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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Champ Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Champ Henson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Gibson !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson .
Good standup being displayed there by Gibson as he connects with a hook.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses.
Gibson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gibson throws a sloppy head kick and Henson moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Henson scores with a four punch combination!
Henson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson .
A head kick misses from Gibson .
Gibson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gibson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henson blocks a head kick by Gibson .
Gibson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henson.
Henson throws a body punch but Gibson moves out of range.
Gibson delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Henson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henson digs a good hook to Gibson 's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson throws a lazy right hand but Henson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gibson avoids the body shot from Henson.
Gibson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibson slips under a jab from Henson.
Gibson misses with a combination
and Henson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gibson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henson blocks a jab.
Henson misses with a body shot
and Gibson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice body kick from Gibson .
Henson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gibson misses with a series of wild punches.
Henson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henson takes a swing at Gibson 's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gibson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henson looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
Henson misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Gibson misses the target.
Gibson misses with a combination
and Henson counters with a right hand to the body.
Gibson looks winded!
Henson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gibson misses the jab.
Henson scores with a jab.
Gibson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henson throws out the jab.
Nice body kick there by Gibson .
Gibson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gibson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henson.
Henson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gibson is rocked!
Henson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Henson throws a jab when Gibson was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gibson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gibson throws a head kick that half lands.
Gibson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Henson takes a step back to recover.
Gibson misses with a two punch combination.
Henson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gibson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Gibson .
Henson throws a big shot that misses.
Gibson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henson misses the shot to the body.
Henson misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Gibson misses
and Henson counters with a stiff right hand.
Henson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gibson .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gibson .
Gibson misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Henson misses its target.
Henson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibson was well out of range. Poor timing from Henson.
Gibson throws a head kick but Henson moves out of range.
Henson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibson is just out of range.
Henson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henson throws a shot from downtown. Gibson moves away and avoids it.
A head kick by Gibson misses
and Henson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gibson momentarily.
A head kick misses from Gibson .
Henson lands a slapping body shot.
Henson scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Henson dominated that round.
That's time! Henson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Henson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson .
Gibson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henson cracks a nice hook into Gibson 's ribs.
Henson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibson was well out of range. Poor timing from Henson.
Josh Gibson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibson misses with a head kick.
Henson connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Gibson .
Henson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Henson blocks a head kick by Gibson .
Henson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henson is looking to wear down Gibson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Henson connects with a body shot.
Gibson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henson.
Champ Henson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Gibson misses with a head kick.
Henson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gibson . Gibson obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gibson .
Gibson throws an overhand right that lands on Henson's shoulder, as Henson tries to avoid the shot.
Henson cracks a nice hook into Gibson 's ribs.
Henson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Gibson throws a head kick but Henson moves out of range.
Gibson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gibson avoids the body shot from Henson.
Gibson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henson.
Henson throws a right hand that Gibson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gibson also avoids with ease.
Henson throws a right and a left that Gibson avoids nicely.
Henson throws a hook but Gibson blocks it.
Henson looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
Gibson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gibson misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gibson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henson throws a body punch but Gibson moves out of range.
Henson misses with a hook. Gibson ducked under it nicely.
Henson looks to land a right hand but Gibson moved out of range.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibson .
Gibson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henson swings for the body but Gibson moves out of range.
Gibson thinks about the counter body kick.
Gibson tries to bum rush Henson with a series of wild strikes but Henson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henson digs a good body shot into Gibson 's ribs.
Henson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibson .
Gibson unleashes a big counter combination but Henson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Henson digs a good body shot into Gibson 's ribs.
Henson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibson can do to turn this around?
Henson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Gibson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hensons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henson throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throws an overhand right that lands on Henson's shoulder, as Henson tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Henson. Those never looked like landing.
Henson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henson blocks a head kick by Gibson .
A lazy left from Gibson finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Gibson .
Gibson tries a head kick but it misses.
Henson cracks Gibson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Henson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Gibson 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Henson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gibson .
Gibson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Henson, as that shot connected.
Henson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Gibson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Henson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gibson 's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Henson misses the target.
Gibson flicks out a counter leg kick but Henson steps away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Gibson .
Henson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Henson misses.
Henson avoids the head kick by Gibson .
Gibson throws a head kick but Henson moves out of range.
Gibson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gibson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Henson.
Henson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henson avoids the head kick by Gibson .
Henson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A left and a right from Henson both land. Nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from Henson.
Henson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Henson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gibson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Henson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henson blocks a head kick by Gibson .
Henson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibson was well out of range. Poor timing from Henson.
Henson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henson misses the shot to the body.
Henson throws a one two combo.
Gibson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gibson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Henson misses
and Gibson counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick from Gibson lands but Henson takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henson swings for the body but Gibson moves out of range.
As Henson backs off Gibson throws a huge counter combo but Henson manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson avoids the head kick by Gibson .
Henson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Henson looks to land a combination. Gibson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gibson misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Henson scores with a four punch combination!
Henson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gibson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henson swings for the body but Gibson moves out of range.
Gibson tries a head kick but it misses.
Henson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Henson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson .
Gibson blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henson blocks a head kick by Gibson .
A jab from Henson does it's job there.
Henson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gibson has time to react.
Gibson takes one to the side of the head.
Gibson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Henson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henson.
A big right from Gibson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henson. Gibson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gibson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gibson misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Henson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henson throws a body punch but Gibson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibson was well out of range. Poor timing from Henson.
Gibson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson .
Gibson throws a sloppy head kick and Henson moves out of range easily.
Gibson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henson scores with a body shot.
Henson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gibson moves away from the strike by Henson.
Gibson tries a quick counter leg kick but Henson is wise to it.
Gibson defending well as Henson loads up on a big left hand.
Gibson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Henson misses with a looping left.
Henson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gibson .
Henson avoids the head kick by Gibson .
Henson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gibson slips a jab and a cross from Henson.
Gibson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson misses with a head kick.
Henson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Henson swings for the body but Gibson moves out of range.
Gibson throws a lazy head kick
and Henson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Henson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henson swings for the body but Gibson moves out of range.
Gibson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henson throwing a counter right hand but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Henson jabs at Gibson 's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gibson throws a push kick but Henson slaps the foot to one side.
Henson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Henson misses with a two punch combination.
Gibson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Josh Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Champ Henson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Champ Henson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henson 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Henson!
Champ Henson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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hype
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