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Event:
Team Fightmaster vol 3
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Jostrzebski misses with a straight left.
Gibson misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Jostrzebski misses its target.
Jostrzebski throws a lazy uppercut
and Gibson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jostrzebski looks to land a left hand but Gibson moved out of range nicely.
Gibson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Gibson misses. #CL2#
Gibson drives through and clinches with Jostrzebski against the cage.
Jostrzebski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Gibson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson misses with some punches.
Gibson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jostrzebski's efforts to push away.
Jostrzebski looking to slow down the pace here.
Jostrzebski is trying to stall.
#T1#
Jostrzebski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gibson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jostrzebski wants to break free but Gibson has control.
Jostrzebski letting Gibson take a breather here.
Jostrzebski has Gibson pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gibson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jostrzebski blocking some punches.
Gibson misses with a body punch.
Gibson has a couple of punches blocked by Jostrzebski.
#T2#
Gibson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Gibson - that landed with a thud.
Gibson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jostrzebski is looking to control Gibson's arms but Gibson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jostrzebski has his back to the cage.
Gibson keeps control of Jostrzebski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jostrzebski stalling against the cage.
Jostrzebski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jostrzebski gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jostrzebski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jostrzebskis head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jostrzebski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gibson.
Jostrzebski looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joseph Jostrzebski.
Gibson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Gibson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gibson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jostrzebski throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gibson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jostrzebski throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.
Gibson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gibson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jostrzebski to counter with a crisp jab.
Jostrzebski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joseph Jostrzebski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Gibson.#CL2#
Gibson darts in and clinches Jostrzebski up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jostrzebski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jostrzebski taking a breather.
Gibson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Jostrzebski tries to work over Gibson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gibson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jostrzebski.
Gibson scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Jostrzebski manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
A big right from Jostrzebski misses.
A jab from Jostrzebski finds it's way through Gibson's defenses.
Gibson lands a really nice looking cross but Jostrzebski seems unphased.
Gibson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jostrzebski counter with a right hand.
Gibson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski throws a lazy right hand but Gibson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Gibson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gibson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jostrzebski.
Gibson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jostrzebski in his tracks.
Jostrzebski throws a poor cross that misses
and Gibson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gibson slips under a jab from Jostrzebski.
Gibson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gibson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Jostrzebski misses.
Gibson connects with a looping right hand.
Jostrzebski connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jostrzebski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gibson counters with a nice body shot.
Jostrzebski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Jostrzebski misses with a hook
and Gibson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gibson ducks under a wild hook from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski throws a jab but it's blocked by Gibson.
Jostrzebski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jostrzebski throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Gibson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gibson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jostrzebski is struggling to control the position.
Jostrzebski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jostrzebski blocks a body shot from Gibson.
Gibson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Jostrzebski is trying to force a seperation but Gibson has the dominant position.#BC#
Jostrzebski breaks from the clinch.
Jostrzebski throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Gibson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jostrzebski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jostrzebski stalling in the clinch but Gibson improves position.
Jostrzebski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson lands a right hand.
Jostrzebski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gibson misses with the head strike.
Jostrzebski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gibson is keeping busy.
Jostrzebski is trying to break the clinch but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
Gibson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jostrzebski lands a right hand. #T3#
Gibson stalling in the clinch.
Jostrzebski is trying to force a seperation but Gibson has the dominant position.
Jostrzebski blocking some punches.
Jostrzebski tries a body shot but Gibson blocks it.
Jostrzebski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gibson is keeping busy.
Gibson keeps control of Jostrzebski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jostrzebski is trying to stall.
Jostrzebski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gibson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jostrzebski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gibson scores with a shot to the side of Jostrzebski's head.
Jostrzebski tries to stall but Gibson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jostrzebski gets through Gibson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Gibson prevents a body shot from Jostrzebski.
Gibson working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Gibson scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Jostrzebski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gibson moves into the clinch.
Gibson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jostrzebski stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gibson as Jostrzebski tries to tie him up.
Jostrzebski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Jostrzebski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jostrzebski misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Gibson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jostrzebski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gibson up against the cage.
Jostrzebski looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Gibson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gibson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gibson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jostrzebski is just out of range.
