PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Jostrzebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darnell Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jostrzebski's entrance music is Candyman. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Jostrzebski
vs
Gibson

172 cm
18
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Jostrzebski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darnell Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jostrzebski misses with a straight left.
Gibson misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Jostrzebski misses its target.
Jostrzebski throws a lazy uppercut
and Gibson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jostrzebski looks to land a left hand but Gibson moved out of range nicely.
Gibson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Gibson misses.

Gibson drives through and clinches with Jostrzebski against the cage.
Jostrzebski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Gibson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson misses with some punches.
Gibson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jostrzebski's efforts to push away.
Jostrzebski looking to slow down the pace here.
Jostrzebski is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jostrzebski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gibson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jostrzebski wants to break free but Gibson has control.
Jostrzebski letting Gibson take a breather here.
Jostrzebski has Gibson pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gibson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jostrzebski blocking some punches.
Gibson misses with a body punch.
Gibson has a couple of punches blocked by Jostrzebski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Gibson - that landed with a thud.
Gibson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jostrzebski is looking to control Gibson's arms but Gibson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jostrzebski has his back to the cage.
Gibson keeps control of Jostrzebski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jostrzebski stalling against the cage.
Jostrzebski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jostrzebski gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jostrzebski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jostrzebskis head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jostrzebski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gibson.
Jostrzebski looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joseph Jostrzebski.
Gibson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gibson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jostrzebski throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gibson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jostrzebski throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.
Gibson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gibson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jostrzebski to counter with a crisp jab.
Jostrzebski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joseph Jostrzebski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Gibson.

Gibson darts in and clinches Jostrzebski up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jostrzebski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jostrzebski taking a breather.
Gibson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jostrzebski tries to work over Gibson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gibson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jostrzebski.
Gibson scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jostrzebski manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
A big right from Jostrzebski misses.
A jab from Jostrzebski finds it's way through Gibson's defenses.
Gibson lands a really nice looking cross but Jostrzebski seems unphased.
Gibson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jostrzebski counter with a right hand.
Gibson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski throws a lazy right hand but Gibson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gibson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jostrzebski.
Gibson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jostrzebski in his tracks.
Jostrzebski throws a poor cross that misses
and Gibson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gibson slips under a jab from Jostrzebski.
Gibson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gibson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Jostrzebski misses.
Gibson connects with a looping right hand.
Jostrzebski connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jostrzebski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gibson counters with a nice body shot.
Jostrzebski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jostrzebski misses with a hook
and Gibson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gibson ducks under a wild hook from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski throws a jab but it's blocked by Gibson.
Jostrzebski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jostrzebski throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Gibson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gibson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jostrzebski is struggling to control the position.
Jostrzebski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jostrzebski blocks a body shot from Gibson.
Gibson misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jostrzebski is trying to force a seperation but Gibson has the dominant position.

Jostrzebski breaks from the clinch.
Jostrzebski throws an off balance right hand

and Gibson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jostrzebski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jostrzebski stalling in the clinch but Gibson improves position.
Jostrzebski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson lands a right hand.
Jostrzebski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gibson misses with the head strike.
Jostrzebski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gibson is keeping busy.
Jostrzebski is trying to break the clinch but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
Gibson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jostrzebski lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson stalling in the clinch.
Jostrzebski is trying to force a seperation but Gibson has the dominant position.
Jostrzebski blocking some punches.
Jostrzebski tries a body shot but Gibson blocks it.
Jostrzebski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gibson is keeping busy.
Gibson keeps control of Jostrzebski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jostrzebski is trying to stall.
Jostrzebski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gibson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jostrzebski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gibson scores with a shot to the side of Jostrzebski's head.
Jostrzebski tries to stall but Gibson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jostrzebski gets through Gibson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson prevents a body shot from Jostrzebski.
Gibson working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Gibson scores with a nice short uppercut.

Jostrzebski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Gibson moves into the clinch.
Gibson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jostrzebski stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gibson as Jostrzebski tries to tie him up.
Jostrzebski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Jostrzebski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jostrzebski misses with a right hand

and Gibson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jostrzebski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gibson up against the cage.
Jostrzebski looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Gibson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gibson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gibson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jostrzebski is just out of range.
Jostrzebski lands a head shot.
Jostrzebski misses with a combination
and Gibson counters with a straight right hand.
Gibson tests Jostrzebski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gibson cracks Jostrzebski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson slips under a jab from Jostrzebski.
Gibson tests Jostrzebski's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jostrzebski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gibson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gibson slips under a jab from Jostrzebski.
A little jabbing left from Gibson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gibson moves forwards but Jostrzebski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Darnell Gibson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Gibson clinches.
Jostrzebski wants to stall.
Gibson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gibson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Darnell Gibson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jostrzebski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jostrzebski is looking to control Gibson's arms but Gibson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jostrzebski has his back to the cage.
Gibson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jostrzebski backwards.
Jostrzebski misses with a body punch.
Gibson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jostrzebski uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gibson fails to land.
Gibson misses with some punches.
Jostrzebski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jostrzebski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gibson fails to land.

Jostrzebski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jostrzebski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gibson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jostrzebski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jostrzebski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gibson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jostrzebski thuds his right hand into Gibson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gibson defending well as Jostrzebski loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jostrzebski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jostrzebski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gibson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jostrzebski cracks a nice hook into Gibson's ribs.
Jostrzebski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gibson at a distance.
Darnell Gibson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jostrzebski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson.
Good standup being displayed there by Jostrzebski as he connects with a hook.
Gibson slips under a jab from Jostrzebski.
Gibson looks to land a right hand but Jostrzebski moved out of range.
Jostrzebski throws a jab but it's blocked by Gibson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jostrzebski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gibson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jostrzebski thinking.
Jostrzebski looks to land a right hand but Gibson moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gibson misses the target.
Jostrzebski throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.

Gibson gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jostrzebski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Jostrzebski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Jostrzebski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darnell Gibson.
I've got Gibson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Gibson!