PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock. The crowd seem to be enjoying Play's choice of entrance music: Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche. Cruz Jefferson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Foul Play's chin.

Jefferson
vs
Play

185 cm
28
185 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

180 cm
33
181 lbs
29 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Firebird Designs

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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Foul Play!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Play pushes Jefferson away with a front kick.
Jefferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Play throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Play lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jefferson scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Play there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Play turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Play lands a jab to Jefferson's midsection.
Jefferson blocks a jab.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Play circles away and keeps his distance.
A clash of legs there as Play blocks the low kick.
Play misses the jab.
Jefferson checks a leg kick.
Jefferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Play sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jefferson somewhat.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Play.
Play throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Play.
Play throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Play throws a hook but Jefferson avoids it easily.
Jefferson keeps Play at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Play tries to land a front kick but Jefferson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jefferson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Play throws out the jab.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson takes one to the side of the head.
Foul Play is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Play throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Play looks for the body kick but Jefferson saw that one coming.
Jefferson throws a shot to the body.
Jefferson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jefferson tries a low kick but Play avoids it.
Jefferson throws a low kick, looking for Play's leg but Play calmly moves out of range.
Play ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Play misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Play.
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Play.
Jefferson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Play misses the shot to the body.
Play misses with a body shot.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Play.
A left lands for Jefferson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play throws a series of strikes that have Jefferson backpedaling.
Jefferson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jefferson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Play is looking to score with low kicks.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Play is having none of it.
Play throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a low kick but Play avoids it.

Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Jefferson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Play lands a nice uppercut.
Play avoiding damage as Jefferson throws knees to the body.
Jefferson blocks a body shot from Play.
Play doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jefferson throws an elbow that misses.
Play misses with a punch on the inside.

Play escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foul Play seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Play throws a body kick that misses.
Play throws a solid leg kick but Jefferson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Play.
Play scores with a spinning back kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play thows a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Jefferson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Play bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Play throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jefferson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jefferson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Play checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Play misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jefferson is defended easily by Play.
Play scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Play waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick.
Play takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jefferson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Play checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Play looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Play checks it.
Play walks into a straight right hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Play sees it coming and moves out of range.
Play tries to land a leg kick but Jefferson saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jefferson.
An inside leg kick from Play misses.
Play drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jefferson throws a leg kick which misses Play's front leg but catches the back leg as Play tries to avoid it.
Play misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Play sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cruz Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Play throws a push kick but Jefferson slaps the foot to one side.
Jefferson slips under a jab.
Jefferson lands a head kick!
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Play swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Play attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson tries a low kick but Play avoids it.
Play fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jefferson checks it well.
Play bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jefferson's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foul Play dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Play tries to score with a low kick but Jefferson moves his leg out of the way.
Jefferson connects with a solid leg kick.
Play comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Play takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jefferson walks into a left hand.
Play swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Play misses.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Play circles away and keeps his distance.
Play scores with a sloppy right hand. Jefferson should have avoided that one.
Jefferson jabs Play right on the nose. Play blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Play checks it well.
Play swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Play.
That kick from Play tenderised Jefferson's leg. Jefferson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jefferson shoots in looking for a takedown. Play tries to sprawl out of it but Jefferson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Play manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Play throws an overhand right that lands on Jefferson's shoulder, as Jefferson tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Play.
Play misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Play throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jefferson throws a leg kick that misses.
Play blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jefferson.

Jefferson looking to score a takedown here. Play is defending well but Jefferson drives through and ends up in Play's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Play is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jefferson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Play is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play looking for a sweep. Not yet Play, not yet.
Play keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Jefferson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jefferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Play is keeping the position for now.

Play looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson wants to control from the top but Play keeps moving.
Jefferson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to control from the top but Play keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Play is keeping the position for now.
Jefferson trying to control but Play is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cruz Jefferson.
Play misses with a low kick.
Jefferson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jefferson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Foul Play seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Play throws a front kick aimed at Jefferson's knee but Jefferson avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Play misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jefferson. That's going to slow Play down.
Jefferson avoids a kick to the body.
Jefferson connects with a solid leg kick.
Play wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jefferson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
Play connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jefferson.

Jefferson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Play's guard.
Jefferson content to stall in guard here.
Jefferson tries to free his leg and advance position but Play is retaining full guard.
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 Cruz Jefferson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jefferson defending well as Play loads up on a big left hand.
Play misses with a wild body shot.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Play is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Play blocks the low kick.
Play looks for the body kick but Jefferson saw that one coming.
Jefferson jabs at Play's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Play.
Jefferson throws a series of strikes that have Play backpedaling.
Play throws a looping overhand right but Jefferson ducks down to avoid it.
Jefferson throws a low kick but Play avoids it.
A nice combination there by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Play moves out of range.
Play scores with a leg kick.
Play throws a low kick but Jefferson avoids it.
Jefferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Play swivels and escapes.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Play can pounce on him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Jefferson blocks the low kick.
Play misses with a looping left.
A jab from Play misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Play swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Play does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Play was well out of range. Poor timing from Jefferson.
Play dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Play throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jefferson is looking to wear down Play with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jefferson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Play connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jefferson scrambles back to his feet.
Play connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Play throws an overhand right that lands on Jefferson's shoulder, as Jefferson tries to avoid the shot.
Play scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Jefferson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Play's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Play buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Play lands a jab to Jefferson's midsection.
Play pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Play thows a left - swing and a miss!
Play lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jefferson scoring well with a low kick there.
Play just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That kick from Play tenderised Jefferson's leg. Jefferson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. Play looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jefferson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Play checks it well.
Play scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jefferson moves out of range of the body kick.
Play lands a nice looking body shot.
Play throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jefferson.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Play stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jefferson.
Play thows a body shot but no joy.
Play tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Play.
Jefferson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Play.
Play walks into a straight right hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Play swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jefferson keeps Play at a distance using the push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Play.
Play looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
Play throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Play.
Jefferson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Play has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jefferson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Play has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jefferson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Play checks the leg kick.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jefferson.
Jefferson is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Play wants to land a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range.
Play tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jefferson is able to avoid easily.
Play loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
Nice body kick there by Jefferson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Play circles away and keeps his distance.
Play scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Play feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jefferson's calf.
Play throws an overhand right that lands on Jefferson's shoulder, as Jefferson tries to avoid the shot.

Jefferson gets a double leg takedown into Play's guard.
Play keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Play is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jefferson trying to control but Play is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Foul Play comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Play has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foul Play!
Foul Play made sure to mention his sponsor, Firebird Designs in his post fight interview.