PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Gibson
vs
Jenkins

160 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tobias Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Butch Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson throws a leg kick but Jenkins moved away.
As Gibson backs off Jenkins throws a huge counter combo but Gibson manages to avoid it all.
Gibson throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gibson won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Gibson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins working away.
Jenkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins working away.
Jenkins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jenkins tries to score with some ground and pound. Gibson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gibson is trying to improve his position.
Gibson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jenkins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gibson connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Jenkins prevents Gibson from improving his position.
Gibson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jenkins is thwarting Gibson's attempts to control the position.
Gibson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jenkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jenkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jenkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jenkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gibson gets full guard.
Gibson 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.
Gibson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gibson wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tobias Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibson shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gibson moves into the clinch.
Gibson tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gibson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Jenkins is trying to trip Gibson. He has hold of a leg but Gibson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jenkins persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gibson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jenkins controls the pace.
Jenkins won't allow Gibson to sweep him here.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson wants to stand and escape but Jenkins is having none of it.
Gibson trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins is proving a slippery customer.

Gibson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenkins defends it easily.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Gibson working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gibson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Gibson fights it but they end up in guard.

Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gibson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Jenkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Gibson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gibson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Jenkins tries to sprawl but Gibson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jenkins controls his leg.
Gibson is trying to control. Jenkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.
Gibson wants to take a breather but Jenkins is having none of it.
Gibson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Gibson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gibson connects with a nice short shot to Jenkins's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jenkins tries to roll over but Gibson keeps him under control.
Gibson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gibson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gibson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jenkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Jenkins throwing strikes from guard but Gibson blocks nicely.
Jenkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gibson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gibson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Jenkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gibson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jenkins has Gibson in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gibson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gibson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gibson is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Gibson goes for a double leg but Jenkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jenkins continues to drive forward.
Jenkins wants to counter the offense by Gibson and move into the clinch position.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gibson looking to score a takedown here. Jenkins is defending well but Gibson drives through and ends up in Jenkins's guard.
Gibson landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tobias Gibson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gibson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gibson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jenkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gibson's guard.

Gibson working for a triangle but Jenkins defends it easily.
Gibson trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson seems keen to control Jenkins's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson wants to control the position but Jenkins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gibson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jenkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jenkins's back!
Gibson not allowing Jenkins to control his hands.

Gibson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jenkins tries to roll but Gibson sticks to his back.

Jenkins preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gibson.

Gibson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Gibson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gibson controlling well, preventing Jenkins from escaping the position.
Gibson misses with punches from the back.
Jenkins trying to control but not successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gibson working for a choke but Jenkins is defending well.
Gibson wants to control but Jenkins manages to buck him off and is now in Gibson's guard! Nice work there by Jenkins!
Jenkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jenkins working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jenkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.
Jenkins trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Gibson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jenkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gibson's head.
Gibson working a defensive guard here.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Gibson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jenkins did well to prevent Gibson getting side control.
Gibson slows the pace down in half guard.
Gibson tries to stand and escape but Jenkins is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Gibson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gibson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tobias Gibson!
Butch Jenkins spoke after the fight, saying 'Even though I lost, I still think I should get a title shot...'.