PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Bilboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordy Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Know your enemy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bilboa
vs
Jefferson

190 cm
18
207 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

HGH Nutrients

CBK MMA Nutrition

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Bilboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordy Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bilboa circles away quickly and effectively.

Bilboa feints and as Jefferson raises his hands in defense, Bilboa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bilboa wanted to stand there but Jefferson had control of the position.
Jefferson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bilboa is one step ahead there.
Jefferson pulls Bilboa in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jefferson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jefferson wants to stand but Bilboa is controlling the position.
Bilboa is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bilboa is controlling him.
Bilboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jefferson swinging wilding here.
Bilboa misses with the combination.
Bilboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jefferson defends it nicely.

That's two 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.
Jefferson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bilboa.
Bilboa 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 Rocky Bilboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson scores with a shot to the body.
Jefferson leaves Bilboa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Bilboa misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bilboa.
Jefferson lands a with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilboa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jefferson as he jumps to the side.
Bilboa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jefferson.
Danga de danga de dang - Jefferson scores with a four punch combination!
Bilboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Bilboa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jefferson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jefferson misses with a two punch combination.
Bilboa fails with the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bilboa is breathing heavily.
Bilboa dodges the punch combination from Jefferson.

Jefferson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bilboa's guard.
Bilboa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jefferson wants to stand but Bilboa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilboa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jefferson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bilboa is retaining full guard.
Jefferson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jefferson 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.
Jefferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bilboa is keeping the position for now.
Jefferson passes Bilboa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilboa wants to control but Jefferson is keeping busy.
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 rushes Bilboa and presses him up against the cage.

Bilboa drags the fight down to the ground.

Jefferson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jefferson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jefferson won't allow Bilboa to sweep him here.
Jefferson wants to stand but Bilboa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Jefferson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No joy there for Jefferson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bilboa misses with a double jab
and Jefferson counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilboa fails with the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a one-two to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jefferson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jefferson wants to clinch.
Bilboa with a poor takedown

and Jefferson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jefferson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bilboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jefferson has managed to get both his arms back between Bilboa's legs - danger averted.
Jefferson with a nice head shot there.
Jefferson won't allow Bilboa to sweep him here.

Bilboa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jefferson defends well.
Jefferson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson stands and steps away. Bilboa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rocky Bilboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson misses with the combination.
Jefferson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bilboa rather than just go for the knockout.
Jefferson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bilboa misses with a takedown
and Jefferson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Bilboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilboa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bilboa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bilboa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jefferson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jefferson.
Jefferson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bilboa can't break the clinch.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Bilboa won't allow it.
Bilboa has Jefferson pressed against the cage, preventing Jefferson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jefferson scores with a shot to the side of Bilboa's head.
Bilboa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Bilboa holds him up against the cage and eventually Jefferson drops back down to his feet.
Bilboa has Jefferson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jefferson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Jefferson drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson trying to control the position here.
Bilboa throws a big right hand that misses.
Jefferson wants to sweep but no luck.

Jefferson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jefferson tries to bum rush Bilboa with a series of wild strikes but Bilboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bilboa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a left and a right that stings Bilboa.
Jefferson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jefferson duly obliges.
Jefferson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jefferson 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.

Gordy Jefferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bilboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jefferson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jefferson throws a series of punches but Bilboa moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jefferson.

Jefferson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bilboa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bilboa working a defensive guard here.
Jefferson trying to control but Bilboa is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jefferson stopping the sweep attempt from Bilboa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilboa is trying to keep Jefferson in close.
Bilboa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jefferson is now in half guard.

Jefferson stands up out of the half guard.
Bilboa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jefferson counters with a nice body shot.
Rocky Bilboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson is looking to chop away at Bilboa's legs.
Jefferson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jefferson lands with a hook. Bilboa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilboa tries for a takedown but Jefferson circles away easily
and Jefferson counters with a left and a right that stings Bilboa.
Jefferson lands with a nice combination. Bilboa backs away looking to recover.
Bilboa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jefferson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Bilboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jefferson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bilboa as he avoids it easily.
Bilboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jefferson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bilboa thinking.

Jefferson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bilboa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gordy Jefferson has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson wants to pass the guard but Bilboa is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson trying to control but Bilboa is working from the bottom.
Rocky Bilboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bilboa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jefferson is one step ahead there.
Gordy Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bilboa has an active guard here but Jefferson has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

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.
Jefferson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bilboa is looking to control Jefferson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bilboa avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordy Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jefferson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

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