PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bors De Camlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 2 and Bors De Camlan. Rickenbacker v.2's entrance music is Back Stabber!. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Rickenbacker v.2
vs
De Camlan

175 cm
23
180 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

190 cm
24
170 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bors De Camlan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickenbacker v.2 has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rickenbacker v.2 there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Camlan blocks the body kick.
De Camlan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

De Camlan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rickenbacker v.2 looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
De Camlan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rickenbacker v.2 keeps working.
Rickenbacker v.2 stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

De Camlan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rickenbacker v.2 has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Camlan but great work by Rickenbacker v.2.

Rickenbacker v.2 decides to take the fight back to the feet.
De Camlan throws a sloppy head kick and Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Camlan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickenbacker v.2 misses the body punch

and De Camlan counters with a single leg into guard. Rickenbacker v.2 didn't expect that.
Rickenbacker v.2 bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Camlan's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Camlan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rickenbacker v.2 trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

De Camlan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rickenbacker v.2 can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Camlan wants to sweep here but Rickenbacker v.2 controlling him for the moment.

Rickenbacker v.2 stands and steps away. De Camlan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rickenbacker v.2 explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
De Camlan swinging wildly here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rickenbacker v.2.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Camlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Camlan cracks Rickenbacker v.2 with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 blocks a head kick by De Camlan.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Rickenbacker v.2 misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a leg kick which misses De Camlan's front leg but catches the back leg as De Camlan tries to avoid it.
Rickenbacker v.2 doesn't manage to clinch there - De Camlan circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Camlan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rickenbacker v.2 motions for De Camlan to come forward. Rickenbacker v.2 throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rickenbacker v.2 looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Camlan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. De Camlan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 slips a jab and a cross from De Camlan.
De Camlan looks to land a combination but Rickenbacker v.2 avoids it well.
De Camlan throws a combination. Rickenbacker v.2 tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a head kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a leg kick which misses De Camlan's front leg but catches the back leg as De Camlan tries to avoid it.
De Camlan looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rickenbacker v.2 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Camlan has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rickenbacker v.2 has De Camlan up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rickenbacker v.2 obliges.
De Camlan takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Bors De Camlan has been cut.
Rickenbacker v.2 utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Camlan backwards.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Camlan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Camlan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Camlan blocks it with crossed arms.
De Camlan is looking to break free of the clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bors De Camlan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A left and a right from Rickenbacker v.2 both land. Nice combination.
De Camlan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Rickenbacker v.2 as De Camlan shoots in.
Rickenbacker v.2 blocks a jab.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 staying out of range there.
Rickenbacker v.2 scores with a decent looking hook.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 is winning the standup battle so far.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick but De Camlan moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
De Camlan shoots in and drives through. Rickenbacker v.2 sprawls well.
Rickenbacker v.2 plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a leg kick but De Camlan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a leg kick that knocks De Camlan off balance momentarily.
Rickenbacker v.2 dodges the punch combination from De Camlan.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a leg kick which misses De Camlan's front leg but catches the back leg as De Camlan tries to avoid it.
De Camlan is breathing heavily.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Camlan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rickenbacker v.2 moves into range and clinches up with De Camlan.
De Camlan can't break the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Rickenbacker v.2.
De Camlan can't break the clinch.
De Camlan can't break the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rickenbacker v.2 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Camlan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a good knee to the midsection. De Camlan won't want to take too many of those.
De Camlan wants to break free but Rickenbacker v.2 has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rickenbacker v.2 - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a good knee to the midsection. De Camlan won't want to take too many of those.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rickenbacker v.2 - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
De Camlan is trying to break the clinch but Rickenbacker v.2 is controlling him.
De Camlan looking for a takedown.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bors De Camlan.
De Camlan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rickenbacker v.2 has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a knee to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 stops a takedown attempt from De Camlan.
De Camlan takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rickenbacker v.2 putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De Camlan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 scores a nice knee to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a knee to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a punch to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 crunches a lovely knee into De Camlan's ribcage.
A short right from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rickenbacker v.2 taking a breather.
De Camlan takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Camlan is trying to push Rickenbacker v.2 away but Rickenbacker v.2 has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rickenbacker v.2 with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rickenbacker v.2 has De Camlan pushed against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bors De Camlan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

De Camlan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rickenbacker v.2 backs up against the cage.
De Camlan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rickenbacker v.2 avoids it really well and circles away.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a leg kick. De Camlan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rickenbacker v.2 goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Camlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Camlan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that half lands.
De Camlan blocks a head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Camlan.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from De Camlan does no damage.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Camlan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rickenbacker v.2 tries to avoid it but De Camlan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rickenbacker v.2 to the ground. Rickenbacker v.2 escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bors De Camlan.
De Camlan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a sloppy head kick and De Camlan moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to clinch but De Camlan is avoiding it.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a head kick but it misses.
De Camlan throws a series of punches but Rickenbacker v.2 moves out of range.
De Camlan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from De Camlan. Those never looked like landing.
Rickenbacker v.2 doesn't manage to clinch there - De Camlan circles away.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Camlan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That kick from Rickenbacker v.2 tenderised De Camlan's leg. De Camlan is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Camlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rickenbacker v.2 turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body kick.
De Camlan shoots for a double leg takedown but Rickenbacker v.2 sprawls well. He's pushed De Camlan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a nice looking body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rickenbacker v.2, right into the meat.
Rickenbacker v.2 slaps away a takedown attempt from De Camlan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rickenbacker v.2 is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rickenbacker v.2 gets a clinch.
De Camlan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Camlan can't break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rickenbacker v.2 obliges.
De Camlan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rickenbacker v.2 is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Camlan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rickenbacker v.2 after a bit of a struggle.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rickenbacker v.2 taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a knee to the head.
De Camlan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Camlan wants a takedown but no success here.
De Camlan misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rickenbacker v.2 just leaning against De Camlan, taking a breather.
Rickenbacker v.2 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Camlan can do to turn this around?
A knee to the head by Rickenbacker v.2.
De Camlan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rickenbacker v.2 unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Camlan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rickenbacker v.2 prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rickenbacker v.2.
A short body shot lands from Rickenbacker v.2 as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rickenbacker v.2 drops De Camlan with a big knee straight up the middle! De Camlan is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Rickenbacker v.2 avoids the head kick by De Camlan.
Bors De Camlan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid body kick from Rickenbacker v.2.

Rickenbacker v.2 instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rickenbacker v.2, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.