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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aadyn Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafhael Angeles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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173 cm
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155 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aadyn Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafhael Angeles!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs drives through and clinches with Angeles against the cage.
Gibbs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Angeles looking to throw knees to the head but Gibbs is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gibbs.
Angeles takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Gibbs.
Gibbs works on Angeles's body with a couple of short punches.
Gibbs lands a good knee to the midsection. Angeles won't want to take too many of those.
Gibbs tries a knee to the head but Angeles blocks it.
Gibbs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Angeless head.
Gibbs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gibbs pushes Angeles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gibbs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibbs with a knee to the head.
Angeles misses with a punch to the body.
Gibbs landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibbs landing knees to the head.
It looks like Rafhael Angeles has been cut.
Gibbs landing knees to the head.
Gibbs lands an elbow just above Angeles 's eye.
Gibbs avoids the elbow strike from Angeles, against the cage.
Gibbs lands an elbow that stopped Angeles in his tracks for a moment.
Gibbs lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gibbs.
Gibbs is trying to stall.
Angeles is working Gibbs over against the cage.
Gibbs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gibbs has Angeles pressed against the cage, preventing Angeles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gibbs lands an elbow inside.
Angeles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gibbs walks away with a smile on his face. Angeles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Angeles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gibbs clinches up with Angeles and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Gibbs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gibbs obliges.
Angeles jumps guard but Gibbs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Angeles looking for a takedown.
Aadyn Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafhael Angeles.
Angeles looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Gibbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angeles can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Gibbs.
Gibbs working Angeles over with knees to the body.
Gibbs crunches a lovely knee into Angeles's ribcage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gibbs lands a good knee to the midsection. Angeles won't want to take too many of those.
Angeles jumps guard and drags Gibbs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibbs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gibbs trying to control but Angeles is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Aadyn Gibbs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gibbs rushes Angeles and presses him up against the cage.
Angeles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gibbs scores with a shot to the side of Angeles's head.
Gibbs lands an elbow just above Angeles 's eye.
Gibbs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angeles avoids it.
Gibbs tries to land a knee to the head but Angeles blocks with his arms.
Angeles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gibbs walks away with a smile on his face. Angeles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gibbs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gibbs digs a right hand into Angeles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Angeles's gas tank.
Gibbs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gibbs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gibbs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Angeles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gibbs lands an elbow just above Angeles 's eye.
Gibbs scores a nice knee to the body.
Gibbs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Angeles throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Angeles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Gibbs.
Angeles is trying to drag Gibbs to the mat but Gibbs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gibbs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Gibbs.
Gibbs lands an elbow that stopped Angeles in his tracks for a moment.
Angeles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angeles looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Angeles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gibbs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Angeles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gibbs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aadyn Gibbs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafhael Angeles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gibbs clinches up with Angeles and pushes him back against the cage.
Gibbs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angeles takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Gibbs.
Gibbs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Angeles's defenses.
Gibbs lands a good knee to the midsection. Angeles won't want to take too many of those.
Gibbs with a knee to the head.
Angeles takes an elbow to the forehead.
Angeles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gibbs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gibbs lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gibbs.
Gibbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gibbs gets a clinch.
Angeles tries a knee to the head but Gibbs blocks it.
Angeles jumps guard but Gibbs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Gibbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angeles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Angeles is breathing heavily.
Gibbs lands a knee to the body.
Angeles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gibbs smiles and moves away.
Aadyn Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafhael Angeles.
Gibbs gets a clinch.
Gibbs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gibbs.
Gibbs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Angeles manages to pull guard.
Angeles 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibbs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbs lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs throwing strikes from guard but Angeles blocks nicely.
Gibbs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angeles keeping full guard, as Gibbs tries to pass.
Gibbs is looking to work some ground and pound but Angeles has wrist control.
Angeles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Angeles is pulling down on Gibbs's head. It's preventing any offense from Gibbs, at least for the moment.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angeles can do to turn this around?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafhael Angeles was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Angeles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gibbs is fending him off so far but Angeles persists. Nope, Gibbs circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbs.
Gibbs lands a knee to the head.
Gibbs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibbs trying to stall but Angeles improves his position.
Angeles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gibbs blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gibbs.
Angeles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gibbs prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aadyn Gibbs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafhael Angeles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Angeles tries to clinch up but Gibbs circles away and keeps his distance.
Angeles tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibbs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rafhael Angeles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibbs closes the distance and clinches.
Angeles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gibbs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gibbs.
Gibbs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Angeles blocks it with crossed arms.
Gibbs lands a nice elbow.
Angeles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gibbs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gibbs obliges.
Angeles takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angeles takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gibbs scores a nice knee to the body.
Angeles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A knee to the head by Gibbs.
Gibbs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Angeles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gibbs landing knees to the head.
Angeles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gibbs smiles and moves away.
Gibbs moves into the clinch successfully.
Gibbs lands an elbow just above Angeles 's eye.
Angeles turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to buck Angeles off but Angeles is having none of it.
Angeles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gibbs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbs is looking for a sweep.
Angeles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gibbs, who protects the arm well.
Gibbs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Angeles on the ground.
Angeles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aadyn Gibbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angeles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gibbs, who protects the arm well.
Angeles tries for a kimura but Gibbs is defending well.
Gibbs is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angeles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gibbs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Angeles working away.
Angeles gets to mount! Gibbs was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gibbs wants to hold on but Angeles pushes him away.
Rafhael Angeles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aadyn Gibbs.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gibbs, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aadyn 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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