PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hutch Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen "Bring Out Your Dead" by Strung Out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gibson
vs
White

185 cm
25
175 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

181 cm
26
181 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hutch Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jay White!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gibson.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibson moves away.
White cracks Gibson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
A big left from White misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gibson checks a leg kick.

Gibson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gibson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
White tries to reverse the position but Gibson maintains control.
White tries to lock up and control but Gibson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
White is looking to improve his position but Gibson isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson unloading with bombs!
Gibson controlling from the full mount.
White working to try and regain half guard.
Gibson trying to control but White is having none of it.
White is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White is trying desperately to improve position.
Gibson looking to control and managing it successfully.
White manages to regain half guard. Good work.
White has hold of Gibson's hands but Gibson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
White wants to improve his position but Gibson is controlling well.
Gibson is controlling the pace.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two 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.
White trying to hold on to Gibson's head to control him but Gibson postures up.
White is looking to improve his position.
Gibson is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gibson tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.

Gibson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from White.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gibson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hutch Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. White is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A frustrated look appears on White's face as he tries to break the clinch.
White lands with a right to the head.
Gibson is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.
White throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
Gibson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gibson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to throw a body punch but Gibson avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
Gibson blocking some punches.
Gibson goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gibson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
White presses Gibson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White pushes Gibson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Gibson goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White scores with a three punch combo!
White cracks the inside of Gibson's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for White.
White tests Gibson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White, right into the meat.
White stalks Gibson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gibson's face. Gibson staggers backwards, shaken.
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by White.
White lands with a straight right. Gibson didn't see that one coming.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Gibson closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
White thuds his shin into the meat of Gibson's side.
White turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for White.
White looking to land some kicks to the body here.
White scores with a nice right hand.
White scores with a jab.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gibson's sensitive parts.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White misses with the combination.
White throws a leg kick which misses Gibson's front leg but catches the back leg as Gibson tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gibson. That did some damage!
Gibson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before White can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White, right into the meat.
White scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay White dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

White throws a combination. Gibson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gibson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Gibson's head.
White misses the shot to the body.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gibson on the side of the head.
Gibson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gibson doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
White throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White cracks the inside of Gibson's front leg.
A left and a right from White both land. Nice combination.
White scores with a leg kick.
White scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from White.
Jay White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
Gibson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White, right into the meat.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gibson shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gibson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for White.
White scores with a jab.
Jay White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
White lands a glancing blow to the side of Gibson's head.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White connects with a looping right hand.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hutch Gibson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
White dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gibson. That did some damage!
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
White with a jab.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from White.
White lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gibson takes a step back to recover.
Gibson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
White getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gibson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
White sizes up Gibson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White throws a combination. Gibson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Gibson is rocked!
Gibson is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gibson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before White can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gibson in his tracks.
White feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gibson's calf.
Nice straight punches there by White. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White.
White dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gibson. That did some damage!
Donk. White catches Gibson right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - White coming out on top.
Gibson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
White scores with a hook to the body. Gibson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gibson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gibson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Gibson's head.
White connects with a looping right hand.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hutch Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gibson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from White.
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gibson has time to react.
Oh Gibson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gibson seems to have got his legs back now.
White looks to land a body kick but Gibson moved away.
Nice cross by White.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gibson on the side of the head.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Gibson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice body punch from White.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Hutch Gibson has been cut.
Gibson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Gibson's head.
Gibson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gibson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from White - the referee stops the clock and Gibson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says White. Gibson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
White lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White with a hook.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gibson's head.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gibson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gibson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left and a right from White both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White scores with a kick to the body.
Gibson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
White scores with a leg kick.
White lands a head shot.
White scores with a kick to the midsection.
White lands a really nice looking cross but Gibson seems unphased.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
White lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
White looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
White plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
White lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
White is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibson tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
White lands with a hook. Gibson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White cracks the inside of Gibson's front leg.
White dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gibson. That did some damage!
White throws a sloppy head kick and Gibson moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hutch Gibson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Gibson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White stuffs the takedown.
White stuns Gibson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gibson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White scores with a leg kick.
Gibson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
White lands with a hook. Gibson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White throws the kick towards the body but Gibson avoids it.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gibson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Gibson dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Gibson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hutch Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
White lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gibson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gibson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
White is looking to slow Gibson down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gibson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gibson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from White - the referee stops the clock and Gibson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says White. Gibson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gibson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gibson shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
White lands a nice looking body kick.
White clobbers Gibson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
White lands the left hand.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White scores with a hook.
White dips to his left and cracks Gibson with an uppercut!
White catches Gibson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by White! Gibson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay White!