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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roydell Gibbons (ranked 670 p4p, 727 weight class) and Gavrilo Jovanovic (ranked 92 p4p, 100 weight class). Gibbons comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey- Raw Dog. Gavrilo Jovanovic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 cm 25 181 10 - 12 - 0 |
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178 cm 24 178 6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler World class boxer Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roydell Gibbons! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavrilo Jovanovic! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jovanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibbons. Gibbons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jovanovic unleashes a big counter combination but Gibbons bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Nice cross by Gibbons. Gibbons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Roydell Gibbons has been cut. Gibbons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jovanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibbons. Gibbons throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gibbons connects with a body shot. Gibbons loads up on a big right hand but Jovanovic slips the punch. And Jovanovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Gibbons pushes his down on his head and steps out. Jovanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gibbons finds it's way round the side to connect with Jovanovic's head. Jovanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gibbons. Jovanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gibbons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gibbons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jovanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gibbons takes a swing at Jovanovic's ribcage but misses. Gibbons throws a body punch but Jovanovic moves out of range. Gibbons lands the left hand. Roydell Gibbons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jovanovic misses with a left hand and Gibbons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Gibbons connects with a single shot there. Jovanovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Gibbons's head. Jovanovic missing with a left hand there. Gibbons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jovanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibbons.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jovanovic throws a lazy right hand but Gibbons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gibbons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Gibbons works over Jovanovic's head and body with a nice combination. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jovanovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jovanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jovanovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Gibbons checks a leg kick nicely. Gibbons clobbers Jovanovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Gibbons connects with a body shot. Gibbons misses with a body punch
and Jovanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gibbons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gibbons scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gibbons throws a right and a left that both miss. Jovanovic moves away from the strike by Gibbons. Jovanovic tries to clinch but Gibbons is having none of it. It looked like Gibbons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gibbons throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it. Gibbons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Jovanovic slips under a jab from Gibbons. Gibbons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Gibbons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jovanovic manages to avoid it. Jovanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Gibbons counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jovanovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gibbons tries to avoid it but Jovanovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gibbons to the ground. Gibbons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A big left from Gibbons misses. Gibbons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jovanovic. Gibbons lands a glancing blow to the side of Jovanovic's head. Jovanovic moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gibbons misses with a hook from the clinch. Jovanovic goes for a takedown attempt but Gibbons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gibbons enables Jovanovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gibbons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Jovanovic throwing strikes from guard but Gibbons blocks nicely. Jovanovic cracks Gibbons with a solid left hand. Gibbons looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Gibbons is looking for a triangle but Jovanovic pushes his legs off easily.
Jovanovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jovanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Jovanovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jovanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gibbons controls Jovanovic momentarily but Jovanovic frees himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Gibbons has momentary wrist control but Jovanovic slips an elbow through the middle. Gibbons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jovanovic controls from within his opponent's guard. Jovanovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jovanovic stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gibbons throws up his legs and catches Jovanovic in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Jovanovic tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gibbons! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roydell Gibbons! Roydell Gibbons thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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