PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hutch Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bija Firserfest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bija Firserfest has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gibson
vs
Firserfest

185 cm
36
175 lbs
30 - 16 - 0

179 cm
28
180 lbs
17 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hutch Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bija Firserfest!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firserfest throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.
Firserfest avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Firserfest throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gibson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Firserfest feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gibsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gibson slips under a jab.
Gibson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Firserfest lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Hutch Gibson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gibson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gibson lands with a good body shot.
Gibson looks to score with a jab to the body but Firserfest is just out of range.
Firserfest fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gibson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Firserfest throws out the jab.
Gibson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Firserfest displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gibson.
Firserfest takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gibson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Firserfest thows a body shot but no joy.
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.
Firserfest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gibson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hutch Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson throws a low kick, looking for Firserfest's leg but Firserfest calmly moves out of range.
Firserfest misses with a double jab.
A clash of legs there as Firserfest blocks the low kick.
Firserfest changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Firserfest throws a shot to the body.
Firserfest misses with a few strikes there.
Firserfest moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firserfest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Firserfest blocks the low kick.
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 looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gibson fails to land the takedown.
Gibson scores with a shot to the body.
Gibson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Firserfest is able to avoid easily.
Firserfest throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gibson tries to work over Firserfest's front leg with a kick but Firserfest checks it.
Gibson moves away from the strike by Firserfest.
Gibson defending well as Firserfest loads up on a big left hand.
Firserfest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibson moves away.
Nice jab there from Gibson.

It looks like Bija Firserfest has been cut.
Gibson throws a chopping leg kick but Firserfest manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice jab there from Firserfest.
Firserfest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibson was well out of range. Poor timing from Firserfest.
Gibson tries to move into range but Firserfest moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gibson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Firserfest just misses with a punch to the body.
Gibson feints and then cracks Firserfest's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Firserfest down.
Gibson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gibson shoots in looking for a takedown but Firserfest manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gibson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good exchange - Firserfest coming out on top.
Firserfest throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Firserfest misses with a few strikes there.
Gibson connects with a leg kick. Firserfest looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gibson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firserfest moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Firserfest moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Firserfest keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gibson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Firserfest throws a leg kick but Gibson checks it.
Firserfest is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gibson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Firserfest avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Firserfest is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gibson.

Gibson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gibson showed some decent athleticism there.
Gibson is trying to control. Firserfest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Firserfest trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bija Firserfest will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Firserfest lands with a nice body punch.
Gibson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Firserfest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Firserfest misses with a two punch combination.
Firserfest misses with a few strikes there.
Firserfest misses with a series of wild punches.
Gibson is looking to wear down Firserfest with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Firserfest just misses with a punch to the body.
Gibson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Firserfest is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gibson.
Firserfest walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gibson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gibson throws a body punch but Firserfest moves out of range.
Firserfest throws a right and a left that both miss.
Firserfest moves out of range of the leg kick from Gibson.
Firserfest avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Firserfest slips a jab and a cross from Gibson.
Firserfest thows a left - swing and a miss!
Firserfest just misses with a punch to the body.
Gibson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Firserfest scores with a shot to the body.
Gibson avoids the body shot from Firserfest.
Firserfest lands an overhand right.
Firserfest misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Firserfest misses.
Firserfest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firserfest swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gibson slips under a jab.
Firserfest looks to land a left hand but Gibson moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson jabs at Firserfest's body.
Firserfest digs a good hook to Gibson's body.
Firserfest throws an off balance right hand

and Gibson counters with a single leg into guard. Firserfest didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson passes into half guard.
Gibson is looking to take a break and control but Firserfest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gibson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Firserfest is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Firserfest keeps working.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Firserfest defending well though.
Firserfest on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Firserfest wants to get back to full guard.
Gibson winds up and cracks Firserfest with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gibson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Firserfest defending well though.
Firserfest is looking to improve his position.
Gibson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gibson slips a nice elbow through Firserfest's hands, connecting with Firserfest's forehead.
Gibson wants to pass to mount but Firserfest is defending the position.
Firserfest wants to get back to full guard.
Gibson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gibson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gibson is working for a kimura but Firserfest is defending it quite comfortably.
Gibson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Firserfest defending well though.
Firserfest wants to get back to full guard.
Gibson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Firserfest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Firserfest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibson is one step ahead there.
Gibson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Firserfest pulls Gibson in to control the position.
Firserfest avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hutch Gibson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Firserfest throws a right hand that misses

and Gibson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Firserfest is pressing down on Gibson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Firserfest avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Firserfest keeps moving.
Gibson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Firserfest working a defensive guard here.
Gibson throws an elbow that misses. Firserfest uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gibson's guard. Nice move by Firserfest!
Firserfest looking to pass the guard.
Firserfest trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Firserfest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gibson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bija Firserfest was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Firserfest throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.
Bija Firserfest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Firserfest's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gibson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Firserfest scrambles back to his feet.
Firserfest jabs at Gibson's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibson.
Firserfest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Firserfest misses with a series of wild punches.
Gibson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gibson misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gibson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firserfest connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Firserfest thows a left - swing and a miss!
Firserfest throws a predictable looking body shot

and Gibson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firserfest trying to control from the bottom.
Firserfest blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gibson.
Nice strikes from Gibson there.
Gibson throwing shots but Firserfest is blocking nicely.
Firserfest trying to control from the bottom.

Gibson is working for a submission of some sort.

Gibson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Firserfest is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hutch Gibson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hutch Gibson waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140's logo in front of the cameras.