PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hibbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McPhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hibbert comes to the cage accompanied by The Used- Taste of Ink. The key to victory for Josh Hibbert has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hibbert
vs
McPhee

191 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Hibbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan McPhee!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McPhee is defended easily by Hibbert.

McPhee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hibbert is trying to defend but McPhee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Hibbert is defending against the submission attempts here by McPhee.

Hibbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McPhee wants to free his trapped foot but Hibbert is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from McPhee.
McPhee tries to pass to full mount but Hibbert defends it.
Hibbert trying to control but McPhee postures up.
McPhee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hibbert tries to get to full guard but McPhee has control of the leg.
McPhee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hibbert is defending against the submission attempts here by McPhee.
Hibbert is looking for a sweep. McPhee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hibbert looking for submissions off his back.
McPhee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hibbert fails in his attempt to clinch.

McPhee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

McPhee has gone for a leg lock! Hibbert slips out almost immediately though and dives into McPhee's guard.
McPhee looks gassed!

McPhee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hibbert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hibbert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hibbert forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hibbert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McPhee is looking for a sweep. Hibbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McPhee has hold of Hibbert's hands but Hibbert slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McPhee tries to roll over but Hibbert keeps him under control.
Hibbert slows the pace down in half guard.
Hibbert is keen to just control but McPhee is a slippery customer.
Hibbert moves nicely into side control.
McPhee stops Hibbert from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hibbert is working McPhee over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McPhee tries to buck Hibbert off but Hibbert is having none of it.

Hibbert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McPhee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hibbert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Hibbert has hold of McPhee's arm. He's looking for a kimura. McPhee seems comfortable defending it but Hibbert has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! McPhee is real pain and he's forced to tap out! McPhee is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hibbert couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Hibbert!