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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghengis Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo comes to the cage accompanied by After the Smoke is Clear. Ghengis Congo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scott Gibson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghengis Congo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson scores a takedown into full mount!
Gibson with good strikes from the mount here!
Congo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gibson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Congo is squirming around, avoiding Gibson's attempts to control the action.
Gibson looking to ground and pound but Congo is blocking nicely.
Gibson breaks from Congo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gibson lands a big shot there that rocks Congo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gibson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Congo turns into him and now he's in Gibson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Congo postures up.
Gibson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gibson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Congo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Congo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gibson is trying to keep Congo in close.
Gibson wants to sweep here but Congo controlling him for the moment.
Gibson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gibson working for a triangle but Congo defends it easily.
Gibson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson 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.
Gibson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gibson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Congo has picked Gibson up and slammed him! Gibson can't keep hold of the triangle and Congo manages to pass to side control!
Gibson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gibson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Congo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gibson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson prevents Congo from improving his position.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibson tries to pass to full mount but Congo defends it.
Congo tries to roll over but Gibson keeps him under control.
Gibson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Congo to regain full guard.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gibson is looking to work some ground and pound but Congo has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibson trying to control but Congo is working from the bottom.
Gibson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing.
Gibson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Congo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibson stands up over Congo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Gibson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gibson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gibson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Congo wants to land a leg kick but Gibson is out of range.
A head kick misses from Gibson.
Gibson fails with the takedown.
Congo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Congo misses with a looping left.
Gibson shoots in looking for a takedown. Congo tries to sprawl out of it but Gibson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Congo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Congo tries to keep at a distance but Gibson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Congo manages to get underhooks.
Ghengis Congo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Gibson.
Gibson looking for a takedown.
Congo prevents the takedown attempt.
Congo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Scott Gibson has been cut.
Congo stops a takedown attempt from Gibson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson managing to block the knees to the body from Congo.
Congo tries to throw a body punch but Gibson avoids it by throwing Congo back against the cage.
Gibson looking for a takedown.
Gibson prevents a body shot from Congo.
Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Congo manages to get underhooks.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gibson avoids it.
Congo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gibson.
Congo lands an elbow that stopped Gibson in his tracks for a moment.
Congo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Congo connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Scott Gibson's cut even more.
Gibson can't get the takedown.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Congo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Gibson avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Congo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Congo slowing the pace effectively.
A short uppercut from Congo.
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 tries for a takedown but Congo manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gibson as Congo tries to tie him up.
Gibson is looking for a takedown.
Gibson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Congo prevents it.
Congo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gibson tightens his grip and picks Congo up, before dumping him to the ground. Congo manages to land in guard.
Gibson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Congo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibson looking to sit in guard and control but Congo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Congo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gibson is looking for a triangle but Congo pushes his legs off easily.
Congo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gibson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Congo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gibson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gibson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Congo defends well.
Congo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Congo tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibson is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Congo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ghengis Congo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gibson shoots for a takedown but Congo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghengis Congo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Gibson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gibson shoots for a double leg takedown but Congo sprawls well. He's pushed Gibson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gibson ducks under a wild hook from Congo.
Gibson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Congo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gibson is in Congo's guard.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Congo wants to get back to his feet but Gibson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing.
Gibson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo 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.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
Gibson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Congo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gibson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Congo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo can't keep his opponent in guard - Gibson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gibson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gibson trying to control the action but Congo is working from the bottom.
Gibson throwing shots but Congo is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson working the head and body with strikes.
Gibson tries to pass to full mount but Congo defends it.
Congo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gibson.
Gibson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gibson working the head and body with strikes.
Gibson seems to be looking for submissions.
Congo won't allow Gibson to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is trying to control. Congo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Congo trying to control from the bottom.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibson trying to pass the guard but Congo defending well.
Congo is refusing to be controlled, as Gibson sits in half guard.
Gibson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibson thows a huge punch but Congo dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Gibson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Gibson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A right-left combo lands from Gibson.
Scott Gibson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibson dives in and grabs Congo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Congo pushes down on Gibson's head and hops out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Congo.
Gibson checks a low kick from Congo.
Gibson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Scott Gibson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Congo is trying to stand back up but Gibson is controlling him
Gibson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gibson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gibson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gibson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson seems to be working for a kimura but Congo defends the submission attempt.
Gibson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Congo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Congo is looking for a sweep. Gibson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gibson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Congo is just riding it out for now. Gibson eventually gives up the hold.
Congo trying to control but Gibson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Congo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Congo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gibson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Congo off and has taken his back!
Gibson scores with punches and elbows.
Congo covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Congo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gibson's arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo trying to control the position but Gibson manages to sink in the hooks.
Congo is in a bad position with Gibson working for a choke. Congo manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Gibson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gibson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Congo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Congo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gibson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Congo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Congo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson working for a triangle but Congo defends it easily.
Congo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gibson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Congo wants to pass the guard but Gibson is keeping the position.
Gibson wants to sweep here but Congo controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Gibson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Scott Gibson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Congo. No joy for Gibson on that attempt.
Congo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Congo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Congo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Congo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gibson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gibson tries to free his leg and advance position but Congo is retaining full guard.
Gibson distracts Congo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ghengis Congo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gibson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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.
Gibson is trying to ground and pound but Congo uses the momentary lack of control by Gibson to regain half guard.
Gibson throwing shots but Congo is blocking nicely.
Gibson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Congo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gibson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gibson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gibson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Congo's head.
Gibson wants to free his trapped foot but Congo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gibson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Congo controls his leg.
Gibson is looking to advance position but Congo won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Congo's head.
Congo tries to roll over but Gibson keeps him under control.
Gibson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Congo defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Congo actively working from the bottom here.
Scott Gibson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gibson wants to take a breather but Congo is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Gibson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gibson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Gibson!
Scott Gibson is the new heavyweight champion!
Scott Gibson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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