PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zac Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Manbearpig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome To The Jungle. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jefferson
vs
Manbearpig

185 cm
19
186 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
21
188 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

SCP Fight Gear

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 Las Vegas, Zac Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Manbearpig!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manbearpig doesn't manage to clinch there - Jefferson circles away.
Manbearpig doesn't manage to clinch there - Jefferson circles away.

Manbearpig instigates a clinch.
Jefferson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manbearpig pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manbearpig tries to clinch up.
John Manbearpig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manbearpig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Manbearpig moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Manbearpig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Manbearpig drops Jefferson with a big knee straight up the middle! Jefferson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

It looks like Zac Jefferson has been cut.

Manbearpig rushes Jefferson and presses him up against the cage.
Manbearpig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Jefferson is rocked!
Jefferson tries to score a body lock takedown but Manbearpig shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manbearpig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Manbearpig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manbearpig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manbearpig wants to clinch up but Jefferson keeps it at a distance.

Manbearpig moves into the clinch successfully.
Manbearpig landing knees to the head.
Manbearpig connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jefferson jumps guard but Manbearpig stands there with Jefferson around his waist. Jefferson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Manbearpig unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Jefferson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jefferson takes a shot to the head.
Manbearpig landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Manbearpig crunches a lovely knee into Jefferson's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manbearpig with a knee to the head.
Manbearpig with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Manbearpig.
Manbearpig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jefferson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manbearpig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Manbearpig.
Manbearpig stalling.
Manbearpig scores with a shot to the side of Jefferson's head.
Manbearpig has Jefferson pressed against the cage.
Jefferson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Manbearpig lands a nice uppercut.
Manbearpig is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Manbearpig lands a hook that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Manbearpig leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Manbearpig obliges.
Jefferson being controlled against the cage.
Manbearpig lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manbearpig has Jefferson pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Manbearpig's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Manbearpig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Manbearpig landing knees to the head.
Manbearpig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Manbearpig landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Manbearpig gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Manbearpig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jefferson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Manbearpig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jefferson or not.
Jefferson can't get the takedown.
Manbearpig stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Manbearpig.
Manbearpig keeps Jefferson at a distance using the push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Manbearpig clinches up against the cage.
Jefferson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jefferson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jefferson fails to pull guard.
Manbearpig lands a good knee to the midsection. Jefferson won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Manbearpig on the inside.
Manbearpig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jefferson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manbearpig.
Jefferson takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson has Manbearpig pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manbearpig manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Manbearpig.
Manbearpig landing knees to the head.
Manbearpig is pushing Jefferson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Manbearpig unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Manbearpig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zac Jefferson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Manbearpig gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manbearpig displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jefferson up against the cage.
Manbearpig landing knees to the head.
Manbearpig connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jefferson's face.
Jefferson being controlled against the cage.

Jefferson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Manbearpig is trying to stand.
Manbearpig wants to stand back up but Jefferson manages to pass into side control.
Manbearpig is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jefferson is controlling him well.
Jefferson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Manbearpig is pushing Jefferson's head away, looking to escape. Jefferson manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jefferson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manbearpig is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manbearpig is trying to buck Jefferson off.

Manbearpig throws Jefferson to one side and escapes!
Manbearpig doesn't manage to clinch there - Jefferson circles away.

