PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zjues Xhombre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xhombre has chosen Rock Superstar as his entrance music. Zjues Xhombre has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Gibson
vs
Xhombre

192 cm
25
280 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

198 cm
33
258 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zjues Xhombre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson misses with a takedown attempt - Xhombre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xhombre but Xhombre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xhombre misses with a straight left.
Xhombre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Xhombre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gibson's calf.
Xhombre feints and then cracks Gibson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gibson down.
Gibson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xhombre throws out the jab.
Xhombre does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gibson slips a jab from Xhombre.
Gibson slips a jab from Xhombre.
Xhombre just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xhombre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xhombre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gibson tries to clinch up but Xhombre circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Xhombre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gibson postures up in Xhombre's guard and throws a big left but Xhombre blocks it.
Xhombre trying to control the position.
Xhombre wants to stand up but Gibson is controlling him.
Gibson trying to control but Xhombre is working from the bottom.
Gibson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Xhombre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xhombre has control of Gibson's left arm, preventing Gibson from doing any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zjues Xhombre wasn't active enough on the ground.
Xhombre slaps away a takedown attempt from Gibson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Gibson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gibson lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Xhombre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson is in close to Xhombre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xhombre is keeping the position for now.
Gibson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gibson postures up.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing.
Gibson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xhombre holds on and takes a little breather.

Gibson has gone for a leg lock! Xhombre slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gibson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gibson working for a triangle but Xhombre defends it easily.
Gibson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Xhombre!
Xhombre wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gibson.
The referee warns Xhombre that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibson lands a big shot there that rocks Xhombre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gibson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Xhombre is rocked!

Gibson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Xhombre has worked his arm free - good work by Xhombre!
Gibson is staying tight to Xhombre's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gibson is looking to take a break and control but Xhombre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gibson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Xhombre sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibson is looking to take a break and control but Xhombre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gibson looking to control but instead Xhombre has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Gibson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gibson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Xhombre was covering up waiting for the punch and Gibson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gibson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Xhombre trying to control the position.
Gibson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gibson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xhombre's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson wants to pass the guard but Xhombre is keeping the position.
Xhombre keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Xhombre keeping full guard, as Gibson tries to pass.
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Xhombre keeps moving.
Xhombre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xhombre 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.
Gibson wants to pass the guard but Xhombre is keeping the position.
Gibson stays in close to Xhombre's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Xhombre is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xhombre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xhombre stops a takedown attempt from Gibson.
Come on Xhombre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gibson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xhombre is defending well.
Gibson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xhombre is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Gibson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Xhombre clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gibson looking for the choke but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gibson working for a choke but Xhombre reverses nicely into Gibson 's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gibson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xhombre stopping the sweep attempt from Gibson.
Xhombre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Xhombre decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gibson, up you get!
Xhombre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown by Gibson or perhaps it was just good defense by Xhombre which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson shoots in for a double leg but Xhombre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gibson fails to land the takedown.
Gibson looks for a takedown but Xhombre sprawls well.
Xhombre throws a low kick but Gibson moves out of range easily.
Gibson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xhombre circles away.
Gibson moves out of range as Xhombre throws a body kick.
Xhombre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibson shoots in for a double leg but Xhombre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xhombre slaps away a takedown attempt from Gibson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Gibson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Xhombre tests Gibson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Scott Gibson has been cut.
Gibson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gibson moves out of range of the body kick.
Xhombre stuffs the takedown attempt from Gibson. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibson.
Xhombre thuds his right hand into Gibson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xhombre tries to land a leg kick but Gibson saw it coming and moves away.

Gibson looking to score a takedown here. Xhombre is defending well but Gibson drives through and ends up in Xhombre's guard.
Xhombre wants to get back to his feet but Gibson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xhombre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson passes into half guard.
Gibson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Xhombre wants to improve his position but Gibson is controlling well.
Gibson with the ground and pound but Xhombre uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Xhombre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gibson!
Gibson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Xhombre wants to control the pace but Gibson is squirming around nicely.
Xhombre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gibson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zjues Xhombre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Xhombre looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gibson wants to hold on but Xhombre pushes him away.
Gibson working to try and regain half guard.
Gibson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xhombre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibson is working Xhombre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gibson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xhombre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xhombre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gibson postures up and lands a big shot to Xhombre's brow.
Gibson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gibson passes Xhombre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Xhombre looks like he's trying to stand up.
Xhombre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gibson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xhombre is just riding it out for now. Gibson eventually gives up the hold.
Gibson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson moves into full mount! Xhombre won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Gibson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
A nice elbow there by Gibson.
Xhombre is still in real trouble! Can Gibson finish him?

Gibson working for a submission but Xhombre is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibson looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Gibson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gibson, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Gibson!
Scott Gibson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry, into his post fight interview.