PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Jefferson (ranked 4608 p4p, 4721 weight class) and Liha Muuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jefferson
vs
Muuri

200 cm
24
265
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
245
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Jefferson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liha Muuri!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muuri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muuri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jefferson .
Jefferson takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Muuri.
Muuri 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.

Jefferson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jefferson showed some decent athleticism there.

Jefferson is trying to work for a kimura but Muuri is defending well.
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. Jefferson connects with a nice short shot to Muuri's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson not doing much here.

Jefferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muuri is just riding it out for now. Jefferson eventually gives up the hold.
Muuri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muuri wants to control but Jefferson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jefferson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jefferson trying to control the pace.
Muuri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jefferson is working away from the top position though.
Muuri tries to get to full guard but Jefferson has control of the leg.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Muuri has eaten all the pies!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jefferson in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson prevents Muuri from improving his position.
Jefferson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jefferson controlling the action here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Muuri tries to bum rush Jefferson with a series of wild strikes but Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Jefferson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Jefferson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jefferson showed some decent athleticism there.
Jefferson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Muuri's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muuri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Muuri.
Jefferson stands and throws Muuri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jefferson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Muuri's shoulder. That is not cool.

Jefferson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muuri parries the strikes from Jefferson easily there. Jefferson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Muuri to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyrone Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jefferson drives through and clinches with Muuri against the cage.
Muuri tries to throw a body punch but Jefferson avoids it by throwing Muuri back against the cage.
Jefferson tries to circle away but Muuri has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferson .
Muuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muuri throws a head punch that misses.

Jefferson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Muuri uses from the top position.
Jefferson trying to strike off his back.
Jefferson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet but Muuri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jefferson has control of Muuri's left arm, preventing Muuri from doing any damage.
Tyrone Jefferson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muuri passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jefferson tries to improve position but can't.
Jefferson is not content to let Muuri control the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
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.
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.
Muuri tries to advance to mount but Jefferson denies him.
Jefferson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jefferson is refusing to be controlled, as Muuri sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson lands a couple of sideways elbows.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice shot by Muuri.
Liha Muuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jefferson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jefferson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Muuri tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Jefferson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Muuri can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jefferson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson has hold of Muuri's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Muuri manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Muuri is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jefferson controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyrone Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice cross by Muuri.
A low kick from Jefferson is predictable there
and Muuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Jefferson has closed the distance and engaged Muuri in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson .
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jefferson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muuri gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jefferson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muuri looking to stall.
Jefferson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muuri walks away with a smile on his face. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Jefferson . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jefferson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muuri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jefferson 's head backwards.
Jefferson moves forwards but Muuri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muuri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muuri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Muuri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jefferson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyrone Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jefferson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muuri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jefferson stays in close to Muuri's body and controls the position.
Muuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muuri lands a lovely overhand right.

Muuri gets caught flat footed, as Jefferson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jefferson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Muuri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jefferson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jefferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Muuri working a defensive guard here.
Jefferson forces his way into half guard.
Tyrone Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muuri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liha Muuri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jefferson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Jefferson !