PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Perry Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry Jefferson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jefferson
vs
McArthur

153 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

179 cm
21
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Perry Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mick McArthur!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from McArthur is predictable there
and Jefferson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jefferson really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
A left and a right from McArthur both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Perry Jefferson has been cut.
McArthur falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jefferson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McArthur pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jefferson back to the cage. McArthur follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jefferson throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
A punch combination from McArthur misses.
A left and a right from McArthur both land. Nice combination.
McArthur scores with the left hand. Jefferson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jefferson dodges the punch combination from McArthur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson is looking to clinch but McArthur is avoiding it.
Jefferson really is a fat lump.

Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
McArthur can't break the clinch.
McArthur is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur wants to get back to striking at distance but Jefferson won't allow it.
McArthur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McArthur working hard to break the clinch.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but McArthur holds him up against the cage and eventually Jefferson drops back down to his feet.

Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jefferson wants to clinch.
McArthur tries to score with a low kick but Jefferson moves his leg out of the way.
McArthur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jefferson dodges the punch combination from McArthur.
Jefferson tries to clinch but McArthur moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McArthur misses with a leg kick

and Jefferson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jefferson.
A frustrated look appears on McArthur's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jefferson tries to move into range but McArthur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McArthur misses with a leg kick

and Jefferson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jefferson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McArthur keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
McArthur is looking to stand up but Jefferson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jefferson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McArthur on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson content to stall in guard here.
Jefferson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Perry Jefferson.
Jefferson dodges the punch combination from McArthur.
McArthur throws a series of punches but Jefferson moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from McArthur.
Jefferson checks the leg kick nicely there.
McArthur throws a series of punches but Jefferson avoids them all with ease.

Jefferson rushes McArthur and presses him up against the cage.
McArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur can't break the clinch.

Jefferson pulls guard successfully.
Jefferson wants to sweep here but McArthur controlling him for the moment.
McArthur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

McArthur stands and steps away. Jefferson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Some wild striking there from McArthur.
McArthur looks winded!
Jefferson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jefferson there as he acknowledges the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArthur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McArthur swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
McArthur misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick McArthur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perry Jefferson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McArthur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jefferson tries to clinch but McArthur is having none of it.
McArthur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jefferson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jefferson checks a low kick from McArthur.
Jefferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but McArthur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jefferson somewhat.
Mick McArthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McArthur swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jefferson moves into the clinch.
McArthur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jefferson keeps control of McArthur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jefferson jumps guard but McArthur stands there with Jefferson around his waist. Jefferson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McArthur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jefferson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur pressing his opponent against the cage.
McArthur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jefferson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McArthur's efforts to push away.

Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
McArthur swinging wildly here.
McArthur keeps the fight on the outside.
McArthur throws a combination that misses

and Jefferson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur tries to kick Jefferson off but Jefferson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McArthur is breathing heavily.

Jefferson is looking for a kimura but McArthur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jefferson to get the leverage.
Jefferson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McArthur's thigh. McArthur counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jefferson stops McArthur from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jefferson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

McArthur has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jefferson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from McArthur. No joy for Jefferson on that attempt.
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur lands a two punch combo.
Jefferson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
Jefferson misses with a body shot.
McArthur throws a nice looking combination but Jefferson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perry Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McArthur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McArthur tries to bum rush Jefferson with a series of wild strikes but Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jefferson tries to clinch but McArthur is having none of it.
A punch combination from McArthur misses.
McArthur throws a nice looking combination but Jefferson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jefferson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mick McArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jefferson wants to clinch up but McArthur keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur throws a shot to the body.
McArthur throws a right and a left that both miss.
McArthur misses with a two punch combination.
Mick McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson tries to clinch but McArthur moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Jefferson clinches up with McArthur and pushes him back against the cage.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but McArthur forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArthur is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
McArthur stops a takedown attempt from Jefferson.
Jefferson has McArthur pressed against the cage, preventing McArthur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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 Perry Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perry Jefferson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

McArthur misses with a two punch combination.
McArthur misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jefferson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jefferson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jefferson.
McArthur throws a chopping leg kick but Jefferson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jefferson misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range and McArthur settles back down.
McArthur misses with a combination
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
McArthur tries to bum rush Jefferson with a series of wild strikes but Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McArthur moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McArthur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McArthur shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jefferson eats them both and turns towards McArthur to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McArthur throws a right and a left that Jefferson avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson doesn't manage to clinch there - McArthur circles away.
Jefferson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McArthur.
Jefferson misses with a wild combination.
McArthur thows a leg kick but Jefferson checks it
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson wants to clinch up but McArthur keeps it at a distance.
Jefferson doesn't manage to clinch there - McArthur circles away.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but McArthur pushes him off.
Jefferson dodges the punch combination from McArthur.
Jefferson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McArthur.
Jefferson wants to clinch.
Jefferson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur with a jab.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
A combination from McArthur does no damage.
Jefferson wants to clinch up but McArthur keeps it at a distance.

Jefferson instigates a clinch.
McArthur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jefferson.

Jefferson has hold of one of McArthur's legs. McArthur is fighting the takedown attempt but Jefferson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jefferson scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson prevents McArthur from getting back to his feet.
Jefferson postures up in McArthur's guard and throws a big left but McArthur blocks it.

Jefferson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McArthur is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jefferson, into his guard.
McArthur trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perry Jefferson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jefferson trying to keep a closed guard but McArthur is proving a slippery customer.
Jefferson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur pushes Jefferson off looking to stand but Jefferson dives back in and keeps control.
Jefferson trying to control the action but McArthur is working from the bottom.

Jefferson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

McArthur kicks off Jefferson and gets to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur misses with the combination.
McArthur connects with a body shot.

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 Perry Jefferson.
I think Jefferson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mick McArthur!