PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jang Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibbs comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Gibbs
vs
Jung

188 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
174 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jang Jung!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jung tries to clinch there but Gibbs circles away.
Gibbs works over Jung's head and body with a nice combination.
Jung lands a right hook to the body.
Jung misses with a double jab.
Gibbs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Jung closes the distance and clinches.
Gibbs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jung prevents it.
Jung lands a hook that snaps the head of Gibbs backwards.

Gibbs pulls guard successfully.

Gibbs has his feet on Jung's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jung falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gibbs counters with a big head kick but Jung shrugs it off.
Gibbs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jung falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gibbs counters with a head kick. That will keep Jung thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Gibbs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibbs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jung.
Jang Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbs tries for a takedown but Jung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jung is defended easily by Gibbs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs stuffs the takedown.
Danny Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jang Jung.
Jung looks gassed!

Jung gets caught flat footed, as Gibbs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gibbs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jung working a defensive guard here.
Gibbs throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gibbs throws a big right hand that misses.
Jung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Gibbs has Jung up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung goes for a takedown attempt but Gibbs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jung closes the distance looking to clinch

and Gibbs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jung can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gibbs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jung keeps working.

Gibbs decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jung there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jung wants to clinch

and Gibbs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jung won't be happy with that.
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!

Gibbs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs trying to control the action but Jung is working from the bottom.
Gibbs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jung takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jung regains half guard, as Gibbs was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Gibbs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jung shoots for a takedown but Gibbs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jung fails to land with a series of punches.
Jung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibbs shoots in for a double leg but Jung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Gibbs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jung did well to prevent Gibbs getting side control.
Gibbs wants to take a breather but Jung is having none of it.
Gibbs slips a nice elbow through Jung's hands, connecting with Jung's forehead.
Jung keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gibbs wants to pass the guard but Jung is defending well.
Gibbs is working hard here to advance position.
Jung is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibbs trying to pass the guard but Jung defending well.

Gibbs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jung defends it well.
Jung is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gibbs slows the pace down in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Gibbs gets a clinch.
Gibbs avoids the elbow strike from Jung, against the cage.

Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jung missing with a left hand there. Gibbs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gibbs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gibbs is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jung doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibbs circles away.
Jung throws a sloppy head kick and Gibbs moves out of range easily.

Gibbs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jung's half guard.
Danny Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibbs winds up and cracks Jung with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gibbs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jung sees it coming and defends easily.
Gibbs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gibbs trying to mount his opponent but Jung defends it.
Gibbs trying to control from half guard but Jung is working away.
Jung is trying to stand back up but Gibbs is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Gibbs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jung is just riding it out for now. Gibbs eventually gives up the hold.
Jung looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gibbs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gibbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Gibbs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gibbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Gibbs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gibbs showed some decent athleticism there.
Gibbs wants to take a breather but Jung is having none of it.

Gibbs decides to return to a standing position.
Jung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danny Gibbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gibbs takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gibbs walks away with a smile on his face. Jung gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Gibbs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jung did well to prevent Gibbs getting side control.
Jung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gibbs controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jung's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gibbs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung won't allow Gibbs to pass to mount.
Gibbs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gibbs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Gibbs is looking for a kimura here.

Gibbs is working for a kimura but Jung is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs is looking to take a break and control but Jung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danny Gibbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gibbs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gibbs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jung for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbs prevents Jung from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Gibbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gibbs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Gibbs!