PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Earl Jeffries (ranked 206 p4p, 32 weight class) and Goban Declan (ranked 432 p4p, 62 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jeffries
vs
Declan

180 cm
27
200 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

187 cm
34
190 lbs
23 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
Urban Fighter

FORCEE
Arcticus University: London

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 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Jeffries !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goban Declan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Declan tries a head kick but it misses.
Declan tests Jeffries 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Jeffries as he connects with a hook.
Declan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jeffries takes a step back to recover.
Declan with a jab.
Declan throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Declan 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 Jeffries has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jeffries and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Declan moves out of range as Jeffries strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan blocks a jab.
Declan clobbers Jeffries with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jeffries misses the shot to the body.
Declan lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan misses with an uppercut. Jeffries saw that one coming.
Declan scores with a hook to the body. Jeffries takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Declan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Jeffries misses with a looping left.
Declan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jeffries doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Declan. Jeffries shrugs it off though.
Declan takes a swing at Jeffries 's ribcage but misses.
Declan scores with a head kick. Jeffries tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jeffries takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Jeffries was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Declan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan throws a body punch but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Declan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jeffries 's head.
Jeffries scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Declan connects with a body shot that sends Jeffries 's belly button to the back.
Declan lands with a nice body kick.
Declan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jeffries on the side of the head.
Jeffries fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Jeffries .
Declan misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Declan.
Declan swings for the body but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Declan connects with a body shot.
Declan throws a wild body kick that Jeffries sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jeffries is out of range and Declan settles back down.
Jeffries stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Declan.
Declan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jeffries looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Declan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Declan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Declan is looking to land body kicks.
Declan throws a leg kick which misses Jeffries 's front leg but catches the back leg as Jeffries tries to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Declan as he connects with a hook.
Goban Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Declan there.
Declan lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Jeffries does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Declan misses with a looping left.
Jeffries on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Declan takes one to the chin there.
Declan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jeffries had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jeffries lands a jab to Declan's midsection.
Jeffries takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Declan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jeffries was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries misses with a hook. Declan ducked under it nicely.
Declan scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeffries takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Declan finds it's way through Jeffries 's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goban Declan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Declan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Declan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Declan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeffries takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Declan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jeffries looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries .
Declan swings for the body but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries misses the body punch
and Declan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeffries blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Jeffries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Declan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jeffries backs up against the cage.
Declan throws a leg kick but Jeffries sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Jeffries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Declan scores with a jab.
Jeffries takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeffries misses with a few strikes there.
Declan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Declan lunges at Jeffries with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jeffries 's hand.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeffries .
Declan scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Declan. Beautiful body shot.
Declan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Declan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jeffries takes one on the button.
Declan lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeffries misses with a straight left.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Declan manages to avoid it.
Declan is looking to slow Jeffries down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries scores with a jab to the body.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan looks to land a left hand but Jeffries moved out of range nicely.
Declan jabs Jeffries to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Declan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Declan throws a lazy head kick
enabling Jeffries to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Declan.
Declan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jeffries waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Declan.
Declan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Declan lands a leg kick that knocks Jeffries off balance momentarily.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeffries .
Declan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Declan.
Jeffries throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeffries manages to avoid it.
Jeffries scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Declan doesn't seem bothered though.
Jeffries wants to clinch up but Declan keeps it at a distance.
Jeffries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jeffries is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Declan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jeffries cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Declan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Declan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jeffries lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut.
Declan thinks about the counter body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan thumps Jeffries with a low kick.
Jeffries defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Declan cracks Jeffries with an open hand slap.
Goban Declan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jeffries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Declan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeffries .
A kick lands to the mid section there for Declan.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeffries stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Declan.
Jeffries lands an overhand right.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries moves out of range of the strikes.
Declan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jeffries throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
Declan throws a jab when Jeffries was well out of range.
Jeffries appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goban Declan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Jeffries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut
and Declan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jeffries avoids the body shot from Declan.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeffries was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jeffries was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeffries was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries is looking to clinch but Declan is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries blocks a head kick by Declan.
Declan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jeffries 's calf.
Jeffries lands a really nice looking cross but Declan seems unphased.
Jeffries throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Declan on the side of the head.
Declan scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan misses with a left hand
and Jeffries counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Declan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jeffries wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeffries misses the target.
Declan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jeffries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Declan misses the jab.
Jeffries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan swings for the body but Jeffries moves out of range.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Jeffries moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Jeffries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeffries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Earl Jeffries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jeffries momentarily.
Jeffries uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Declan has time to react.
Declan misses with a shot to the body
and Jeffries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Declan.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Declan takes one to the chin there.
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!
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeffries moves away.
Jeffries was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Declan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeffries .

Jeffries lands a big right hand that sends Declan crashing to the mat! Jeffries stays standing though and waves Declan back to his feet!

Declan is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeffries . Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Jeffries misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the body from Jeffries misses
and Declan counters with a left to the body.
Jeffries walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Declan is looking to chop away at Jeffries 's legs.
Declan works Jeffries 's body with a nice hook.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeffries was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by Declan.
Declan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jeffries tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Declan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Declan swings for the body but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jeffries takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Declan digs a good hook to Jeffries 's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Declan misses with a right hand
and Jeffries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeffries takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Jeffries misses.
Declan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeffries is just out of range.
Jeffries thows a left - swing and a miss!
Declan catches Jeffries with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jeffries slips under a jab.
Jeffries checks a low kick from Declan.
Declan lands a nice looking body shot.
Jeffries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Declan.
An attempted straight right counter from Jeffries misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Goban Declan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Declan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!
Goban Declan made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.