PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Lefleaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jefferson
vs
Lefleaur

185 cm
29
185 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

184 cm
30
170 lbs
24 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Lefleaur!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lefleaur.
Cruz Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Jefferson lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lefleaur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Lefleaur circles away and keeps his distance.
Jefferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lefleaur moves away.
Jefferson throws a right hand that misses
and Lefleaur counters with a right hand to the body.
Jefferson throws the kick towards the body but Lefleaur avoids it.
Jefferson is looking to clinch.
Jefferson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lefleaur. That did some damage!
Lefleaur swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lefleaur.
A clash of legs there as Jefferson blocks the low kick.
Lefleaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lefleaur looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jefferson.
Lefleaur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Lefleaur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lefleaur lands a jab to the nose.
Lefleaur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lefleaur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jefferson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lefleaur takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Lefleaur is avoiding it.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lefleaur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lefleaur with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Jefferson.
Lefleaur is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jefferson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jefferson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Lefleaur moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
Jefferson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jefferson tried to score with a low kick but Lefleaur checks it.
Jefferson throws a push kick but Lefleaur slaps the foot to one side.
Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lefleaur.
Jefferson slips a straight right by Lefleaur.
Jefferson lands with a kick to the temple. Lefleaur shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jefferson slips a jab from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lefleaur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Lefleaur.
Jefferson jabs at Lefleaur's body.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jefferson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jefferson misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jefferson.
Lefleaur blocks a low kick nicely.
Jefferson tries to score with a low kick but Lefleaur moves his leg out of the way.
Jefferson misses the jab.
Jefferson throws a sloppy head kick and Lefleaur moves out of range easily.
Lefleaur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Jefferson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jefferson.
Jefferson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lefleaur avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
A big right from Lefleaur misses.
Jefferson tries to land a leg kick but Lefleaur saw it coming and moves away.
Lefleaur just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Jefferson is predictable there
and Lefleaur counters with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson shoots in but no luck this time.
Lefleaur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Jefferson throws out a leg kick but Lefleaur moves out of range and Jefferson only half commits.
Gordon Lefleaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lefleaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Lefleaur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jefferson checks a leg kick.

Lefleaur moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Lefleaur.
Lefleaur blocks an elbow strike.
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
Lefleaur is leaning against Jefferson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Lefleaur - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lefleaur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lefleaur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferson's elbow.
Jefferson is trying to maintain a safe position but Lefleaur gets an underhook and turns Jefferson into the cage.
Lefleaur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jefferson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lefleaur is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jefferson, right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as Lefleaur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jefferson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jefferson slips a jab and a cross from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon Lefleaur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lefleaur moves away from the strike by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a leg kick

and Lefleaur counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lefleaur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferson's elbow.
Lefleaur misses with a body punch.
Lefleaur blocks an elbow strike.
Jefferson has Lefleaur pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lefleaur manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jefferson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lefleaur is defending well for now.
Jefferson is trying to push Lefleaur away but Lefleaur has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur lands a left hand.
Lefleaur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Gordon Lefleaur has been cut.
Jefferson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lefleaur is defending well for now.
Lefleaur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lefleaur blocks the elbow strike.
Lefleaur wants to stall.
Lefleaur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jefferson.
Lefleaur avoids the elbow strike from Jefferson, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Lefleaur takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lefleaur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lefleaur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lefleaur avoids the elbow strike from Jefferson, against the cage.
Jefferson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lefleaur blocks the elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Lefleaur.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lefleaur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lefleaur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jefferson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lefleaur has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lefleaur.
Gordon Lefleaur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lefleaur can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferson controls the action.
Lefleaur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jefferson throws an elbow but it misses.
Lefleaur swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jefferson working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jefferson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lefleaur's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferson throws an elbow but misses.
Lefleaur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lefleaur tries to throw a body punch but Jefferson avoids it by throwing Lefleaur back against the cage.
Lefleaur dodges an elbow strike from Jefferson.
Lefleaur tries to work over Jefferson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lefleaur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lefleaur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Jefferson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lefleaur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lefleaur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lefleaur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jefferson missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Jefferson to work.
Lefleaur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lefleaur tries a body shot but Jefferson blocks it.
Lefleaur misses with a body punch.
Lefleaur lands a body shot.
Lefleaur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lefleaur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lefleaur blocks an elbow strike from Jefferson.
Lefleaur tries a body shot but Jefferson blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Lefleaur.
Jefferson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lefleaur is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Lefleaur as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson misses with an elbow over the top.
Lefleaur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lefleaur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Lefleaur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lefleaur lands a hook that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lefleaur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lefleaur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lefleaur lands a shoulder strike.
Lefleaur lands a body punch.
Jefferson takes a shot to the head.
Lefleaur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lefleaur tries a body shot but Jefferson blocks it.
Lefleaur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Lefleaur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lefleaur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lefleaur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lefleaur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lefleaur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jefferson.
Lefleaur scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Lefleaur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gordon Lefleaur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lefleaur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jefferson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lefleaur checks a leg kick.
Jefferson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lefleaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lefleaur blocks the body kick.
Lefleaur blocks a low kick nicely.
Lefleaur misses the shot to the body.
Lefleaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lefleaur throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Lefleaur throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick
and Lefleaur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jefferson thinking.
Lefleaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jefferson throws a lazy uppercut

and Lefleaur counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lefleaur.
Lefleaur lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lefleaur blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Lefleaur.
A short uppercut from Lefleaur.
A short right from Lefleaur.
Jefferson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lefleaur blocks it with crossed arms.
Lefleaur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lefleaur blocks an elbow strike from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a shot to the head.
Lefleaur scores with a hook to the body.
Lefleaur misses with a punch to the body.
Lefleaur presses Jefferson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lefleaur scores with a shoulder strike.
Lefleaur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur lands with a short shot to the head.
Lefleaur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lefleaur lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lefleaur.

Jefferson is rocked!
Lefleaur lands with a right to the head.
Oh Jefferson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Lefleaur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lefleaur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lefleaur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lefleaur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lefleaur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lefleaur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jeffersons head.
Lefleaur lands a big right hand that drops Jefferson! The killer instinct kicks in and Lefleaur finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lefleaur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Lefleaur!