PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 684 p4p, 97 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 559 p4p, 83 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McStafferson
vs
Menezes

150 cm
30
190 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

180 cm
24
190 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 14 - 10 - 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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStafferson has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from McStafferson misses.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStafferson shoots in for a double leg but Menezes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Menezes lands a nice hook to McStafferson's body. McStafferson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Menezes scores with a nice head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McStafferson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz McStafferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStafferson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Menezes pinned against the cage. Menezes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Menezes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Menezes lands a jab to McStafferson's midsection.
McStafferson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Menezes avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Menezes but Menezes pushes him off and we're back to square one.

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.

McStafferson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McStafferson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menezes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McStafferson has managed to get both his arms back between Menezes's legs - danger averted.
McStafferson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McStafferson tries to score with some ground and pound. Menezes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

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

McStafferson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Menezes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Menezes tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McStafferson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McStafferson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Menezes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

McStafferson is looking for a kimura here.
Menezes wants to get back to full guard.
McStafferson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Menezes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McStafferson tries to control but Menezes wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McStafferson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Menezes is surviving well by controlling McStafferson's body position as best he can.
Menezes is controlling an arm, preventing McStafferson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McStafferson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Menezes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McStafferson wants to pass the guard but Menezes is defending well.
McStafferson is working hard here to advance position.
McStafferson passes to side control.
Menezes struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes is trying to get back to half guard.
Menezes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes wants to control but McStafferson is keeping him busy.
McStafferson is looking to improve his position.
McStafferson gets full guard.
McStafferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menezes with a nice head shot there.
McStafferson can't keep his opponent in guard - Menezes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Menezes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McStafferson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Menezes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menezes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arthur Menezes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McStafferson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Menezes as he jumps to the side.
And Menezes tries to counter it with a takedown but McStafferson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Menezes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Menezes jabs McStafferson right on the nose. McStafferson blinks but takes it well.
McStafferson tries to move into range but Menezes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

McStafferson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Menezes did well to prevent McStafferson getting side control.
McStafferson thows a huge punch but Menezes dodges it nicely.
McStafferson wants to free his trapped foot but Menezes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Menezes gets back to full guard.
McStafferson throws an elbow that misses. Menezes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McStafferson's guard. Nice move by Menezes!

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but McStafferson is retaining full guard.
Menezes stands and throws McStafferson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Menezes tries for a kimura but McStafferson is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes is looking to take a break and control but McStafferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McStafferson regains half guard.

Menezes wants to work for an arm triangle but McStafferson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McStafferson wants to improve his position but Menezes is controlling well.
McStafferson is trying to maintain the position but Menezes is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McStafferson'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.
Menezes drops an elbow to the side of McStafferson's head.

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.
Menezes works his way into side control.
McStafferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Menezes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Menezes tries to advance to mount but McStafferson denies him.
McStafferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McStafferson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Menezes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McStafferson defends it well.

Menezes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McStafferson sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson wants to control but Menezes is keeping busy.
Menezes is trying to control. McStafferson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Menezes is working for a kimura but McStafferson is defending it quite comfortably.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McStafferson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Menezes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Menezes's back!

Menezes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Menezes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McStafferson is trying to stick to Menezes's back but Menezes 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 Menezes.
McStafferson wants to sweep but no luck.
Menezes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Menezes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McStafferson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Menezes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McStafferson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McStafferson swats away the attempt to clinch by Menezes.
Menezes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Menezes wants it to stay on the feet.

Menezes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Menezes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McStafferson taking punishment in the form of punches.
McStafferson is looking for a sweep.

Menezes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Menezes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McStafferson has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson gets back to half guard.
McStafferson wants to improve his position but Menezes is controlling well.
Menezes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Menezes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McStafferson is just riding it out for now. Menezes eventually gives up the hold.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Menezes connects with a nice short shot to McStafferson's temple.
McStafferson is looking to improve his position.

Menezes is working for a kimura here but McStafferson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Menezes's guard.
McStafferson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McStafferson defends well.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Menezes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arthur Menezes has got the better of the ground game so far.
McStafferson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menezes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menezes keeping full guard, as McStafferson tries to pass.
McStafferson trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom.
McStafferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menezes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStafferson wants to control from the top but Menezes keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menezes is keeping the position for now.
Menezes wants to sweep but no luck.
McStafferson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

McStafferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Menezes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Menezes struggling a bit here.
Menezes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McStafferson off and has taken his back!
Menezes scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Menezes working for the choke.

McStafferson is having to fend off submission attempts from Menezes, who is looking to sink in the choke. Menezes doesn't have the hooks in though and McStafferson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Kaz McStafferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McStafferson throwing strikes but missing.
McStafferson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arthur Menezes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Menezes pulls McStafferson in close to prevent any damage.
McStafferson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menezes pulls McStafferson in close to his closed guard and prevents McStafferson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Menezes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Menezes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Menezes 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Menezes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

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