PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leighton Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamora's entrance music is Medieval Fiddle. A fine choice. Leighton Jefferson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Zamora
vs
Jefferson

170 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

184 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Zamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leighton Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Zamora clinches up with Jefferson and pushes him back against the cage.
Zamora jumps guard but Jefferson stands there with Zamora around his waist. Zamora gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jefferson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zamora prevents the takedown attempt.
Jefferson is looking to break free of the clinch but Zamora has double underhooks.

Zamora decides to pull guard.
Jefferson wants to get up but he can't break Zamora's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zamora is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jefferson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora is looking to stand up but Jefferson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jefferson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zamora is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zamora keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zamora is looking to stand up but Jefferson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jefferson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zamora throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jefferson fails with the takedown.
No luck for Jefferson with that takedown attempt.
Cody Zamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leighton Jefferson.
Zamora throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Leighton Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jefferson gets the takedown into side control.
Zamora wants to control but Jefferson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora tries to bench press Jefferson off him but Jefferson keeps the position.
Jefferson trying to control the position but Zamora is working away.
Jefferson tries to move to mount but Zamora blocks the move with his legs.
Jefferson looks gassed!
Zamora manages to get back to half guard.
Jefferson lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zamora gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zamora has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zamora wants to stand and escape but Jefferson is having none of it.
Zamora controls Jefferson momentarily but Jefferson frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zamora is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Zamora is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Zamora dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jefferson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zamora's waist but Zamora gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jefferson off to one side.
Zamora fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range.
Zamora throws a sloppy head kick

and Jefferson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jefferson.
Zamora throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jefferson wants to stand but Zamora has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Zamora keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jefferson!

Zamora gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Zamora shoots in and bounces Jefferson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zamora looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zamora stands up from Jefferson's guard - Zamora perhaps looking for a knockout.

Zamora shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zamora showed some decent athleticism there.

Zamora decides to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zamora.
Zamora scores with a leg kick.
Zamora dips to his left and cracks Jefferson with an uppercut!
Zamora looks for a takedown but Jefferson sprawls well.
Zamora shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jefferson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Zamora 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 has control of an arm but Zamora manages to advance to Zamora's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jefferson regains half guard.
Jefferson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zamora's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zamora's back!
Zamora looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jefferson.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Zamora 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. This is the final round!

Jefferson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jefferson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zamora is retaining full guard.

Jefferson gets to his feet. Zamora looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jefferson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson swinging wilding here.
Zamora throws a body kick that misses.
Jefferson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Zamora counters with a shoot takedown. Jefferson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jefferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zamora gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zamora tries a head kick but it misses.
Jefferson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Zamora drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Jefferson tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Cody Zamora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora prevents Jefferson from getting the reversal.
Zamora trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zamora controlling the position easily from mount.
Jefferson is trying to stand but he's just given Zamora his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zamora is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jefferson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jefferson trying to control the position but Zamora manages to sink in the hooks.

Jefferson manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Jefferson clinches but Zamora breaks the clinch

and Zamora holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Zamora gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jefferson throwing strikes but missing.
Jefferson throwing strikes from guard but Zamora blocks nicely.
Jefferson throws a big right hand that misses.
Leighton Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jefferson is posturing up here but Zamora has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jefferson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jefferson has to tap! Slick submission there by Zamora!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cody Zamora!