PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Jefferson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brutality
vs
Jefferson

185 cm
21
197 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Brutality!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brutality throws a leg kick but Jefferson sees it coming and moves out of range.

Brutality gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brutality effectively controlling the action here.
Jefferson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brutality gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brutality landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee calls for Brutality to work.
Nice elbow from Brutality.

It looks like Michael Jefferson has been cut.
Brutality softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jefferson wants a takedown but no success here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jefferson fails to pull guard.
Brock Brutality has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jefferson.
Brutality lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brutality lands a knee to the body.
Brutality gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brutality content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Brutality holds him up against the cage and eventually Jefferson drops back down to his feet.
Brutality with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brutality landing knees to the body.
Brutality comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jefferson jumps guard but Brutality stands there with Jefferson around his waist. Jefferson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brutality landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality landing knees to the body.
Jefferson looks gassed!
Brutality lands a nice elbow.
Brutality stalling.
Brutality gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brutality landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jefferson tries to score a body lock takedown but Brutality shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brutality connects with a knee to the head.
Brutality dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brutality prevents Jefferson from breaking the clinch.
Brutality lands an elbow that stopped Jefferson in his tracks for a moment.
Brutality's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Brutality won't allow it.
Brutality creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jefferson's defenses.
Jefferson is trying to stall.
Brutality connects with a knee to the head.
Jefferson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brutality pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brutality rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jefferson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutality lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jefferson's sensitive parts.

Jefferson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brutality is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jefferson, into his guard.

Brutality decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jefferson blocks a head kick by Brutality.
Brutality fails to land with a series of punches.
Jefferson misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality staying out of range there.
Brutality throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brutality catches Jefferson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jefferson tries to clinch but Brutality moves away

and Brutality moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Brutality.
Jefferson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jefferson letting Brutality take a breather here.
Brutality prevents the takedown attempt.
Brutality misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brutality.
Brutality prevents the takedown attempt.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brutality just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jefferson looking for a takedown.
Jefferson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jefferson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brutality fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jefferson checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jefferson is keen to just control but Brutality is a slippery customer.
Brutality moves into full guard.
Jefferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brutality swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jefferson trying to control but Brutality is working from the bottom.
Jefferson passes Brutality's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brutality won't allow Jefferson to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jefferson tries for a takedown but Brutality circles away easily
and Brutality counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jefferson scores with a sloppy right hand. Brutality should have avoided that one.
Brutality lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brutality.
Brock Brutality is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brutality circles away quickly and effectively.

Jefferson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jefferson wants to control from the top but Brutality keeps moving.
Brutality looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brutality is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jefferson prevents Brutality from getting back to his feet.
Brutality keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality is controlling Jefferson's posture.
Jefferson is pushing down on Brutality's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brutality is fighting to maintain full guard but Jefferson has managed to sneak the leg through.

Jefferson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Brutality has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jefferson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brutality won't allow Jefferson to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brutality trying to hold on to Jefferson's head to control him but Jefferson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson is looking to take a break and control but Brutality is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jefferson tries to pass to full mount but Brutality defends it.
Brutality trying to control from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brock Brutality is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality misses with a combination
and Jefferson counters with a left and a right that stings Brutality.
Jefferson with a poor takedown
and Brutality connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jefferson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brutality makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jefferson really felt that one!
Brock Brutality has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jefferson.

Brutality clinches with his opponent.
Brutality looking to throw knees to the head but Jefferson is blocking nicely.
Brutality stops a takedown attempt from Jefferson.
Jefferson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brutality lands an elbow inside that Jefferson shrugs off.
Jefferson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brutality prevents it.
Brutality pushes Jefferson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brutality gets underhooks to prevent Jefferson's takedown attempt.
Brutality lands a nice knee to the body.
Jefferson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Brutality.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brutality smiles and moves away.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Brutality swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Jefferson with that takedown attempt.

Brutality moves into range and clinches up with Jefferson.
Brutality lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jefferson is working for takedown but Brutality is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jefferson goes for a takedown attempt but Brutality pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crunch! Brutality slams his shin into Jefferson's torso.
Brutality throws a jab but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Brutality thuds a left hand into Jefferson's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Brutality dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jefferson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Brutality takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jefferson throws a hook but Brutality blocks it.
Brutality swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brutality pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brutality.
Jefferson shoots and misses
and Brutality counters with a good low kick that Jefferson was not able to check.
Brutality misses with a hook to the body

so Jefferson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jefferson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jefferson works his foot free and advances to mount.

Jefferson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Jefferson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brutality is now in Jefferson's guard. A big mistake from Jefferson there, giving up the dominant position!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jefferson is keeping the position for now.
Brutality has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jefferson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jefferson, not yet.

Jefferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brutality gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Brutality stands and steps away. Jefferson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jefferson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Brutality moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson being controlled against the cage.
Jefferson is working for takedown but Brutality is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brock Brutality has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jefferson.
A short right from Brutality.
Brock Brutality has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brutality comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brutality is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brutality lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brutality prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jefferson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brutality effectively controlling the action here.
Brutality lands a nice knee to the body.
Jefferson goes for a takedown attempt but Brutality pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jefferson tries to bum rush Brutality with a series of wild strikes but Brutality uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality looks to land a combination. Jefferson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jefferson misses with a takedown attempt

and Brutality counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brutality scores a nice knee to the body.
Brutality slowing the pace effectively.
Brutality misses with a knee strike.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brutality just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jefferson can't get the takedown.
Brutality lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jefferson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jefferson takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Brutality.
Jefferson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brutality fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brutality scoring well with a low kick there.
Michael Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jefferson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brutality as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Brutality does no damage.
Jefferson fails with a takedown attempt.
Brutality walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brutality ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Jefferson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brutality counters with an inside leg kick.
Brutality tries to score with a low kick but Jefferson moves his leg out of the way.

Jefferson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brock Brutality is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brutality has control of Jefferson's left arm, preventing Jefferson from doing any damage.
Jefferson advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Jefferson.
I think Brutality 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 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Brutality!