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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenchy Fuqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuqua is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Prodigy- Diesal Power. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frenchy Fuqua!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuqua keeps the fight on the outside.
Gibson fails with the takedown.
Gibson shoots in and bounces Fuqua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fuqua keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuqua is trying to control the position but Gibson postures up.
Gibson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gibson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson throws an elbow that misses. Fuqua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gibson's guard. Nice move by Fuqua!
Fuqua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuqua makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fuqua is stalling in the full guard.
Gibson has his foot on Fuqua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fuqua works his way back into a safe position though.
Gibson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuqua engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fuqua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua postures up in Gibson's guard and throws a big left but Gibson blocks it.
Fuqua pushes down on Gibson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fuqua wants to work for an arm triangle but Gibson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gibson is looking to control Fuqua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gibson avoid being mounted?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson is looking to improve his position.
Gibson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fuqua is looking to advance position but Gibson won't allow it.
Fuqua with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson trying to hold on to Fuqua's head to control him but Fuqua postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Scott Gibson.
Fuqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gibson.
Gibson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuqua leaves Gibson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fuqua misses with a straight left.
Gibson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fuqua pinned against the cage. Fuqua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson looking to score a takedown here. Fuqua is defending well but Gibson drives through and ends up in Fuqua's guard.
Fuqua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gibson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gibson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gibson trying to control but Fuqua is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gibson defends well.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Fuqua keeps moving.
Gibson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuqua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gibson has managed to get both his arms back between Fuqua's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fuqua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frenchy Fuqua will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gibson shoots and misses
and Fuqua counters with a right hand to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gibson. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibson.
Fuqua lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fuqua tries for a takedown but Gibson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gibson throws an overhand right that lands on Fuqua's shoulder, as Fuqua tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Fuqua as Gibson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson tries to sprawl but Fuqua drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fuqua lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like Scott Gibson has been cut.
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!
Gibson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fuqua trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson trying to keep a closed guard but Fuqua is proving a slippery customer.
Fuqua trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibson trying to control the position here.
Fuqua wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Scott Gibson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fuqua feints and as Gibson raises his hands in defense, Fuqua changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gibson looking to control.
Fuqua wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving.
Fuqua forces his way into half guard.
Gibson wants to improve his position but Fuqua is controlling well.
Fuqua passes into side control, despite Gibson's attempt to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Gibson tries to buck Fuqua off but Fuqua is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gibson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fuqua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gibson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuqua wants to improve his position but Gibson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fuqua sees it coming and defends easily.
Fuqua looking for submissions off his back.
Fuqua trying to control but Gibson postures up.
Fuqua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gibson.
Fuqua works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gibson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Fuqua keeps moving.
Fuqua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gibson's guard.
Fuqua throws a big right hand that misses.
Fuqua tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibson is retaining full guard.
Fuqua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fuqua connects with a couple of short punches.
Scott Gibson's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuqua throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibson keeping full guard, as Fuqua tries to pass.
Fuqua drops back looking for a leg! Gibson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gibson manages to kick Fuqua off! Fuqua jumps back into Gibson's guard.
Gibson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frenchy Fuqua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Gibson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gibson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fuqua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gibson.
Fuqua lands with an overhand left.
Gibson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fuqua shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gibson's guard.
Gibson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibson controls Fuqua momentarily but Fuqua frees himself.
Fuqua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibson is keeping the position for now.
Fuqua 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!
Fuqua trying to remain calm as Gibson controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gibson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gibson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fuqua regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gibson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Fuqua wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frenchy Fuqua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gibson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is trying to control. Fuqua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fuqua tries to get to full guard but Gibson has control of the leg.
Gibson is stalling here. Fuqua is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gibson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fuqua has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fuqua working away.
Fuqua advances to full mount.
Gibson is squirming around, avoiding Fuqua's attempts to control the action.
Gibson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gibson wants to control but Fuqua is having none of it.
Gibson is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Fuqua connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Scott Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scott Gibson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frenchy Fuqua!
An out of breath Frenchy Fuqua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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