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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brody Gibson (ranked 1509 p4p, 2590 weight class) and Taylor Jack SpeedGod (ranked 132 p4p, 219 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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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brody Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Jack SpeedGod!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick
and Gibson counters with a straight right hand.
Jack SpeedGod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jack SpeedGod is rocked!
Jack SpeedGod closes the distance and clinches.
Jack SpeedGod misses with an elbow over the top.
Gibson dodges an elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod.
Gibson has picked Jack SpeedGod up - he's going for a ride! Gibson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jack SpeedGod tries to kick Gibson off in order to stand up. Gibson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jack SpeedGod felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jack SpeedGod tries to buck Gibson off but Gibson is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Jack SpeedGod's face as Gibson controls the position.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson landing a few strikes.
Jack SpeedGod is not content to let Gibson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod is letting Gibson control him for a moment.
Gibson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gibson misses with the ground and pound.
Jack SpeedGod takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gibson happy to just control the position for now.
Jack SpeedGod struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gibson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A control attempt from Jack SpeedGod but he's now mounted!
Jack SpeedGod tries to lock up and control but Gibson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gibson scoring with strikes but Jack SpeedGod is staying in there.
Gibson landing shots from mount.
Gibson controlling from the full mount.
Jack SpeedGod is squirming around, avoiding Gibson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jack SpeedGod is squirming around, avoiding Gibson's attempts to control the action.
Jack SpeedGod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing that Gibson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gibson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jack SpeedGod is looking to escape.
Jack SpeedGod working to try and regain half guard.
Jack SpeedGod wants to hold on but Gibson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jack SpeedGod decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gibson lands a jab to the head.
Jack SpeedGod is still on wobbly legs! Can Gibson finish him?
It looks like Taylor Jack SpeedGod has been cut.
Gibson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jack SpeedGod seems to have recovered his senses.
Jack SpeedGod pushes Gibson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Jack SpeedGod looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gibson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jack SpeedGod's elbow.
Gibson lands a body punch.
Gibson avoids the elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod, against the cage.
Gibson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jack SpeedGod gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
Jack SpeedGod creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Jack SpeedGod manages to get underhooks.
Jack SpeedGod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
A short right from Jack SpeedGod.
A short right from Gibson.
Jack SpeedGod prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gibson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson blocking some punches.
Gibson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack SpeedGod controls his hands.
Jack SpeedGod taking a breather.
Jack SpeedGod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a punch on the inside.
Gibson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gibson manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack SpeedGod managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gibson.
Gibson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gibson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gibson scoring with punches from side control.
Jack SpeedGod is looking for a sweep.
Jack SpeedGod struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gibson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gibson trying to control the action but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Gibson is trying to get an arm triangle but Jack SpeedGod is defending well.
Jack SpeedGod being controlled for a moment.
Gibson trying to control the action but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Gibson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gibson scores with punches from side control.
Gibson lands a nice forearm strike.
Jack SpeedGod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jack SpeedGod tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gibson easily slips into full mount!
Gibson tries to control but Jack SpeedGod wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod wants to control but Gibson is having none of it.
Gibson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jack SpeedGod can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gibson tries to control but Jack SpeedGod wriggling away.
Gibson is really struggling to control Jack SpeedGod but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jack SpeedGod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gibson breaks from Jack SpeedGod's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Gibson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Jack SpeedGod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jack SpeedGod looks to throw the jab but Gibson is out of range.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a hook. Gibson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gibson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jack SpeedGod.
Gibson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Gibson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack SpeedGod! But no joy.
Gibson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibson lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Jack SpeedGod finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Jack SpeedGod misses.
Gibson attempts a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod avoids it well and moves away.
Gibson misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Jack SpeedGod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick that misses.
Gibson attempts a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod misses with an uppercut. Gibson saw that one coming.
Gibson shoots in and gets a takedown into Jack SpeedGod's guard.
Jack SpeedGod has control of Gibson's left arm, preventing Gibson from doing any damage.
Jack SpeedGod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibson is in close to Jack SpeedGod's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibson trying to control but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Jack SpeedGod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gibson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gibson advances to half guard.
