PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Fanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Gibson
vs
Fanco

180 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

193 cm
19
200 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Fanco!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson shoots in and drives through. Fanco sprawls well.
Fanco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibson moves away.
Gibson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fanco defends well and Gibson ends up having to push Fanco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gibson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fanco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fanco leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gibson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fanco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fanco wants to stall.
Gibson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson tries to pull guard but Fanco holds him up against the cage and eventually Gibson drops back down to his feet.
Fanco gets underhooks to prevent Gibson's takedown attempt.
Fanco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gibson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gibson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fanco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Gibson.

Gibson wants the takedown. Fanco is fighting it off but Gibson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fanco's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gibson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Fanco working for a triangle but Gibson defends it easily.

Fanco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gibson defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanco wants to sweep here but Gibson controlling him for the moment.

Gibson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Fanco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibson works over Fanco with some ground and pound from guard.

Fanco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gibson defends well.
Gibson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gibson lands a couple of digs.
Gibson is in close to Fanco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gibson works over Fanco with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fanco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gibson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gibson scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
Gibson cracks Fanco with a solid left hand.

Gibson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Fanco keeps moving.
Gibson landing with the ground and pound.

Fanco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gibson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fanco's head.
Gibson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gibson chips away with some ground and pound.

Fanco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gibson distracts Fanco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fanco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fanco's head.
Gibson stands up over Fanco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gibson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gibson distracts Fanco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Gibson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gibson stands and throws Fanco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fanco is trying to get back to half guard.
Gibson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gibson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Gibson is trying to work for a kimura but Fanco is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gibson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fanco's half guard.
Fanco is refusing to be controlled, as Gibson sits in half guard.
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.

Fanco actively working from the bottom here.

Gibson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fanco is just riding it out for now. Gibson eventually gives up the hold.
Gibson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gibson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fanco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gibson winds up and cracks Fanco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gibson is looking to advance position but Fanco won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Gibson there.
Gibson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson slips a nice elbow through Fanco's hands, connecting with Fanco's forehead.

Gibson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fanco sees it coming and defends easily.
Gibson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gibson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gibson working over Fanco with some ground and pound. Fanco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gibson lands with a punch from half guard.

Fanco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gibson is nestled in close to Fanco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Gibson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fanco is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyrone Gibson!
A less than humble Tyrone Gibson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.