PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Poppageorgia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jefferson
vs
Poppageorgia

182 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Monster MMA

JOKER FIGHTGEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Poppageorgia!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Poppageorgia's hands.
Poppageorgia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poppageorgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Jefferson cracks Poppageorgia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Nick Poppageorgia has been cut.
Jefferson misses with a few strikes there.
Jefferson digs a good hook to Poppageorgia's body.
Jefferson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson lands an overhand right.
Jefferson connects with a crisp jab.

Poppageorgia is rocked!
Poppageorgia misses with a double jab
and Jefferson counters with a nice body shot.
Poppageorgia is still on wobbly legs! Can Jefferson finish him?
Poppageorgia lands with a nice body punch.
Poppageorgia seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jefferson lands a glancing blow to the side of Poppageorgia's head.
Jefferson scores with a hook to the body. Poppageorgia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poppageorgia misses the shot to the body.
Poppageorgia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferson lands with a hook. Poppageorgia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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.
A punch combination from Jefferson misses.
Poppageorgia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poppageorgia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Poppageorgia misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poppageorgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.

Poppageorgia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jefferson regains half guard.
Jefferson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poppageorgia trying to control the pace.

Jefferson is defending against the submission attempts here by Poppageorgia.
Poppageorgia looks gassed!
Poppageorgia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jefferson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppageorgia stalling.
Poppageorgia prevents Jefferson from improving his position.
Jefferson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Poppageorgia.

Poppageorgia is trying to work for a kimura but Jefferson is defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jefferson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jefferson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jefferson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nick Poppageorgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poppageorgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a few strikes there.
Jefferson blocks a jab.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Poppageorgia does no damage.
Poppageorgia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poppageorgia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poppageorgia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Poppageorgia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jefferson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Poppageorgia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Poppageorgia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Poppageorgia lands a nice hook to Jefferson's body. Jefferson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poppageorgia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jefferson.
Poppageorgia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jefferson counters with a straight right hand.
Jefferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jefferson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poppageorgia misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Poppageorgia lands a hook to the side of the head.

Poppageorgia successfully pulls guard.
Poppageorgia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jefferson's guard.

Jefferson has his foot on Poppageorgia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poppageorgia works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poppageorgia.

Poppageorgia 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.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poppageorgia wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.

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

Jefferson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Poppageorgia passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poppageorgia is tying to control. Jefferson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Poppageorgia content to control rather than advance.

Poppageorgia is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jefferson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Poppageorgia throwing shots but Jefferson is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Poppageorgia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jefferson!
Poppageorgia controlling from the full mount.

Poppageorgia has control of Jefferson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jefferson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Poppageorgia looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poppageorgia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poppageorgia manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jefferson to take his back!

Jefferson showing good submission defense here.

Poppageorgia looking for the choke but no joy.
Poppageorgia is trying to stick to Jefferson's back but Jefferson is turning into Poppageorgia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Poppageorgia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jefferson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Poppageorgia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Poppageorgia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Poppageorgia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jefferson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Poppageorgia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jimmy Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Poppageorgia rushes Jefferson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Poppageorgia.
A right hand to the body from Poppageorgia.
Jefferson can't break the clinch.
Jefferson has had enough of the clinch but Poppageorgia keeps him there for the moment.
Poppageorgia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Poppageorgia gets underhooks to prevent Jefferson's takedown attempt.
Poppageorgia is working Jefferson over against the cage.
Poppageorgia prevents Jefferson from breaking the clinch.
Poppageorgia lands a hook that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Poppageorgia digs a right hand into Jefferson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jefferson's gas tank.
Poppageorgia lands a body shot.
Poppageorgia controlling the action here for a moment.
Jefferson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poppageorgia lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jefferson managing to block the knees to the body from Poppageorgia.
Poppageorgia holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Poppageorgia continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppageorgia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson fails to pull guard.
Jefferson is trying to break free.
Poppageorgia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poppageorgia just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poppageorgia lands a body punch.
Poppageorgia lands a body punch.
Poppageorgia is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Poppageorgia stalling in the clinch.
Poppageorgia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Poppageorgia presses Jefferson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jefferson tries to break the clinch but Poppageorgia is controlling the position.
Poppageorgia lands a shot to the body.

Poppageorgia has hold of one of Jefferson's legs. Jefferson is fighting the takedown attempt but Poppageorgia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Poppageorgia controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Poppageorgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poppageorgia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Poppageorgia from controlling successfully.

Poppageorgia 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.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppageorgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poppageorgia wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Poppageorgia postures up in Jefferson's guard and throws a big left but Jefferson blocks it.
Poppageorgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Poppageorgia pushes his legs off easily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Poppageorgia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poppageorgia fails to land with a series of punches.
Poppageorgia misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
Jefferson blocks a jab.
Jefferson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Poppageorgia counters with a straight right hand.
Poppageorgia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jefferson's hands.
Poppageorgia throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poppageorgia throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
Poppageorgia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jefferson rather than just go for the knockout.

Poppageorgia gets a clinch.
Jefferson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Poppageorgia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Poppageorgia is leaning against Jefferson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Poppageorgia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Poppageorgia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Poppageorgia!