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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arzuman Asadov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janno Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asadov's entrance music is Arzuman Entrance Song. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Janno Gibbs was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arzuman Asadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janno Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asadov blocks a head kick by Gibbs.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses
and Asadov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gibbs won't be happy with that.
Asadov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gibbs, who protects the arm well.
Asadov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asadov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Gibbs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Asadov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gibbs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Asadov's guard! Nice work there by Gibbs!
Asadov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asadov wants to work for an arm triangle but Gibbs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Asadov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gibbs trying to hold on to Asadov's head to control him but Asadov postures up.
Asadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gibbs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Asadov.
Asadov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gibbs has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to roll over but Asadov keeps him under control.
Asadov wants to advance to full mount but Gibbs doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gibbs manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gibbs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asadov takes a swing at Gibbs's ribcage but misses.
Gibbs throws a sloppy head kick and Asadov moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Gibbs.
Gibbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asadov avoids the head kick by Gibbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gibbs.
Gibbs looks gassed!
Gibbs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asadov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gibbs to the mat! Gibbs manages to get full guard.
Asadov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asadov pushing down on Gibbs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gibbs wants to get back to full guard.
Asadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gibbs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Asadov.
Asadov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gibbs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gibbs is trying to maintain the position but Asadov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asadov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gibbs is just riding it out for now. Asadov eventually gives up the hold.
Asadov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gibbs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Asadov is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asadov is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibbs has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asadov has gone for a leg lock! Gibbs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Asadov's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asadov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gibbs defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzuman Asadov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gibbs misses with a head kick.
Gibbs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gibbs looks to land a body kick but Asadov moved away.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gibbs throws a head kick but Asadov moves out of range.
Gibbs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gibbs is breathing heavily.
Gibbs misses with a few strikes there.
Asadov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Arzuman Asadov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asadov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibbs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Asadov wants to pass the guard but Gibbs is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asadov throws a strike but Gibbs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Asadov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asadov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gibbs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gibbs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Asadov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gibbs has Asadov in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asadov pushes down on Gibbs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asadov thows a huge punch but Gibbs dodges it nicely.
Gibbs is looking to get back to full guard here but Asadov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Asadov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gibbs struggling a bit here.
Asadov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asadov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gibbs, who protects the arm well.
Gibbs is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Asadov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gibbs is looking to reverse the position.
Asadov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Asadov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Asadov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gibbs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gibbs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Asadov off and has taken his back!
Asadov wants to escape the position.
Gibbs looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs looking for the choke from the back.
Asadov breaks Gibbs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Asadov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Asadov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Asadov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibbs defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzuman Asadov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janno Gibbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbs throws a sloppy head kick and Asadov moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Asadov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibbs. Asadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gibbs gets caught napping as Asadov dives in and scores a takedown. Gibbs manages to retain guard.
Gibbs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Asadov looking to pass the guard.
Asadov stands and throws Gibbs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gibbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asadov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asadov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asadov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Asadov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gibbs, who protects the arm well.
Gibbs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Asadov is working for a kimura but Gibbs is defending it quite comfortably.
Asadov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gibbs trying to control the position.
Gibbs wants to stand up but Asadov is controlling him.
Gibbs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gibbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asadov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Asadov drops back looking for a leg! Gibbs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gibbs manages to kick Asadov off! Asadov jumps back into Gibbs's guard.
Asadov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Asadov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbs is retaining full guard.
Gibbs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibbs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asadov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibbs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Janno Gibbs hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Asadov blocks a head kick by Gibbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asadov blocks a head kick by Gibbs.
Asadov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gibbs's guard.
Asadov wants to pass the guard but Gibbs is keeping the position.
Asadov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gibbs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gibbs has escaped and now he's on top!
Gibbs wants to stand but Asadov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibbs controlling from the top position.
Janno Gibbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arzuman Asadov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asadov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arzuman Asadov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asadov, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzuman Asadov!
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hype
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