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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pixar Bonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonan comes to the cage accompanied by Morbid Angel - Immortal Rites. Duke Gibbons will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 lbs
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pixar Bonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Gibbons!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gibbons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bonan misses with a double jab.
Bonan moves to clinch but Gibbons breaks away
and Gibbons counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bonan won't be happy with that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gibbons looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bonan is avoiding damage well.
Bonan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gibbons trying to control the action but Bonan is working from the bottom.
Gibbons is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bonan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bonan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bonan tries to kick Gibbons off but Gibbons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gibbons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bonan tries to get to full guard but Gibbons has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonan is trying to stand.
Bonan is not content to let Gibbons control the position.
Gibbons working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonan is staying active underneath Gibbons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gibbons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gibbons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bonan defending well though.
Bonan wants to get back to full guard.
Bonan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gibbons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bonan looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons trying to control the action but Bonan is working from the bottom.
Gibbons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bonan trying to control but Gibbons postures up.
Bonan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gibbons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bonan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bonan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gibbons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bonan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gibbons's guard.
Bonan won't allow Gibbons to get back to his feet.
Gibbons is adopting a defensive guard.
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!
Let's hope that Gibbons has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibbons manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Gibbons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gibbons throws an overhand right that lands on Bonan's shoulder, as Bonan tries to avoid the shot.
Bonan is looking to land body kicks.
Gibbons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bonan blocks a jab.
Bonan misses with a straight left.
Bonan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibbons.
Gibbons with a jab.
It looks like Pixar Bonan has been cut.
Bonan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonan throws a hook to the side of Gibbons's head but Gibbons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gibbons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gibbons lands a right hook to the body.
Bonan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Bonan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonan thows a body shot but no joy.
Bonan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gibbons.
Gibbons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonan lands a head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gibbons!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonan.
Gibbons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pixar Bonan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonan misses with a takedown attempt - Gibbons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonan swings for the body but Gibbons moves out of range.
Bonan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gibbons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gibbons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gibbons lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibbons is one step ahead there.
Gibbons cracks Bonan with a solid left hand.
Bonan is looking to stand up but Gibbons isn't so interested in that idea.
Gibbons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonan's head.
Gibbons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bonan's guard.
Bonan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibbons scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bonan has hold of Gibbons's hands but Gibbons slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonan is trying is best to control the position here.
Gibbons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bonan pushes Gibbons off looking to stand but Gibbons dives back in and keeps control.
Gibbons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bonan is looking for a sweep. Gibbons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gibbons controlling the action here.
Gibbons drops an elbow to the side of Bonan's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons not doing much here.
Bonan wants to get back to his feet.
Gibbons is looking to take a break and control but Bonan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gibbons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duke Gibbons has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibbons is looking to stall here but Bonan recovers full guard.
Bonan is looking for a triangle but Gibbons pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Gibbons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pixar Bonan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gibbons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibbons blocks a jab.
Bonan shoots in and drives through. Gibbons sprawls well.
Gibbons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gibbons lands a really nice looking cross but Bonan seems unphased.
Bonan throws a body punch but Gibbons moves out of range.
Duke Gibbons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gibbons dodges the punch combination from Bonan.
Gibbons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gibbons lands a nice shot that snaps Bonan's head back.
Pixar Bonan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gibbons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gibbons tries to avoid it but Bonan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gibbons to the ground. Gibbons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bonan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibbons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gibbons is out of range and Bonan settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonan stuffs the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Bonan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonan.
Bonan throws a body punch but Gibbons moves out of range.
Bonan tries to clinch up but Gibbons circles away and keeps his distance.
Gibbons throws a leg kick which misses Bonan's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonan tries to avoid it.
Bonan swinging wildly here.
Bonan falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Gibbons counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Gibbons finds it's way through Bonan's defenses.
Gibbons closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons lands with a punch from half guard.
Gibbons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bonan tries to roll over but Gibbons keeps him under control.
Gibbons controlling the action here.
Bonan wants to get back to his feet.
Bonan trying to control but Gibbons postures up.
Bonan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons stands up over Bonan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gibbons stays in close to Bonan's body and controls the position.
Gibbons is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bonan wants to get back to his feet but Gibbons is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gibbons postures up.
Bonan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gibbons is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gibbons lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons won't allow Bonan to sweep him here.
Duke Gibbons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bonan being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bonan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pixar Bonan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gibbons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibbons feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gibbons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Gibbons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gibbons 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Gibbons!
After the big win, Duke Gibbons made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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hype
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