PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Jean Marc Mormeck Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darryl Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Marc Mormeck Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marc Mormeck Jr
vs
Gibbons

178 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Big right hand

Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Héritage!

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Marc Mormeck Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darryl Gibbons!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbons blocks the body kick.
Gibbons swings widly with a right hand
and Gibbons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gibbons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mormeck Jr manages to avoid it.

Gibbons closes the distance and pushes Mormeck Jr back into the ropes.
Mormeck Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Gibbons.
Gibbons blocking some punches.
Mormeck Jr tries a body shot but Gibbons blocks it.
Gibbons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibbons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gibbons lands a hook that snaps the head of Mormeck Jr backwards.
Gibbons is working Mormeck Jr over against the ropes.
Gibbons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mormeck Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Gibbons.
Mormeck Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mormeck Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gibbons misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormeck Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mormeck Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mormeck Jr takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gibbons.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gibbons.
Mormeck Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbons controls the action.
Gibbons scores with a shot to the side of Mormeck Jr's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mormeck Jr.
Mormeck Jr cracks Gibbons with a nice body shot.
Mormeck Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gibbons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gibbons blocks an uppercut.
Mormeck Jr tries to break free but Gibbons pushes him back against the ropes.
Gibbons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gibbons gets through Mormeck Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gibbons misses with a punch on the inside.
Mormeck Jr working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormeck Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gibbons.
Mormeck Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gibbons backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbons.
Gibbons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mormeck Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbons controls the action.
A hook to the body from Mormeck Jr.
Mormeck Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gibbons misses with the head strike.
Gibbons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mormeck Jr is trying to push Gibbons away but Gibbons has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gibbons misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibbons.
Mormeck Jr misses with the head strike.

Mormeck Jr breaks the clinch.
Mormeck Jr ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
Jean Marc Mormeck Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mormeck Jr is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gibbons has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons slips a jab from Mormeck Jr.

Gibbons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gibbons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mormeck Jr.
Mormeck Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Gibbons blocks an uppercut.
Mormeck Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gibbons digs a right hand into Mormeck Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mormeck Jr's gas tank.
Mormeck Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gibbons backwards.
Gibbons scores with a hook to the body.
Mormeck Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gibbons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibbons has a couple of punches blocked by Mormeck Jr.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mormeck Jr.
Mormeck Jr pushes Gibbons back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mormeck Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbons controls the action.
Gibbons tries to work over Mormeck Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mormeck Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mormeck Jr pushes Gibbons back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mormeck Jr digs a right hand underneath Gibbons's ribcage. Gibbons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mormeck Jr tries to stall but Gibbons uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gibbons.
Gibbons tries a body shot but Mormeck Jr blocks it.
Gibbons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gibbons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibbons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Gibbons.

