PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Szent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Jefferson (ranked 0 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!

Szent
vs
Jefferson

180 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Szent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Szent closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jefferson quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet.
Szent controlling the action here.
Szent has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Szent is looking to advance position but Jefferson won't allow it.
Jefferson is trying to stand up here but Szent is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Szent is looking for a kimura but Jefferson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Szent to get the leverage.
Szent not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Billy Szent.

Szent scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Szent goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jefferson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Szent but great work by Jefferson.
Szent tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Szent can't do much from the bottom here.
Szent keeping his opponent close.
Szent is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jefferson has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szent controls the position for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Szent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jefferson throws a strike aimed at the side of Szent's head but Szent avoids it well.
Jefferson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Jefferson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szent parries the strikes from Jefferson easily there. Jefferson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Szent to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Szent struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Szent throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Szent bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jefferson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Szent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
Szent passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jefferson!
Szent sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Szent goes for an armbar but Jefferson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jefferson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szent trying to control the position.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Szent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szent works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Szent is trying to control the position but Jefferson postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Szent looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Billy Szent has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Szent tries to sprawl but Jefferson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Szent dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jefferson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Szent has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jefferson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Szent gets caught flat footed, as Jefferson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Szent wants to stand but Jefferson is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jefferson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Szent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Szent has his hands on Jefferson's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson trying to control but Szent is working from the bottom.
Szent wants to get back to his feet but Jefferson passes into half guard.
Jefferson prevents Szent from improving his position.
Jefferson wants to free his trapped foot but Szent is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jefferson is thwarting Szent's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szent manages to get to full guard.
Szent managing to control the position.
Szent's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Billy Szent.

Jefferson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Szent is avoiding damage well.
Billy Szent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Szent is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jefferson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Szent sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Szent is trying to control Jefferson's posture but Jefferson avoids it.
Szent is not content to let Jefferson control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szent is trying to control Jefferson's posture but Jefferson avoids it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Szent tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Szent wants to hold on but Jefferson pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szent's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szent really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Szent wants to hold on but Jefferson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Jefferson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Szent shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jefferson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Szent is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jefferson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Szent wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Szent is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jefferson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is trying to buck Szent off.
Szent tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jefferson's legs.
Jefferson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Szent content just to control the position here.
Szent seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jefferson for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Szent controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Jefferson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Szent takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Szent working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Szent trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Szent is really struggling to control Jefferson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jefferson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Szent controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Szent goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jefferson is on top in guard.
Szent is trying to control the position from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Billy Szent wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Jefferson 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.
Szent is controlling Jefferson's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jefferson throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Szent showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Szent 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Szent!