PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hutch Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson has chosen Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gibson
vs
Jefferson

185 cm
36
175 lbs
30 - 15 - 0

185 cm
29
185 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hutch Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson misses with a low kick.
Gibson throws a series of punches but Jefferson avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jefferson.
Gibson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibson.
Gibson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Gibson is having none of it.
Jefferson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gibson's calf.
Jefferson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jefferson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jefferson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gibson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jefferson counters with an outside leg kick.
Jefferson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jefferson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jefferson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gibson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jefferson back to the cage. Gibson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jefferson.
Jefferson scores with a punch to the head.
Gibson swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Gibson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jefferson throws a push kick but Gibson slaps the foot to one side.
Gibson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That kick from Gibson tenderised Jefferson's leg. Jefferson is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gibson.
Jefferson wants to clinch.
Hutch Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gibson throws a right hand that Jefferson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jefferson also avoids with ease.
Cruz Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jefferson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gibson tries to score with a low kick but Jefferson moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Gibson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gibson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gibson misses with a double jab

and Jefferson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gibson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gibson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gibson takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Hutch Gibson has been cut.
Gibson avoiding damage as Jefferson throws knees to the body.
Gibson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jefferson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gibson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jefferson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gibson.
Jefferson is trying to stall.
Gibson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hutch Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferson throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jefferson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson just leaning against Gibson, taking a breather.
Jefferson tries to land knees in the clinch but Gibson avoids the damage to the body.
Jefferson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gibson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jefferson avoiding damage as Gibson throws knees to the body.
Gibson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jefferson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gibson dodges an elbow strike from Jefferson.
Gibson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gibson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jefferson is defending well for now.
Jefferson lands a damaging elbow.
Gibson looking to throw knees to the head but Jefferson is blocking nicely.
Jefferson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jefferson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jefferson avoiding damage as Gibson throws knees to the body.
Gibson misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gibson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jefferson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jefferson is leaning against Gibson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jefferson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jefferson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jefferson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
Gibson dodges an elbow strike from Jefferson.
Jefferson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jefferson lands a knee to the body.
Jefferson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gibson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jefferson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gibson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Jefferson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hutch Gibson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gibson thows a leg kick but Jefferson checks it
and Jefferson counters with a nice body kick.

Gibson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jefferson to the ground. Gibson is now in Jefferson's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jefferson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gibson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jefferson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cruz Jefferson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gibson misses with a leg kick
and Jefferson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jefferson misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson throws a sloppy body shot
and Jefferson counters with a good, hard body kick but Gibson shrugs it off.
Gibson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferson.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jefferson throws a leg kick which misses Gibson's front leg but catches the back leg as Gibson tries to avoid it.
Jefferson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gibson throws the left hand but Jefferson avoids the punch easily.
Jefferson wants to clinch up but Gibson keeps it at a distance.
Gibson thows a leg kick but Jefferson checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gibson misses with a hook
and Jefferson counters with a body kick that stops Gibson in his tracks momentarily.
Jefferson slips under a jab from Gibson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jefferson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gibson is out of range.
Jefferson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jefferson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gibson takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Gibson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gibson is looking to wear down Jefferson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jefferson stuffs the takedown.
Gibson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jefferson can pounce on him.
Jefferson throws a wild body kick that Gibson sees coming a mile off.
Gibson fails with the takedown.
Jefferson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jefferson feints a jab promting Gibson to slip. Jefferson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gibson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jefferson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gibson's calf.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jefferson throws a leg kick which misses Gibson's front leg but catches the back leg as Gibson tries to avoid it.
Gibson tries to land a leg kick but Jefferson saw it coming and moves away.
Jefferson scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to clinch.
Jefferson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gibson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jefferson checks the leg kick.
Jefferson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jefferson scores with a kick to the body.
Jefferson misses with a body shot.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gibson throws a leg kick but Jefferson moved away.
Gibson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gibson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jefferson looks to land a body kick but Gibson moved away.
Jefferson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gibson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hutch Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gibson checks it well.
No luck for Gibson with that takedown attempt.
Gibson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jefferson.
Gibson keeps the fight on the outside.

Jefferson darts in and clinches Gibson up against the cage.
Jefferson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gibson or not.
Gibson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jefferson is defending well for now.
Jefferson lands a nice uppercut.
Jefferson lands an elbow that stopped Gibson in his tracks for a moment.
Gibson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jefferson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jefferson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gibson looking to throw knees to the head but Jefferson is blocking nicely.
Gibson blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Jefferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hutch Gibson's cut.
That's time! Gibson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gibson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gibson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gibson with a poor takedown
and Jefferson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jefferson connects with a right hand. Gibson shakes it off.
A clash of legs there as Jefferson blocks the low kick.
Jefferson swings for the body but Gibson moves out of range.
Gibson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gibson tries to land a leg kick but Jefferson saw it coming and moves away.
Jefferson throws a front kick aimed at Gibson's knee but Gibson avoids it well.
Gibson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jefferson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gibson with a jab.
Cruz Jefferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gibson throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gibson connects with a looping right hand.
Gibson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gibson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Gibson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jefferson counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson throws out a leg kick but Jefferson moves out of range and Gibson only half commits.
Gibson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibson throws a leg kick
and Jefferson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Gibson is rocked!
Jefferson checks a leg kick.
Oh Gibson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jefferson wobbles Gibson with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Jefferson dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Gibson to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cruz Jefferson!
Our winner, Cruz Jefferson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.