PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Gibson (ranked 4499 p4p, 4425 weight class) and Jermaine ONeal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Gibson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jermaine ONeal's chin.

Gibson
vs
ONeal

197 cm
18
259
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
231
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Gibson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jermaine ONeal!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson loads up on a big right hand but ONeal slips the punch.
Gibson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
ONeal tries to move into range but Gibson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

ONeal takes the fight into the clinch.
ONeal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gibson can't find room to land a body shot as ONeal controls the action.
ONeal is trying to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling him.
Gibson misses with some punches.
Gibson trying to stall but ONeal improves his position.
Gibson tries a body shot but ONeal blocks it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - ONeal has eaten all the pies!
Gibson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibson .
Gibson working aggressively here.
ONeal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gibson misses with some punches.
Gibson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeal is trying to force a seperation but Gibson has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gibson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gibson misses with a hook from the clinch.
ONeal looking to stall.
ONeal wants to break the clinch but can't.
ONeal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
ONeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson can't find room to land a body shot as ONeal controls the action.
Gibson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gibson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gibson tries to work over ONeal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gibson keeps control of ONeal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gibson tries a body shot but ONeal blocks it.
ONeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Gibson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gibson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ONeal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

ONeal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gibson stops ONeal from standing up.
ONeal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
ONeal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson trying to control but ONeal is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gibson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ONeal.
Kai Gibson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ONeal.
Gibson is looking to counter punch.
Kai Gibson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine ONeal.
Gibson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ONeal blocks a jab.
ONeal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gibson defends it nicely.
Gibson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gibson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ONeal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ONeal keeps the fight on the outside.
Gibson lunges at ONeal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by ONeal's hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibson lands a left hand.
ONeal fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibson .
ONeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Gibson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

ONeal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gibson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gibson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ONeal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibson looks to land a left hand but ONeal moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from ONeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gibson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gibson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ONeal can do to turn this around?
Gibson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
ONeal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibson .
Kai Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeal shoots and misses
and Gibson counters with a left to the body.
Kai Gibson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gibson with a hook.
Gibson scores with a nice strike.
Gibson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson connects with a body shot that sends ONeal's belly button to the back.
Gibson throws a right hand that ONeal ducks under and follows up with a left that ONeal also avoids with ease.
ONeal tries to counter with a clinch but Gibson shakes him off and moves away.
Gibson throws a looping overhand right but ONeal ducks down to avoid it.
Gibson tries to clinch but ONeal is having none of it.
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!
ONeal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gibson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kai Gibson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine ONeal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson lands a glancing blow to the side of ONeal's head.
ONeal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
ONeal tries to clinch but Gibson moves out of range.
ONeal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gibson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ONeal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gibson counters with a straight right hand.
ONeal is breathing heavily.
ONeal shoots in for a double leg but Gibson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ONeal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gibson .
Gibson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Gibson moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gibson .
Gibson misses with some punches.
ONeal jumps guard but Gibson stands there with ONeal around his waist. ONeal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Gibson fails to land.
A short right from Gibson .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Gibson .
Gibson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gibson can't find room to land a body shot as ONeal controls the action.
ONeal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gibson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
ONeal jumps guard but Gibson stands there with ONeal around his waist. ONeal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gibson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ONeals head.
Gibson swings wildly with an uppercut but ONeal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
ONeal goes for a takedown attempt but Gibson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gibson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson looks to land a combination. ONeal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gibson lands a jab.
Gibson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gibson tries to clinch but ONeal is having none of it.
ONeal feints a counter leg kick.
Gibson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gibson misses with a hook. ONeal ducked under it nicely.
Gibson scores with a body shot.
Gibson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits ONeals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gibson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

ONeal is rocked!
Gibson drops ONeal with a big left hand! ONeal is injured, injured bad! Gibson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Gibson !
In defeat, Jermaine ONeal stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll comeback stronger, just wait for my time.'.