PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack McScramble (ranked 1780 p4p, 1053 weight class) and Colby Gebhardt (ranked 194 p4p, 116 weight class). Colby Gebhardt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack McScramble's chin.

McScramble
vs
Gebhardt

156 cm
23
150
6 - 5 - 0

172 cm
24
149
4 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McScramble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colby Gebhardt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McScramble misses with a body punch
and Gebhardt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McScramble lands a glancing blow to the side of Gebhardt's head.
McScramble tries to clinch up.
Jab, jab by Gebhardt - just one landing.
Gebhardt swats away the attempt to clinch by McScramble.
McScramble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gebhardt throws a big shot that misses.
McScramble attempts a counter takedown but Gebhardt avoids it well and moves away.
Gebhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McScramble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McScramble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble swings for the body but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Gebhardt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gebhardt slips a jab from McScramble.
Gebhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Gebhardt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gebhardt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gebhardt wants it to stay on the feet.
Gebhardt takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses.
McScramble throws a jab but it's blocked by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gebhardt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McScramble lands a nice hook to Gebhardt's body. Gebhardt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gebhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McScramble.
Gebhardt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gebhardt throws a shot from downtown. McScramble moves away and avoids it.
Gebhardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McScramble.
Gebhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Gebhardt.
McScramble walks into a stiff left hand from Gebhardt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gebhardt manages to avoid it.
McScramble moves out of range of the strikes.
McScramble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gebhardt walks into a stiff left hand from McScramble.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McScramble scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gebhardt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McScramble throws a looping overhand right but Gebhardt ducks down to avoid it.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gebhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
Gebhardt scores with a jab to the jaw.

Oooooh!!! Gebhardt has knocked McScramble down with a huge combo! Gebhardt steps away and waves a wobbly McScramble back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
McScramble fails with an attempt to clinch.
McScramble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gebhardt takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gebhardt, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McScramble is looking to clinch but Gebhardt is avoiding it.
Gebhardt has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Gebhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
The fighters circling - McScramble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gebhardt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gebhardt clobbers McScramble with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gebhardt.
Nice sprawl there from Gebhardt as McScramble shoots in.

McScramble shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gebhardt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gebhardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but McScramble is one step ahead there.
Gebhardt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McScramble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gebhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McScramble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McScramble throwing strikes from guard but Gebhardt blocks nicely.
McScramble works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McScramble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gebhardt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gebhardt won't allow McScramble to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Gebhardt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McScramble tries to move into range but Gebhardt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gebhardt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gebhardt throws a shot to the body.
McScramble getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McScramble fails with an attempt to clinch.

McScramble dives in and scores a takedown into Gebhardt's guard.
McScramble has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McScramble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gebhardt is keeping the position for now.
Gebhardt is adopting a defensive guard.
Gebhardt is trying to control the position but McScramble postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble is pushing down on Gebhardt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gebhardt is fighting to maintain full guard but McScramble has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gebhardt is looking for a sweep. McScramble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McScramble is pressing down on Gebhardt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gebhardt is holding on for now.
McScramble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gebhardt keeps working.
Gebhardt blocking the ground and pound attempt from McScramble.
Gebhardt wants to control but McScramble is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McScramble not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

McScramble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gebhardt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gebhardt tries to roll over but McScramble keeps him under control.
McScramble 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.
Gebhardt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McScramble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gebhardt keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble working over Gebhardt with some ground and pound. Gebhardt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McScramble works his way into full mount!
McScramble lands with some strikes.
Gebhardt tries to hold on but McScramble postures up.
McScramble lands with some strikes.
McScramble postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gebhardt looks a forlorn figure.
McScramble lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McScramble misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
BOOM! McScramble connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gebhardt has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of McScramble's lack of action.
McScramble 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McScramble is keen to just control but Gebhardt is a slippery customer.
McScramble trying to control from Gebhardt's half guard. Gebhardt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Gebhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gebhardt wants to sweep here but McScramble controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble dominated that second round.
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!

Gebhardt lands a right hook to the body.
Gebhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McScramble manages to avoid it.
Gebhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McScramble manages to avoid it.
McScramble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gebhardt sprawls and moves away.
McScramble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gebhardt.
McScramble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but Gebhardt shows good takedown defense.
Gebhardt moves forwards but McScramble connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gebhardt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McScrambles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McScramble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gebhardt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McScramble on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble defending well as Gebhardt loads up on a big left hand.
McScramble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McScramble on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gebhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for McScramble.
McScramble walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from McScramble does it's job there.
Gebhardt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McScramble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gebhardt.
McScramble throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gebhardt counters with a right hand to the body.
McScramble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gebhardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McScramble.
McScramble attempts a counter takedown but Gebhardt avoids it well and moves away.
Gebhardt sizes up McScramble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gebhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gebhardt ducks under a wild hook from McScramble.
A countering left hand to the body from Gebhardt misses.
Gebhardt connects with a body shot that sends McScramble's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Gebhardt there.
Gebhardt throws a big shot that misses.
McScramble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McScramble shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McScramble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gebhardt scores with a jab.
McScramble closes the distance and clinches up with Gebhardt, looking for a takedown. McScramble pushes Gebhardt against the cage but Gebhardt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McScramble tries to close the distance and clinch but Gebhardt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble throws a jab when Gebhardt was well out of range.
McScramble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McScramble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Gebhardt misses the target.
Colby Gebhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

McScramble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gebhardt to the ground. McScramble is now in Gebhardt's guard.
McScramble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gebhardt is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McScramble scoring with some ground and pound.
McScramble slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gebhardt is on top in guard.

Gebhardt stopping the sweep attempt from McScramble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McScramble has his foot on Gebhardt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gebhardt works his way back into a safe position though.
Gebhardt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

McScramble has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gebhardt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McScramble.
McScramble is trying to improve his position.
Gebhardt just content to control the position.
McScramble stops Gebhardt from passing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Gebhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gebhardt 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Gebhardt!
Colby Gebhardt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.