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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Philip Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. On his way into the cage it seems that Philip Power has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Philip Power seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philip Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson shoots in but no luck this time.
Power is breathing heavily.
Gibson looks for a takedown but Power sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibson.
Philip Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gibson.
Gibson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Power is looking to get to half guard.
Gibson controlling his opponent.
Gibson cracks Power with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gibson looking to control but Power is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gibson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Power kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is bucking up trying to escape but Gibson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gibson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gibson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Despite being in the dominant position, Aaron Gibson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibson looks for a takedown but Power sprawls well.
Gibson misses with a low kick.
Gibson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gibson shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gibson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Power shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Power throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power with the ground and pound but Gibson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gibson wants to sweep here but Power controlling him for the moment.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Power working some strikes from top position.
Power throws a strike but Gibson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gibson trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is looking to stand up but Gibson isn't so interested in that idea.
Power trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Power throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gibson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Power circles away easily
and Power counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Power.
Gibson wants to sweep here but Power controlling him for the moment.
Gibson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Power throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power being controlled here momentarily.
Gibson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Power's guard.
Power throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Power looking to control.
Gibson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gibson is pushing down on Power's leg trying to pass to half guard. Power is fighting to maintain full guard but Gibson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Power wants to sweep but Gibson has passed to side control!
Gibson wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Philip Power will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Philip Power's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gibson doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Power counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gibson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibson has momentary wrist control but Power slips an elbow through the middle.
Gibson has his hands on Power's head, controlling the position.
Power cracks Gibson with a solid left hand.
Power cracks Gibson with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gibson working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Power accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson trying to keep a closed guard but Power is proving a slippery customer.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gibson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Power closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Power lands in his opponent's guard.
Power gets to his feet. Gibson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gibson throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gibson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Power decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gibson's guard.
Gibson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Power is one step ahead there.
Gibson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Power is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson tries to get to full guard but Power has control of the leg.
Power thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibson's head.
Power wants to stand but Gibson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Power throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Power missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gibson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibson fails to land with a series of punches.
Power feints and as Gibson raises his hands in defense, Power changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson controls Power momentarily but Power frees himself.
Power trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Power postures up.
Gibson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Power missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibson trying to control the position.
Gibson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gibson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Power circles away easily
and Power counters with a single leg into guard. Gibson didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Power accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gibson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Power trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Power won't allow Gibson to sweep him here.
Philip Power overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibson looking to control.
Power is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Power looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gibson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Power stacks Gibson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Power!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Power dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Philip Power's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Gibson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Power avoids the head kick by Gibson.
Gibson throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Gibson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Power counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gibson's guard now.
Power throwing strikes but missing.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
Gibson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Power is now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power throwing shots but Gibson is blocking nicely.
Gibson is pressing down on Power's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Power is in close to Gibson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gibson's guard.
Power works over Gibson with some ground and pound from guard.
Gibson wants to sweep but no luck.
Power trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gibson's guard.
Gibson trying to control the position.
Power throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Power throwing strikes from guard but Gibson blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gibson misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Power shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gibson's guard.
Power is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gibson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gibson has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
Power kicks Gibson off and gets to his feet.
Gibson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Power counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibson trying to hold on to Power's head to control him but Power postures up.
Gibson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Power thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibson's head.
Gibson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gibson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gibson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Power lands a couple of elbows.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gibson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Power counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Philip Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gibson.
Gibson is trying to maintain the position but Power is very close to passing his half guard.
Gibson is refusing to be controlled, as Power sits in half guard.
Gibson is looking for a sweep. Power is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gibson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gibson is looking to improve his position.
Power looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gibson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Power landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power lands strikes from half guard.
Power working the head and body with strikes.
Gibson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gibson.
Gibson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Power postures up in Gibson's guard and throws a big left but Gibson blocks it.
Gibson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Power tries to stand but Gibson is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aaron Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Philip Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Power stopping the sweep attempt from Gibson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Power has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Power!
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