PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wallace Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghostface Killah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jefferson
vs
Killah

199 cm
24
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wallace Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ghostface Killah!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Killah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches up with Killah, looking for a takedown. Jefferson pushes Killah against the cage but Killah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Jefferson clinches.
Jefferson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killah prevents it.

Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jefferson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jefferson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jefferson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Killah moves out of range.
Jefferson shoots in for a double leg but Killah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallace Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killah lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Killah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jefferson.
Killah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Killah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killah lands a nice looking body kick.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
Killah throws a series of punches but Jefferson moves out of range.
Killah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killah thows a body kick. Jefferson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Killah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Killah looks winded!
Killah throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Killah misses with a series of wild punches.
Jefferson dives in for a single leg takedown but Killah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jefferson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Killah tries to circle away but Jefferson has him pinned against the cage.

Jefferson jumps guard and drags Killah to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson has his feet on Killah's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jefferson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Killah slips under a jab from Jefferson.
Killah slips a jab and a cross from Jefferson.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but Killah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jefferson misses with a body kick.
Killah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jefferson looks for a takedown but Killah sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killah misses with a head kick.
Killah stuffs the takedown.
Jefferson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No luck for Jefferson with that takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Killah, right into the meat.
Killah misses with a wild combination.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killah as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson fails with a takedown attempt.
Killah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killah works over Jefferson's head and body with a nice combination.
Jefferson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killah lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jefferson somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ghostface Killah will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Killah swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferson.
Jefferson shoots in but Killah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but Killah shows good takedown defense.
Killah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Killah shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jefferson eats them both and turns towards Killah to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Killah throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Killah. Those never looked like landing.

Jefferson moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killah has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killah is breathing heavily.

Jefferson jumps into guard, dragging Killah to the mat.
Jefferson seems keen to control Killah's posture.

Jefferson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Killah defends well.

Jefferson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jefferson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killah is trying to force a seperation but Jefferson has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson slows down the pace here.

Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
Wallace Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson darts in trying to clinch
and Killah counters with a head kick. That will keep Jefferson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jefferson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Killah slips a jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killah pinned against the cage. Killah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallace Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jefferson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jefferson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Jefferson closes the distance and pushes Killah back into the cage.

Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killah throws a series of punches but Jefferson avoids them all with ease.

Jefferson moves into the clinch.

Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
Killah misses with a two punch combination.
Jefferson throws the kick towards the body but Killah avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killah swivels and escapes.
Jefferson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Killah defends well and Jefferson ends up having to push Killah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killah avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
A combination from Killah does no damage.

Jefferson rushes Killah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Killah is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
Killah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killah wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wallace Jefferson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jefferson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killah.
Killah throws a leg kick which misses Jefferson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jefferson tries to avoid it.
Killah misses with a double jab
and Jefferson counters with a left and a right that stings Killah.
Killah blocks the body kick.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killah throws a right hand that Jefferson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jefferson also avoids with ease.
Killah slips a jab and a cross from Jefferson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jefferson shoots in but no luck this time.
Killah connects with an inside leg kick.
Killah misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a solid leg kick but Killah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jefferson.
Jefferson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallace Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killah tries a head kick but it misses.

Jefferson moves into range and clinches up with Killah.

Jefferson breaks the clinch.

Jefferson has closed the distance and engaged Killah in a clinch.

Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killah pinned against the cage. Killah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killah throws a sloppy head kick and Jefferson moves out of range easily.
Ghostface Killah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killah has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jefferson.
Killah stuffs the takedown.
Killah scores with a head kick. Jefferson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jefferson moves out of range as Killah throws a body kick.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Killah moves out of range.
Jefferson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killah avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killah misses with a double jab
and Jefferson counters with a left to the body.
Killah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killah wants it to stay on the feet.
Jefferson blocks a head kick by Killah.

Jefferson takes the fight into the clinch.

Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Killah misses
and Jefferson counters with a big head kick but Killah shrugs it off.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches up with Killah, looking for a takedown. Jefferson pushes Killah against the cage but Killah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson tries to land a body kick
and Killah counters with a one-two to the body.
Jefferson slips a jab and a cross from Killah.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killah.
Killah tries a head kick but it misses.
Jefferson throws a chopping leg kick but Killah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Jefferson closes the distance and pushes Killah back into the cage.

Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
Jefferson wants to land a leg kick but Killah is out of range.
Jefferson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killah avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killah throws a series of punches but Jefferson avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wallace Jefferson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jefferson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wallace Jefferson!