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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Gibbs (ranked 1449 p4p, 2139 weight class) and Lasha Kvaratskhelia (ranked 120 p4p, 148 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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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunner Gibbs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lasha Kvaratskhelia!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvaratskhelia drives through with a takedown into Gibbs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Gibbs is working from the bottom.
Gibbs wants to sweep here but Kvaratskhelia controlling him for the moment.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Gibbs with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Gibbs with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Gibbs from getting back to his feet.
Gibbs pushes Kvaratskhelia off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs shows good takedown defense.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in looking for a takedown but Gibbs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kvaratskhelia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in and gets a takedown into Gibbs's guard.
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!
Gibbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibbs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gibbs tries to get out of the position.
Gibbs wants to sweep here but Kvaratskhelia controlling him for the moment.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvaratskhelia is working Gibbs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gibbs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Gibbs wants to stand up but Kvaratskhelia is controlling him.
Gibbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Gibbs to sweep him here.
Gibbs has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Gibbs has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Gibbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kvaratskhelia.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gibbs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gibbs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunner Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasha Kvaratskhelia.
Gibbs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gibbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibbs lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvaratskhelia, not yet.
Kvaratskhelia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibbs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibbs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Gibbs in close.
Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep here but Gibbs controlling him for the moment.
Gibbs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gibbs preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gibbs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kvaratskhelia trying to keep a closed guard but Gibbs is proving a slippery customer.
Gibbs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gibbs lands a couple of elbows.
Gibbs trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Gibbs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.
Kvaratskhelia has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Gibbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kvaratskhelia controls Gibbs momentarily but Gibbs frees himself.
Kvaratskhelia being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gunner Gibbs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gibbs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gibbs connects with a nice short shot to Kvaratskhelia's temple.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibbs wants to take a breather but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gibbs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gibbs's back!
Gibbs is trying to get back to his feet but Kvaratskhelia has full control of the position and if anything, Gibbs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs is covering up but some of the strikes from Kvaratskhelia are getting through and doing damage.
Gunner Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibbs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kvaratskhelia looking for the choke but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gibbs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs is trying to stand back up.
Kvaratskhelia throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gibbs could be in trouble here!
Gibbs tries to roll but Kvaratskhelia sticks to his back.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to stick to Gibbs's back but Gibbs is turning into Kvaratskhelia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kvaratskhelia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gibbs.
Gibbs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia 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.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gibbs defends well.
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibbs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibbs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Gibbs in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibbs.
Kvaratskhelia has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvaratskhelia has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Gibbs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gibbs throwing strikes but missing.
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia has momentary wrist control but Gibbs slips an elbow through the middle.
Kvaratskhelia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibbs.
Gibbs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kvaratskhelia's guard.
Gibbs working over Kvaratskhelia with some ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kvaratskhelia is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia wants to improve his position but Gibbs is controlling well.
Gibbs lands with a punch from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is still in real trouble! Can Gibbs finish him?
Kvaratskhelia gets back to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia seems to have recovered his senses.
Gibbs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kvaratskhelia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gibbs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvaratskhelia fails with the takedown
and Gibbs counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gibbs controlling the position from side mount.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Gibbs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kvaratskhelia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard.
Gibbs manages to get to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia stops Gibbs from standing up.
Gibbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs pushes Kvaratskhelia off and gets back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gibbs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kvaratskhelia sprawls and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Gibbs as Kvaratskhelia shoots in.
Gibbs feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kvaratskhelia.
Gibbs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kvaratskhelia sprawls and moves away.
Gunner Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasha Kvaratskhelia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gibbs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kvaratskhelia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kvaratskhelia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gibbs scoring with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvaratskhelia, not yet.
Gibbs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gibbs lands a couple of digs.
Gibbs is working Kvaratskhelia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia working for submissions but it's allowed Gibbs to get to half guard.
Ground and pound from Gibbs.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kvaratskhelia can do to turn this around?
Gibbs slips a nice elbow through Kvaratskhelia's hands, connecting with Kvaratskhelia's forehead.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibbs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Nice strikes from Gibbs there.
Kvaratskhelia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gibbs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gibbs's back!
Gibbs covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia keeps control of the position as Gibbs tries to break free.
Kvaratskhelia throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gibbs could be in trouble here!
Kvaratskhelia somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Kvaratskhelia tightening his grip on Gibbs, looking for the choke.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control.
Gibbs is trying to stand back up.
Kvaratskhelia not allowing Gibbs to control his hands.
Kvaratskhelia has his opponent's back but Gibbs is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Kvaratskhelia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvaratskhelia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gibbs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Gibbs keeps moving.
Gibbs 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.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Gibbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gibbs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Gibbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gibbs 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs retains his bantamweight title!
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