PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarik Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Wilkins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Wilkins
vs
Gibson

185 cm
36
195 lbs
26 - 12 - 0

186 cm
29
192 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sex Panther!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Wilkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tarik Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins defending well as Gibson loads up on a big left hand.
Wilkins tests Gibson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gibson on the side of the head.
Gibson feints and then cracks Wilkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilkins down.
Gibson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gibson throws a front kick aimed at Wilkins's knee but Wilkins avoids it well.
Gibson misses with a looping left.
Gibson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilkins attempts a counter takedown but Gibson avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins misses with a double jab
and Gibson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Gibson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gibson throws a nice outside leg kick.

Gibson closes the distance and clinches.
Wilkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilkins controls his hands.
Gibson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Gibson.
Gibson tries to work over Wilkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gibson.
Gibson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilkins blocks a body shot from Gibson.
A shot in the inside from Gibson.

Wilkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilkins 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.
Wilkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wilkins just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins throws a lazy right hand but Gibson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gibson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilkins's calf.
Wilkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wilkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gibson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gibson throws a head kick but Wilkins moves out of range.
Gibson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wilkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibson is just out of range.
Gibson throws a low kick but Wilkins moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Gibson.
Wilkins scores with a jab to the body.
Wilkins slips a jab from Gibson.
Wilkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilkins.
Gibson misses with a leg kick.
Wilkins checks a leg kick.
Gibson misses with a looping left.
Gibson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibson.
Wilkins slips under a jab.
Wilkins throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.
Wilkins throws a series of punches but Gibson moves out of range.
Gibson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gibson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Gibson misses its intended target.
Wilkins blocks a head kick by Gibson.
Wilkins throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkins connects with the punch.
Gibson tries to clinch but Wilkins is having none of it.
Gibson misses with a wild combination.
Gibson misses with a low kick as Wilkins jumps back.
Wilkins tries to counter with a takedown but Gibson is quick to defend against it.
Tarik Gibson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilkins's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gibson.
Tarik Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gibson.
Gibson misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Gibson misses

and Wilkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Gibson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gibson is looking to chop away at Wilkins's legs.
Gibson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Wilkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wilkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving.
Wilkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins won't allow Gibson to sweep him here.
Wilkins throws an elbow that misses. Gibson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilkins's guard. Nice move by Gibson!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gibson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilkins is keeping the position for now.
Wilkins trying to keep a closed guard but Gibson is proving a slippery customer.

Wilkins has his foot on Gibson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gibson won't allow Wilkins to sweep him here.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gibson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilkins's sensitive parts.

Wilkins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gibson quickly recovers to half guard.
Wilkins wants to take a breather but Gibson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.

Wilkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gibson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilkins.
Gibson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilkins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins wants to pass the guard but Gibson is defending well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wilkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibson's head.
Wilkins is looking to take a break and control but Gibson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilkins looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gibson! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gibson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gibson connects with a high kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilkins as he connects with a hook.
Gibson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gibson.
Gibson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wilkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Gibson misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick from Gibson misses.
Gibson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gibson throws a leg kick that is checked

so Wilkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Wilkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gibson throws a head kick that misses.
Tarik Gibson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gibson chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Wilkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wilkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wilkins is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gibson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gibson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wilkins off and has taken his back!
Wilkins rolls, trying to escape but Gibson keeps control of the position.
Gibson is riding his opponent, not letting Wilkins buck him off.
Gibson trying to control momentarily.
Wilkins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gibson.
Wilkins 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Good control from Gibson.
Gibson tries to get the hooks in deep but Wilkins pushed the leg off.
Gibson controlling well, preventing Wilkins from escaping the position.
Gibson controls the action.
Wilkins tries to escape but Gibson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gibson trying to control momentarily.
Wilkins turns into Gibson and is now in his guard.
Wilkins postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gibson has momentary wrist control but Wilkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Wilkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gibson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gibson misses with a hook

and Wilkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gibson's guard.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
Gibson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilkins manages to get himself to full guard.

Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Andy Wilkins did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gibson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gibson misses with a low kick.
Wilkins cracks Gibson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gibson slips a straight right by Wilkins.
Gibson misses with a body kick.
Wilkins feinted with a counter takedown.
Gibson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson throws a series of punches but Wilkins moves out of range.
Wilkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gibson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkins cracks Gibson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gibson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gibson, right into the meat.
Wilkins checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Wilkins.
Wilkins checks a leg kick.
Gibson throws a leg kick

and Wilkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilkins is pushing down on Gibson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gibson is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andy Wilkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Wilkins seems to be working for a kimura but Gibson defends the submission attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibson is just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wilkins.

Wilkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wilkins tries to score with some ground and pound. Gibson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wilkins working the ground and pound.

Wilkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gibson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wilkins cracks Gibson with a big right hand but Gibson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Wilkins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gibson regains half guard, as Wilkins was trying to land strikes.
Gibson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilkins.
Wilkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gibson regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Wilkins had his way with Tarik Gibson in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Wilkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gibson.
Gibson takes a swing at Wilkins's ribcage but misses.
Wilkins attempts a counter takedown but Gibson avoids it well and moves away.
Gibson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gibson.
Gibson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Wilkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilkins.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
Wilkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving.
Wilkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilkins stands and throws Gibson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Wilkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gibson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wilkins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wilkins is looking to take a break and control but Gibson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gibson dodges the ground and pound from Wilkins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Wilkins swings around for an armbar but Gibson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wilkins's guard.
Gibson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gibson wants to pass the guard but Wilkins is keeping the position.
Wilkins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wilkins looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gibson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gibson misses with a straight left.
Wilkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gibson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilkins throws a shot to the body.
Gibson throws a leg kick that misses.
Wilkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Gibson.
Gibson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilkins manages to avoid it.
Gibson drops his hands momentarily and Wilkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gibson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tarik Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gibson throws a shot to the body.
Andy Wilkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gibson throws a right hand that misses

and Wilkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilkins slips nicely into half guard.
Gibson has hold of Wilkins's hands but Wilkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilkins working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkins wants to control but Gibson is keeping him busy.

Wilkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gibson has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andy Wilkins.
I think Wilkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Wilkins!
Andy Wilkins is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Andy Wilkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.