PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jigoro Lunar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Gladys Knight - Midnight train to Georgia. Michael Jefferson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jefferson
vs
Lunar

195 cm
24
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Condemned

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jigoro Lunar!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lunar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lunar misses with a body kick.
Lunar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lunar throws a nice looking combination but Jefferson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Lunar does no damage.
Lunar throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Lunar misses the jab.

Jefferson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jefferson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jefferson throwing strikes but missing.
Lunar is looking to stand up but Jefferson isn't so interested in that idea.
Lunar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jefferson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jefferson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lunar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jefferson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jefferson throws a big elbow that misses.
Lunar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jefferson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jefferson postures up in Lunar's guard and throws a big left but Lunar blocks it.
Jefferson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jefferson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lunar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lunar keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jefferson lands a couple of digs.
Jefferson distracts Lunar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jefferson postures up in Lunar's guard and throws a big left but Lunar blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lunar keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Jefferson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jefferson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jefferson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jefferson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lunar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Jefferson drops back looking for a leg! Lunar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lunar manages to kick Jefferson off! Jefferson jumps back into Lunar's guard.
Jefferson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jefferson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Jefferson gets to his feet. Lunar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jefferson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lunar is fending him off so far but Jefferson persists. Nope, Lunar circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lunar is just out of range.
Jefferson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lunar misses with a body kick.
Jigoro Lunar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lunar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lunar pushes Jefferson away with a front kick.
Lunar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lunar.
Lunar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lunar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lunar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lunar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lunar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lunar misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jefferson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No luck for Jefferson with that takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lunar enables Jefferson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lunar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jefferson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lunar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jefferson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lunar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jefferson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jefferson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jefferson throws an elbow that misses. Lunar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jefferson's guard. Nice move by Lunar!
Lunar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lunar tries to stand but Jefferson is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael Jefferson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jigoro Lunar was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Jefferson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jefferson thows a huge punch but Lunar dodges it nicely.
Jefferson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lunar's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is trying to control. Lunar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jefferson thows a huge punch but Lunar dodges it nicely.
Jefferson throws a strike but Lunar avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Jefferson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lunar, up you get!
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lunar.
Lunar moves out of range of the strikes.

Jefferson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lunar to the ground. Jefferson is now in Lunar's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lunar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jefferson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jefferson passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lunar's head.
Jefferson looks to land a strike but Lunar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lunar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jefferson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jefferson throwing strikes from guard but Lunar blocks nicely.
Lunar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jefferson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lunar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jefferson wants to control from the top but Lunar keeps moving.
Jefferson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lunar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jefferson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Good exchange - Lunar coming out on top.
Lunar needs to keep his hands up - Jefferson had a free shot at his head there.

Jefferson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lunar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jefferson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jefferson in side control, throwing shots but Lunar defends.
Lunar parries the strikes from Jefferson easily there. Jefferson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lunar to escape.
Lunar taking a bit of punishment here - Jefferson scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lunar managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jefferson.
Lunar is looking for a sweep.

Jefferson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunar tries to land a body kick

and Jefferson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jefferson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jefferson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lunar some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lunar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lunar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jefferson stands up and beckons Lunar to his feet.
Lunar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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 looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lunar!
Jefferson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jigoro Lunar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson looking to ground and pound but Lunar is blocking nicely.
Jefferson lands a big shot there that rocks Lunar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jefferson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jefferson lands a big elbow.
Jefferson lands with some strikes.
Lunar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jefferson unloading with bombs!
Jefferson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lunar badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jefferson around the waist but Jefferson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jefferson is the winner by TKO! Jefferson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jefferson!
A very excited looking Michael Jefferson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.