PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bija Firserfest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jefferson
vs
Firserfest

171 cm
31
179 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

179 cm
26
180 lbs
11 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition

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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abe Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bija Firserfest!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firserfest slaps away a takedown attempt from Jefferson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Firserfest stuffs the takedown.
Jefferson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Firserfest lands a body shot.
Jefferson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abe Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firserfest moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Abe Jefferson has been cut.
Firserfest misses with a double jab.

Jefferson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Firserfest did well to prevent Jefferson getting side control.
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!
Firserfest wants to improve his position but Jefferson is controlling well.
Jefferson throwing shots but Firserfest is blocking nicely.
Jefferson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Firserfest's head.
Firserfest trying to hold on to Jefferson's head to control him but Jefferson postures up.
Firserfest wants to get back to full guard.
Firserfest controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jefferson is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Firserfest is pressing down on Jefferson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jefferson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Firserfest manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Firserfest is standing up over Jefferson. Jefferson looks to escape but Firserfest dives into side control.
Firserfest is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firserfest fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jefferson is trying to control Firserfest's posture but Firserfest avoids it.
Firserfest taking a breather here.
Jefferson holds on to Firserfest's head and controls the position momentarily.
A lull in the action here.
Jefferson is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson sneaks back into half guard.
Jefferson gets back to full guard.
Firserfest controlling from the top position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bija Firserfest hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Firserfest staying out of range there.
Jefferson misses with the combination.
Firserfest scores with a nice strike.
Jefferson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bija Firserfest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Firserfest misses the target.
Firserfest connects with a right hand. Jefferson shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Firserfest.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Firserfest tries to move into range but Jefferson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firserfest is looking for a sweep.
Jefferson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Firserfest to see if he's OK.

Jefferson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Firserfest is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Firserfest is trying to improve his position.
Firserfest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Firserfest tries to get to full guard but Jefferson has control of the leg.
Jefferson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jefferson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Firserfest defends it well.
Jefferson trying to control from half guard but Firserfest is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bija Firserfest dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abe Jefferson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Firserfest misses with a series of wild punches.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Firserfest but Firserfest pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Jefferson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jefferson is looking to stand up but Firserfest won't let him.

Jefferson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Firserfest is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jefferson, into his guard.
Firserfest trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.

Firserfest stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jefferson fails with a takedown attempt.
Firserfest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jefferson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firserfest misses the shot to the body.
Firserfest drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jefferson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jefferson shoots in looking for a takedown. Firserfest tries to sprawl out of it but Jefferson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Firserfest manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Firserfest takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Firserfest moves out of range of the leg kick from Jefferson.
Firserfest works the jab nicely.
Firserfest fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jefferson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jefferson fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Firserfest connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jefferson. Jefferson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Firserfest swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jefferson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Firserfest. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jefferson or perhaps it was just good defense by Firserfest which made him look bad.
Jefferson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jefferson fails with a takedown attempt.
Firserfest smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Firserfest lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jefferson backs up against the cage.
Firserfest displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jefferson.
Firserfest thows a body shot but no joy.
Jefferson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Firserfest avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Abe Jefferson's cut is getting worse.
Jefferson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Firserfest avoids it really well and circles away.
Firserfest throws a jab when Jefferson was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firserfest works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jefferson misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Firserfest's waist but Firserfest gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jefferson off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Firserfest.
Nice takedown defense from Firserfest. No joy for Jefferson on that attempt.
Firserfest's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jefferson under the eye.
Firserfest leaves Jefferson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Firserfest lands a jab-cross combination.
Firserfest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jefferson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Firserfest lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Abe Jefferson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A swing and a miss from Firserfest.
Firserfest has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a double jab
and Firserfest makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Firserfest lands a nice looking body shot.
Firserfest throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jefferson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Firserfest jabs Jefferson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Firserfest digs a good body shot into Jefferson's ribs.
Firserfest cracks Jefferson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bija Firserfest seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Firserfest stuffs the takedown attempt from Jefferson. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet.
Firserfest throws a combination. Jefferson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Firserfest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jefferson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Firserfest tries to avoid it but Jefferson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Firserfest to the ground. Firserfest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jefferson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bija Firserfest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abe Jefferson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A jab from Firserfest does it's job there.
Firserfest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Firserfest scores with the left hand. Jefferson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jefferson shoots in and drives through. Firserfest sprawls well.
Jefferson misses with a takedown
and Firserfest counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Firserfest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firserfest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jefferson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Firserfest is fending him off so far but Jefferson persists. Nope, Firserfest circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firserfest misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Firserfest.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firserfest connects with a looping right hand.

Jefferson is rocked!

Jeez, Abe Jefferson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Firserfest scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Jefferson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abe Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Oooooh!!! Firserfest has knocked Jefferson down with a huge combo! Firserfest steps away and waves a wobbly Jefferson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Abe Jefferson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bija Firserfest!
After winning the bout, Bija Firserfest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.