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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rocci (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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155 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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170 cm
26
151 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marlon Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Rocci!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocci takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Gibbs. Those never looked like landing.
Rocci moves to clinch but Gibbs breaks away
and Gibbs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gibbs gets tackled into the cage by Rocci. Rocci maintains the clinch.
Rocci tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gibbs blocks a body shot from Rocci.
Rocci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gibbs avoiding damage as Rocci throws knees to the body.
Rocci can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbs controls the action.
Rocci misses with a knee to the head.
Rocci throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gibbs blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbs blocks an elbow strike.
Gibbs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocci misses with a body punch.
Gibbs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rocci regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibbs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs throws an elbow that misses. Rocci uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gibbs's guard. Nice move by Rocci!
Rocci wants to control from the top but Gibbs keeps moving.
Gibbs managing to control the position.
Rocci is stalling in the full guard.
Gibbs has a closed guard, preventing Rocci from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gibbs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibbs is looking to stand up but Rocci isn't so interested in that idea.
Rocci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibbs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibbs trying to keep a closed guard but Rocci is proving a slippery customer.
Rocci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gibbs wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs trying to control here.
Gibbs wants to improve his position but Rocci is controlling well.
Gibbs has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gibbs desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rocci is trying to control. Gibbs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gibbs defending well as Rocci loads up on a big left hand.
Rocci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rocci moves in looking to clinch but Gibbs pushes him off.
It looked like Gibbs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Donk. Gibbs catches Rocci right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gibbs.
Mike Rocci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocci tries to move into range but Gibbs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gibbs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocci rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibbs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gibbs.
Rocci tries to counter with a clinch but Gibbs shakes him off and moves away.
Gibbs defending well as Rocci loads up on a big left hand.
Rocci walks into a jab.
Gibbs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rocci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocci throws a shot from downtown. Gibbs moves away and avoids it.
Gibbs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gibbs scores with a nice head shot.
Rocci is rocked!
Rocci throws a looping overhand right but Gibbs ducks down to avoid it.
Rocci is still on wobbly legs! Can Gibbs finish him?
Gibbs cracks Rocci on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rocci falls backwards against the cage. Gibbs follows up with more strikes that drop Rocci to his knees. Gibbs keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rocci! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Gibbs!
A victorious Marlon Gibbs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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