PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fred DiBiase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff John Gailfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gailfus has chosen Gary Allan-Watcing Airplanes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jeff John Gailfus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

DiBiase
vs
John Gailfus

178 cm
21
168 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

225 cm
25
155 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fred DiBiase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeff John Gailfus!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gailfus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DiBiase as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from DiBiase.
Gailfus throws a head kick but DiBiase moves out of range.
DiBiase misses with the combination.
Jeff John Gailfus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DiBiase throws a nice outside leg kick.
DiBiase lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gailfus at a distance.
Gailfus throws a head kick that misses.
DiBiase lands a nice looking body kick.
Gailfus shoots and misses
and DiBiase counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gailfus looks gassed!
Gailfus tries for a takedown but DiBiase circles away easily
and DiBiase counters with a body kick that stops Gailfus in his tracks momentarily.
Fred DiBiase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff John Gailfus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DiBiase misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DiBiase fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gailfus.
Gailfus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DiBiase.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DiBiase.
DiBiase scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiBiase lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Gailfus is rocked!

It looks like Jeff John Gailfus has been cut.
DiBiase throws a right hand that Gailfus ducks under and follows up with a left that Gailfus also avoids with ease.
Gailfus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gailfus is still on wobbly legs! Can DiBiase finish him?
DiBiase connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gailfus seems to have recovered his senses.
DiBiase moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
DiBiase dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DiBiase with a nice cross.
Nice body kick from DiBiase.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gailfus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from DiBiase.
DiBiase moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DiBiase fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gailfus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DiBiase lands a nice looking body kick.
Gailfus is trying desperately to land a takedown but DiBiase is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gailfus.
The crowd cheers as DiBiase lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gailfus doesn't seem phased though.
Fred DiBiase is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DiBiase lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for DiBiase.
DiBiase fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gailfus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DiBiase comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DiBiase throws a head kick that misses.
Gailfus walks into a stiff left hand from DiBiase.
Gailfus looks to clinch
and DiBiase cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gailfus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gailfus fails with the takedown
and DiBiase counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for DiBiase, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DiBiase throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gailfus.
DiBiase connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from DiBiase. Those never looked like landing.
DiBiase throws a combination. Gailfus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid body kick from DiBiase.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gailfus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DiBiase misses with a body shot.
DiBiase looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DiBiase bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gailfus looks to clinch
and DiBiase counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gailfus misses with a takedown
and DiBiase counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gailfus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DiBiase. That one must have hurt.
DiBiase is working the combinations to good effect here.
A decent looking cross lands there for DiBiase.
Both fighters circling a little - DiBiase finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
DiBiase tests Gailfus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DiBiase scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase scores with a kick to the midsection.
DiBiase misses with a jab, cross combination.
DiBiase fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gailfus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DiBiase scores with a body shot.
DiBiase scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DiBiase digs a good hook to Gailfus's body.
DiBiase lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DiBiase lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gailfus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DiBiase.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gailfus with a poor takedown
and DiBiase counters with a good low kick that Gailfus was not able to check.
DiBiase throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DiBiase cracks a nice hook into Gailfus's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from DiBiase.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred DiBiase dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff John Gailfus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A solid body kick from DiBiase.
Gailfus misses with a two punch combination.
Gailfus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DiBiase scoring well with a low kick there.
Gailfus tries a head kick but it misses.
Gailfus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
DiBiase's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DiBiase duly obliges.
DiBiase fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DiBiase with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DiBiase feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gailfus's calf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DiBiase throws a head kick that half lands.
DiBiase's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DiBiase duly obliges.
Gailfus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gailfus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailfus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DiBiase throws a nice inside leg kick.
DiBiase looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DiBiase is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gailfus can do to turn this around?
Gailfus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DiBiase counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DiBiase connects with a nice looking jab.
Gailfus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DiBiase.
DiBiase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DiBiase lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DiBiase.
DiBiase misses with a wild combination.
Gailfus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DiBiase.

Gailfus moves into range and clinches up with DiBiase.
DiBiase prevents the takedown attempt.

DiBiase breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DiBiase.
DiBiase cracks Gailfus with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - DiBiase scores with a four punch combination!
Gailfus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gailfus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DiBiase misses with a head kick.
No luck for Gailfus with that takedown attempt.
Fred DiBiase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff John Gailfus.
Gailfus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gailfus fails with the takedown
and DiBiase counters with a solid body kick.
DiBiase lands with a nice body punch.
Gailfus walks into a left hand.
DiBiase lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
DiBiase connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DiBiase defends it nicely.
DiBiase cracks the inside of Gailfus's front leg.
Gailfus throws a hook but DiBiase blocks it.
DiBiase misses with a head kick.
DiBiase lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gailfus at a distance.
DiBiase sizes up Gailfus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gailfus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gailfus throws a head kick that misses.
DiBiase throws a front kick that sends Gailfus stumbling back into the cage.
DiBiase dips to his left and cracks Gailfus with an uppercut!
Fred DiBiase is winning the standup battle so far.
DiBiase looks to land a combination but Gailfus avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DiBiase defends it nicely.
Gailfus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gailfus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DiBiase lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gailfus's sensitive parts.
Gailfus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy body kick from Gailfus
and DiBiase counters with a slapping leg kick.
DiBiase connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gailfus walks into a jab.
Gailfus fails with the takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and DiBiase counters with a nice body kick.
DiBiase fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gailfus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gailfus moves to clinch but DiBiase breaks away
and DiBiase counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred DiBiase dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff John Gailfus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

DiBiase pushes Gailfus away with a front kick.
DiBiase misses with a body kick.
Gailfus with a poor takedown
and DiBiase counters with a nice uppercut.
DiBiase throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick from DiBiase lands but Gailfus takes it in his stride.
Fred DiBiase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DiBiase misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by DiBiase. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DiBiase.
Gailfus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DiBiase counters with a straight right hand.
Gailfus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gailfus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DiBiase throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DiBiase thuds his shin into the meat of Gailfus's side.
DiBiase works over Gailfus's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiBiase lands a nice looking body kick.
Gailfus has his takedown stuffed
and DiBiase counters with an outside leg kick.
Fred DiBiase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff John Gailfus.
Gailfus tries to clinch but DiBiase moves away
and DiBiase counters with a thumping low kick.
DiBiase moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gailfus slips a jab and a cross from DiBiase.
A left and a right from DiBiase both land. Nice combination.
DiBiase keeps Gailfus at a distance using the push kick.
DiBiase throws a push kick but Gailfus slaps the foot to one side.
Gailfus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DiBiase counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gailfus throws a sloppy head kick
and DiBiase counters with an inside leg kick.
Gailfus needs to keep his hands up - DiBiase had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy left from DiBiase finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus wants to clinch
and DiBiase counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gailfus misses with a head kick.
DiBiase scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
DiBiase fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DiBiase connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch combination from Gailfus misses.
A cross from DiBiase lands.

Gailfus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. DiBiase manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
DiBiase 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.
Gailfus looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gailfus drops back, looking for a kneebar! DiBiase looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. DiBiase looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from DiBiase!
DiBiase is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gailfus tries to bench press DiBiase off him but DiBiase keeps the position.
DiBiase taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DiBiase's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
DiBiase in side control lands a decent elbow.
DiBiase creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gailfus looking for a sweep but DiBiase has passed into full mount! Oh no!
DiBiase with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DiBiase fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
DiBiase controlling the position easily from mount.
Jeff John Gailfus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DiBiase lands a big elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred DiBiase showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DiBiase, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred DiBiase!