PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeniel Orchavik (ranked 5832 p4p, 24973 weight class) and Smelvis Jeffries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Orchavik
vs
Jeffries

189 cm
25
205
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
200
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeniel Orchavik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Smelvis Jeffries!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orchavik misses with a low kick.
Orchavik shoots in for a takedown but Jeffries shows good takedown defense.
Orchavik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jeffries sprawls well. Jeffries wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orchavik gets slowly back to his feet.
Orchavik lunges at Jeffries with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jeffries's hand.
Jeffries shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orchavik defends it nicely.
Orchavik fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeniel Orchavik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orchavik shoots in looking for a takedown but Jeffries manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orchavik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orchavik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeffries sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orchavik somewhat.
Orchavik fails with the takedown.
Orchavik is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeffries throws a head kick but Orchavik moves out of range.
No luck for Orchavik with that takedown attempt.
Orchavik fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeffries shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orchavik but Orchavik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orchavik motions for Jeffries to come forward. Orchavik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jeffries flicks out a counter leg kick but Orchavik steps away.
Jeffries will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orchavik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jeffries misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orchavik with a poor takedown
and Jeffries counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jeffries wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orchavik finds it's way round the side to connect with Jeffries's head.
Orchavik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jeffries as he avoids it easily.
Jeffries changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Orchavik as Jeffries shoots in.
Orchavik is looking to counter punch.
Orchavik misses with a low kick.
Jeffries misses with a double jab.
Orchavik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orchavik lunges at Jeffries with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jeffries's hand.
Orchavik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orchavik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orchavik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jeffries.
Jeffries dives in and grabs Orchavik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orchavik pushes down on Jeffries's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Jeffries. No joy for Orchavik on that attempt.
Jeffries goes for a double leg but Orchavik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orchavik continues to drive forward.
Orchavik cracks Jeffries with an open hand slap.
Orchavik fails to land the takedown.
Orchavik lands a nice shot that snaps Jeffries's head back.
Jeffries tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Orchavik was looking to counter with a kick there.
Orchavik wants to land a leg kick but Jeffries is out of range.
Jeffries feints the counter takedown.

Jeffries gets a double leg takedown into Orchavik's guard.
Jeffries is standing up over Orchavik. Orchavik looks to escape but Jeffries dives into side control.

Jeffries looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orchavik wants to get back to his feet.

Jeffries thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Jeffries is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orchavik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jeniel Orchavik will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Orchavik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jeffries defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jeffries is defended easily by Orchavik.
Jeffries doesn't manage to clinch there - Orchavik circles away.
Smelvis Jeffries is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orchavik.
Jeffries fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orchavik throws out a powerful jab.
Jeniel Orchavik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orchavik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jeffries. Jeffries circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Orchavik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jeffries was covering up waiting for the punch and Orchavik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Orchavik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Orchavik wants to stand but Jeffries is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jeffries had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orchavik defends it easily.

Jeffries throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jeffries is breathing heavily.
Orchavik wanted to stand there but Jeffries had control of the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jeffries is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orchavik lands with an uppercut that bounces Jeffries off the cage and back into range.
Orchavik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orchavik avoids the head kick by Jeffries.
Jeffries tries to clinch up.
Orchavik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orchavik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jeffries is fending him off so far but Orchavik persists. Nope, Jeffries circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jeffries.
Jeniel Orchavik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smelvis Jeffries.
Jeffries drops his hands momentarily and Orchavik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Orchavik is defended easily by Jeffries.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orchavik or perhaps it was just good defense by Jeffries, which made it look bad.
Jeffries stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jeffries wants it to stay on the feet.
Orchavik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jeffries looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Orchavik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeffries avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orchavik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeffries sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orchavik somewhat.
Jeffries shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orchavik pinned against the cage. Orchavik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orchavik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jeffries defending well as Orchavik loads up on a big left hand.
Jeffries tries to clinch there but Orchavik circles away.
A head kick misses from Jeffries.
Jeffries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orchavik.
Orchavik stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Jeffries as Orchavik shoots in.
Orchavik throws a looping overhand right but Jeffries ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeffries misses with a wild body shot.
Jeffries gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orchavik.
Orchavik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orchavik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jeffries counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orchavik thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeniel Orchavik dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jeffries with a jab.
Jeffries fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jeniel Orchavik is winning the standup battle so far.
Jeffries moves out of range of the leg kick from Orchavik.
Orchavik has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Orchavik. No joy for Jeffries on that attempt.
Orchavik half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jeffries checks a leg kick.
Orchavik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orchavik misses with a low kick.
Jeffries wants to clinch up but Orchavik keeps it at a distance.
Jeffries shoots for a double leg takedown but Orchavik sprawls well. He's pushed Jeffries's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orchavik tries to avoid it but Jeffries manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orchavik to the ground. Orchavik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jeniel Orchavik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smelvis Jeffries.
Jeffries fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orchavik 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.
Orchavik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeffries sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orchavik somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orchavik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orchavik keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeffries shoots in but no luck this time.
Orchavik looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jeffries closes the distance and clinches up with Orchavik, looking for a takedown. Jeffries pushes Orchavik against the cage but Orchavik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orchavik dives in and grabs Jeffries's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jeffries pushes down on Orchavik's head and hops out.
Orchavik scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice takedown defense from Orchavik. No joy for Jeffries on that attempt.
Orchavik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orchavik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jeffries fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orchavik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jeffries circles away.
Orchavik blocks a head kick by Jeffries.

Orchavik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jeffries did well to prevent Orchavik getting side control.

Jeffries kicks Orchavik off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeffries misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orchavik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jeffries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeffries fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orchavik swats away the attempt to clinch by Jeffries.
A jab lands there for Orchavik.
Jeffries throws a head kick but Orchavik moves out of range.
Jeffries displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orchavik.
Orchavik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Jeffries checks a leg kick.
Jeffries fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orchavik tries for a takedown but Jeffries sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jeffries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orchavik.
Some wild striking there from Jeffries.
Jeniel Orchavik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orchavik goes for a double leg but Jeffries avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jeffries continues to drive forward.
Jeffries tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jeffries fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jeffries wants a takedown but no success here.
Orchavik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries tries to pull guard but Orchavik won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Orchavik.
Orchavik prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Orchavik - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Orchavik has Jeffries pressed against the cage, preventing Jeffries from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smelvis Jeffries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeffries tries to land a knee to the head but Orchavik blocks with his arms.

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 Jeniel Orchavik.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orchavik, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeniel Orchavik!