PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terence Gibson (ranked 5968 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Hadley (ranked 23541 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Hadley told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Gibson
vs
Hadley

200 cm
18
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Terence Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Hadley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hadley forces Gibson back against the cage and clinches.
Gibson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hadley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gibson wants to stall.
Hadley wants a takedown.
Hadley misses with a punch to the body.
Gibson has Hadley pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hadley tries to score a body lock takedown but Gibson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gibson stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gibson as Hadley tries to tie him up.
Gibson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hadley tries to land knees in the clinch but Gibson avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Gibson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gibson manages to break the clinch.
Alex Hadley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gibson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gibson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hadley's face.
Gibson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hadley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gibson.
Hadley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gibson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Terence Gibson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Hadley.
Gibson has Hadley pressed against the cage.

Hadley tightens his grip and picks Gibson up, before dumping him to the ground. Gibson manages to land in guard.
Gibson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hadley is one step ahead there.
Gibson pulls Hadley in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Hadley from controlling successfully.
Gibson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hadley wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Hadley postures up.
Gibson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hadley manages to get himself to full guard.

Hadley wants to sweep here but Gibson controlling him for the moment.

Hadley is looking for a triangle here but Gibson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadley throws a few strikes from the bottom but Gibson takes advantage and mounts!
Gibson breaks from Hadley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gibson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gibson with the ground and pound from mount.
Gibson looking to finish Hadley with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hadley!
Hadley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hadley is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson with a couple of short strikes.

Gibson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hadley is looking to improve his position but Gibson isn't that keen on the idea.
Hadley tries to lock up and control but Gibson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Hadley tries to improve his position but Gibson has taken his back! Gibson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hadley tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gibson pushes Hadley away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terence Gibson!