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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
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195 cm
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285 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Granite chin |
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TWGC Champion
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Gilbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilbert moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Gilbert is avoiding it.
Gilbert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Gilbert trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Gilbert is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Gilbert looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gilbert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gilbert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilbert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gilbert is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gilbert to get the leverage.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Gilbert sits in half guard.
Jackson is looking to control Gilbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Gilbert not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gilbert is stalling here. Jackson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gilbert seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jackson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gilbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gilbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Gilbert trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson tries to stand and escape but Gilbert actually recovers to full guard.
Gilbert pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilbert is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Gilbert keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gilbert tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Gilbert lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Gilbert goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Gilbert's guard.
Gilbert is controlling Jackson's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand but Gilbert has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilbert trying to control the position.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gilbert connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Gilbert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gilbert with a hook.
It looks like Tyson Jackson has been cut.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
and Gilbert counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jackson! He's just covering up as Gilbert starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Gilbert!
A very excited looking Anthony Gilbert made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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