PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aadyn Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Ziskie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gibbs
vs
Ziskie

175 cm
26
145 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

170 cm
21
145 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aadyn Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ziskie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gibbs will feel that in the morning.
Gibbs moves in looking to clinch but Ziskie pushes him off.

Gibbs moves into the clinch.

Ziskie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gibbs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ziskie misses with a wild combination.
Gibbs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ziskie misses with a double jab.
Ziskie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbs wants to clinch up but Ziskie keeps it at a distance.
Ziskie misses with the combination.
A head kick by Ziskie misses
and Gibbs counters with a head kick. That will keep Ziskie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gibbs avoids the head kick by Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a head kick but Gibbs moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Ziskie circles away.
Gibbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ziskie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Gibbs gets a clinch.
Gibbs has Ziskie pressed against the cage, preventing Ziskie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gibbs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ziskie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie can't break the clinch.
Gibbs landing knees to the head.
Ziskie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
Gibbs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ziskie's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
Gibbs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gibbs landing knees to the head.
Ziskie can't break the clinch.
Gibbs misses with a knee strike.
Gibbs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ziskie.
Ziskie is trying to break free.
Ziskie wants to break free but Gibbs has control.
Gibbs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ziskie working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ziskie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibbs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ziskie tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gibbs.
Ziskie falls off balance throwing a combination

and Gibbs counters with a head kick that drops Ziskie to the mat! Ziskie scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Ziskie is rocked!
Ziskie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ziskie scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbs blocks a head kick by Ziskie.
Gibbs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gibbs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gibbs connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Gibbs is rocked!

Gibbs takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Gibbs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibbs tries to land a knee to the head but Ziskie blocks with his arms.
Gibbs seems to have got his legs back now.
Ziskie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ziskie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ziskie wants to break free but Gibbs has control.
Gibbs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ziskie's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gibbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gibbs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phillip Ziskie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gibbs tries to clinch up but Ziskie circles away and keeps his distance.
Ziskie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Gibbs moves into the clinch.
Gibbs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ziskie looking to throw knees to the head but Gibbs is blocking nicely.
Ziskie is trying to force a seperation but Gibbs has the dominant position.
Gibbs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ziskie tries to break the clinch but Gibbs is controlling the position.
Gibbs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ziskie's face.
Ziskie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ziskie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs has Ziskie pressed against the cage, preventing Ziskie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ziskie can't break the clinch.
Ziskie is trying to break the clinch but Gibbs is controlling him.
Ziskie has had enough of the clinch but Gibbs keeps him there for the moment.

Ziskie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gibbs tries to clinch there but Ziskie circles away.
Ziskie lands a head kick. Gibbs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Phillip Ziskie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie misses with the body kick

and Gibbs counters by clinching up.
Ziskie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gibbs has Ziskie pushed against the cage.
Ziskie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gibbs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ziskie tries to circle away but Gibbs has him pinned against the cage.
Gibbs misses with a knee strike.
Ziskie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
Gibbs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ziskie's defenses.

Ziskie breaks the clinch.
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses.
Ziskie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ziskie looks to land a combination but Gibbs avoids it well.
Ziskie looks to land a combination. Gibbs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ziskie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie throws a right hand that Gibbs ducks under and follows up with a left that Gibbs also avoids with ease.
Phillip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie is breathing heavily.
Ziskie misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ziskie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ziskie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ziskie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ziskie tries a head kick but it misses.
Ziskie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gibbs wants to clinch up but Ziskie keeps it at a distance.
Ziskie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Ziskie misses
and Gibbs counters with a solid body kick.

Gibbs takes the fight into the clinch.
Gibbs looking to throw knees to the head but Ziskie is blocking nicely.
Ziskie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Gibbs.
Ziskie has had enough of the clinch but Gibbs keeps him there for the moment.
Gibbs lands a nice elbow.
Gibbs has Ziskie pressed against the cage, preventing Ziskie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aadyn Gibbs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ziskie is looking to break free of the clinch but Gibbs has double underhooks.
Ziskie tries to break the clinch but Gibbs is controlling the position.
Ziskie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ziskie is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibbs misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbs keeps control of Ziskie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Ziskie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ziskie throws a right and a left that Gibbs avoids nicely.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Ziskie is having none of it.
Gibbs wants to clinch.
Ziskie swinging wildly here.
Ziskie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gibbs avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
Ziskie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gibbs. Gibbs obviously looking to wear him down.
Ziskie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gibbs tries to clinch there but Ziskie circles away.
Ziskie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillip Ziskie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Ziskie.
Ziskie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ziskie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ziskie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziskie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick by Ziskie misses
and Gibbs counters with a head kick.
Gibbs looks to land a body kick but Ziskie moved away.
Gibbs throws a push kick but Ziskie slaps the foot to one side.
Gibbs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ziskie digs a good body shot into Gibbs's ribs.
Gibbs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ziskie keeps the fight on the outside.
Ziskie throws a body punch but Gibbs moves out of range.
Gibbs blocks a head kick by Ziskie.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ziskie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aadyn Gibbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs slips a jab and a cross from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a wild combination.
Ziskie tries to bum rush Gibbs with a series of wild strikes but Gibbs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ziskie misses with the combination.
Gibbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Ziskie circles away.
Ziskie keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ziskie.
Gibbs tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs tries a head kick but it misses.
Gibbs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ziskie throws out a powerful jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ziskie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gibbs's head backwards.
Gibbs moves in looking to clinch but Ziskie pushes him off.
Gibbs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Ziskie is having none of it.
Ziskie tries to bum rush Gibbs with a series of wild strikes but Gibbs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ziskie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ziskie throws a lazy body kick
and Gibbs counters with a solid body kick.
Ziskie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibbs wants to clinch up but Ziskie keeps it at a distance.
Gibbs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ziskie misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch but Ziskie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crunch! Gibbs slams his shin into Ziskie's torso.
Ziskie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gibbs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ziskie throws a series of punches but Gibbs avoids them all with ease.
Gibbs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gibbs fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibbs wants to clinch up but Ziskie keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aadyn Gibbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ziskie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Ziskie!