Jostrzebski lands a head shot.
Jostrzebski misses with a combination
and Gibson counters with a straight right hand.
Gibson tests Jostrzebski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gibson cracks Jostrzebski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson slips under a jab from Jostrzebski.
Gibson tests Jostrzebski's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Jostrzebski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gibson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gibson slips under a jab from Jostrzebski.
A little jabbing left from Gibson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gibson moves forwards but Jostrzebski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Darnell Gibson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Gibson clinches.
Jostrzebski wants to stall.
Gibson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gibson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Darnell Gibson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jostrzebski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jostrzebski is looking to control Gibson's arms but Gibson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jostrzebski has his back to the cage.
Gibson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jostrzebski backwards.
Jostrzebski misses with a body punch.
Gibson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jostrzebski uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Gibson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gibson fails to land.
Gibson misses with some punches.
Jostrzebski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jostrzebski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gibson fails to land. #BC#
Jostrzebski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jostrzebski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gibson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jostrzebski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jostrzebski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gibson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jostrzebski thuds his right hand into Gibson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gibson defending well as Jostrzebski loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Gibson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jostrzebski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jostrzebski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gibson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jostrzebski cracks a nice hook into Gibson's ribs.
Jostrzebski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gibson at a distance.
Darnell Gibson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jostrzebski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson.
Good standup being displayed there by Jostrzebski as he connects with a hook.
Gibson slips under a jab from Jostrzebski.
Gibson looks to land a right hand but Jostrzebski moved out of range.
Jostrzebski throws a jab but it's blocked by Gibson. #T4#
Jostrzebski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gibson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jostrzebski thinking.
Jostrzebski looks to land a right hand but Gibson moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gibson misses the target.
Jostrzebski throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Gibson gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jostrzebski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Jostrzebski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Jostrzebski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darnell Gibson.
I've got Gibson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Gibson!
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Event:
Team Fight Master
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Gibson jabs at Petran's body.
Petran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gibson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Gibson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gibson.
Gibson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Petran counters with a shoot takedown. Gibson fights it but they end up in guard.
Gibson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petran is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.
Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petran with a nice head shot there.
Petran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petran wants to pass the guard but Gibson is keeping the position.
Petran scoring with some ground and pound.
Gibson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Petran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Petran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petran throws a big elbow that misses.
Petran chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Petran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gibson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gibson is trying to keep Petran in close.
Petran controlling from the top position. #T2#
Petran postures up and lands a big shot to Gibson's brow.
Petran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gibson looking to control.
Petran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petran cracks Gibson with a solid left hand.
Petran postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petran controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Petran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gibson working a defensive guard but Petran manages to pass into side control anyway.
Petran working the body and head with strikes.
Petran scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gibson to see if he's OK.
Petran looks up at the clock and then as Gibson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Petran smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gibson taking a bit of punishment here - Petran scoring with strikes. #T4#
Petran scores with punches from side control. #ROC#
Gibson is rocked!
Gibson is trying to escape the position but Petran is controlling the position.
Gibson is still in real trouble! Can Petran finish him?
Gibson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gibson wants to control but Petran postures up.
Gibson manages to get back to half guard.
Gibson seems to have recovered his senses.
Petran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gibson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilica Petran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Petran shoots in for a takedown but Gibson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gibson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petran closes the distance and clinches up with Gibson, looking for a takedown. Petran pushes Gibson against the cage but Gibson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gibson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gibson lands the left hand.#TD#
Gibson gets caught napping as Petran dives in and scores a takedown. Gibson manages to retain guard.
Petran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibson looking to control.
Petran works over Gibson with some ground and pound from guard.
Gibson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Gibson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petran.
Petran is working Gibson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Petran cracks Gibson with a solid left hand.
Petran connects with a couple of short punches.
Petran working some strikes from top position.
Petran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Petran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petran looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Petran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gibson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petran is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.
Petran postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Petran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Petran working some strikes from top position.
Gibson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petran landing with the ground and pound.
Petran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gibson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Petran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Petran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gibson's head.
Petran postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gibson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petran controls the pace.
