PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacky Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gibson
vs
Coleman

225 cm
22
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacky Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson shoots for a double leg takedown but Coleman sprawls well. He's pushed Gibson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Coleman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gibson did well to prevent Coleman getting side control.
Gibson tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Gibson is defending well.
Gibson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Coleman.
Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gibson trying to control the position.
Coleman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coleman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gibson misses with a takedown attempt

and Coleman counters with a single leg into guard. Gibson didn't expect that.
Coleman distracts Gibson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coleman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Coleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gibson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibson being controlled here, momentarily.
Gibson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman stays in close to Gibson's body and controls the position.
Gibson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gibson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him.
Coleman content to stall in guard here.
Gibson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.

Coleman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gibson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gibson has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Gibson thows a big elbow that misses.
Coleman 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.
Coleman is trying to control the position but Gibson postures up.
Coleman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gibson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Coleman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gibson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gibson is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coleman wants to stand up but Gibson is controlling him.
Coleman is looking to sweep but instead, Gibson has passed into half guard.
Gibson stops Coleman from getting back to his feet.
Gibson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gibson is thwarting Coleman's attempts to control the position.
Gibson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coleman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coleman is pressing down on Gibson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibson is one step ahead there.
Gibson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Coleman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Coleman tries to clinch up.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gibson as he jumps to the side.
Gibson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Coleman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coleman wants to pass to mount but Gibson is defending the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Coleman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Coleman is nestled in close to Gibson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson wants to get back to full guard.

Coleman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gibson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coleman.
Gibson trying to control but Coleman postures up.
Coleman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Coleman landing strikes from the mount and Gibson is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mark Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coleman punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is in a horrible position here. Coleman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gibson is squirming around, avoiding Coleman's attempts to control the action.
Coleman working Gibson over with strikes here.
Coleman breaks from Gibson's wrist control and lands an elbow.

It looks like Jacky Gibson has been cut.
Coleman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gibson is looking to escape.
Gibson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Coleman working for a submission but Gibson is keeping him at bay.
Coleman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Coleman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacky Gibson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Coleman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gibson to the mat! Gibson manages to get full guard.

Jacky Gibson's cut is getting worse.
Coleman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gibson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coleman lands a couple of elbows.
Coleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Coleman trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman chips away with some ground and pound.
Gibson being controlled here, momentarily.

Gibson looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mark Coleman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Coleman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gibson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coleman.
Coleman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Coleman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gibson can't fight it off and eventually Coleman manages to take the fight to the floor. Gibson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coleman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coleman lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coleman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gibson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gibson has escaped and now he's on top!
Coleman 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.
Coleman controlling the position.
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman tries to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coleman 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 wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.
Coleman wants to stand up but Gibson is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coleman tries to clinch there but Gibson circles away.

Gibson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coleman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jacky Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coleman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coleman 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coleman!