PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steach Gibbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaylan Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibbins comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Corruptor. Heath has chosen Showdown - Black Eyed Peas as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gibbins
vs
Heath

176 cm
19
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

169 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steach Gibbins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaylan Heath!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heath takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gibbins misses with the combination.
Heath blocks a head kick by Gibbins.
Heath wants to clinch.
Heath doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibbins circles away.
Gibbins keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heath is defended easily by Gibbins.
Gibbins throws a series of punches but Heath avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Heath shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gibbins's guard.
Heath looking to pass the guard.
Heath throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibbins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heath is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Heath drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gibbins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Heath has Gibbins in his guard.
Heath keeping moving, preventing Gibbins from controlling successfully.

Heath looking for a guillotine here but Gibbins defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Heath looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Heath is looking for a triangle but Gibbins pushes his legs off easily.

Heath is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gibbins is aware though and is defending well.
Gibbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Heath escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gibbins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Heath looks gassed!
Gibbins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gibbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbins stopping the sweep attempt from Heath.
Gibbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibbins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gibbins misses with a few strikes there.
Gibbins misses with a series of wild punches.

Heath has taken the fight to the clinch.

Gibbins drags the fight down to the ground.
Heath loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Heath drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gibbins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Heath has Gibbins in his guard.
Gibbins wants to pass the guard but Heath is keeping the position.
Gibbins cracks Heath with a solid left hand.

Heath working for a triangle but Gibbins defends it easily.
Gibbins passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Gibbins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Heath has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gibbins but great work by Heath.

Heath tries for a kimura but Gibbins is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaylan Heath will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gibbins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heath.
Heath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steach Gibbins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Gibbins as Heath shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Gibbins misses.
Gibbins swats away the attempt to clinch by Heath.
Heath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath wants to clinch up but Gibbins keeps it at a distance.
Kaylan Heath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Heath or perhaps it was just good defense by Gibbins which made him look bad.
Steach Gibbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaylan Heath.
Heath wants to clinch.

Heath shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Heath is looking for a kimura but Gibbins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Heath to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath wants to free his trapped foot but Gibbins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Heath thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Heath wants to work for an arm triangle but Gibbins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Heath looking for a submission but Gibbins manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Heath is breathing heavily.
Gibbins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heath is one step ahead there.
Heath throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Gibbins stands and steps away. Heath gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gibbins misses with a series of wild punches.
Gibbins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gibbins swats away the attempt to clinch by Heath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gibbins throws a series of punches but Heath moves out of range.
Gibbins keeps the fight on the outside.
Gibbins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heath.
Gibbins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibbins throws a sloppy head kick and Heath moves out of range easily.

Heath scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Heath is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gibbins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Heath is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gibbins has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaylan Heath 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!

Gibbins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heath moves away.

Heath gets a takedown into half guard.

Heath is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gibbins defends it well.

Heath 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Heath is looking for a kimura but Gibbins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Heath to get the leverage.
Heath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heath not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Heath is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gibbins sees it coming and defends easily.
Heath stops Gibbins from getting back to his feet.

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.
Gibbins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gibbins lands a jab to Heath's midsection.
Heath blocks a head kick by Gibbins.

Heath scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Heath 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.
Heath thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbins is looking to improve his position.

Heath wants to work for an arm triangle but Gibbins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Heath is working for a kimura here but Gibbins manages to reverse the position and he's now in Heath's guard.
Gibbins wants to stand but Heath is controlling his posture from full guard.

Gibbins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Heath is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gibbins, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Heath thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Heath landing with the ground and pound.
Kaylan Heath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gibbins keeping moving, preventing Heath from controlling successfully.
Steach Gibbins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbins wants to stand and escape but Heath is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaylan Heath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Heath 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaylan Heath!