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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson McMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hutch Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson McMillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hutch Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMillan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McMillan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McMillan 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 McMillan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McMillan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gibson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McMillan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gibson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McMillan's guard! Nice work there by Gibson!
McMillan keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gibson thows a big elbow that misses.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing.
Gibson lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McMillan keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson won't allow McMillan to sweep him here.
Gibson postures up.
Gibson scoring with some ground and pound.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but McMillan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson got a little sloppy there for a moment and McMillan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gibson has managed to get both his arms back between McMillan's legs - danger averted.
McMillan wriggles free and stands up.
McMillan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McMillan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gibson's thigh. Gibson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McMillan trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
McMillan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gibson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McMillan has Gibson in his guard.
Gibson wants to control from the top but McMillan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing.
McMillan has his hands on Gibson's head, controlling the position.
McMillan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gibson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Gibson trying to control but McMillan is working from the bottom.
Gibson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McMillan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McMillan misses with a series of wild punches.
McMillan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gibson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McMillan is out of range.
Gibson has closed the distance and engaged McMillan in a clinch.
Gibson has McMillan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gibson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McMillan tumbling to the mat - Gibson dives into McMillan's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hutch Gibson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McMillan gets the takedown into side control.
McMillan swings around for an armbar but Gibson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McMillan's guard.
Gibson looking to pass the guard.
McMillan can't keep his opponent in guard - Gibson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gibson is nestled in close to McMillan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gibson throwing shots but McMillan is blocking nicely.
Gibson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gibson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McMillan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gibson wants to take a breather but McMillan is having none of it.
McMillan wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson is keen to just control but McMillan is a slippery customer.
Gibson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McMillan's head.
Gibson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gibson is trying to control. McMillan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McMillan wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy.
Gibson is keen to just control but McMillan is a slippery customer.
McMillan trying to hold on to Gibson's head to control him but Gibson postures up.
McMillan controlling the position for now.
Gibson with the ground and pound but McMillan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two 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 showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McMillan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson pushing down on McMillan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMillan gets back to full guard.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but McMillan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McMillan holds on and takes a little breather.
Gibson got a little sloppy there for a moment and McMillan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gibson has managed to get both his arms back between McMillan's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is looking to work some ground and pound but McMillan has wrist control.
Gibson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McMillan is keeping the position for now.
Gibson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gibson postures up.
Gibson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gibson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McMillan feints and as Gibson raises his hands in defense, McMillan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing McMillan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMillan looking to sit in guard and control but Gibson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McMillan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McMillan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McMillan prevents Gibson from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jackson McMillan will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
McMillan looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
McMillan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibson takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by McMillan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McMillan.
Gibson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson McMillan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMillan misses with a hook.
Gibson with a poor takedown
and McMillan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gibson doesn't manage to clinch there - McMillan circles away.
Gibson fails with the takedown.
McMillan looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
Gibson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from McMillan.
McMillan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gibson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McMillan lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McMillan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibson is keeping the position for now.
McMillan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gibson dives on top into guard.
Gibson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gibson is looking to work some ground and pound but McMillan has wrist control.
McMillan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McMillan is looking for a triangle but Gibson pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gibson tries to free his leg and advance position but McMillan is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gibson throwing strikes from guard but McMillan blocks nicely.
McMillan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gibson won't allow McMillan to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gibson tries to close the distance and clinch but McMillan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gibson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gibson has his takedown stuffed
and McMillan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson McMillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hutch Gibson.
Gibson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gibson has McMillan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McMillan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMillan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gibson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gibson is trying to drag McMillan to the mat but McMillan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gibson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMillan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gibson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McMillan.
Gibson has clasped his hands together around McMillan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McMillan trying his best to control but Gibson has mounted him.
Jackson McMillan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McMillan is trying to escape the mount.
Gibson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMillan is looking to get to half guard.
McMillan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McMillan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gibson.
Gibson wants to control from the top but McMillan keeps moving.
McMillan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gibson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McMillan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McMillan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson McMillan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McMillan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson McMillan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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