Manbearpig drives through and clinches with Jefferson against the cage.
Manbearpig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The is referee keeping an eye on Manbearpig - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Manbearpig with a knee to the head.
Jefferson fails to pull guard.
Manbearpig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manbearpig stalling the fight.
Jefferson is trying to drag Manbearpig to the mat but Manbearpig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jefferson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jefferson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Manbearpig is working Jefferson over against the cage.
Jefferson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manbearpig has him pressed against the cage.
Manbearpig landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Manbearpig.
Manbearpig lands a damaging elbow.
Manbearpig using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manbearpig with a knee to the head.
Manbearpig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manbearpig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manbearpig unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jefferson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Manbearpig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Manbearpig unloads a knee to the mid-section.
John Manbearpig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manbearpig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manbearpig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manbearpig creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jefferson's defenses.
Manbearpig connects with a knee to the head.
Jefferson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manbearpig walks away with a smile on his face. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Manbearpig moves into the clinch.
Manbearpig stalling against the cage.
Jefferson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jefferson is trying to break the clinch but Manbearpig has him pressed against the cage.
Jefferson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manbearpig lands an elbow inside.
Manbearpig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Manbearpig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Manbearpig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manbearpig.
Manbearpig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manbearpig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jefferson up against the cage.
Manbearpig scores with a knee to the head.
Jefferson is working for takedown but Manbearpig is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Manbearpig.
Manbearpig creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jefferson's defenses.
Manbearpig lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Manbearpig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jefferson.
Manbearpig with a knee to the head.
Manbearpig gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Manbearpig stalling.
Manbearpig lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jefferson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manbearpig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manbearpig lands a left hand.
Manbearpig landing knees to the head.
Manbearpig stops a takedown attempt from Jefferson.
Manbearpig lands a knee to the head.
Manbearpig scores with a knee to the head.
Manbearpig with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Manbearpig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zac Jefferson's cut.
That's time! Jefferson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Manbearpig tries to clinch up.
Manbearpig fails with an attempt to clinch.

Manbearpig moves into the clinch.
Jefferson is trying to break the clinch but Manbearpig is controlling him.
Manbearpig connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jefferson's face.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manbearpig just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Manbearpig.
Manbearpig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jefferson.
Jefferson has had enough of the clinch but Manbearpig keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Manbearpig obliges.
Manbearpig works on Jefferson's body with a couple of short punches.
Manbearpig lands a knee to the body.
Manbearpig lands a nice elbow.
Manbearpig gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jefferson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Manbearpig scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manbearpig working Jefferson over with knees to the body.
Manbearpig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manbearpig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Manbearpig lands a knee to the body.
Manbearpig lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Manbearpig lands a knee to the head.
Manbearpig stalling.
Manbearpig scores with a knee to the head.
Manbearpig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jefferson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manbearpig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Manbearpig.
Manbearpig with a knee to the head.
Manbearpig lands a knee to the head.
Manbearpig scores with a knee to the head.
Manbearpig stalling the fight.
Nice elbow from Manbearpig.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manbearpig.
Manbearpig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson jumps guard but Manbearpig stands there with Jefferson around his waist. Jefferson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jefferson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Manbearpig stops a takedown attempt from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Manbearpig has Jefferson pressed against the cage.
Jefferson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manbearpig pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manbearpig just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manbearpig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jefferson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manbearpig lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Manbearpig lands a knee to the body.
Manbearpig stalling.
Jefferson tries to score a body lock takedown but Manbearpig shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Manbearpig.
Manbearpig digs a right hand underneath Jefferson's ribcage. Jefferson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jefferson wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manbearpig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jefferson's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Manbearpig.
A knee to the head by Manbearpig.
Manbearpig is leaning against Jefferson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Come on Manbearpig - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Manbearpig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jefferson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Manbearpig prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Manbearpig.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manbearpig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manbearpig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manbearpig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manbearpig slowing the pace effectively.
Manbearpig landing knees to the head.
Manbearpig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jefferson blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Manbearpig.
Jefferson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manbearpig lands an elbow that stopped Jefferson in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manbearpig lands a knee to the head.
Jefferson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manbearpig pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zac Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manbearpig stalling in the clinch.
Jefferson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manbearpig walks away with a smile on his face. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jefferson looks for a takedown but Manbearpig sprawls well.
John Manbearpig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jefferson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Manbearpig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jefferson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jefferson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Manbearpig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Manbearpig lands an elbow inside that Jefferson shrugs off.
Manbearpig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jefferson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jefferson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manbearpig pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manbearpig taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Manbearpig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manbearpig winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Manbearpig!