PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bear Grylls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffy Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson has chosen Fette's Vette as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bear Grylls has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Grylls
vs
Jefferson

175 cm
22
153 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

164 cm
26
147 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bear Grylls!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffy Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jefferson tries to sprawl but Grylls drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Grylls is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jefferson defends it well.
Grylls is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jefferson is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.

Grylls is trying to work for a kimura but Jefferson is defending well.
Jefferson is pressing down on Grylls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grylls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jefferson is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Grylls tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jefferson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson wants to get back to full guard.
Grylls missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jefferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grylls not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Grylls is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grylls trying to control from Jefferson's half guard. Jefferson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Jefferson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Grylls from controlling successfully.
Grylls will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Grylls drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grylls jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grylls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jefferson struggling a bit here.

Grylls is trying to get an arm triangle but Jefferson is defending well.

Grylls is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jefferson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grylls off and has taken his back!

Jefferson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Grylls knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Grylls for a finish.
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 working for a choke but Grylls is defending well.

Grylls is trying to defend against the choke here but Jefferson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Jefferson Tightens the hold and Grylls taps out furiously! Jefferson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeffy Jefferson!
Jeffy Jefferson is the new featherweight champion!