PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Crisis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fender Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fender Gibson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Crisis
vs
Gibson

168 cm
26
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
155 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Crisis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fender Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crisis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crisis takes one to the chin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Gibson scores with a four punch combination!
Crisis takes one to the chin there.
Gibson thuds a left hand into Crisis's body.
Gibson cracks a nice hook into Crisis's ribs.

Crisis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gibson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crisis wants to pass to mount but Gibson is defending the position.
Gibson pushes Crisis off looking to stand but Crisis dives back in and keeps control.
Crisis throwing shots but Gibson is blocking nicely.
Gibson is trying to stand back up but Crisis is controlling him
Crisis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crisis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gibson!
Crisis content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson has given up his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Crisis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gibson is defending well though. Crisis let's go of the attempt for now.
Crisis is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Gibson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Crisis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gibson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gibson for a finish.
Gibson holding both Crisis 's hands and preventing any damage.
Crisis cracks Gibson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Gibson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gibson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Crisis.
Gibson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Crisis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Crisis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Crisis looking for the choke but no joy.
Gibson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crisis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson holding both Crisis 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crisis is riding his opponent, not letting Gibson buck him off.

Crisis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gibson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gibson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The referee is taking a good look at Gibson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Crisis!
Crisis lands with a hammerfist to the side of Gibson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crisis scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Crisis controlling from the back.
Gibson trying to get back to his feet but Crisis is in full control for now.

Gibson is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Gibson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gibson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crisis circles away quickly and effectively.
Crisis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gibson is out of range and Crisis settles back down.
Crisis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gibson avoids it really well and circles away.
Gibson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Gibson as he connects with a hook.
Crisis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gibson swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Crisis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gibson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Gibson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gibson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gibson keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crisis.
Gibson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crisis.
Gibson misses with a double jab.
Crisis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crisis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gibson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Crisis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crisis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Crisis gets a takedown into half guard.
Gibson is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crisis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gibson to stand up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gibson!
Gibson avoids the body shot from Crisis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crisis. Gibson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gibson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gibson lands a lovely overhand right.
Gibson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Gibson misses.
Gibson lands with a hook. Crisis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gibson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crisis fails in his attempt to clinch.

Crisis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gibson tries to escape but Crisis is in control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gibson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Crisis taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alex Crisis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gibson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crisis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gibson defends it nicely.
Gibson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crisis in his tracks.
Gibson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crisis dives in and grabs Gibson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gibson pushes down on Crisis's head and hops out.
Gibson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gibson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crisis misses with a double jab
and Gibson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gibson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crisis throws a nice looking combination but Gibson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gibson misses with a few strikes there.
Gibson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gibson swats away the attempt to clinch by Crisis.
Gibson lands a glancing blow to the side of Crisis's head.
A jab from Gibson does it's job there.
Crisis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fender Gibson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crisis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Gibson gets caught flat footed, as Crisis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crisis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gibson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crisis is controlling him.
Crisis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fender Gibson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Crisis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gibson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crisis.
Gibson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fender Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibson moves out of range of the body kick from Crisis.
Gibson lands with a straight right. Crisis didn't see that one coming.
Gibson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gibson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crisis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice combination there by Gibson.
Gibson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Crisis shoots for a double leg takedown but Gibson sprawls well. He's pushed Crisis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crisis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gibson defends it nicely.
Gibson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gibson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Crisis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Crisis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gibson wants to get back to his feet but Crisis drags him back down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson wants to get back to his feet but Crisis drags him back down.

Crisis decides to stand back up. Crisis steps back and let's Gibson get back to his feet.

Crisis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gibson quickly recovers to half guard.
Crisis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gibson is trying to stand back up but Crisis is controlling him
Crisis is looking to advance position but Gibson won't allow it.
Crisis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Crisis working the head and body with strikes.
Crisis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gibson looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crisis.

Crisis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gibson is trying to stand up here but Crisis is controlling him well.
Alex Crisis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crisis working the head and body with strikes.
Gibson tries to kick Crisis off but Crisis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Crisis gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gibson blocks a low kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crisis tries for a takedown but Gibson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Crisis darts in and clinches Gibson up against the cage.
Gibson lands with a light punch inside.
Gibson misses with a punch on the inside.
Crisis tries to score a body lock takedown but Gibson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gibson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crisis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gibson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crisis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gibson walks away with a smile on his face. Crisis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gibson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Gibson. No joy for Crisis on that attempt.
Nice jab there from Gibson.
Gibson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crisis throws a sloppy body shot
and Gibson counters with a left and a right that stings Crisis.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gibson!
Gibson scores with a one two! Crisis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson lands with a hook. Crisis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gibson lands a right hook to the body.
Crisis shoots in looking for a takedown but Gibson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crisis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crisis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gibson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gibson lands with a nice body punch.
Gibson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gibson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, jab by Gibson - just one landing.
Crisis shoots in and drives through. Gibson sprawls well.
No joy there for Crisis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gibson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gibson scores with a one two! Crisis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crisis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gibson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gibson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice combination there by Gibson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fender Gibson.
I think Gibson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

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