PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hutch Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Basilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Basilan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gibson
vs
Basilan

185 cm
35
175 lbs
28 - 13 - 0

182 cm
26
179 lbs
19 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hutch Gibson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Basilan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basilan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Basilan thows a body shot but no joy.
Gibson scores with a decent looking hook.
Basilan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hutch Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gibson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gibson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gibson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Basilan defending well though.

Gibson wants to work for an arm triangle but Basilan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Basilan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gibson stops Basilan from getting back to his feet.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibson prevents Basilan from improving his position.
Gibson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Basilan is trying to maintain the position but Gibson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gibson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Basilan's head.
Basilan is looking for a sweep. Gibson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gibson with the ground and pound but Basilan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Basilan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibson trying to control but Basilan is working from the bottom.
Gibson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Basilan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Basilan has his hands on Gibson's head, controlling the position.
Gibson postures up in Basilan's guard and throws a big left but Basilan blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Basilan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Basilan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibson controlling from the top position.
Gibson stopping the sweep attempt from Basilan.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hutch Gibson just wasn't active enough.
A low kick from Gibson misses
and Basilan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Felix Basilan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gibson throws a low kick but Basilan moves out of range easily.
Basilan tries to clinch but Gibson is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson shoots in looking for a takedown. Basilan tries to sprawl out of it but Gibson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Basilan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basilan scoring well with a low kick there.
Gibson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hutch Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Basilan as Gibson shoots in.
Basilan scores with a leg kick.
Gibson moves out of range of the leg kick from Basilan.
Gibson wants to land a leg kick but Basilan is out of range.
Gibson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gibson connects with an inside leg kick.
Gibson throws a leg kick that misses.
Basilan missing with a left hand there. Gibson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gibson tries to work over Basilan's front leg with a kick but Basilan checks it.
Gibson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Basilan.
Gibson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gibson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Basilan just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson misses with a leg kick.
Gibson tried to score with a low kick but Basilan checks it.
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!
Good work by Basilan as he checks the leg kick.
Gibson stuns Basilan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Basilan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Basilan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Gibson throws a leg kick but Basilan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gibson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gibson misses with a shot to the body
and Basilan counters with a stiff right hand.
Basilan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Gibson.
Gibson moves forwards but Basilan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gibson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibson tries to work over Basilan's front leg with a kick but Basilan checks it.
Gibson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Basilan is able to avoid easily.
Gibson throws a low kick, looking for Basilan's leg but Basilan calmly moves out of range.
Gibson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Basilan at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hutch Gibson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gibson is looking to score with low kicks.
Gibson wants to land a leg kick but Basilan is out of range.
Good leg kick by Gibson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Basilan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Basilan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibson moves away.
Basilan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Basilan checks a leg kick.
Gibson blocks a leg kick.
Basilan throws a leg kick that is checked

and Gibson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Basilan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basilan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Basilan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Gibson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gibson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Basilan is keeping the position for now.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing.
Basilan trying to keep a closed guard but Gibson is proving a slippery customer.
Gibson throws a strike but Basilan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Basilan is stalling in the full guard.
Hutch Gibson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Gibson is looking for a triangle but Basilan pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Basilan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gibson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Basilan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Felix Basilan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Basilan is looking to score with low kicks.
Gibson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gibson motions for Basilan to come forward. Gibson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gibson.
Basilan is looking to chop away at Gibson's legs.
Gibson blocks a leg kick.
Gibson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibson misses with a body shot.
Gibson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Basilan can pounce on him.
Basilan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Basilan blocks a leg kick.
Gibson lands a nice hook to Basilan's body. Basilan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Felix Basilan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Basilan throws a leg kick that misses.
Basilan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Basilan loads up on a big right hand but Gibson slips the punch.
Basilan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gibson is out of range.
Gibson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Basilan in his tracks.
Basilan connects with a nice looking jab.
Gibson fails to land the takedown.
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 lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilan scores with the left hand. Gibson knows he should have avoided that one.
Gibson motions for Basilan to come forward. Gibson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gibson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Basilan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gibson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gibson.
Gibson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick from Gibson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibson. Basilan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gibson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Basilan has time to react.
Basilan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gibson's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Basilan.
Gibson shoots for a double leg takedown but Basilan sprawls well. He's pushed Gibson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hutch Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basilan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Basilan tries to work over Gibson's front leg with a kick but Gibson checks it.
Basilan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Basilan 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!

