PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeramy Rush (ranked 25228 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Jefferson (ranked 7726 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rush
vs
Jefferson

188 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

182 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeramy Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Jefferson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rush sprawls well initially but Jefferson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Rush makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Rush shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jefferson is wriggling around but Rush manages to pass to 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!

Rush thows a huge punch but Jefferson dodges it nicely.
Jefferson tries to get to full guard but Rush has control of the leg.

Jefferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Rush is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rush wants to work for an arm triangle but Jefferson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jefferson's head.

Rush is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jefferson is just riding it out for now. Rush eventually gives up the hold.
Jefferson pushes Rush off looking to stand but Rush dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

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

Jefferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rush is working for a kimura but Jefferson is defending it quite comfortably.

Rush is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jefferson defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush passes into side control, despite Jefferson's attempt to control the position.

Rush swings around for an armbar but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rush's guard.
Rush has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jefferson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rush is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is standing up over Rush. Rush looks to escape but Jefferson dives into side control.
Rush regains half guard.
Rush keeping control of the position.
Rush is looking to control Jefferson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rush avoid being mounted?
Jefferson trying to control from half guard but Rush is working away.
Rush is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson is nestled in close to Rush, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rush controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rush is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jeramy Rush will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jefferson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Rush kicks Jefferson off and gets back to his feet.

Jefferson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rush!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rush manages to get back to half guard.
Rush is trying to get back to full guard.
Rush wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush trying to control here.
Rush is pressing down on Jefferson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jefferson is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush trying to control the position.
Jefferson trying to control but Rush is working from the bottom.
Rush wants to improve his position but instead Jefferson has moved into half guard.
Rush tries to roll over but Jefferson keeps him under control.
Jefferson trying to control from half guard but Rush is working away.
Rush wants to get back to full guard but Jefferson has mounted him!
Rush has given up his back here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush trying to control the hands but Jefferson breaks the grip.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rush tries to escape but Jefferson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Jefferson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rush knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rush for a finish.
Jefferson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jefferson controlling well, preventing Rush from escaping the position.
Rush trying to control the hands but Jefferson won't let him.
Rush covering up well and avoiding damage.
A lull in the action here.
Jefferson doesn't have the hooks in and Rush manages to turn into his guard.
Jeramy Rush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rush won't allow Jefferson to sweep him here.
Rush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rush lands a couple of digs.
Rush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rush throwing strikes from guard but Jefferson blocks nicely.

Jefferson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jefferson trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rush lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Rush stands up and waves to Jefferson to follow him.

Jefferson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rush!

Rush sneaks out the side door and pushes Jefferson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jefferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rush counters with a series of strikes. Jefferson will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeramy Rush dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Rush shoots in looking for a takedown but Jefferson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Rush circles away.
Jefferson wants to clinch up but Rush keeps it at a distance.
Jeramy Rush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rush shoots for a takedown but Jefferson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

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

Rush 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.
Rush fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeramy Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jefferson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rush regains guard immediately.

Rush uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rush.

Rush changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jefferson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Jefferson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jefferson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rush is trying to defend but Jefferson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Rush has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jefferson is on him like a limpet, forcing Rush back against the cage.

Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Jefferson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rush works his way to full guard. Good work.

Rush 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.

Rush pulls Jefferson into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Rush has his feet on Jefferson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jefferson defends well and Rush ends up having to push Jefferson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Rush gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jefferson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jefferson postures up.
Rush is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jefferson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rush 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to control Rush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jefferson avoid being mounted?
Jefferson tries to roll over but Rush keeps him under control.

Rush is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jefferson defends it well.
Jefferson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rush is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

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

Rush is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jefferson is just riding it out for now. Rush eventually gives up the hold.
Rush throwing shots but Jefferson is blocking nicely.
Jeff Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeramy Rush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rush blocks the strikes from Jefferson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeramy Rush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rush, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeramy Rush!