PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zac Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Rittier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Zac Jefferson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Jefferson
vs
Rittier

185 cm
18
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zac Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Rittier!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rittier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jefferson is refusing to be controlled, as Rittier sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rittier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jefferson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rittier.

Rittier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Jefferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rittier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jefferson defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rittier is trying to control the action in half guard but Jefferson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jefferson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jefferson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rittier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rittier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rittier working some strikes from top position.
Rittier thows a big elbow that misses.
Rittier connects with a couple of short punches.
Rittier stays in close to Jefferson's body and controls the position.

Jefferson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.

Rittier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rittier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jefferson controls Rittier momentarily but Rittier frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Rittier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Rittier from controlling successfully.

Rittier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rittier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rittier landing with the ground and pound.
Jefferson has a closed guard, preventing Rittier from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rittier landing some decent shots from guard.

Jefferson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rittier chips away with some ground and pound.
Rittier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rittier content to stall in guard here.

Rittier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rittier is in close to Jefferson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rittier connects with a couple of short punches.
Jefferson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rittier advances to half guard.

Rittier wants to work for an arm triangle but Jefferson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rittier lands strikes from half guard.
Rittier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jefferson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jefferson moves into full guard.
Rittier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Rittier from controlling successfully.

Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rittier is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jefferson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rittier's back instead.
Jefferson avoiding Rittier 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Rittier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jefferson throws a series of punches but Rittier avoids them all with ease.
Jefferson misses with a takedown attempt

and Rittier counters with a single leg into guard. Jefferson didn't expect that.
Rittier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rittier working some strikes from top position.
Rittier's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Rittier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rittier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jefferson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rittier lands a couple of elbows.
Rittier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rittier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jefferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rittier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rittier postures up and lands a big shot to Jefferson's brow.
Rittier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rittier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blake Rittier has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Rittier pushes his legs off easily.
Rittier postures up and lands a big shot to Jefferson's brow.
Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Rittier drops back looking for a leg! Jefferson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jefferson manages to kick Rittier off! Rittier jumps back into Jefferson's guard.

Rittier is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's two 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 is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rittier has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rittier breaks Jefferson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rittier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rittier trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.

Jefferson working for a triangle but Rittier defends it easily.

Jefferson looking for a guillotine here but Rittier defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rittier is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jefferson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rittier's back instead.
Jefferson gets his hands free as Rittier looks to control.
Rittier manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jefferson's guard. Nice work there by Rittier.

Rittier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jefferson, up you get!

Rittier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rittier trying to control the action but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Rittier working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jefferson taking some punishment here, with Rittier in his half guard.
Rittier slows the pace down in half guard.

Rittier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jefferson has hold of Rittier's hands but Rittier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jefferson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jefferson taking some punishment here, with Rittier in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Rittier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rittier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jefferson to the mat! Jefferson manages to get full guard.

Jefferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rittier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rittier landing with the ground and pound.

Rittier drops back looking for a leg! Jefferson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jefferson manages to kick Rittier off! Rittier jumps back into Jefferson's guard.

Jefferson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rittier has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jefferson is trying to stick to Rittier's back but Rittier is turning into Jefferson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jefferson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rittier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rittier passes Jefferson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rittier trying to control the action but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Rittier wants to pass to mount but Jefferson is defending the position.
Rittier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jefferson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Rittier seems to be working for a kimura but Jefferson defends the submission attempt.
Rittier is keen to just control but Jefferson is a slippery customer.

Rittier is looking for a kimura but Jefferson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rittier to get the leverage.
Jefferson is trying to control but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Rittier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jefferson tries to reverse the position but Rittier maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Jefferson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jefferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rittier moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jefferson has worked his arm free - good work by Jefferson!
Jefferson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Rittier stalls from top position.
Jefferson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Rittier is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jefferson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rittier throwing strikes but missing.
Rittier wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Rittier postures up.

Rittier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jefferson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Rittier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Rittier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jefferson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rittier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jefferson's guard.

Rittier stands and steps away. Jefferson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rittier has his takedown stuffed

and Jefferson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rittier wants to sweep here but Jefferson controlling him for the moment.

Jefferson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blake Rittier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rittier had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jefferson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rittier Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jefferson's back instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Rittier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rittier 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Rittier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

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