PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Jefferson has chosen Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jake Creed had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Creed
vs
Jefferson

177 cm
29
172 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

185 cm
24
185 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Creed scores with a takedown into Jefferson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed is looking to work some ground and pound but Jefferson has wrist control.
Creed throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Creed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Creed tries to free his leg and advance position but Jefferson is retaining full guard.
Jefferson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Creed manages to get himself to full guard.
Jefferson won't allow Creed to sweep him here.
Creed working a defensive guard here.
Jefferson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Creed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jefferson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jefferson wanted to stand there but Creed had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creed looking to control.
Creed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jefferson is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Jefferson stops Creed from standing up.
Creed looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jefferson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Creed trying to control from the bottom.
Creed is looking for a sweep. Jefferson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed is trying to maintain the position but Jefferson is very close to passing his half guard.
Creed is looking to improve his position.
Jefferson wants to pass to mount but Creed is defending the position.

Creed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed won't allow Jefferson to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Creed tries to roll over but Jefferson keeps him under control.
Creed trying to control from the bottom.
Creed has a hand on Jefferson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jefferson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jefferson avoids the attempt from Creed to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jefferson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Creed throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Creed misses with a double jab.
Jefferson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jefferson cracks the inside of Creed's front leg.
Jefferson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jefferson cracks the inside of Creed's front leg.
Jefferson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jefferson jabs Creed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jefferson pushes Creed away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson thuds a left hand into Creed's body.
Creed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferson scores with a leg kick.
Creed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jefferson counters with a low kick, right behind Creed 's knee.
Jefferson thumps Creed with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Creed with that takedown attempt.
Cruz Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jefferson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jefferson throws a head kick that half lands.

Jefferson rushes Creed and presses him up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferson.
Creed is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Creed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jefferson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. Creed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jefferson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jefferson clinches up with Creed and pushes him back against the cage.
Jefferson lands a good knee to the midsection. Creed won't want to take too many of those.
Jefferson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jefferson lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Creed in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Creed takes an elbow to the temple.
Jefferson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jefferson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jefferson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Creed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jefferson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jefferson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jefferson connects with a knee to the head.
Jefferson leaning against his opponent.
Creed wants to stall.

Jefferson breaks the clinch.
Jefferson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jefferson throws a head kick that Creed semi-blocks.

Creed is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creed thuds his right hand into Jefferson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jefferson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Creed's calf.
A punch lands to the side of Creed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Creed tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jefferson digs a good body shot into Creed's ribs.
Creed takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Creed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Creed pushes him off.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Creed seems to have got his legs back now.
Jefferson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jefferson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Jefferson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Jefferson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jefferson lands a head kick. Creed smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Creed circles away and keeps his distance.

Jefferson lands a big head kick that sends Creed tumbling to the mat! Jefferson takes a step backwards and waves Creed back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jefferson lands a leg kick that knocks Creed off balance momentarily.
Creed throws a right and a left that Jefferson avoids nicely.
Jefferson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. Creed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jefferson scores with a hook to the body. Creed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cruz Jefferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jefferson.
That kick from Jefferson tenderised Creed's leg. Creed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jefferson defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Jefferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Creed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a head kick that half lands.
Jefferson is looking to slow Creed down with leg kicks.
Creed misses with a body punch
and Jefferson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jefferson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Creed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jefferson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Creed rather than just go for the knockout.

Jefferson clinches.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferson's elbow.
Jefferson lands a left hand.
Creed is trying to pull guard but Jefferson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jefferson can't find room to land a body shot as Creed controls the action.
Creed tries to stall but Jefferson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Creed takes an elbow to the temple.

Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
Jefferson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Creed has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jefferson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson lands a head kick. Creed smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jefferson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Creed does no damage.
A slow jab from Creed misses its intended target.
Jefferson delivers a nice body kick.
Jefferson lands a slapping body shot.

Jefferson lands a big head kick that sends Creed tumbling to the mat! Jefferson takes a step backwards and waves Creed back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jefferson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Creed drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jefferson follows Creed to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cruz Jefferson!
An intense looking Cruz Jefferson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That's how Jamaican relaxing style of MMA looks like, man! Thanks to all my peoples, my fans and my sponsor Gilop clothes.'.