PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gab Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 2 and Gab Contreras. Rickenbacker v.2's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Back Stabber!. This should be fireworks!

Rickenbacker v.2
vs
Contreras

175 cm
28
180 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

165 cm
32
145 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid 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 21 - 11 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gab Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Rickenbacker v.2 there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Rickenbacker v.2 tenderised Contreras's leg. Contreras is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rickenbacker v.2 looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Contreras is fending him off so far but Rickenbacker v.2 persists. Nope, Contreras circles away and we're back to standing.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Contreras's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rickenbacker v.2!
Contreras shoots in for a takedown but Rickenbacker v.2 shows good takedown defense.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Contreras looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Contreras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a good, hard body kick but Contreras shrugs it off.
Contreras looks winded!
A punch combination from Rickenbacker v.2 misses.
Contreras takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Contreras gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rickenbacker v.2 to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rickenbacker v.2 content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rickenbacker v.2 puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Rickenbacker v.2 is working for a kimura but Contreras is defending it quite comfortably.
Contreras throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to work for a kimura but Contreras is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rickenbacker v.2 trying to mount his opponent but Contreras defends it.
Contreras punching from the bottom.
Contreras misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras wants to get back to full guard.
Contreras tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Contreras missing with punches from the bottom.
Rickenbacker v.2 throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to free his trapped foot but Contreras is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Rickenbacker v.2 seems to be looking for submissions.

Contreras is defending against the submission attempts here by Rickenbacker v.2.

Rickenbacker v.2 wants to work for an arm triangle but Contreras is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Contreras tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Contreras regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rickenbacker v.2 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Contreras throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Rickenbacker v.2 manages to pass to side control.
Contreras is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rickenbacker v.2 off and has taken his back!
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Contreras misses with punches from the back.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to get back to his feet but Contreras has full control of the position and if anything, Rickenbacker v.2 has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rickenbacker v.2 covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoids the strikes from Contreras.
Contreras landing with strikes.
Contreras is punishing Rickenbacker v.2 with some ground and pound.
Contreras landing with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickenbacker v.2 can't escape the position.
Rickenbacker v.2 covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Contreras somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Contreras missing with strikes.
Contreras is punishing Rickenbacker v.2 with some ground and pound.
Contreras connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rickenbacker v.2 to escape the position.
Contreras connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rickenbacker v.2 to escape the position.
Rickenbacker v.2 covering up well and avoiding damage.
Contreras scores with punches from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Contreras is throwing shots to the body but Rickenbacker v.2 manages to wriggle free. Contreras pounces on him again and ends up in Rickenbacker v.2's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rickenbacker v.2 looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Contreras shoots and misses
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a thumping low kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rickenbacker v.2 wants it to stay on the feet.
Rickenbacker v.2 feints and then cracks Contreras's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Contreras down.
Contreras blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Rickenbacker v.2 slams his shin into Contreras's torso.
Rickenbacker v.2 shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Contreras as he avoids it easily.

Rickenbacker v.2 closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras is 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 Gab Contreras.
Contreras is breathing heavily.
Contreras is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rickenbacker v.2 is defending well.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a knee to the head.

Contreras is rocked!
Rickenbacker v.2 taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Contreras is still on wobbly legs! Can Rickenbacker v.2 finish him?

Rickenbacker v.2 breaks the clinch.
Contreras ducks into an uppercut from Rickenbacker v.2 and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
A less than humble Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.