PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roydell Gibbons (ranked 4382 p4p, 4402 weight class) and Jovi Wolf (ranked 527 p4p, 529 weight class). Gibbons comes into the arena with HonestKey- Raw Dog blaring out of the sound system. Wolf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shut em up. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gibbons
vs
Wolf

185 cm
18
181
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
175
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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Threads of Fate

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roydell Gibbons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jovi Wolf!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wolf misses with a jab to the body
and Gibbons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gibbons misses with a hook to the body

and Wolf counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gibbons trying to stall but Wolf improves his position.
Wolf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wolf lands a shot to the body.
Wolf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
Gibbons managing to block the knees to the body from Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wolf tries to throw a body punch but Gibbons avoids it by throwing Wolf back against the cage.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Wolf on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbons.
Wolf will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gibbons up against the cage.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbons is trying to stall.
Gibbons taking a breather.
Wolf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gibbons trying to control the position but instead, Wolf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gibbons into the cage.
Wolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gibbonss head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf throws an elbow that misses.
Wolf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wolf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolf is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Wolf on the inside.
Wolf tries to work over Gibbons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbons controls his hands.
Wolf lands a right hand.
Wolf pushes Gibbons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wolf misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Wolf.
Wolf lands a left hand.
Wolf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gibbons blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Wolf.
Wolf is struggling to control the position.
Wolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Wolf.
Gibbons avoids a wild elbow strike from Wolf.
Gibbons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wolf scores with a shot to the side of Gibbons's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gibbons avoids it.
Gibbons avoids a wild elbow strike from Wolf.
Wolf lands a hook that snaps the head of Gibbons backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wolf is leaning against Gibbons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gibbons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolf is keeping busy.
Gibbons tries to circle away but Wolf has him pinned against the cage.
Wolf stalling against the cage.
Wolf misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jovi Wolf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gibbons throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gibbons swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gibbons checks a leg kick.
Wolf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf misses with a kick to the body.
Gibbons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibbons. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gibbons is looking to wear down Wolf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gibbons counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wolf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wolf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibbons can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolf landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gibbons takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The referee asks Wolf politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wolf prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gibbons is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gibbons is looking to regain half guard here but Wolf keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbons is trying to control Wolf's posture but Wolf avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf working the head with strikes.
Gibbons is trying to escape the position but Wolf is controlling the position.
Wolf is continuing to stall.
Wolf has control of an arm but Gibbons manages to advance to Wolf's back!
Wolf can't escape the position.
Wolf rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wolf regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.
Gibbons forces his way into half guard.
Wolf preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jovi Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolf is looking for a sweep. Gibbons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four 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.
Wolf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wolf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gibbons wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wolf can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gibbons's guard.

Wolf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibbons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jovi Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gibbons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Wolf avoids the body shot from Gibbons.

Gibbons tries to keep at a distance but Wolf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gibbons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gibbons looking to slow down the pace here.
Gibbons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gibbons can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Wolf lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gibbons backwards.
Wolf just leaning against Gibbons, taking a breather.
Gibbons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gibbons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wolf will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gibbons up against the cage.
Wolf lands a body shot.
Wolf lands a nice uppercut.
Wolf throws an elbow but it misses.
Wolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gibbons avoiding damage as Wolf throws knees to the body.
A short right from Wolf.
Wolf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gibbons.
Wolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wolf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is struggling to control the position.
Wolf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gibbons is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Wolf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf digs a right hand into Gibbons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gibbons's gas tank.
Gibbons is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolf gets an underhook and turns Gibbons into the cage.
Wolf creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbons managing to block the knees to the body from Wolf.
Wolf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gibbons looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolf as Gibbons tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbons controls his hands.
Gibbons is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolf gets an underhook and turns Gibbons into the cage.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibbons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gibbons is looking to control Wolf's arms but Wolf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gibbons has his back to the cage.
Gibbons tries to break free but Wolf pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolf.
A shot in the inside from Wolf.
Wolf lands with a light punch inside.
Jovi Wolf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbons controls the action.
Wolf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gibbons blocks an uppercut.
Wolf lands with a short shot to the head.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibbons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibbons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gibbons.
Wolf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roydell Gibbons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jovi Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gibbons struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jovi Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wolf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Peck scores the fight for Jovi Wolf!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Jovi Wolf!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Jovi Wolf!

Jovi Wolf wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Jovi Wolf took to the microphone: 'All I can say is that it was a great fight! Roydell Gibbons is a solid competitor, im glad I had the opportunity to step in the octagon with him. Thank you, all the fans out there for making this all possible.'.