PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gibson
vs
LeBeau

180 cm
33
222 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

200 cm
30
220 lbs
10 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy LeBeau!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson tries to clinch up.
Remy LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Gibson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into LeBeau's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
LeBeau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gibson 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.
Gibson throws a big elbow that misses.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBeau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gibson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gibson is looking to work some ground and pound but LeBeau has wrist control.
Gibson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gibson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gibson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibson postures up in LeBeau's guard and throws a big left but LeBeau blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBeau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson throws an elbow that misses. LeBeau uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gibson's guard. Nice move by LeBeau!
Gibson wants to stand up but LeBeau is controlling him.
LeBeau wants to stand but Gibson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is looking to stand up but LeBeau isn't so interested in that idea.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gibson shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gibson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
LeBeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibson thows a huge punch but LeBeau dodges it nicely.
Gibson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gibson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gibson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gibson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
LeBeau is looking for a sweep. Gibson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gibson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for LeBeau!
Gibson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for LeBeau because Gibson loaded up on that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gibson dominating with strikes here.
Gibson breaks from LeBeau's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gibson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gibson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gibson lands a big shot there that rocks LeBeau but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gibson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. LeBeau can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

LeBeau is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibson connects with a bit shot that sees LeBeau covering up! More strikes from Gibson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gibson is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Gibson!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Gibson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.