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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Oreiro (ranked 3942 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 1141 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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190 lbs
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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
5 - 5 - 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oreiro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Oreiro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McStafferson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Oreiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Oreiro works to advance to full mount. McStafferson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Oreiro goes for an armbar but McStafferson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McStafferson.
Oreiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Oreiro, not yet.
McStafferson forces his way into half guard.
Oreiro is refusing to be controlled, as McStafferson sits in half guard.
McStafferson wants to pass the guard but Oreiro is defending well.
Oreiro wants to get back to full guard but McStafferson has passed into side control.
McStafferson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
I've been told that McStafferson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Oreiro keeping his opponent close.
Oreiro is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Oreiro wants to control but McStafferson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oreiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McStafferson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McStafferson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oreiro is not content to let McStafferson control the position.
Oreiro tries to improve position but can't.
Oreiro sneaks back into half guard.
Oreiro trying to control here.
Oreiro is looking for a sweep. McStafferson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McStafferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oreiro is just riding it out for now. McStafferson eventually gives up the hold.
Oreiro actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
McStafferson seems to be working for a kimura but Oreiro defends the submission attempt.
Oreiro looking for submissions off his back.
McStafferson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oreiro defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McStafferson wants to take a breather but Oreiro is having none of it.
Oreiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oreiro.
Oreiro keeping moving, preventing McStafferson from controlling successfully.
McStafferson postures up.
Oreiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McStafferson defends well.
McStafferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oreiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McStafferson passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oreiro is looking to control McStafferson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oreiro avoid being mounted?
McStafferson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz McStafferson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McStafferson dives in and scores a takedown into Oreiro's guard.
Oreiro trying to control the position.
Oreiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McStafferson slips nicely into half guard.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura here.
McStafferson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oreiro sees it coming and defends easily.
McStafferson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson trying to control from half guard but Oreiro is working away.
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Oreiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oreiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oreiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McStafferson pulls his head out easily.
McStafferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oreiro is just riding it out for now. McStafferson eventually gives up the hold.
McStafferson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McStafferson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oreiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaz McStafferson has got the better of the ground game so far.
McStafferson prevents Oreiro from improving his position.
Oreiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oreiro keeping moving, preventing McStafferson from controlling successfully.
Oreiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McStafferson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McStafferson wants to take a breather but Oreiro is having none of it.
Oreiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStafferson wants to take a breather but Oreiro is having none of it.
Oreiro is defending against the submission attempts here by McStafferson.
Oreiro is trying to get back to full guard.
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Oreiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Oreiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oreiro tries to get to full guard but McStafferson has control of the leg.
Oreiro looking for submissions off his back.
McStafferson is trying to control. Oreiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Oreiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oreiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McStafferson trying to control the action but Oreiro is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oreiro wants to get back to full guard.
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Oreiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McStafferson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oreiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oreiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
McStafferson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McStafferson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oreiro dives on top into guard.
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! This is the final round!
Oreiro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McStafferson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oreiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McStafferson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oreiro's guard.
McStafferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oreiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McStafferson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oreiro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McStafferson trying to control the position but Oreiro is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Oreiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McStafferson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McStafferson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oreiro, who protects the arm well.
Oreiro is looking for a sweep.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oreiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oreiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McStafferson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McStafferson passes the guard and advances to mount!
McStafferson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Oreiro is in real trouble.
McStafferson is persistently looking for the submission but Oreiro is defending it well.
McStafferson looking to break Oreiro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Oreiro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McStafferson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McStafferson tightening his grip on Oreiro, looking for the choke.
McStafferson working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oreiro just trying to survive but McStafferson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Oreiro can't escape the position.
McStafferson looking for the RNC.
Oreiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McStafferson seems to be working for a kimura but Oreiro defends the submission attempt.
Oreiro is in trouble now - McStafferson has advanced to mount!
Oreiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oreiro is desperately trying to improve his position but McStafferson has a good base and remains in mount.
McStafferson working for a submission but Oreiro is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oreiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oreiro has given up his back. Will we see McStafferson going for some submissions?
McStafferson looking for the choke from the back.
McStafferson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McStafferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McStafferson tightening his grip on Oreiro, looking for the choke.
McStafferson keeps control of the position as Oreiro tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStafferson not allowing Oreiro to control his hands.
Felipe Oreiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oreiro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McStafferson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaz McStafferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 for Kaz McStafferson!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Kaz McStafferson!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Kaz McStafferson!
Kaz McStafferson wins by unanimous decision!
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RATING
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