Gibson working Jack SpeedGod over with strikes.
Gibson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack SpeedGod has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jack SpeedGod keeping hold of Gibson's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jack SpeedGod wants to get back to full guard.
Gibson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jack SpeedGod wants to improve his position but Gibson is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gibson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to stand back up but Gibson is controlling him
Jack SpeedGod has hold of Gibson's hands but Gibson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jack SpeedGod is refusing to be controlled, as Gibson sits in half guard.
Jack SpeedGod wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jack SpeedGod blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gibson.
Gibson is looking to take a break and control but Jack SpeedGod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jack SpeedGod won't allow Gibson to pass to mount.
Gibson trying to control from Jack SpeedGod's half guard. Jack SpeedGod has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gibson wants to pass the guard but Jack SpeedGod is keeping the position.
Gibson preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gibson lands a couple of elbows.
Jack SpeedGod keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Jack SpeedGod wants to sweep but no luck.
Gibson postures up and lands a big shot to Jack SpeedGod's brow.
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.
Brody Gibson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibson pushing down on Jack SpeedGod's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jack SpeedGod trying to control from the bottom.
Gibson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack SpeedGod can do to turn this around?
Jack SpeedGod is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jack SpeedGod taking some punishment here, with Gibson in his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to improve his position.
Gibson wants to take a breather but Jack SpeedGod is having none of it.
Jack SpeedGod gets back to full guard.
Gibson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibson landing some decent shots from guard.
Gibson looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gibson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to hold Gibson in close to prevent damage but Gibson has managed to pass into half guard.
Jack SpeedGod trying to hold on to Gibson's head to control him but Gibson postures up.
Gibson is keen to just control but Jack SpeedGod is a slippery customer.
Gibson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gibson uses his free foot to push down on Jack SpeedGod's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jack SpeedGod.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod is squirming around, avoiding Gibson's attempts to control the action.
Gibson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jack SpeedGod hang on?
Gibson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jack SpeedGod manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gibson trying to control the action but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack SpeedGod is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Gibson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Jack SpeedGod's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gibson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jack SpeedGod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jack SpeedGod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jack SpeedGod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gibson checks it well.
Gibson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a loose jab but Gibson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack SpeedGod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a leg kick
and Gibson counters with a shoot takedown. Jack SpeedGod fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson distracts Jack SpeedGod with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gibson distracts Jack SpeedGod with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to control the position but Gibson postures up.
Gibson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack SpeedGod is retaining full guard.
Gibson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gibson trying to control but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gibson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack SpeedGod is just out of range.
Jack SpeedGod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gibson moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Jack SpeedGod is predictable there
and Gibson counters with a shoot takedown. Jack SpeedGod fights it but they end up in guard.
Gibson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jack SpeedGod 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack SpeedGod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack SpeedGod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jack SpeedGod is on top in guard.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Jack SpeedGod from controlling successfully.
Jack SpeedGod avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Jack SpeedGod postures up.
Jack SpeedGod trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Gibson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jack SpeedGod is aware though and is defending well.
Gibson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gibson, not yet.
Gibson looking to control.
Brody Gibson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gibson controlling Jack SpeedGod's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jack SpeedGod closes the distance and pushes Gibson back into the cage.
Jack SpeedGod throws an elbow but it misses.
Jack SpeedGod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibson.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a short shot to the head.
Jack SpeedGod tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
Jack SpeedGod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
Jack SpeedGod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to push Gibson away but Gibson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack SpeedGod wants to get back to striking at distance but Gibson won't allow it.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a left to the head.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jack SpeedGod has Gibson pushed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gibson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jack SpeedGod working hard to break the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gibson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gibson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson dodges an elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick
and Gibson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to get back to is feet but Gibson passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Jack SpeedGod's face as Gibson controls the position.
Gibson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod tries to control but Gibson manages to take his back.
Gibson biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Jack SpeedGod right now.
Gibson controlling well, preventing Jack SpeedGod from escaping the position.
Gibson avoiding Jack SpeedGod 's attempts to control his hands.
Gibson biding his time, controlling Jack SpeedGod.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brody Gibson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gibson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Gibson!
Brody Gibson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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