PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Jefferson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maynard
vs
Jefferson

172 cm
20
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maynard shoots for a takedown but Jefferson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maynard is defended easily by Jefferson.
Maynard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jefferson. Jefferson obviously looking to wear him down.
Maynard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jefferson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maynard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jefferson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jefferson.
Maynard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jefferson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maynard somewhat.

Jefferson gets caught napping as Maynard dives in and scores a takedown. Jefferson manages to retain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Maynard preventing the sweep.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Maynard stopping the sweep attempt from Jefferson.
Maynard landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson keeping full guard, as Maynard tries to pass.
Maynard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maynard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gray Maynard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jefferson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maynard is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to land a leg kick but Maynard saw it coming and moves away.
Jefferson is looking to score with low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Maynard as he checks the leg kick.
Maynard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maynard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maynard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jefferson can pounce on him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maynard.
A good leg kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maynard.
Jefferson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jefferson.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson moves away from the strike by Maynard.
Jefferson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Maynard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maynard's calf.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. Maynard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jefferson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.
Maynard throws a low kick, looking for Jefferson's leg but Jefferson calmly moves out of range.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maynard moves in looking to clinch but Jefferson pushes him off.
Jefferson misses with a low kick as Maynard jumps back.
Gray Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson dodges the punch combination from Maynard.
Jefferson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maynard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maynard.
Jefferson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maynard throws a right and a left that Jefferson avoids nicely.
Jefferson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maynard.
Jefferson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maynard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jefferson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jefferson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Jefferson tenderised Maynard's leg. Maynard is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maynard shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Maynard. 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.

Maynard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maynard is stalling in the full guard.
Jefferson has Maynard pulled in close to control his posture.
Jefferson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

OK we're going to have a standup here. John Jefferson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Maynard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferson.
Maynard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jefferson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maynard's head.
John Jefferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jefferson lands with a kick to the temple. Maynard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maynard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jefferson.
John Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maynard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jefferson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jefferson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jefferson stuffs the takedown attempt from Maynard. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jefferson but Jefferson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maynard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jefferson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jefferson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maynard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Jefferson.
Maynard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jefferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Maynard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jefferson tries a low kick but Maynard avoids it.
Jefferson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maynard shoots in for a double leg but Jefferson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jefferson. That's going to slow Maynard down.
Jefferson tries a low kick but Maynard avoids it.
Maynard is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jefferson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jefferson throws a leg kick which misses Maynard's front leg but catches the back leg as Maynard tries to avoid it.
Jefferson thumps Maynard with a low kick.
Jefferson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maynard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jefferson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jefferson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maynard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Maynard.
Jefferson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maynard's calf.
Maynard throws a nice looking combination but Jefferson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maynard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jefferson's waist but Jefferson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maynard off to one side.
Good leg kick by Jefferson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jefferson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jefferson sprawls well. Jefferson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Jefferson.
Maynard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jefferson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson throws a low kick, looking for Maynard's leg but Maynard calmly moves out of range.
No luck for Maynard with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jefferson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jefferson throws a head kick that half lands.
Gray Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maynard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jefferson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jefferson as he avoids it easily.
Jefferson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maynard.
Jefferson connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard misses with a double jab
and Jefferson counters with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jefferson. That's going to slow Maynard down.
Jefferson scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Jefferson slams his shin into Maynard's torso.
Jefferson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maynard. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jefferson.
Maynard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jefferson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

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