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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Li (ranked 1309 p4p, 3231 weight class) and Gunner Gibbs (ranked 97 p4p, 180 weight class). Mikael Li has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikael Li!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunner Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
Gibbs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gibbs somewhat.
Gibbs shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Mikael Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Gibbs.
Li tries to sprawl but Gibbs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Li blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gibbs.
Li is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li actively working from the bottom here.
Li moves into full guard.
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
Gibbs works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibbs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibbs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Gibbs postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to control the position but Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs working some strikes from top position.
Gibbs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gibbs stands up over Li, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li is rocked!
Gibbs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Li looking for a guillotine here but Gibbs defends easily.
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
Gibbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibbs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gibbs stays in close to Li's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
Gibbs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Li's head.
Gibbs landing with the ground and pound.
Gibbs landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Li is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
Gibbs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gibbs working some strikes from top position.
Li looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Li seems to have got his legs back now.
Li is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
Gibbs gets to his feet and stands over Li, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Li felt that one! Gibbs unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Li from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs is the new bantamweight champion!
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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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