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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
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222 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutherland throws a series of punches but Gibson moves out of range.
Sutherland swings for the body but Gibson moves out of range.
Sutherland looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
Sutherland misses with a few strikes there.
Sutherland is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gibson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sutherland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gibson wants to clinch
and Sutherland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sutherland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sutherland stops Gibson from getting back to his feet.
Sutherland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson is trying to stand.
Gibson is refusing to be controlled, as Sutherland sits in half guard.
Gibson is trying to stand back up but Sutherland is controlling him
Sutherland wants to free his trapped foot but Gibson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gibson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutherland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gibson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Gibson or perhaps it was just good defense by Sutherland which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland takes one on the button.
Sutherland throws a nice looking combination but Gibson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sutherland tries to bum rush Gibson with a series of wild strikes but Gibson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sutherland misses with a takedown attempt - Gibson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gibson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sutherland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gibson's sensitive parts.
Sutherland lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutherland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gibson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
Sutherland just misses with a punch to the body.
Sutherland scores with a kick to the body.
Gibson looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland scores with a jab to the body.
Gibson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sutherland counters with a nice leg kick.
Sutherland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Robert Gibson has been cut.
Sutherland misses with a looping right.
Sutherland works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Sutherland misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gibson is defended easily by Sutherland.
Paul Sutherland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gibson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland throws a hook but Gibson avoids it easily.
Sutherland throws the kick towards the body but Gibson avoids it.
Sutherland lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sutherland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland throws a shot from downtown. Gibson moves away and avoids it.
Gibson throws a series of punches but Sutherland avoids them all with ease.
Sutherland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gibson is able to avoid easily.
Sutherland throws a low kick but Gibson avoids it.
Gibson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gibson closes the distance and clinches up with Sutherland, looking for a takedown. Gibson pushes Sutherland against the cage but Sutherland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sutherland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gibson's calf.
Gibson fails with the takedown
and Sutherland counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gibson's guard now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sutherland trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutherland with a nice head shot there.
Sutherland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Sutherland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Gibson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gibson blocks a low kick nicely.
Paul Sutherland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibson wants to clinch.
Sutherland throws a solid leg kick but Gibson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sutherland.
Horrible takedown by Sutherland or perhaps it was just good defense by Gibson which made him look bad.
Sutherland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sutherland throws a combination that misses
so Gibson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gibson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibson won't allow Sutherland to sweep him here.
Gibson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson postures up and lands a big shot to Sutherland's brow.
Gibson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gibson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gibson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sutherland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibson.
Gibson works over Sutherland with some ground and pound from guard.
Sutherland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sutherland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sutherland is on top in guard.
Sutherland throws an elbow that misses. Gibson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sutherland's guard. Nice move by Gibson!
Gibson throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Sutherland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing.
Gibson postures up.
Gibson throws a strike but Sutherland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gibson wants to stand and escape but Sutherland is having none of it.
Gibson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sutherland postures up in Gibson's guard and throws a big left but Gibson blocks it.
Gibson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sutherland is controlling him.
Sutherland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland is standing up over Gibson. Gibson looks to escape but Sutherland dives into side control.
Sutherland wants to take a breather but Gibson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sutherland.
Sutherland trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Sutherland throwing strikes but missing.
Sutherland trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Gibson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sutherland trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson wants to stand but Sutherland is controlling the position.
Sutherland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gibson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibson wants to stand and escape but Sutherland is having none of it.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sutherland stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sutherland lands with a nice body punch.
A left and a right from Sutherland both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutherland digs a good hook to Gibson's body.
Sutherland scores with a nice strike.
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 Paul Sutherland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Gibson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sutherland looks to land a body kick but Gibson moved away.
Gibson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sutherland tries to avoid it but Gibson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sutherland to the ground. Sutherland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sutherland misses with a double jab
and Gibson counters with a one-two to the body.
Sutherland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sutherland lands a front kick.
Sutherland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gibson shoots in and drives through. Sutherland sprawls well.
Sutherland lands with a hook. Gibson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sutherland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gibson. That did some damage!
Gibson checks a low kick from Sutherland.
Gibson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown by Gibson or perhaps it was just good defense by Sutherland which made him look bad.
Paul Sutherland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gibson.
Gibson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Sutherland as he connects with a hook.
That has opened up Robert Gibson's cut even more.
Sutherland throws a wild body kick that Gibson sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Sutherland.
Oooooh!!! Sutherland has knocked Gibson down with a huge combo! Sutherland steps away and waves a wobbly Gibson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gibson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sutherland tries to avoid it but Gibson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sutherland to the ground. Sutherland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gibson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sutherland finish him?
Sutherland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gibson is trying to stand back up but Sutherland is controlling him
Paul Sutherland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sutherland slows the pace down in half guard.
Sutherland trying to control from half guard but Gibson is working away.
Sutherland prevents Gibson from standing back up.
Sutherland is trying to work for a kimura but Gibson is defending well.
Gibson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sutherland lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.
Sutherland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sutherland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sutherland working over Gibson with some ground and pound. Gibson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sutherland is keen to just control but Gibson is a slippery customer.
Sutherland controlling the action here.
Gibson is trying to stand back up but Sutherland is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Sutherland there.
Sutherland wants to take a breather but Gibson is having none of it.
Sutherland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sutherland winds up and cracks Gibson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sutherland throwing shots but Gibson is blocking nicely.
Gibson wants to get back to his feet.
Sutherland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gibson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gibson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gibson is trying to stand up here but Sutherland is controlling him well.
Sutherland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibson can do to turn this around?
Sutherland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gibson keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutherland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibson pushes Sutherland off looking to stand but Sutherland dives back in and keeps control.
Sutherland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robert Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sutherland working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Sutherland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sutherland 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Sutherland!
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