PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Walk. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Frederick Gibson enters the cage!

Jass
vs
Gibson

191 cm
20
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugh Jass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederick Gibson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jass fails with a takedown attempt.
Gibson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Hugh Jass has been cut.
Gibson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jass if he has to take too many more of those.
Jass is breathing heavily.

Gibson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Gibson wants to stand but Jass is controlling his arm.

Gibson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gibson has his takedown stuffed

and Jass counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jass is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.
Jass stops Gibson from standing up.
Jass thows a big elbow that misses.
Jass throwing strikes from guard but Gibson blocks nicely.
Gibson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jass postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jass cracks Gibson with a solid left hand.
Jass stands up over Gibson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jass postures up in Gibson's guard and throws a big left but Gibson blocks it.
Jass with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gibson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jass with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jass scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jass throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jass scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jass passes Gibson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gibson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jass.
Gibson taking some punishment here, with Jass in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jass 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.
Jass 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.
Jass looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gibson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gibson is trying to control but can't.
Jass throwing shots but Gibson is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Jass there.
Gibson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jass looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gibson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gibson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jass lands strikes from half guard.
Jass missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jass lands with a punch from half guard.
Jass lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jass thows a huge punch but Gibson dodges it nicely.
Jass thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gibson is looking to escape.
Gibson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gibson is trying to maintain the position but Jass is very close to passing his half guard.
Jass throwing shots but Gibson is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jass thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibson's head.
Jass landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jass working Gibson over with strikes.
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 Hugh Jass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hugh Jass's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gibson scores with a jab to the body.
Gibson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jass counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gibson wants to stand up but Jass is controlling him.
Jass cracks Gibson with a solid left hand.
Jass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jass scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jass is working Gibson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jass won't allow Gibson to sweep him here.
Jass is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.
Jass loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gibson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jass lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jass scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jass is in close to Gibson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gibson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jass.
Jass stands up over Gibson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jass's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jass working some strikes from top position.
Jass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jass lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jass postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jass throwing strikes but missing.
Gibson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jass throws a big right hand that misses.
Jass postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jass throws a big right hand that misses.
Jass distracts Gibson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jass scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jass working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gibson's head.
Jass content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jass stands up over Gibson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jass won't allow Gibson to sweep him here.
Jass keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gibson's head.
Jass thows a big elbow that misses.
Jass throws a big right hand that misses.
Jass stopping the sweep attempt from Gibson.
Hugh Jass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jass is controlling him.
Jass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jass stands up over Gibson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jass postures up in Gibson's guard and throws a big left but Gibson blocks it.
Jass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jass is in close to Gibson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jass's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jass lands a couple of digs.
Jass scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jass's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jass is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.
Jass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Jass dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hugh Jass's cut.
That's time! Jass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gibson misses with a takedown

and Jass counters with a shoot takedown. Gibson fights it but they end up in guard.
Gibson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jass thows a big elbow that misses.
Jass makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jass won't allow Gibson to get back to his feet.
Gibson trying to control the position.
Gibson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jass working some strikes from top position.
Jass lands a couple of digs.
Jass postures up in Gibson's guard and throws a big left but Gibson blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jass throwing strikes but missing.
Gibson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jass forces his way into half guard.
Gibson is looking to escape.
Jass missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jass throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jass sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.
Jass sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.
Jass throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jass looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gibson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jass thows a huge punch but Gibson dodges it nicely.
Jass thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibson's head.
Jass not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jass slips a nice elbow through Gibson's hands, connecting with Gibson's forehead.
Jass lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jass is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jass slips a nice elbow through Gibson's hands, connecting with Gibson's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jass lands a nice short elbow.
Jass sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.
Jass missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jass is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jass thows a huge punch but Gibson dodges it nicely.
Jass landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gibson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jass is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Jass.
Jass slips a nice elbow through Gibson's hands, connecting with Gibson's forehead.
Jass throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jass thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibson's head.
Jass sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.
Gibson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jass seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jass 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.
Jass drops an elbow to the side of Gibson's head.
Frederick Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jass slips a nice elbow through Gibson's hands, connecting with Gibson's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jass lands a nice short elbow.
Jass landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Jass.
Gibson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jass.
Hugh Jass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jass content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Jass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jass, 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Jass!