PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choco Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Jefferson
vs
Bang

157 cm
18
151 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

168 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choco Bang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with the combination.
George Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bang dives in and scores a takedown into Jefferson's guard.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.

Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jefferson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Choco Bang hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Jefferson shoots in and gets a takedown into Bang's guard.
Jefferson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jefferson trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Jefferson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bang is proving hard to escape from.

The ref stands the fighters back up. George Jefferson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jefferson punishes Bang's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Jefferson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jefferson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Jefferson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bang's half guard.
Bang tries to roll over but Jefferson keeps him under control.
Jefferson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up because George Jefferson just wasn't active enough.
Jefferson misses with the combination.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Bang pushes him off.

Jefferson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bang's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Jefferson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bang sees it coming and defends easily.
Jefferson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Jefferson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jefferson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bang to the mat! Bang manages to get full guard.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because George Jefferson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Jefferson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jefferson is in Bang's guard.
Jefferson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

George Jefferson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Bang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jefferson to the ground. Bang is now in Jefferson's guard.

Jefferson looking for subs off his back but Bang has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is refusing to be controlled, as Bang sits in half guard.
Jefferson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jefferson is trying to stand up here but Bang is controlling him well.
George Jefferson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jefferson is refusing to be controlled, as Bang sits in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Choco Bang.

Bang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jefferson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jefferson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bang controls the pace.
Jefferson wants to stand and escape but Bang is having none of it.
We've been informed that Bang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jefferson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bang has passed into side control.
Bang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet here but Bang is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jefferson's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Bang.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang has the hooks in. Jefferson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Jefferson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jefferson trying to control the hands but Bang breaks the grip.

Bang is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jefferson trying to get back to his feet but Bang is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Jefferson right now.
Let's hope that Bang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jefferson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bang working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson jabs Bang right on the nose. Bang blinks but takes it well.

Bang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jefferson to the ground. Bang is now in Jefferson's guard.
Jefferson controls Bang momentarily but Bang frees himself.

Jefferson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bang is aware though and is defending well.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang stops Jefferson from standing up.

Jefferson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bang stacks Jefferson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bang works to advance to full mount. Jefferson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet.
Jefferson has given up his back here. Will Bang look for the submission or keep pounding away?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang has the hooks in. Jefferson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet.
Bang trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jefferson doesn't escape.
Jefferson is trying to get back to his feet but Bang has full control of the position and if anything, Jefferson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bang biding his time, looking for the opening.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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!
Jefferson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang controls the action.

Bang is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Jefferson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bang has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Jefferson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bang doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Choco Bang!