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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roydell Gibbons (ranked 661 p4p, 1406 weight class) and Legend Debonaire (ranked 92 p4p, 195 weight class). Gibbons's entrance music is HonestKey- Raw Dog. A fine choice. 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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185 cm 26 181 12 - 13 - 0 |
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180 cm 31 178 16 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler World class boxer Heavy handed |
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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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roydell Gibbons! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Legend Debonaire! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gibbons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Debonaire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Roydell Gibbons has been cut. Debonaire misses with a right hand and Gibbons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Debonaire misses with a shot to the body and Gibbons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Debonaire misses with a hook. Gibbons ducked under it nicely. Gibbons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Debonaire counters with a nice uppercut. Gibbons slips under a jab. Gibbons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Debonaire misses with a body shot
and Gibbons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gibbons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jab from Debonaire. Gibbons scores with a jab. Gibbons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Debonaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Debonaire throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Debonaire throws out a loose jab but Gibbons uses good head movement to avoid it. Gibbons lands a slapping body shot.
Debonaire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Debonaire digs a good hook to Gibbons's body.
Debonaire misses with a body kick. Debonaire thuds his shin into the meat of Gibbons's side. Gibbons looks to land a left hand but Debonaire moved out of range nicely. Gibbons loads up on a big right hand but Debonaire slips the punch. Debonaire swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Gibbons to counter with a crisp jab. Gibbons thows a left - swing and a miss! Debonaire moves away from the strike by Gibbons. Debonaire looks like he wants to counter punch here. Debonaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibbons moves away. Debonaire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Debonaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gibbons doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gibbons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gibbons misses the jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Debonaire ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons. Debonaire now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Debonaire lands a nice hook to Gibbons's body. Gibbons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gibbons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Debonaire cracks Gibbons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Debonaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibbons manages to avoid it. Debonaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gibbons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gibbons scores with a punch to the head. Debonaire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Debonaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Gibbons avoids the body shot from Debonaire.
Gibbons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gibbons throws a body shot but no joy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Debonaire! But no joy. Debonaire misses with a body punch
enabling Gibbons to counter with a crisp jab. Gibbons misses with an uppercut
and Debonaire counters with an inside leg kick. Nice shot by Debonaire. Gibbons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Debonaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Debonaire's corner calls for a 1-2. Debonaire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Debonaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Debonaire swings widly with a right hand
and Gibbons counters with a nice uppercut. Gibbons scores with a shot to the body.
Debonaire moves out of range as Gibbons strikes. Debonaire throws a right hand that misses
and Gibbons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Legend Debonaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gibbons throws an overhand right that lands on Debonaire's shoulder, as Debonaire tries to avoid the shot. A big right from Gibbons misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Debonaire slips under a jab. Debonaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Debonaire misses with the combination.
Debonaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibbons.
Debonaire misses with a body kick. Gibbons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Debonaire momentarily.
Gibbons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Debonaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibbons connects with a body shot that sends Debonaire's belly button to the back. Debonaire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gibbons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Debonaire throws a low kick, looking for Gibbons's leg but Gibbons calmly moves out of range. Debonaire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Debonaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gibbons on the side of the head. Nice defenses there by Gibbons. Gibbons drops Debonaire with a beautiful combination! Debonaire stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gibbons is looking for the KO!
Debonaire is rocked! Nice body punch from Debonaire. Debonaire is still on wobbly legs! Can Gibbons finish him? 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! Gibbons slips a straight right by Debonaire. Gibbons throwing a counter right hand but Debonaire manages to avoid it. Debonaire seems to have recovered his senses. Debonaire throws a body shot but no joy. No joy there for Gibbons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gibbons lands a nice shot to the body.
Gibbons feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Debonaire sprawling to the canvas! Debonaire rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gibbons finish him?!
Debonaire looks to land a right hand but Gibbons moved out of range. Gibbons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Debonaire with a nice cross.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Gibbons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Debonaire sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gibbons throws out a loose jab but Debonaire uses good head movement to avoid it. Gibbons misses with a two punch combination.
Debonaire only half commits to the counter leg kick. Gibbons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Gibbons throws an off balance right hand
and Debonaire counters with a straight right hand. Debonaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibbons is just out of range. Gibbons cracks Debonaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A telegraphed right hand from Debonaire misses the target. A head kick misses from Debonaire. Gibbons scores with a hook to the body. Debonaire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A slow jab from Debonaire misses its intended target. Debonaire misses with a right hand and Gibbons counters with a crisp right hand that drops Debonaire! Gibbons lets Debonaire back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Gibbons blocks a jab.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Debonaire motions for Gibbons to come forward. Debonaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Debonaire moves away from the strike by Gibbons. Debonaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Debonaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibbons is just out of range. Gibbons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Debonaire. Gibbons scores with a body shot.
Gibbons lands with a cross. Debonaire drops his hands momentarily and Gibbons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gibbons throws a shot to the body.
Debonaire looks winded! Gibbons lands a lovely overhand right. Gibbons steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Debonaire is out on his feet! Gibbons sets himself and nearly takes Debonaire's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roydell Gibbons! An out of breath Roydell Gibbons thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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