PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hal Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donatello The dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibson comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible by Disturbed. The dragon has chosen Cereal Killer by Method Man and Red Man as his entrance music. Hal Gibson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gibson
vs
The dragon

195 cm
21
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

192 cm
23
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hal Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donatello The dragon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The dragon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gibson tries to avoid it but The dragon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gibson to the ground. Gibson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The dragon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gibson.
Gibson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gibson is looking to clinch.

The dragon closes the distance and pushes Gibson back into the cage.

The dragon breaks from the clinch.

The dragon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gibson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Gibson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibson manages to get back to half guard.
Gibson wants to get back to full guard.

The dragon 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 The dragon.
Gibson wants to get back to full guard.
The dragon trying to control the action but Gibson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson trying to control but The dragon postures up.
Gibson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gibson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The dragon throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.

Gibson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gibson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The dragon is keeping the position for now.
Gibson advances to half guard.

The dragon looking for submissions off his back.
The dragon looks gassed!

Gibson is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The dragon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The dragon looking for submissions off his back.
Gibson trying to control the action but The dragon is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The dragon scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The dragon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

The dragon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gibson is trying to defend but The dragon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gibson taking some punishment here, with The dragon in his half guard.
Gibson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
It looks like The dragon is going to stand back up.
The dragon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Gibson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gibson trying to control from the bottom.
Gibson is refusing to be controlled, as The dragon sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibson avoids the head kick by The dragon.
Gibson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gibson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Gibson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

The dragon working for a triangle but Gibson defends it easily.
The dragon keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson passes into half guard.
Gibson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The dragon actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The dragon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gibson prevents The dragon from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but The dragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gibson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gibson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gibson trying to control but The dragon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The dragon trying to keep a closed guard but Gibson is proving a slippery customer.
The dragon is breathing heavily.
The dragon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The dragon looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
The dragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibson misses with a body shot.

Gibson closes the distance and clinches.
Gibson avoiding damage as The dragon throws knees to the body.
Gibson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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.
The dragon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gibson keeps control of The dragon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gibson tries to stall but The dragon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The dragon tries to land knees in the clinch but Gibson avoids the damage to the body.
Gibson tries to work over The dragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The dragon tries to pull guard but Gibson won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The dragon misses with a knee to the head.
The dragon wants to break the clinch but can't.
The dragon is looking to break free of the clinch but Gibson has double underhooks.
Gibson stalling the fight.
The dragon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gibson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The dragon.

Gibson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but The dragon regains guard immediately.
Gibson wants to control from the top but The dragon keeps moving.

The dragon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gibson stands and throws The dragon's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gibson tries for a kimura but The dragon is defending well.
Gibson is looking to take a break and control but The dragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The dragon wants to control but Gibson postures up.
The dragon manages to get back to half guard.
Gibson trying to control from half guard but The dragon is working away.
Gibson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The dragon's head.
The dragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Gibson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gibson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gibson prevents The dragon from improving his position.
The dragon won't allow Gibson to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibson is thwarting The dragon's attempts to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The dragon tries to clinch but Gibson moves out of range.

Gibson moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hal Gibson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

The dragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
The dragon moves out of range of the body kick from Gibson.
Gibson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The dragon.
Gibson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The dragon swivels and escapes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gibson.
The dragon wants to clinch.
The dragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gibson throws a head kick but The dragon moves out of range.
The dragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The dragon looks for a takedown but Gibson sprawls well.
Gibson throws the kick towards the body but The dragon avoids it.
The dragon tries to bum rush Gibson with a series of wild strikes but Gibson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gibson is looking to land body kicks.

The dragon gets a clinch.
The dragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The dragon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gibson stalling in the clinch but The dragon improves position.
Gibson displaying some good clinch control by pressing The dragon up against the cage.
Gibson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The dragon takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gibson misses with the head strike.
Gibson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gibson leaning against his opponent.

Gibson decides to pull guard.

The dragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The dragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibson is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The dragon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gibson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The dragon is aware though and is defending well.

Gibson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think The dragon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gibson has tightened it up now! The dragon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hal Gibson!