PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hutch Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jack Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Johnson
vs
Gibson

180 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

SCP Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hutch Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gibson.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.

Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gibson throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Gibson advances to half guard.
Gibson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gibson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gibson is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Gibson sits in half guard.
Johnson is pressing down on Gibson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gibson pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Gibson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gibson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gibson working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Gibson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gibson throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Gibson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Gibson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson looking to control but Gibson passes into half guard.
Gibson is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Gibson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Gibson trying to control the pace.
Gibson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Gibson is controlling well.
Gibson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Gibson sits in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gibson takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
Gibson throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Gibson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Gibson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson looking to control but Gibson passes into half guard.
Gibson working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hutch Gibson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gibson slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gibson.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jack Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gibson wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Gibson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Gibson any problems.
Gibson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Gibson with a nice head shot there.
Gibson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gibson defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to hit a switch here but Gibson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Johnson there!
Gibson landing punches.
Gibson working Johnson over with strikes here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Gibson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gibson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Gibson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gibson with good strikes from the mount here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hutch Gibson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gibson lands with some strikes.
Gibson landing punches.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gibson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gibson has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gibson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
Gibson lands a nice shot to the head.
Gibson working Johnson over with strikes here.
Gibson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gibson trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Gibson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gibson lands with some strikes.
Gibson with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Gibson.
Gibson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gibson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Gibson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gibson controlling from the full mount.
Gibson lands a big elbow.
Gibson unloading with bombs!
Gibson working the ground and pound effectively.
Gibson blocks Johnson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gibson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hutch 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!

Johnson tries to bum rush Gibson with a series of wild strikes but Gibson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Gibson feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Gibson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Gibson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gibson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Gibson there.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibson is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gibson stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Gibson controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gibson distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gibson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gibson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gibson postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gibson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gibson slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Gibson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Gibson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gibson looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Gibson lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Gibson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gibson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gibson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Gibson looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Jack Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gibson unloading with bombs!
Johnson gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Gibson there.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Gibson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson has hold of Gibson's hands but Gibson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gibson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Gibson's attempts to control the action.
Gibson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hutch Gibson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gibson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30

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