Petran's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petran lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilica Petran dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gibson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petran closes the distance and clinches up with Gibson, looking for a takedown. Petran pushes Gibson against the cage but Gibson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Gibson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petran shoots in for a takedown but Gibson shows good takedown defense.
Gibson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petran.
Gibson slaps away a takedown attempt from Petran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilica Petran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Petran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gibson.
Petran attempts a counter takedown but Gibson avoids it well and moves away.
Petran has his takedown stuffed
and Gibson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck for Petran with that takedown attempt.
Petran takes one on the button.#TD#
Petran looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gibson!
Darnell Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petran lands a decent elbow from side control.
Petran lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Petran in side control lands a decent elbow.
Petran scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big shot lands for Petran! That's hurt Gibson! Will he recover? Petran fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasilica Petran!
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Event:
Infinity: Team Fight Master
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Gibson tries to score with a low kick but Thompson moves his leg out of the way.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Gibson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gibson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gibson's brow.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gibson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gibson presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Gibson.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gibson's defenses.
Gibson tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gibson lands with a left to the head.
Gibson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Thompson lands an elbow just above Gibson 's eye.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Gibson misses with the head strike.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gibson avoids it.
Thompson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Gibson throws a head punch that misses.
Gibson is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Gibson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gibson is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Gibson misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gibson up against the cage.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Gibson tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Gibson shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A short left from Gibson.
Thompson effectively controlling the action here.
Gibson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gibson's efforts to push away.
Gibson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Thompson.
Gibson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Gibson. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thompson.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Gibson shrugs off.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Thompson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gibson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson prevents Gibson from breaking the clinch.
Gibson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gibson up against the cage.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Gibson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gibson working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Gibson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gibson lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Gibson avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gibson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gibson has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Gibson lands with a light punch inside.
Gibson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gibson avoids it.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Gibson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Gibson closes the distance and clinches.
Gibson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Gibson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thompson checks a leg kick. #CL#
Gibson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Gibson tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson effectively controlling the action here.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Gibson.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
Gibson wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Gibson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Darnell Gibson has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gibson.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gibson is defending well for now.#T1#
Gibson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
John Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gibson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson stalls.
Thompson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gibson lands an uppercut.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gibson.
Gibson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Gibson in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Gibson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson taking a breather.
Gibson trying to control the position but instead, Thompson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gibson into the cage.#T2#
Gibson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Gibson 's eye.
Gibson misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gibson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gibson throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A head punch on the inside from Gibson fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gibson throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gibson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gibson is defending well for now.
Gibson blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
#T3#
Gibson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Gibson takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Gibson 's eye.
Thompson is looking to control Gibson's arms but Gibson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the cage.
Gibson tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Gibson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gibson up against the cage.
Gibson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
Gibson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gibson blocks the elbow strike.
Gibson dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
#T4#
Gibson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gibson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gibson misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gibson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gibson is trying to stall.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Gibson 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson avoiding damage.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Gibson.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Gibson.
Gibson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gibson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gibson lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Darnell Gibson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darnell Gibson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thompson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gibson misses with a looping right.
John Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gibson checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Gibson takes an elbow to the temple.
Gibson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thompson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gibson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gibson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Gibson in his tracks for a moment.
Gibson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Gibson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Gibson.
Gibson throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Gibson manages to break the clinch.
Gibson looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Gibson checks the leg kick.
Thompson misses with a leg kick.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson blocks the body kick.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gibson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thompson checks it well.
Gibson backing away here, and Thompson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gibson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Gibson keeps it at a distance.
Gibson throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibson circles away.
#CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Gibson.
Gibson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gibson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Gibson.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thompson.
A frustrated look appears on Gibson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Gibson in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gibson is defending well for now.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gibson is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Gibson avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Gibson takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Gibson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson is trying to stall.
Thompson looking to slow down the pace here.
Thompson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Gibson has denied him.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gibson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson prevents Gibson from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Thompson taking a breather.
Gibson working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gibson.
Thompson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
A short right from Gibson.
Gibson avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Gibson misses with the head strike.
Gibson tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Gibson back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gibson fails to land.
Thompson has Gibson pressed against the cage, preventing Gibson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson tries to stall but Gibson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gibson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gibson has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Gibson throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson lands an elbow just above Gibson 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Thompson!
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