PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesper Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rush comes into the arena with Tom Sawyer - Rush blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rush
vs
Jefferson

187 cm
22
188 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

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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 Montreal, Jesper Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alan Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Rush or perhaps it was just good defense by Jefferson which made him look bad.
Rush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.

Rush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Jefferson pushes Rush off and gets back to his feet.
Rush throws the kick towards the body but Jefferson avoids it.
Jefferson fails with the takedown
and Rush counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jefferson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rush throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rush.
Rush controlling the position.
Jefferson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
Jefferson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jefferson is looking to regain half guard here but Rush keeps moving and retains side control.
Rush working away.
Jefferson is trying to improve his position.
Rush trying to control the position but Jefferson is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rush lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rush tries to advance to mount but Jefferson denies him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jefferson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

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 is not content to let Rush control the position.
Rush controlling the position from side mount.
Rush prevents Jefferson from escaping the position.
Rush in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Jefferson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Rush working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush prevents Jefferson from escaping the position.
Rush throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Rush is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jefferson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jefferson is trying to control Rush's posture but Rush avoids it.
Rush wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Jefferson is looking to regain half guard here but Rush keeps moving and retains side control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jefferson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jefferson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rush counters with a nice uppercut.
Rush avoids a kick to the body.
Rush scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rush as he jumps to the side.
Jesper Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Jefferson.
Rush looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jefferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rush scores with a kick to the body.

Rush shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jefferson taking some punishment here, with Rush in his half guard.
Jefferson is doing well to control the position and prevent Rush from advancing to side control.
Jefferson is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesper Rush dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jefferson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alan Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rush throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rush tries to land a leg kick but Jefferson saw it coming and moves away.
Rush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jefferson has his takedown stuffed
and Rush counters with a head kick.
Jefferson throws a right hand that Rush ducks under and follows up with a left that Rush also avoids with ease.

Jefferson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rush has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rush is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Jefferson is going to stand back up.
Jefferson wants to pass the guard but Rush is defending well.
Rush works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jefferson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferson is fighting to break Rush's control of his arms but Rush is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rush wants to sweep here but Jefferson controlling him for the moment.
Rush pulls Jefferson in close to prevent any damage.

Jefferson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jefferson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Jefferson misses with a two punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rush.

Rush fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jefferson sprawls well initially but Rush persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jefferson wants to improve his position but Rush is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet.
Jesper Rush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jefferson pushes Rush off and gets back to his feet.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rush to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rush as he avoids it easily.
Jesper Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Jefferson.
Jefferson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jefferson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rush throws a good cross that connects.
Jefferson moves forwards but Rush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rush shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
Rush lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is not content to let Rush control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush uses his free foot to push down on Jefferson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jefferson.
Rush moves to the back.
Rush softening up his opponent with strikes here.

Rush has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rush not allowing Jefferson to control his hands.
Rush tries to keep control of the position but Jefferson is staying busy.

Rush working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jefferson to escape the position.
Jefferson covers up after that shot from Rush.
Jefferson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rush's guard. Nice work there by Jefferson.

Rush had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jefferson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rush Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jefferson's back instead.
Rush tries to keep control of the position but Jefferson is staying busy.
Jefferson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rush's guard. Nice work there by Jefferson.
Rush bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jefferson's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rush trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesper Rush dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rush shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rush was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rush lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jefferson hang on?
Rush in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

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

Jefferson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rush.
Rush trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jefferson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rush controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rush looking for a guillotine from mount but Jefferson is having none of it.

Rush working for a guillotine from mount but Jefferson is in no mood to give up.
Rush trying to control but Jefferson is having none of it.

Rush working for a submission but Jefferson is keeping him at bay.

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.
Jefferson tries to lock up and control but Rush gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rush looking to control but Jefferson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jefferson tries to lock up and control but Rush gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jefferson is trying desperately to improve position.
Rush trying to control but Jefferson is having none of it.

Rush looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rush avoids the attempt from Jefferson to control.

Rush is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jefferson is surviving well by controlling Rush's body position as best he can.
Alan Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to hold on but Rush pushes him away.
Jefferson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rush can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jefferson is looking to escape.
Jefferson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jefferson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jefferson is controlling an arm, preventing Rush from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rush prevents Jefferson from getting the reversal.
Rush working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jefferson regains half guard.
Rush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rush prevents Jefferson from standing back up.
Rush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson is looking to improve his position.
Rush blocks the strikes from Jefferson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesper Rush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rush has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

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