PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Oreiro (ranked 3894 p4p, 429 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 4005 p4p, 437 weight class). Felipe Oreiro has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Oreiro
vs
McStafferson

177 cm
25
189 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Sinners Fight Wear
Taps On The Island

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felipe Oreiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McStafferson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oreiro's guard.
Oreiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Oreiro is working hard here to advance position.
McStafferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oreiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Oreiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McStafferson defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStafferson advances to half guard.
Oreiro trying to hold on to McStafferson's head to control him but McStafferson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Oreiro actively working from the bottom here.
My spies in Island Safe Space inform me that McStafferson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

McStafferson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson passes to side control.

McStafferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oreiro has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McStafferson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oreiro struggling a bit here.

McStafferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oreiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
McStafferson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Oreiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oreiro tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oreiro is trying to work for a sweep but McStafferson has mounted him!
Oreiro tries to hold on but McStafferson postures up.

McStafferson working for a guillotine from mount but Oreiro is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McStafferson working for a guillotine from mount but Oreiro is in no mood to give up.

McStafferson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Oreiro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Oreiro shrugs it off.
Oreiro is wriggling around trying to escape.

McStafferson has hold of Oreiro's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Oreiro manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

McStafferson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Oreiro is on top in guard.
Oreiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McStafferson is keeping the position for now.
McStafferson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oreiro pushes down on McStafferson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Oreiro is looking for a kimura but McStafferson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oreiro to get the leverage.
McStafferson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oreiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oreiro's back!
Oreiro trying to control but not successfully.

Oreiro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McStafferson's arms.
Oreiro wants to control his opponent's hands but McStafferson gets his hands free.

McStafferson working for the choke.
McStafferson keeps control of the position as Oreiro tries to break free.
Oreiro wants to control his opponent's hands but McStafferson gets his hands free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oreiro is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
McStafferson has the hooks in. Oreiro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McStafferson is trying to stick to Oreiro's back but Oreiro is turning into McStafferson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McStafferson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Oreiro.
Oreiro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oreiro looking to sit in guard and control but McStafferson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Oreiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oreiro keeping moving, preventing McStafferson from controlling successfully.

Oreiro has his foot on McStafferson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McStafferson works his way back into a safe position though.
McStafferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oreiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStafferson pushes down on Oreiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McStafferson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McStafferson lands in his opponent's guard.
Oreiro controls McStafferson momentarily but McStafferson frees himself.
Kaz McStafferson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Oreiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

McStafferson drops back looking for a leg! Oreiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oreiro manages to kick McStafferson off! McStafferson jumps back into Oreiro's guard.
McStafferson advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McStafferson tries for a kimura but Oreiro is defending well.

McStafferson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oreiro, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oreiro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McStafferson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Oreiro working to try and regain half guard.

McStafferson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oreiro tries to hold on but McStafferson pushes him away.
McStafferson looking to control but Oreiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

McStafferson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Oreiro holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McStafferson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oreiro tries to lock up and control but McStafferson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

McStafferson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Oreiro can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Oreiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oreiro tries to reverse the position but McStafferson maintains control.
McStafferson tries to control but Oreiro wriggling away.
Oreiro tries to lock up and control but McStafferson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McStafferson forces the positional change into back control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McStafferson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

McStafferson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, McStafferson manages to miss with strikes from the back.

McStafferson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Oreiro reverses the position brilliantly into McStafferson's guard!
McStafferson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Oreiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oreiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Oreiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Oreiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McStafferson looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson wants to control from the top but Oreiro keeps moving.
McStafferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oreiro is keeping the position for now.

McStafferson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oreiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

McStafferson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oreiro, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaz McStafferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Oreiro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oreiro wants to take a breather but McStafferson is having none of it.
Oreiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McStafferson!

Oreiro goes for an armbar but McStafferson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McStafferson.

McStafferson drops back looking for a leg! Oreiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oreiro manages to kick McStafferson off! McStafferson jumps back into Oreiro's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McStafferson drops back looking for a leg! Oreiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oreiro manages to kick McStafferson off! McStafferson jumps back into Oreiro's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McStafferson has eaten all the pies!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oreiro trying to keep a closed guard but McStafferson is proving a slippery customer.

McStafferson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Oreiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McStafferson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McStafferson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oreiro can't keep his opponent in guard - McStafferson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McStafferson passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oreiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oreiro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oreiro is not content to let McStafferson control the position.
Oreiro is looking to control McStafferson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oreiro avoid being mounted?
Oreiro tries to get to full guard but McStafferson has control of the leg.

Oreiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

McStafferson seems to be looking for submissions.
McStafferson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

McStafferson is looking for a kimura but Oreiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McStafferson to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McStafferson is working for a kimura but Oreiro is defending it quite comfortably.
McStafferson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oreiro keeps working.
McStafferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oreiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McStafferson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McStafferson's back!
McStafferson tries to escape the position.
McStafferson turns into Oreiro and is now in his guard.

McStafferson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McStafferson pushing down on Oreiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oreiro works his way to full guard. Good work.

McStafferson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oreiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McStafferson has managed to get both his arms back between Oreiro's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson pushing down on Oreiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McStafferson wants to free his trapped foot but Oreiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oreiro is looking to improve his position.
Oreiro is not content to let McStafferson control the position.
Oreiro trying to hold on to McStafferson's head to control him but McStafferson postures up.

McStafferson is trying to work for a kimura but Oreiro is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStafferson trying to mount his opponent but Oreiro defends it.
Felipe Oreiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaz McStafferson.
Well McStafferson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaz McStafferson!