PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordy Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and True Art (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Know your enemy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jefferson
vs
Art

183 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
219 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordy Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, True Art!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Art fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Jefferson avoids the head kick by Art.
Jefferson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Art.
Art throws a right and a left that Jefferson avoids nicely.
Art throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jefferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
True Art seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Art is looking to chop away at Jefferson's legs.
Art throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jefferson moves into the clinch.

Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Art doesn't seem bothered though.
Art stuffs the takedown.

Jefferson closes the distance and pushes Art back into the cage.

Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Art lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Art fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Art avoids a punch combination nicely.
Art tries to bum rush Jefferson with a series of wild strikes but Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jefferson drops his hands momentarily and Art takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jefferson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Art wants to break free but Jefferson has control.

Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
Art looks to land a left hand but Jefferson moved out of range nicely.
Art misses with an uppercut.
Art waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferson.
Art has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Art misses with a looping right.
Art lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jefferson circles away quickly and effectively.
Art stuffs the takedown attempt from Jefferson. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet.
Art misses with a jab, cross combination.
Art swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Jefferson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Art!
Art wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jefferson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Art on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Art tries to buck Jefferson off but Jefferson takes his back!

Jefferson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Art is defending well though. Jefferson let's go of the attempt for now.

Art manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Art swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jefferson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jefferson shoots in and drives through. Art sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordy Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Art takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Art misses with a combination

and Jefferson counters by clinching up.
Art wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jefferson prevents Art from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Art's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jefferson pushes Art up against the cage in a clinch.

Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Art misses.
Art misses with a wild combination.
Art tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jefferson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Jefferson breaks the clinch.
A big left from Art misses.
Art throws a series of punches but Jefferson moves out of range.
Art throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jefferson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Art's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Art wants to get back to his feet but Jefferson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Art is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jefferson is controlling him.
Jefferson is looking to stand up but Art won't let him.
Art is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jefferson dives into side control.
Art tries to escape but Jefferson is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Art looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jefferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Art has escaped the position, nice work there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Art dodges the punch combination from Jefferson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordy Jefferson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jefferson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Art.
Gordy Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jefferson closes the distance and pushes Art back into the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jefferson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Art tries to circle away but Jefferson has him pinned against the cage.
Art wants to break the clinch but can't.
Art has had enough of the clinch but Jefferson keeps him there for the moment.

Jefferson breaks the clinch.
Jefferson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Art swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jefferson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jefferson.
Art is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
Art swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jefferson counters with a two punch combo.
Art swinging wildly here.
Art throws a combination that misses
and Jefferson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Art throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jefferson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jefferson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Art as he jumps to the side.
Jefferson dodges the punch combination from Art.
Art tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Art.
Art throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Art throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jefferson counters with a three punch combo that has Art backing up. Art nods at Jefferson to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Jefferson does no damage.
Art connects with a high kick.
Jefferson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Art throws a combination that misses
and Jefferson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Art as he avoids it easily.
Art throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jefferson counters with an inside leg kick.
Art is breathing heavily.
Art throws a wild body kick that Jefferson sees coming a mile off.
Art swinging wildly here.
Art throws a combination that misses
and Jefferson counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Art moves out of range of the leg kick from Jefferson.
Art falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jefferson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jefferson stops Art from getting back to his feet.

Jefferson decides to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Art falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jefferson moves into the clinch.

Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jefferson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jefferson misses with a few strikes there.
Art falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jefferson counters with a one-two to the body.
Gordy Jefferson is winning the standup battle so far.
Art walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jefferson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jefferson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Art swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jefferson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Art throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jefferson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
Art misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson looks to land a combination but Art avoids it well.
Art falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jefferson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jefferson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jefferson throws a series of punches but Art moves out of range.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordy Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Jefferson does no damage.
Art misses with a combination
and Jefferson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Art misses with a combination

and Jefferson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Art wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson scores with a knee to the head.

Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
Art loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
A combination from Art does no damage.
Art misses with a combination
and Jefferson counters with a series of strikes. Art will be more careful next time no doubt.
Art bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Art throws a combination that misses

and Jefferson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Art pushes Jefferson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Art tries to work over Jefferson's front leg with a kick but Jefferson checks it.
Jefferson is working the combinations to good effect here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Art throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jefferson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Art throws a nice looking combination but Jefferson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jefferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Art.
Art throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jefferson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordy Jefferson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jefferson shoots in but Art avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Art looks for the body kick but Jefferson saw that one coming.
Jefferson tries to bum rush Art with a series of wild strikes but Art uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Jefferson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Art drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jefferson keeps control of Art as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jefferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jefferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Art swivels and escapes.
Art scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Art misses with a double jab

and Jefferson counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Art won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordy Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
Art misses with a looping right.
Jefferson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Art tries a head kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Art scores with a four punch combination!
Art ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jefferson dips to his left and cracks Art with an uppercut!
Art throws a body kick that misses.
Jefferson slips under a jab from Art.
Jefferson jabs at Art's body.
Art takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Art moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Art is just out of range.
Jefferson is looking to wear down Art with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson shoots for a double leg takedown but Art sprawls well. He's pushed Jefferson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Art throws a series of punches but Jefferson avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Art is predictable there
and Jefferson counters with a three punch combo that has Art backing up. Art nods at Jefferson to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
Art misses with a double jab

and Jefferson counters with a shoot takedown. Art fights it but they end up in guard.

Art pushes Jefferson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Art falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jefferson counters with a left and a right that stings Art.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Art defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a wild combination.
True Art is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Art misses with a head kick.
Jefferson checks a low kick from Art.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Art throws a sloppy head kick and Jefferson moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Art swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jefferson digs a good hook to Art's body.
Jefferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Art moves away.
Jefferson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Art moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Art misses with a double jab
and Jefferson counters with a series of strikes. Art will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jefferson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Art scores with a sloppy right hand. Jefferson should have avoided that one.
Gordy Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Art throws a head kick that misses.
Jefferson swinging wildly here.
Art misses with a combination
and Jefferson counters with a left and a right that stings Art.
Art misses with a few strikes there.
Jefferson lands with a kick to the temple. Art shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Art takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Art.

Jefferson drives through and clinches with Art against the cage.

Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Art throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Art misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Art falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jefferson counters with a single leg into guard. Art didn't expect that.
Art is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jefferson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Art wants to get back to his feet but Jefferson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jefferson content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordy Jefferson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jefferson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordy Jefferson!