Mormeck Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gibbons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mormeck Jr throws out the jab.
Gibbons takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Gibbons is rocked!
Mormeck Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darryl Gibbons will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gibbons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mormeck Jr.
Mormeck Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mormeck Jr slips under a jab from Gibbons.
Gibbons looks to land a right hand but Mormeck Jr moved out of range.
Gibbons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mormeck Jr missing with a left hand there. Gibbons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mormeck Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gibbons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mormeck Jr.
Mormeck Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gibbons.
Gibbons throws an overhand right that lands on Mormeck Jr's shoulder, as Mormeck Jr tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mormeck Jr throws out the jab.
Mormeck Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Gibbons moves into the clinch.
Gibbons blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons lands a right hand.
Gibbons working aggressively here.
Gibbons blocking some punches.
Mormeck Jr blocks an uppercut.
Mormeck Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbons's elbow.
Gibbons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mormeck Jr backwards.
Mormeck Jr tries to stall but Gibbons uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibbons.
A head punch on the inside from Mormeck Jr fails to land.
Darryl Gibbons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mormeck Jr lands a right hand.
Gibbons pushes Mormeck Jr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mormeck Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbons.
Gibbons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gibbons blocks a body shot from Mormeck Jr.
Mormeck Jr working aggressively here.
Gibbons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mormeck Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mormeck Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibbons tries to work over Mormeck Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mormeck Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mormeck Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gibbons tries to throw a body punch but Mormeck Jr avoids it by throwing Gibbons back against the ropes.
Mormeck Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mormeck Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Gibbons pushes Mormeck Jr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mormeck Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibbons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mormeck Jr's elbow.
Mormeck Jr lands with a right to the head.
Mormeck Jr tries to work over Gibbons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mormeck Jr is trying to force a seperation but Gibbons has the dominant position.
Gibbons lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Gibbons scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gibbons prevents a body shot from Mormeck Jr.
Mormeck Jr tries to work over Gibbons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mormeck Jr is trying to force a seperation but Gibbons has the dominant position.
Mormeck Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mormeck Jr tries a body shot but Gibbons blocks it.
Mormeck Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gibbons is keeping busy.
Mormeck Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mormeck Jr prevents a body shot from Gibbons.
Mormeck Jr wants to break free but Gibbons has control.
Gibbons misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Gibbons.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mormeck Jr.
Gibbons misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Gibbons.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons misses with a punch to the body.
Mormeck Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbons controls his hands.
Mormeck Jr pushes Gibbons back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Gibbons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gibbons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mormeck Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Mormeck Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mormeck Jr is trying to stall.
Mormeck Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbons.
Gibbons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gibbons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mormeck Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mormeck Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gibbons misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbons misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darryl Gibbons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mormeck Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gibbons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gibbons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mormeck Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gibbons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mormeck Jr.
Mormeck Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gibbons throws a looping overhand right but Mormeck Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Gibbons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mormeck Jr throws a low kick, looking for Gibbons's leg but Gibbons calmly moves out of range.
Gibbons avoids the body shot from Mormeck Jr.
Gibbons just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Marc Mormeck Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Gibbons checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mormeck Jr lands a jab to the head.
Gibbons avoids the head kick by Mormeck Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Gibbons. Those never looked like landing.
Mormeck Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mormeck Jr throws a lazy right hand but Gibbons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormeck Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gibbons in his tracks.
Mormeck Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gibbons defending well as Mormeck Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Mormeck Jr looks to land a left hand but Gibbons moved out of range nicely.
Mormeck Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibbons.
Mormeck Jr slips a jab from Gibbons.
A big right from Mormeck Jr misses.
Mormeck Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gibbons avoids a kick to the body.
Mormeck Jr lunges at Gibbons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gibbons's hand.
Gibbons is still on wobbly legs! Can Mormeck Jr finish him?
Gibbons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mormeck Jr on the side of the head.
Gibbons seems to have recovered his senses.
Gibbons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mormeck Jr moves forwards but Gibbons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mormeck Jr manages to avoid it.
Jean Marc Mormeck Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darryl Gibbons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons swings for the body but Mormeck Jr moves out of range.
Gibbons looks to land a left hand but Mormeck Jr moved out of range nicely.
Gibbons tries to clinch but Mormeck Jr moves out of range.
Gibbons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mormeck Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mormeck Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mormeck Jr missing with a left hand there. Gibbons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gibbons swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mormeck Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Gibbons darts in and clinches Mormeck Jr up against the ropes.
Gibbons stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gibbons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mormeck Jr tries to break free but Gibbons pushes him back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Gibbons.
Still in the clinch, Mormeck Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mormeck Jr misses with some punches.
Gibbons throws a head punch that misses.
Gibbons misses with the head strike.
Mormeck Jr tries to work over Gibbons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gibbons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Gibbons on the inside.
Mormeck Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbons.
Gibbons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mormeck Jr blocks a body shot from Gibbons.
Gibbons tries to work over Mormeck Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mormeck Jr is trying to break the clinch but Gibbons has him pressed against the ropes.
Mormeck Jr working aggressively here.
Mormeck Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mormeck Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mormeck Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Gibbons lands a nice shot to the body.
Gibbons stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Gibbons throws an elbow but misses.
Gibbons takes a shot to the head.
Mormeck Jr is trying to force a seperation but Gibbons has the dominant position.
Mormeck Jr working aggressively here.
Gibbons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mormeck Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Mormeck Jr misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mormeck Jr backwards.
Mormeck Jr lands with a left to the head.
Mormeck Jr working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gibbons.
Mormeck Jr wants to break free but Gibbons has control.
Mormeck Jr misses with a body punch.
Gibbons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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 Jean Marc Mormeck Jr.
I think Gibbons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jean Marc Mormeck Jr!
A victorious Jean Marc Mormeck Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.