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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Mcvay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Mcvay!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt - Mcvay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt - Mcvay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcvay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gibbs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mcvay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gibbs is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mcvay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mcvay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcvay working a defensive guard here.
Mcvay is working an open guard so Gibbs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mcvay tries to clinch up
and Gibbs counters with a good, hard body kick but Mcvay shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcvay tries to clinch up
and Gibbs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mcvay closes the distance but Gibbs moves to the side
and Gibbs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mcvay won't be happy with that.
Mcvay looks gassed!
Mcvay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mcvay's face as Gibbs controls the position.
Mcvay is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gibbs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs trying to control the action but Mcvay is working from the bottom.
It looks like Gibbs is going to stand back up.
Mcvay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gibbs pulls his head out easily.
Gibbs slips a nice elbow through Mcvay's hands, connecting with Mcvay's forehead.
Gibbs content to control rather than advance.
Mcvay wants to improve his position but Gibbs is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gibbs trying to control from half guard but Mcvay is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gibbs is taking a breather. Mcvay says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs working over Mcvay with some ground and pound. Mcvay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gibbs tries to stand and escape but Mcvay is controlling the position.
Gibbs is trying to control. Mcvay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Gibbs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gibbs wants to control but Mcvay is keeping him busy.
Mcvay gets back to full guard.
Gibbs landing some decent shots from guard.
Gibbs won't allow Mcvay to sweep him here.
Gibbs stays in close to Mcvay's body and controls the position.
Mcvay has an active guard here but Gibbs has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gibbs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gibbs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gibbs wants to control but Mcvay is keeping him busy.
Gibbs scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Mcvay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcvay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mcvay is breathing heavily.
Mcvay wants to control but Gibbs postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs working the head and body with strikes.
Gibbs trying to control the action but Mcvay is working from the bottom.
Mcvay tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Gibbs controlling the position from side mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dave Gibbs just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gibbs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mcvay!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mcvay looks a forlorn figure.
Gibbs tries to control but Mcvay wriggling away.
Gibbs is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Mcvay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gibbs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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 forces his way into half guard.
Gibbs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcvay defends it well.
Mcvay is staying active underneath Gibbs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gibbs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcvay wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gibbs in particular looking to stall.
Gibbs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four 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.
Gibbs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gibbs'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.
Gibbs is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcvay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcvay is trying to maintain the position but Gibbs is very close to passing his half guard.
Gibbs is stalling here. Mcvay is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gibbs seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mcvay has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mcvay throwing strikes but Gibbs manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gibbs dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcvay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gibbs counters with a takedown into side control.
Gibbs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mcvay tries to bench press Gibbs off him but Gibbs keeps the position.
Gibbs landing a few strikes.
Mcvay is not content to let Gibbs control the position.
Gibbs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs trying to control the position but Mcvay is working away.
Gibbs fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mcvay struggling a bit here.
Mcvay seems a little lost for a moment, as Gibbs dominates the positioning.
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.
Gibbs advances to full mount.
Gibbs controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dave Gibbs just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mcvay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gibbs counters with a shoot takedown. Mcvay fights it but they end up in guard.
Mcvay trying to keep a closed guard but Gibbs is proving a slippery customer.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcvay can do to turn this around?
Gibbs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mcvay is looking to sweep but instead, Gibbs has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcvay is staying active underneath Gibbs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gibbs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dave Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibbs wants to take a breather but Mcvay is having none of it.
Gibbs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mcvay is looking to improve his position.
Gibbs postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mcvay to stand up.
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 gets the takedown into side control.
Gibbs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gibbs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcvay keeps working.
Gibbs controls the position.
Mcvay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mcvay is pressing down on Gibbs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gibbs is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Gibbs!
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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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