PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamish McGibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Soule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGibbs
vs
Soule

190 cm
24
226 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
220 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hamish McGibbs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Soule!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by McGibbs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Soule throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGibbs.
A punch combination from Soule misses.
Soule rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGibbs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGibbs tries to work over Soule's front leg with a kick but Soule checks it.
McGibbs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGibbs!
McGibbs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soule. That did some damage!
Soule looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGibbs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soule. That did some damage!
McGibbs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soule. That did some damage!
McGibbs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGibbs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGibbs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGibbs tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamish McGibbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGibbs - that will leave a mark!
McGibbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Soule's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from McGibbs.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGibbs.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGibbs.
McGibbs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Soule is just out of range.
Hamish McGibbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGibbs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGibbs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGibbs lands a head kick. Soule smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGibbs throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McGibbs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs lands a head kick. Soule smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGibbs lands with a kick to the temple. Soule shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGibbs misses the shot to the body.
McGibbs throws a head kick that half lands.
McGibbs throws a leg kick which misses Soule's front leg but catches the back leg as Soule tries to avoid it.
Soule's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGibbs connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamish McGibbs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McGibbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Soule's calf.
McGibbs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soule tries to bum rush McGibbs with a series of wild strikes but McGibbs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGibbs misses with a head kick.
Sam Soule is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soule chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGibbs can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by McGibbs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Soule is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGibbs lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGibbs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGibbs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soule stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGibbs lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGibbs.
McGibbs scores with the left hand. Soule knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by McGibbs. That's going to slow Soule down.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGibbs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Soule might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McGibbs has got the better of the exchanges.
McGibbs lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGibbs.
McGibbs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soule's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs is looking to slow Soule down with leg kicks.
McGibbs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soule. That did some damage!
McGibbs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGibbs thumps Soule with a low kick.
McGibbs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soule uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGibbs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGibbs.
McGibbs throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGibbs scores with a kick to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGibbs scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamish McGibbs dominated that second 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.

Soule on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGibbs. McGibbs obviously looking to wear him down.
McGibbs thows a body shot but no joy.
Soule avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGibbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Soule's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGibbs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soule takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGibbs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGibbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Soule's calf.
Hamish McGibbs is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick from McGibbs.
Soule has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGibbs.
Soule slips a straight right by McGibbs.
McGibbs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soule.
An inside leg kick lands from McGibbs.
McGibbs is looking to wear down Soule with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Soule walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGibbs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGibbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Soule's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGibbs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGibbs jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGibbs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs swings for the body but Soule moves out of range.
McGibbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGibbs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soule misses with a wild combination.
McGibbs throws a nice head kick!

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.
McGibbs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soule takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Soule looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice body kick there by McGibbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamish McGibbs clearly takes that 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.

McGibbs lands a high kick!
McGibbs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soule. That did some damage!
McGibbs thows a body shot but no joy.
Soule misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from McGibbs.
Soule is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGibbs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soule moves out of range as McGibbs strikes.
McGibbs stuffs the takedown.
Soule blocks a head kick by McGibbs.
McGibbs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Good leg kick by McGibbs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGibbs.
McGibbs throws the kick towards the body but Soule avoids it.
Soule uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGibbs.
Soule avoids the body shot from McGibbs.
A head kick misses from McGibbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGibbs.
McGibbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Soule is just out of range.
McGibbs tries a low kick but Soule avoids it.
McGibbs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soule shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGibbs as he jumps to the side.
Hamish McGibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Soule.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGibbs connects with a high kick.
Soule looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGibbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGibbs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamish McGibbs had his way with Sam Soule in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McGibbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soule moves away.
Soule blocks the body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGibbs.
McGibbs scores with a head kick.
Soule is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McGibbs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Soule.
McGibbs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Soule is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soule throws a series of punches but McGibbs moves out of range.
McGibbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Soule's calf.
McGibbs throws a wild body kick that Soule sees coming a mile off.
McGibbs throws a body punch but Soule moves out of range.
McGibbs throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGibbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soule was well out of range. Poor timing from McGibbs.
Soule tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGibbs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soule somewhat.
Soule on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGibbs. McGibbs obviously looking to wear him down.
McGibbs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soule throws a series of punches but McGibbs avoids them all with ease.
Soule takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGibbs.
McGibbs misses with a wild body shot.
McGibbs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soule is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGibbs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGibbs throws a nice head kick!
McGibbs lands with a kick to the temple. Soule shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGibbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hamish McGibbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGibbs 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:42
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:42
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamish McGibbs!
Hamish McGibbs retains his heavyweight title!