PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Rhodes II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhodes II kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crazy Train. Abe Jefferson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Rhodes II
vs
Jefferson

177 cm
35
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

171 cm
34
179 lbs
15 - 16 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nigel Rhodes II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abe Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes II swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Jefferson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rhodes II manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Rhodes II is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rhodes II manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jefferson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jefferson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jefferson keeping full guard, as Rhodes II tries to pass.
Rhodes II working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Rhodes II thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes II works over Jefferson with some ground and pound from guard.
Rhodes II has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jefferson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rhodes II.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rhodes II's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jefferson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes II missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rhodes II stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jefferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rhodes II accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes II trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rhodes II throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jefferson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rhodes II throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhodes II looking to pass the guard.
Rhodes II loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rhodes II stops Jefferson from standing up.
Jefferson looks winded!
Jefferson is pulling down on Rhodes II's head to control his posture.
Rhodes II passes Jefferson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rhodes II missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jefferson is looking to improve his position.
Rhodes II landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rhodes II drops an elbow to the side of Jefferson's head.
Rhodes II has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes II throws some wild stikes that Jefferson manages to avoid easily.
Jefferson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rhodes II. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rhodes II landing strikes from the mount and Jefferson is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes II unloads with some shots from mount but Jefferson bucks and avoids them well.

Rhodes II has hold of Jefferson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jefferson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rhodes II throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rhodes II lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rhodes II lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rhodes II throwing strikes but Jefferson recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Rhodes II thows a huge punch but Jefferson dodges it nicely.
Rhodes II is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rhodes II wants to work for an arm triangle but Jefferson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes II trying to control from half guard but Jefferson is working away.
Rhodes II thows a huge punch but Jefferson dodges it nicely.
Rhodes II trying to control from half guard but Jefferson is working away.
Rhodes II trying to mount his opponent but Jefferson defends it.
Jefferson wants to control but Rhodes II is keeping busy.
Rhodes II prevents Jefferson from improving his position.
Rhodes II is keen to just control but Jefferson is a slippery customer.
Jefferson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rhodes II.
Jefferson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rhodes II stands and throws Jefferson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Rhodes II crashes against the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rhodes II misses with the ground and pound.
Jefferson struggling a bit here.
Rhodes II cracks Jefferson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson is looking to reverse the position.
Rhodes II scoring with punches and elbows.
Rhodes II landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Jefferson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jefferson prevents Rhodes II from improving position.

Rhodes II is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jefferson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jefferson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Rhodes II dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jefferson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jefferson avoids a kick to the body.
Abe Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes II throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jefferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rhodes II sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jefferson somewhat.
Rhodes II fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Nigel Rhodes II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson lands a leg kick that knocks Rhodes II off balance momentarily.
Rhodes II throws a wild body kick that Jefferson sees coming a mile off.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but Rhodes II shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nigel Rhodes II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Jefferson.
Jefferson checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson misses with a takedown attempt
and Rhodes II counters with a series of strikes. Jefferson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rhodes II throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Rhodes II throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jefferson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rhodes II is fending him off so far but Jefferson persists. Nope, Rhodes II circles away and we're back to standing.

Rhodes II throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jefferson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rhodes II is in Jefferson's guard.
Jefferson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rhodes II advances to half guard.
Jefferson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rhodes II.
Rhodes II not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jefferson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rhodes II.
Rhodes II is pressing down on Jefferson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jefferson is holding on for now.
Jefferson is refusing to be controlled, as Rhodes II sits in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhodes II works his way into side control.
Rhodes II in side control, throwing shots but Jefferson defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes II lands a nice forearm strike.
Rhodes II advances nicely into full mount.
Rhodes II throwing strikes here but Jefferson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rhodes II is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rhodes II landing strikes from the mount.
Rhodes II cracks Jefferson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jefferson is looking to improve his position but Rhodes II isn't that keen on the idea.

Rhodes II throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jefferson has his hands clasped together but Rhodes II breaks the hold and Jefferson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Rhodes II!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nigel Rhodes II!