PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Kostov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Jefferson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jefferson
vs
Kostov

182 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Firebird Designs

Steel Penn's All 160

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paco Kostov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kostov counters with a two punch combo.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Kostov pushes him off.
Kostov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jefferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kostov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jefferson somewhat.
Kostov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kostov tries to clinch but Jefferson moves out of range.

Kostov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kostov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jefferson is defending well.
Kostov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jefferson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mark Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paco Kostov.
Kostov working Jefferson over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson is trying to maintain a safe position but Kostov gets an underhook and turns Jefferson into the cage.
Kostov pushes off an throws an elbow but Jefferson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kostov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Kostov misses with an elbow strike.
Kostov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jefferson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kostov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jefferson can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Kostov tries to pull guard but Jefferson won't allow it.
Jefferson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Kostov looking for a takedown.
Jefferson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kostov.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Kostov is blocking nicely.
Jefferson tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Jefferson misses with a knee strike.
Jefferson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kostov blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jefferson gets underhooks to prevent Kostov's takedown attempt.
Jefferson is trying to pull guard but Kostov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kostov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kostov is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kostov as Jefferson tries to tie him up.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jefferson keeps control of Kostov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jefferson prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jefferson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jefferson prevents Kostov from breaking the clinch.
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kostov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kostov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jefferson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Kostov successfully pulls guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kostov wants to sweep here but Jefferson controlling him for the moment.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Kostov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kostov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jefferson avoids it.
Kostov has Jefferson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jefferson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kostov is trying to pull guard but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Jefferson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Kostov holds him up against the cage and eventually Jefferson drops back down to his feet.

Kostov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jefferson uses from the top position.
Jefferson won't allow Kostov to sweep him here.
Kostov is still trying to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson drops back looking for a leg! Kostov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kostov manages to kick Jefferson off! Jefferson jumps back into Kostov's guard.
Kostov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kostov, not yet.
Jefferson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jefferson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kostov's guard.

Jefferson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kostov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kostov has escaped and now he's on top!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kostov defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paco Kostov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kostov moves into the clinch.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov wants a takedown but no success here.
Jefferson wants to stall.
Jefferson tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Jefferson lands a knee to the head.
Kostov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kostov misses with a knee to the head.
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kostov as Jefferson tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kostov tries for a takedown but Jefferson manages to get underhooks.
Jefferson looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kostov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov can't get the takedown.
Mark Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paco Kostov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kostov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jefferson's brow.

Kostov breaks the clinch.
Kostov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jefferson is fending him off so far but Kostov persists. Nope, Jefferson circles away and we're back to standing.
Kostov dives in for a single leg takedown but Jefferson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kostov lands a shot to the body.
Jefferson misses with a knee strike.
Kostov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
Paco Kostov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jefferson jumps guard but Kostov 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 to the side of the body.
Kostov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jefferson just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kostov dodges an elbow strike from Jefferson.

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

Jefferson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kostov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kostov has escaped and now he's on top!
Jefferson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kostov stands up and waves to Jefferson to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostov scores with a three punch combo!
Kostov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jefferson connects with a knee to the head.

Kostov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kostov dives in for a single leg takedown but Jefferson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Kostov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kostov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jefferson as he jumps to the side.
Kostov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jefferson looks for a takedown but Kostov sprawls well.
Jefferson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kostov closes the distance and clinches up with Jefferson, looking for a takedown. Kostov pushes Jefferson against the cage but Jefferson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Jefferson clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostov wants to break free but Jefferson has control.
A knee to the head by Jefferson.
Kostov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jefferson won't allow it.
Kostov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jefferson with a knee to the head.
Kostov trying to land knees to the body.
Kostov avoids the elbow strike from Jefferson, against the cage.
Kostov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jefferson is defending well for now.
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!
Kostov slowing the pace effectively.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jefferson misses with a knee strike.
Kostov is looking for a takedown.

Jefferson manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paco Kostov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jefferson moves to clinch but Kostov breaks away
and Kostov counters with a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Jefferson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kostov which made him look bad.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches up with Kostov, looking for a takedown. Jefferson pushes Kostov against the cage but Kostov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Kostov has closed the distance and engaged Jefferson in a clinch.
Kostov can't get the takedown.

Kostov drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kostov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kostov, not yet.

Jefferson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kostov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kostov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kostov!

Kostov stands up and beckons Jefferson to his feet.
Kostov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jefferson as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kostov sprawls well. He's pushed Jefferson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kostov is defended easily by Jefferson.
Mark Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson goes for a double leg but Kostov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kostov continues to drive forward.
Kostov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jefferson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kostov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kostov managing to block the knees to the body from Jefferson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
Kostov wants to take the fight to the mat but Jefferson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jefferson throws an elbow that misses.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Kostov blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Kostov blocks it.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Kostov is blocking nicely.
Kostov is stalling here.
Kostov tries to pull guard but Jefferson won't allow it.
Kostov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jefferson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jefferson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kostov avoids it really well and circles away.
Jefferson shoots for a takedown but Kostov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson shoots for a takedown but Kostov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Kostov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kostov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jefferson is trying to stall.
Jefferson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostov is defending well for now.
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
Kostov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kostov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Kostov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jefferson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jefferson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jefferson misses with an elbow strike.
Jefferson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kostov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jefferson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostov working hard to break the clinch.

Kostov breaks the clinch.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Jefferson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kostov which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Jefferson as Kostov shoots in.
Paco Kostov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kostov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kostov.
Jefferson dives in and grabs Kostov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kostov pushes down on Jefferson's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kostov is fending him off so far but Jefferson persists. Nope, Kostov circles away and we're back to standing.
Mark Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paco Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kostov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paco Kostov.
Well Kostov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paco Kostov!