PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 774 p4p, 659 weight class) and Jake The Dog (ranked 106 p4p, 93 weight class). The Dog is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Meditation Time. Jake The Dog will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

McStafferson
vs
The Dog

150 cm
37
190
21 - 21 - 0

186 cm
34
195
17 - 9 - 0

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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 21 - 21 - 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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake The Dog!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dog lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for McStafferson with that takedown attempt.

McStafferson gets the takedown into side control.
The Dog is trying to improve his position.

McStafferson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, The Dog has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McStafferson but great work by The Dog.
The Dog connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McStafferson some visible discomfort.
The Dog wants to control but McStafferson is keeping him busy.
McStafferson is looking for a sweep.
The Dog working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Dog working the body and head with strikes.
The Dog cracks McStafferson with a big right hand but McStafferson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The Dog is looking to take a break and control but McStafferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dog lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from The Dog seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The Dog wants to stand but McStafferson has his arm trapped.
McStafferson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Dog wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStafferson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McStafferson is looking to improve his position.
The Dog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

McStafferson actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson tries to get to full guard but The Dog has control of the leg.
The Dog is trying to control. McStafferson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Dog seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McStafferson tries to roll over but The Dog keeps him under control.
The Dog drops an elbow to the side of McStafferson's head.

McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Dog pulls his head out easily.
McStafferson wants to improve his position but The Dog is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is not content to let The Dog control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The Dog working McStafferson over with strikes.
We've been informed that The Dog has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McStafferson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Dog.
McStafferson keeping moving, preventing The Dog from controlling successfully.
The Dog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Dog trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McStafferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Dog.

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.
McStafferson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jake The Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McStafferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
McStafferson dives in and grabs The Dog's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Dog pushes down on McStafferson's head and hops out.

The Dog gets caught flat footed, as McStafferson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Dog keeping moving, preventing McStafferson from controlling successfully.

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

The Dog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McStafferson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McStafferson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McStafferson passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McStafferson is working for a submission of some sort.
McStafferson trying to advance position but The Dog counters by regaining guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McStafferson was well out of range. Poor timing from The Dog.
The Dog throws a lazy right hand but McStafferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McStafferson shoots in for a double leg but The Dog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Dog misses with a straight left.
McStafferson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Dog tries to avoid it but McStafferson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Dog to the ground. The Dog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from The Dog as McStafferson shoots in.
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 for a takedown but The Dog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McStafferson tries to bum rush The Dog with a series of wild strikes but The Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Dog feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McStaffersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McStafferson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Dog.
McStafferson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McStafferson moves out of range as The Dog strikes.
McStafferson tries to counter with a takedown but The Dog is quick to defend against it.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Dog takes a swing at McStafferson's ribcage but misses.
McStafferson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson shoots for a takedown but The Dog saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Dog lands with a right hand.

McStafferson scores with a takedown into The Dog's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McStafferson is looking to advance position but The Dog has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dog wants to control the pace but McStafferson is squirming around nicely.
The Dog prevents McStafferson from getting the reversal.
The Dog scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The Dog controlling from the full mount.
McStafferson working to try and regain half guard.
McStafferson is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McStafferson is looking to get to half guard.
The Dog working McStafferson over with strikes here.
The Dog raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dog lands a big elbow.
McStafferson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McStafferson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McStafferson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McStafferson.
The Dog trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
McStafferson being controlled here, momentarily.
The Dog wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

The Dog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Dog throws a big elbow that misses.
McStafferson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McStafferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake The Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

The Dog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Dog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McStafferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Dog.
McStafferson closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Dog circles away.
The Dog lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The Dog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McStafferson doesn't seem bothered though.
The Dog misses with a looping right.
Jake The Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.

McStafferson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McStafferson trying to control the position from guard on top but The Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McStafferson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McStafferson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Dog is controlling McStafferson's posture.
The Dog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson wants to control from the top but The Dog keeps moving.
The Dog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The Dog is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dog is working McStafferson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

McStafferson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Dog is aware though and is defending well.
The Dog's corner is telling him to maintain position.

McStafferson has his foot on The Dog's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Dog works his way back into a safe position though.
McStafferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Dog is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The Dog throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two 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.

McStafferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Dog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Dog landing some decent shots from guard.
The Dog with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

McStafferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Dog gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Dog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The Dog trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dog is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McStafferson misses with a takedown
and The Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McStafferson avoids the body shot from The Dog.
The Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McStafferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McStafferson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Dog.
McStafferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Dog is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

McStafferson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into The Dog's guard.
The Dog pulls McStafferson in close to prevent any damage.
McStafferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Dog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStafferson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaz McStafferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dog has McStafferson pulled in close to control his posture.
McStafferson tries to free his leg and advance position but The Dog is retaining full guard.

McStafferson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Dog manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McStafferson has The Dog in his guard.

McStafferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jake The Dog has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Dog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Dog is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but McStafferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake The Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Dog 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake The Dog!
After the fight, Jake The Dog 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.