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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hutch Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorian Freeman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hutch Gibson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dorian Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson moves out of range of the body kick from Freeman.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Freeman feints and then cracks Gibson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gibson down.
Freeman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Freeman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Freeman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gibson passes Freeman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson is looking for a kimura here.
Gibson looks to land a strike but Freeman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing.
Freeman is controlling Gibson's posture.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
Freeman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibson is looking to work some ground and pound but Freeman has wrist control.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Freeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Freeman misses with a leg kick.
Dorian Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibson has Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Freeman is looking to land body kicks.
Gibson walks into a stiff left hand from Freeman.
Freeman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gibson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
A big left from Freeman misses.
Gibson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gibson slips under a jab from Freeman.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Gibson is avoiding it.
Freeman looks to land a body kick but Gibson moved away.
Gibson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Hutch Gibson has been cut.
Gibson blocks a head kick by Freeman.
Gibson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gibson checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Freeman misses.
Gibson shoots in for a double leg but Freeman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Freeman.
Freeman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gibson. That did some damage!
Freeman misses with an uppercut. Gibson saw that one coming.
Gibson throws a sloppy head kick and Freeman moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Gibson scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick misses from Freeman.
Freeman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibson.
Gibson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Gibson blocks a head kick by Freeman.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws out a leg kick but Gibson moves out of range and Freeman only half commits.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Freeman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Freeman tries to score with a low kick but Gibson moves his leg out of the way.
Freeman tries to score with a low kick but Gibson moves his leg out of the way.
Freeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gibson.
Gibson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Freeman doesn't seem bothered though.
Gibson misses with a double jab.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Freeman as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hutch Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibson blocks a head kick by Freeman.
Gibson gets a clinch.
Gibson has clasped his hands together around Freeman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Freeman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hutch Gibson's cut.
That's time! Gibson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gibson shoots in and drives through. Freeman sprawls well.
Freeman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gibson is out of range and Freeman settles back down.
Gibson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gibson lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gibson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gibson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibson tries to free his leg and advance position but Freeman is retaining full guard.
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.
Freeman controlling the position.
Freeman is trying to control the position but Gibson postures up.
Gibson stays in close to Freeman's body and controls the position.
Gibson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to keep Gibson in close.
Gibson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Gibson.
Gibson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Freeman. Freeman obviously looking to wear him down.
Gibson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gibson rushes Freeman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gibson keeps control of Freeman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Freeman is trying to force a seperation but Gibson has the dominant position.
Freeman has had enough of the clinch but Gibson keeps him there for the moment.
Freeman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Freeman tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
Freeman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freeman lands with a slapping head kick.
Gibson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Freeman scores with a leg kick.
Freeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freeman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freeman checks a leg kick nicely.
Gibson misses with an uppercut. Freeman saw that one coming.
Dorian Freeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Gibson.
Gibson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Freeman.
Gibson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Freeman is trying to force a seperation but Gibson has the dominant position.
Freeman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Freeman stops a takedown attempt from Gibson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hutch Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Freeman prevents it.
Gibson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freeman working hard to break the clinch.
Freeman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gibson tries to score a body lock takedown but Freeman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Freeman breaks from the clinch.
Dorian Freeman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
An inside leg kick lands from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a low kick as Gibson jumps back.
Freeman throws a jab but it's blocked by Gibson.
Gibson avoids the head kick by Freeman.
Gibson connects with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Freeman as Gibson shoots in.
Hutch Gibson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman is looking to score with low kicks.
Freeman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gibson tries to move into range but Freeman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gibson avoids the head kick by Freeman.
Gibson throws a wild body kick that Freeman sees coming a mile off.
Freeman slips a jab and a cross from Gibson.
Freeman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gibson's calf.
Gibson loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Freeman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hutch Gibson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Freeman cracks the inside of Gibson's front leg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Freeman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gibson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gibson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Freeman gets caught flat footed, as Gibson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gibson preventing the sweep.
Gibson postures up.
Gibson won't allow Freeman to sweep him here.
Freeman trying to control the position.
Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gibson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Freeman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Freeman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Freeman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gibson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gibson thows a huge punch but Freeman dodges it nicely.
Gibson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gibson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gibson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freeman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gibson trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gibson moves into the clinch.
Gibson has Freeman pressed against the cage, preventing Freeman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Freeman stalling in the clinch but Gibson improves position.
Freeman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Freeman is looking to control Gibson's arms but Gibson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Freeman has his back to the cage.
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.
Gibson trying to control the position but Freeman is working away.
Gibson cracks Freeman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gibson scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is not content to let Gibson control the position.
Gibson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Freeman is avoiding damage well.
Gibson is trying to get an arm triangle but Freeman is defending well.
Gibson trying to control the position but Freeman is working away.
Freeman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gibson is trying to work for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
That's four 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.
Freeman trying to control but Gibson postures up.
Gibson wants to take a breather but Freeman is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Freeman.
Gibson checks a leg kick.
Freeman throws a sloppy head kick and Gibson moves out of range easily.
Freeman throws a leg kick but Gibson checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibson. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freeman throws a sloppy head kick and Gibson moves out of range easily.
Freeman scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hutch Gibson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hutch Gibson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gibson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gibsonis looking to pass into half guard but Freeman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Freeman is in guard.
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freeman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gibson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gibson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gibson!
Gibson with the ground and pound but Freeman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gibson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.
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. Gibson connects with a nice short shot to Freeman's temple.
Freeman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson wants to take a breather but Freeman is having none of it.
Gibson controlling the pace.
Gibson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gibson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gibson wants to control but Freeman is keeping him busy.
Gibson throws a strike but Freeman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Gibson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
That's two 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gibson scores with a takedown into Freeman's guard.
Freeman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gibson!
Freeman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gibson has worked his arm free - good work by Gibson!
Freeman throws an elbow but Gibson slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Freeman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gibson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freeman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gibson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Freeman's best efforts.
Freeman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gibson!
Freeman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gibson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gibson and Freeman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hutch Gibson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freeman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gibson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Freeman but great work by Gibson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hutch Gibson had his way with Dorian Freeman in that round.
The cut man is working on Hutch Gibson'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gibson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gibson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gibson misses with a straight right.
Freeman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gibson's sensitive parts.
Freeman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gibson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Freeman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gibson throws a hook but Freeman blocks it.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gibson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gibson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Freeman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson trying to pass the guard but Freeman defending well.
Freeman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gibson trying to control from half guard but Freeman is working away.
Gibson is just content to waste time from the top position. Freeman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Freeman controls Gibson momentarily but Gibson frees himself.
Gibson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freeman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gibson is fighting to break Freeman's control of his arms but Freeman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two 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 wants to pass the guard but Freeman is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Freeman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gibson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Freeman is trying to break the clinch but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
Freeman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Freeman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gibson.
Freeman tries a knee to the head but Gibson blocks it.
Gibson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Freeman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gibson has Freeman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Freeman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hutch Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Freeman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gibson.
Freeman tries to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gibson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Freeman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gibson checks a low kick from Freeman.
Freeman checks the leg kick.
Freeman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Freeman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Freeman wants it to stay on the feet.
Freeman throws a lazy head kick
and Gibson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gibson prevents Freeman from standing back up.
Freeman manages to get to full guard.
Freeman keeping full guard, as Gibson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gibson looking to pass the guard.
Freeman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gibson is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Freeman throws a chopping leg kick but Gibson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gibson takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hutch Gibson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gibson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hutch Gibson!
Hutch Gibson is the new welterweight champion!
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