PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Major Gibbs (ranked 24898 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Medison (ranked 5698 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Medison will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gibbs
vs
Medison

209 cm
20
346 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Major Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Medison!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medison stuns Gibbs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Medison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Medison showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gibbs tries to roll over but Medison keeps him under control.
Gibbs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Medison decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Medison moves into range and clinches up with Gibbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs avoiding damage as Medison throws knees to the body.
Medison is trying to force a seperation but Gibbs has the dominant position.

Gibbs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gibbs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medison won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medison throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibbs wants to stand and escape but Medison is having none of it.
Medison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Medison wants to pass the guard but Gibbs is keeping the position.
Medison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Medison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Medison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gibbs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Good exchange - Medison coming out on top.

It looks like Major Gibbs has been cut.

Gibbs gets tackled into the cage by Medison. Medison maintains the clinch.
Medison is trying to break the clinch but Gibbs is controlling him.
Gibbs jumps guard but Medison stands there with Gibbs around his waist. Gibbs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Medison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gibbs.

Medison lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gibbs is looking for a sweep. Medison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Medison seems to be working for a kimura but Gibbs defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Medison wants to work for an arm triangle but Gibbs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Medison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibbs's head.
Medison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Medison trying to control the action but Gibbs is working from the bottom.
Gibbs wants to control but Medison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Medison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Medison is working for a kimura but Gibbs is defending it quite comfortably.
Medison tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gibbs is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Medison jumps into side control!
Gibbs is trying to control Medison's posture but Medison avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Gibbs parries the strikes from Medison easily there. Medison is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gibbs to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Medison are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Medison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Major Gibbs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Medison shoots in and bounces Gibbs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gibbs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gibbs wants to stand and escape but Medison is having none of it.
Gibbs working a defensive guard here.
Medison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibbs is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Medison is controlling him.
Gibbs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Medison wants to control from the top but Gibbs keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Gibbs tries to keep at a distance but Medison has taken the fight into the clinch.

Medison manages to pull guard.
Medison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Medison is trying to control the position but Gibbs postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Medison keeps moving.
Gibbs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Medison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gibbs is standing up over Medison. Medison looks to escape but Gibbs dives into side control.
Gibbs tries to stand but Medison is controlling his head.
Gibbs is looking to take a break and control but Medison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Medison is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medison struggling a bit here.
Gibbs has control of an arm but Medison manages to advance to Gibbs's back!
Medison wants to control but Gibbs is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Gibbs right now.
Medison really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gibbs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Medison looking to break Gibbs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gibbs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Medison will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Medison is trying to stick to Gibbs's back but Gibbs is turning into Medison. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Medison's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gibbs.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Medison holds on and takes a little breather.

Medison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gibbs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Medison has control of Gibbs's left arm, preventing Gibbs from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Medison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Major Gibbs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Medison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Medison trying to advance position but Gibbs counters by regaining guard.
Medison wants to stand but Gibbs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Medison wants to control from the top but Gibbs keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Billy Medison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gibbs keeping moving, preventing Medison from controlling successfully.
Medison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibbs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medison preventing the sweep.
Gibbs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gibbs keeping moving, preventing Medison from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gibbs enables Medison to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gibbs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gibbs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Medison forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gibbs wants to control the position but Medison says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gibbs is looking to control Medison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gibbs avoid being mounted?

Medison is trying to work for a kimura but Gibbs is defending well.
Medison prevents Gibbs from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Medison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs wants to improve his position but Medison is controlling well.
Medison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gibbs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Medison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gibbs trying to control from the bottom.
Medison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gibbs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Medison.
Medison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Medison gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Medison throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Medison has Gibbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Gibbs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Medison tightens his grip and picks Gibbs up, before dumping him to the ground. Gibbs manages to land in guard.
Gibbs wants to stand and escape but Medison is having none of it.
Gibbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gibbs holds on and takes a little breather.
Gibbs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Major Gibbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Medison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Gibbs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Medison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Medison 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Medison!