PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JanOle Stafjard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Specials - A Message To You Rudy. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Stafjard
vs
Marley

166 cm
21
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
20
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JanOle Stafjard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Marley!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley lands with a nice combination. Stafjard backs away looking to recover.
Stafjard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stafjard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marley misses with a few strikes there.
Marley cracks Stafjard with an open hand slap.
Marley stalks Stafjard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stafjard's face. Stafjard staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley with a jab.

Stafjard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stafjard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stafjard mounts Marley! Really nice guard pass there!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stafjard has hold of Marley's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stafjard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marley is looking to escape.

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.
Stafjard trying to control but Marley is having none of it.
Marley is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Stafjard has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Stafjard gets his way!

Stafjard looking for the choke but no joy.
Marley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marley is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stafjard goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Marley escapes and is now in half guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marley wants to stand up but Stafjard manages to regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stafjard is trying to keep Marley in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Marley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stafjard fails with a takedown attempt.
Stafjard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stafjard momentarily.
Marley scores with a one two! Stafjard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rudy Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stafjard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stafjard circles away quickly and effectively.
Stafjard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marley is fending him off so far but Stafjard persists. Nope, Marley circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JanOle Stafjard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stafjard shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafjard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stafjard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marley pinned against the cage. Marley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marley scores with a three punch combo!
JanOle Stafjard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stafjard tries to move into range but Marley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marley stalks Stafjard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stafjard's face. Stafjard staggers backwards, shaken.
Marley jabs at Stafjard's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stafjard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stafjard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Nice combo by Marley! Oh, that's hurt him - Stafjard falls to the canvas and Marley follows him into side control.

Stafjard is rocked!
Stafjard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marley tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Stafjard is trying to control Marley's posture but Marley avoids it.
Marley wants to stand but Stafjard is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Marley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stafjard shoots in for a takedown but Marley shows good takedown defense.
Marley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marley's corner calls for a 1-2. Marley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marley slaps away a takedown attempt from Stafjard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stafjard takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stafjard dives in and grabs Marley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marley pushes down on Stafjard's head and hops out.
Marley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stafjard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marley as he avoids it easily.
Marley lands with a nice combination. Stafjard backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Marley scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Marley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
JanOle Stafjard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marley stalks Stafjard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stafjard's face. Stafjard staggers backwards, shaken.
Marley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marley wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Marley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stafjard on the side of the head.
Marley misses with a wild combination.
Stafjard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice sprawl there from Marley as Stafjard shoots in.
Marley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stafjard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JanOle Stafjard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley looks to land a combination but Stafjard avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marley lands a jab to Stafjard's midsection.
Marley is working the combinations to good effect here.
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Stafjard tries for a takedown but Marley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stafjard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Stafjard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marley but Marley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stafjard shoots in for a takedown but Marley shows good takedown defense.
Marley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stafjard backs up against the cage.
Marley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stafjard backs up against the cage.
Oh Stafjard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stafjard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stafjard seems to have got his legs back now.
Marley lands a nice hook to Stafjard's body. Stafjard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marley is fending him off so far but Stafjard persists. Nope, Marley circles away and we're back to standing.
Marley scores with a hook to the body. Stafjard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stafjard tries for a takedown but Marley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Marley.
Stafjard fails with a takedown attempt.
Marley lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rudy Marley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stafjard's head.
Stafjard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marley tries to avoid it but Stafjard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marley to the ground. Marley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marley connects with a jab.
Marley scores with the left hand. Stafjard knows he should have avoided that one.
Marley lands the left hand.
Stafjard looks for a takedown but Marley sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Marley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Marley!