PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei AxeMurderer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Gibson
vs
AxeMurderer

200 cm
22
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei AxeMurderer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charlie Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gibson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gibson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Gibson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
AxeMurderer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
AxeMurderer is pressing down on Gibson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gibson throws a strike but AxeMurderer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gibson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson wants to stand and escape but AxeMurderer is having none of it.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing AxeMurderer from controlling successfully.
AxeMurderer postures up in Gibson's guard and throws a big left but Gibson blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
AxeMurderer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AxeMurderer lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

AxeMurderer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and AxeMurderer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gibson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gibson tries to get out of the position.
AxeMurderer trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.

AxeMurderer drops back looking for a leg! Gibson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gibson manages to kick AxeMurderer off! AxeMurderer jumps back into Gibson's guard.
AxeMurderer looks gassed!
Gibson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.
Gibson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

AxeMurderer 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!
Gibson works over AxeMurderer with some ground and pound from guard.
AxeMurderer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gibson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

AxeMurderer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
AxeMurderer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AxeMurderer keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
AxeMurderer keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
AxeMurderer has momentary wrist control but Gibson slips an elbow through the middle.
Gibson cracks AxeMurderer with a solid left hand.
Gibson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throwing strikes from guard but AxeMurderer blocks nicely.
Gibson postures up in AxeMurderer's guard and throws a big left but AxeMurderer blocks it.
Gibson wants to stand but AxeMurderer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gibson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
AxeMurderer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gibson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibson landing some decent shots from guard.
Gibson with a nice head shot there.
Gibson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for AxeMurderer on the ground.
Gibson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gibson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gibson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gibson duly obliges.
Nice sprawl there from Gibson as AxeMurderer shoots in.
AxeMurderer misses with a takedown attempt
and Gibson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charlie Gibson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab by Gibson.
Gibson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gibson misses with a double jab.
AxeMurderer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gibson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
AxeMurderer is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Gibson scores with a four punch combination!
Gibson shoots and misses

so AxeMurderer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson is looking to stand up but AxeMurderer isn't so interested in that idea.

Gibson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gibson looks to land a combination. AxeMurderer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Gibson scores with a takedown into AxeMurderer's guard.
Gibson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of AxeMurderer's head.
AxeMurderer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gibson works over AxeMurderer with some ground and pound from guard.
Gibson wanted to stand there but AxeMurderer had control of the position.
Gibson stopping the sweep attempt from AxeMurderer.
Gibson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of AxeMurderer's head.
Gibson looking to pass the guard.
AxeMurderer trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. AxeMurderer swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gibson misses with a two punch combination.
Gibson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gibson duly obliges.

Gibson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gibson scoring with punches and elbows.
AxeMurderer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gibson is putting a hurting on AxeMurderer here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson scoring with punches from side control.
Gibson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gibson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Charlie Gibson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gibson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibson misses with a few strikes there.
Gibson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as AxeMurderer backs up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibson stalks AxeMurderer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into AxeMurderer's face. AxeMurderer staggers backwards, shaken.
Gibson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gibson tries to bum rush AxeMurderer with a series of wild strikes but AxeMurderer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Gibson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gibson clinches.

AxeMurderer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gibson is trying to keep an underhook but AxeMurderer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
AxeMurderer slips a nice elbow through Gibson's hands, connecting with Gibson's forehead.
AxeMurderer wants to pass the guard but Gibson is defending well.

AxeMurderer is trying to work for a kimura but Gibson is defending well.
AxeMurderer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gibson tries to kick AxeMurderer off but AxeMurderer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
AxeMurderer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

AxeMurderer seems to be looking for submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AxeMurderer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gibson!
Gibson works over AxeMurderer's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by Gibson.
Gibson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gibson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gibson!
Gibson lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gibson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

AxeMurderer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gibson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson trying to control but AxeMurderer is working from the bottom.
Gibson works over AxeMurderer with some ground and pound from guard.
AxeMurderer is trying to control the position but Gibson postures up.
Gibson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
AxeMurderer keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. AxeMurderer is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AxeMurderer is trying to control the position but Gibson postures up.
Gibson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
AxeMurderer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibson trying to control but AxeMurderer is working from the bottom.
Gibson wants to stand but AxeMurderer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibson throws a right and a left that AxeMurderer avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Gibson scores a takedown into full mount!
Gibson lands a big shot there that rocks AxeMurderer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
AxeMurderer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gibson prevents AxeMurderer from improving his position.
Gibson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
AxeMurderer wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Gibson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gibson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Gibson!