20 - 1

150 cm
38
190
22 - 23 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Voodoo Nutrition
Vegan Gains

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 38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Daghammar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McStafferson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daghammar sprawls well initially but McStafferson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McStafferson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daghammar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

McStafferson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daghammar is trying to stand up here but McStafferson is controlling him well.
McStafferson is pressing down on Daghammar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daghammar is holding on for now.
Daghammar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Daghammar tries to kick McStafferson off but McStafferson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McStafferson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daghammar defends it well.
McStafferson trying to control the action but Daghammar is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

McStafferson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daghammar sees it coming and defends easily.
McStafferson stops Daghammar from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daghammar is trying to get back to full guard.
McStafferson is keen to just control but Daghammar is a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McStafferson is looking to advance position but Daghammar won't allow it.

McStafferson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daghammar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McStafferson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

McStafferson is looking for a kimura here.
Daghammar is trying to stand back up but McStafferson is controlling him

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McStafferson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McStafferson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daghammar defends it nicely.
Daghammar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McStafferson is defended easily by Daghammar.
Daghammar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McStafferson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Daghammar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McStafferson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McStafferson tries to pull guard but Daghammar won't allow it.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
Daghammar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daghammar breaks the clinch.
McStafferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daghammar but Daghammar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McStafferson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Daghammar misses.
McStafferson shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McStafferson throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
McStafferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daghammar feinted with a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daghammar swivels and escapes.
McStafferson shoots for a takedown but Daghammar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daghammar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McStafferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daghammar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McStafferson avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
McStafferson shoots in for a double leg but Daghammar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McStafferson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daghammar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McStafferson throws a right and a left that Daghammar avoids nicely.
McStafferson throws a series of punches but Daghammar avoids them all with ease.
Daghammar misses with a hook

and McStafferson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Daghammar wriggles free and stands up.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. McStafferson moves away and avoids it.
And McStafferson tries to counter it with a takedown but Daghammar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McStafferson dives in for a single leg takedown but Daghammar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McStafferson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McStafferson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A looping hook to the body misses from McStafferson. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
McStafferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daghammar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McStafferson somewhat.

McStafferson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McStafferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daghammar is just riding it out for now. McStafferson eventually gives up the hold.

McStafferson is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar looks like he's trying to stand up.
McStafferson uses his free foot to push down on Daghammar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Daghammar.

McStafferson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Daghammar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Daghammar and McStafferson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McStafferson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daghammar keeps working.

McStafferson is trying to get an arm triangle but Daghammar is defending well.

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.

McStafferson tries for a kimura but Daghammar is defending well.
McStafferson taking a breather here.

McStafferson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Daghammar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McStafferson's guard! Nice work there by Daghammar!

McStafferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daghammar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson looking for a sweep. Not yet McStafferson, not yet.
McStafferson being controlled here, momentarily.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but McStafferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daghammar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daghammar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daghammar landing some decent shots from guard.

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 throws his legs up looking for a submission but Daghammar uses it to pass to side control.
McStafferson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Daghammar is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Daghammar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Daghammar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McStafferson can do to turn this around?
McStafferson is desperately trying to improve his position but Daghammar has a good base and remains in mount.
Daghammar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Daghammar content just to control the position here.
Daghammar wants to control but instead McStafferson manages to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daghammar trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

McStafferson shoots in but Daghammar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daghammar scores with a body shot.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McStafferson has a takedown stuffed.
McStafferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McStafferson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daghammar pinned against the cage. Daghammar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar stuffs the takedown attempt from McStafferson. McStafferson gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by McStafferson or perhaps it was just good defense by Daghammar, which made it look bad.
Daghammar attempts a counter takedown but McStafferson avoids it well and moves away.
Daghammar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McStafferson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Daghammar counters with a shoot takedown. McStafferson fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daghammar throwing strikes from guard but McStafferson blocks nicely.
McStafferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daghammar working some strikes from top position.
Daghammar content to stall in guard here.

McStafferson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daghammar is aware though and is defending well.
Daghammar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daghammar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dag Daghammar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dag Daghammar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McStafferson being controlled here, momentarily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown but Daghammar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McStafferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Dag Daghammar is winning the standup battle so far.
Daghammar with a nice cross.
McStafferson fails with a takedown attempt.
McStafferson just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from McStafferson misses

and Daghammar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daghammar is stalling in the full guard.
McStafferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daghammar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kaz McStafferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson wants to sweep here but Daghammar controlling him for the moment.
Daghammar sitting in guard here, content to control.

McStafferson is looking for a triangle here but Daghammar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Daghammar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McStafferson's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStafferson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daghammar's best efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Daghammar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daghammar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!
After the fight, Dag Daghammar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.