Nice shot by Basilan.
Basilan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Basilan checks a leg kick.
Gibson misses with the combination.
A jab from Basilan does it's job there.
Basilan lands with an overhand left.
Gibson blocks a leg kick.
Basilan blocks a low kick nicely.
Basilan scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Basilan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gibson. That did some damage!
Gibson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Basilan connects with a body shot that sends Gibson's belly button to the back.
Basilan cracks Gibson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Basilan misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Basilan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Basilan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Basilan, as that shot connected.
Gibson tried to score with a low kick but Basilan checks it.
Basilan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Basilan connects with an inside leg kick.
Basilan scores with a hook to the body. Gibson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Basilan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Basilan throws a shot from downtown. Gibson moves away and avoids it.
Basilan throws a looping overhand right but Gibson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Basilan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Basilan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Basilan. That's going to slow Gibson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basilan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gibson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Basilan is looking to slow Gibson down with leg kicks.
Basilan connects with an inside leg kick.
Gibson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Basilan's corner calls for a 1-2. Basilan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson moves away from the strike by Basilan.
Basilan misses the jab.
Basilan misses with a body shot.
Basilan misses with a hook. Gibson ducked under it nicely.
Basilan misses with an uppercut. Gibson saw that one coming.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Basilan sprawls well. Basilan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Basilan.
Gibson misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Basilan.
Basilan throws a low kick but Gibson avoids it.
Gibson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gibson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Basilan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gibson on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basilan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gibson is able to avoid easily.
Gibson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Basilan misses with a body kick.
Basilan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gibson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Basilan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Basilan connects with a crisp jab.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Basilan sprawls well. Basilan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
Basilan lands with a hook. Gibson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Basilan tests Gibson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Basilan misses with a looping left.
Basilan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gibson's sensitive parts.
Gibson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Basilan is out of range.
Good work by Gibson as he checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gibson is looking to wear down Basilan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gibson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basilan misses with a leg kick.
Basilan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gibson can pounce on him.
Basilan tries to land a leg kick but Gibson saw it coming and moves away.
Gibson checks a leg kick.
Basilan throws a push kick but Gibson slaps the foot to one side.
Gibson misses with a looping right.
Basilan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Basilan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gibson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Basilan throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibson checks a leg kick.
Basilan wants to slow Gibson down by chopping away at his legs.
Basilan moves out of range of the strikes.
Basilan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

An inside leg kick from Gibson misses.
Basilan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gibson's calf.
Gibson throws a hook but Basilan blocks it.
Basilan wants to slow Gibson down by chopping away at his legs.
Gibson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Basilan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Basilan cracks the inside of Gibson's front leg.
A jab lands there for Gibson.
Basilan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Basilan misses with a body kick.
Basilan misses the jab.
Basilan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gibson misses with a body shot.
Basilan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Basilan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gibson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson throws a chopping leg kick but Basilan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gibson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gibson moves out of range of the body kick from Basilan.
Gibson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gibson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Basilan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gibson.
Basilan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Basilan. No joy for Gibson on that attempt.
Basilan lands a jab to Gibson's midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Basilan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Basilan checks a leg kick.
Basilan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gibson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Gibson tenderised Basilan's leg. Basilan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Basilan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Basilan checks a leg kick.
Basilan jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Basilan is out of range and Gibson settles back down.
Basilan is looking to chop away at Gibson's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basilan checks a low kick from Gibson.
Basilan throws a front kick aimed at Gibson's knee but Gibson avoids it well.
Basilan looks to land a body kick but Gibson moved away.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Basilan as he avoids it easily.
Gibson thows a leg kick but Basilan checks it
and Basilan counters with an outside leg kick.
Basilan looks to land a left hand but Gibson moved out of range nicely.
Basilan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Basilan throws a leg kick but Gibson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Basilan checks a leg kick nicely.
Basilan thuds his right hand into Gibson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Basilan misses with a hook.
Basilan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gibson dives in and grabs Basilan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Basilan pushes down on Gibson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hutch Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Basilan.
Gibson misses with a leg kick

and Basilan counters by moving into the clinch.
Basilan stalling in the clinch but Gibson improves position.
Gibson is working for takedown but Basilan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Basilan manages to get underhooks.
Gibson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Basilan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gibson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Basilan lands a left hand.
Basilan lands with a light punch inside.
Gibson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Basilan blocks it with crossed arms.
Gibson taking a breather.
Basilan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Basilan lands an uppercut.
Gibson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Basilan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Basilan missing with a left hand there. Gibson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Basilan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gibson.
A leg kick checked by Gibson.
Basilan tries to score with a low kick but Gibson moves his leg out of the way.
Basilan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Basilan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gibson has time to react.
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!
Basilan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Basilan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gibson is out of range and Basilan settles back down.
Gibson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Basilan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gibson. Gibson obviously looking to wear him down.
Gibson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gibson moves out of range of the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Basilan lands a leg kick that knocks Gibson off balance momentarily.
Gibson motions for Basilan to come forward. Gibson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gibson throws a leg kick but Basilan checks it.
A big right from Basilan misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Basilan dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.

Gibson shoots in and drives through. Basilan sprawls well.
Basilan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gibson tries to work over Basilan's front leg with a kick but Basilan checks it.
Basilan looks to throw the jab but Gibson is out of range.
Basilan is looking to chop away at Gibson's legs.

Gibson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gibson throws an elbow that misses. Basilan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gibson's guard. Nice move by Basilan!

Gibson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Basilan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Basilan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gibson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gibson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Basilan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Gibson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Basilan defends well.

Gibson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gibson wants to sweep but no luck.
Felix Basilan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Basilan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gibson is looking for a triangle but Basilan pushes his legs off easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Basilan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Basilan from controlling successfully.

Gibson looking for a guillotine here but Basilan defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basilan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Felix Basilan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gibson has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basilan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gibson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Basilan.
Basilan lands with a cross.
Gibson throws a big shot that misses.
Basilan lands an overhand right.
Gibson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Basilan circles away quickly and effectively.
Gibson throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Basilan.
A big left from Basilan misses.
Gibson avoids the body shot from Basilan.
Gibson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibson thows a body shot but no joy.
Gibson throws a body punch but Basilan moves out of range.
Basilan connects with a body shot that sends Gibson's belly button to the back.
Hutch Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basilan moves out of range as Gibson strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hutch Gibson.
I think Basilan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Basilan!
Felix Basilan is the new welterweight champion!