PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janno Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madhead Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibbs comes to the cage accompanied by Apocalypse Please. Power has chosen Mouth for war as his entrance music. The key to victory for Janno Gibbs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gibbs
vs
Power

185 cm
38
192 lbs
21 - 18 - 0

190 cm
26
185 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janno Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Madhead Power!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Power misses.
Gibbs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gibbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Gibbs misses the shot to the body.
Power is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Power walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gibbs.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Power moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibbs. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power connects with a right hand. Gibbs shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs misses with a wild body shot.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibbs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gibbs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Gibbs wants to clinch.
Power avoids the body shot from Gibbs.
Power has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gibbs is looking to wear down Power with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gibbs throws a lazy head kick
and Power counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibbs.
Gibbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibbs.
Gibbs throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gibbs!
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Jab from Power.
Gibbs tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.
Power moves out of range as Gibbs throws a body kick.
Gibbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Power lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gibbs.

Gibbs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Gibbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Janno Gibbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbs throws a head kick that Power semi-blocks.

It looks like Madhead Power has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to clinch
and Power counters with a nice body shot.
Power takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gibbs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gibbs wants to clinch.
Power throws a body punch but Gibbs moves out of range.
Gibbs looks to land a body kick but Power moved away.
Power feints the counter takedown.
Power on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gibbs. Gibbs obviously looking to wear him down.
Gibbs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Power.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gibbs. That's going to slow Power down.

Gibbs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Gibbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gibbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Power throws a shot to the body.
Gibbs throws a lazy body kick
and Power counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses.
Gibbs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Janno Gibbs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Madhead Power's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gibbs cracks Power with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Power checks the leg kick.
Gibbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Power avoids the head kick by Gibbs.
Power is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Power shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gibbs is looking to clinch.
Gibbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Power looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power with a poor takedown
and Gibbs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Janno Gibbs is winning the standup battle so far.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses.
Gibbs misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Power misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Power is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Power looks to land a combination but Gibbs avoids it well.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibbs circles away.
Gibbs loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Gibbs takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gibbs tries to clinch up.
Power scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibbs.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Power misses with an uppercut
and Gibbs counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Power is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Madhead Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gibbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Power's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gibbs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gibbs wants to clinch
and Power counters with a left to the body.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibbs.
Power on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gibbs moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Come on Power - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Power trying to control the position but instead, Gibbs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Power into the cage.
Gibbs gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gibbs lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Gibbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Janno Gibbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibbs misses with a head kick.
Gibbs is looking to clinch.
Power takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to clinch up.
Gibbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gibbs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Gibbs misses

and Power counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power cracks Gibbs with a big right hand but Gibbs just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Gibbs's face as Power controls the position.
Power working the ground and pound.
Gibbs is trying to get back to half guard.
Power is staying tight to Gibbs's torso, preventing him from escaping.
A control attempt from Gibbs but he's now mounted!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janno Gibbs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Madhead Power's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gibbs tries to clinch up.
Gibbs tries to clinch up.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power ducks right into an uppercut from Gibbs.
Power avoids the body shot from Gibbs.
Gibbs lands a right hook to the body.
Gibbs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gibbs counters with a body kick.
Gibbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibbs moves away.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibbs moves to clinch but Power breaks away
and Power counters with a two punch combo.
Gibbs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Power's head.
Gibbs tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Gibbs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Power moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Power's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
Power fails to land the takedown.

Gibbs moves into the clinch successfully.

Gibbs breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibbs. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gibbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gibbs throws an off balance right hand
and Gibbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gibbs thumps Power with a low kick.
Power scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Power misses with a double jab.
It looked like Gibbs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Gibbs misses with a series of wild punches.
Gibbs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs misses with a head kick.
Power lands a jab to Gibbs's midsection.
Gibbs tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Power appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gibbs moves forwards but Power connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Power takes a swing at Gibbs's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibbs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gibbs is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
Power let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gibbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madhead Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janno Gibbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gibbs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janno Gibbs!
A very excited looking Janno Gibbs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Madhead Power had this to say: 'I blame the ref and a very poor crowd'.