PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Booby Von Trapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jereckson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Trapp comes into the arena with Smile - Tupac & Scarface blaring out of the sound system. Jereckson has chosen The Worlds Greatest Athlete - Double J, Jimmy Jereckson as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Von Trapp
vs
Jereckson

192 cm
25
275 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Booby Von Trapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Jereckson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jereckson is looking to clinch but Von Trapp is avoiding it.

Jereckson clinches up against the cage.

Jereckson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jereckson fails with the takedown.
Von Trapp misses with a double jab.
Jereckson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Trapp. Von Trapp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jereckson tries to clinch there but Von Trapp circles away.
Von Trapp stalks Jereckson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jereckson's face. Jereckson staggers backwards, shaken.
Von Trapp doesn't manage to clinch there - Jereckson circles away.
Von Trapp lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Von Trapp throws a head kick that half lands.
Jereckson misses with a takedown
enabling Von Trapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Trapp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jereckson tries for a takedown but Von Trapp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Booby Von Trapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jereckson.
Von Trapp lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Jimmy Jereckson has been cut.
Von Trapp misses with a combination

and Jereckson counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jereckson blocks an elbow strike from Von Trapp.
Von Trapp missing with knees to the body.
Von Trapp content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Von Trapp just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jereckson's brow.

Jereckson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Von Trapp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Trapp is working hard here to advance position.
Jereckson is taking a breather. Von Trapp says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jereckson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Von Trapp is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at *Nelson Fight Camp*, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Von Trapp is staying active underneath Jereckson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Trapp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Von Trapp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jereckson is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jereckson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Trapp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jereckson wants to control from the top but Von Trapp keeps moving.
Von Trapp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Jereckson stands up and waves to Von Trapp to follow him.
Von Trapp thuds his shin into the meat of Jereckson's side.
Von Trapp slips a jab and a cross from Jereckson.
Von Trapp tries to close the distance and clinch but Jereckson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jereckson is looking to clinch but Von Trapp is avoiding it.
Von Trapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Trapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jereckson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Trapp fails with an attempt to clinch.

Jereckson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jereckson prevents Von Trapp from improving his position.

Von Trapp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Von Trapp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jereckson is looking for a kimura but Von Trapp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jereckson to get the leverage.
Jereckson wants to control but Von Trapp is keeping him busy.
Von Trapp tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jereckson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jereckson content just to control the position here.

Jereckson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Von Trapp tries to reverse the position but Jereckson maintains control.
Von Trapp regains half guard.
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!
Jereckson lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jereckson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Von Trapp is in trouble now - Jereckson has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Jereckson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jereckson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jereckson is looking to clinch.
Jereckson tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Trapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Trapp moves in looking to clinch but Jereckson pushes him off.
Jereckson looks for the body kick but Von Trapp saw that one coming.
Von Trapp wants to clinch up but Jereckson keeps it at a distance.
Jereckson misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Trapp.
Von Trapp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jereckson wants to clinch up but Von Trapp keeps it at a distance.
Von Trapp misses with the combination.
Von Trapp misses with a few strikes there.
Jereckson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Von Trapp swivels and escapes.
Jereckson shoots for a takedown but Von Trapp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jereckson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Trapp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jereckson circles away quickly and effectively.

Von Trapp clinches with his opponent.

Von Trapp manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Trapp misses the target.

Von Trapp tries to keep at a distance but Jereckson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Trapp utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Von Trapp landing knees to the body.

Von Trapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jereckson slips a jab and a cross from Von Trapp.
Von Trapp lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Von Trapp as Jereckson shoots in.
Booby Von Trapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jereckson.
Jereckson is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Von Trapp as Jereckson shoots in.
Jereckson is breathing heavily.
Von Trapp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Trapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Trapp doesn't manage to clinch there - Jereckson circles away.
Jereckson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Jereckson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Von Trapp wants to get back to his feet.
Jereckson gets to mount! Von Trapp was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jereckson looking to control but Von Trapp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jereckson landing punches.
Von Trapp is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jereckson with shots to the head and body - Von Trapp looks very uncomfortable down there.
Von Trapp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jimmy Jereckson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jereckson controlling from mount.
Von Trapp is desperately trying to improve his position but Jereckson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jereckson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Trapp is looking to escape.
Jereckson lands with some strikes.
Jereckson tries to control but Von Trapp wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jereckson looking to control and managing it successfully.

Jereckson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Von Trapp can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Trapp can't escape the position.
BOOM! Jereckson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Von Trapp taking shots to the head.
Jereckson landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jereckson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Trapp is looking to escape.
Von Trapp tries to reverse the position but Jereckson maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jereckson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jereckson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jereckson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Trapp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Trapp stuns Jereckson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Jereckson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Von Trapp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jereckson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Trapp keeps working.
Von Trapp gets back to half guard.

Von Trapp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Trapp tries to get to full guard but Jereckson has control of the leg.

Jereckson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Von Trapp to stand up.
Jereckson shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Trapp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jereckson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jereckson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jereckson doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Trapp circles away.
Von Trapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jereckson.
Jereckson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Trapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Von Trapp does no damage.

Von Trapp closes the distance and clinches.
Jereckson looking to slow down the pace here.
Von Trapp prevents Jereckson from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jereckson as Von Trapp tries to tie him up.
A knee to the head by Jereckson.
Jereckson is trying to pull guard but Von Trapp has him pressed against the cage.
Booby Von Trapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jereckson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von Trapp breaks the clinch.
Von Trapp throws an overhand right that lands on Jereckson's shoulder, as Jereckson tries to avoid the shot.
Jereckson is looking to clinch.
Jereckson wants to clinch up but Von Trapp keeps it at a distance.

Von Trapp clinches up with Jereckson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jereckson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Trapp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Trapp holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Trapp.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Trapp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jereckson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jereckson jumps guard.
Von Trapp trying to control but Jereckson is working from the bottom.
Von Trapp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Trapp wanted to stand there but Jereckson had control of the position.
Jereckson is adopting a defensive guard.
Jereckson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Trapp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Jereckson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jereckson fails with the takedown
and Von Trapp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jereckson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Von Trapp.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Von Trapp.
Booby Von Trapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jereckson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Trapp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jereckson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Booby Von Trapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Trapp tries to bum rush Jereckson with a series of wild strikes but Jereckson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Trapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Trapp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Trapp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jereckson.
Booby Von Trapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Jereckson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Von Trapp swinging wildly here.
Von Trapp throws a body kick that misses
and Jereckson counters with a three punch combo that has Von Trapp backing up. Von Trapp nods at Jereckson to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Booby Von Trapp.
I think Jereckson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Booby Von Trapp!
A less than humble Booby Von Trapp misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.