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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1# Greer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gibbs. Greer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL# Greer moves into the clinch. Gibbs tries a body shot but Greer blocks it.
#TD# Greer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Greer is thwarting Gibbs's attempts to control the position. Gibbs taking some punishment here, with Greer in his half guard. Gibbs wants to get back to full guard. Greer trying to control from half guard but Gibbs is working away. #SUB2# Gibbs has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Greer. Oh but Gibbs has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Greer goes limp - he's gone! Gibbs jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mister Gibbs! After winning the bout, Mister Gibbs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RFLFN-10 Destroyer vs. Kondo
Date: Jan 16, 2019 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Gibbs misses the target. #CL# Bunny moves into the clinch successfully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gibbs has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Bunny slowing the pace effectively.#TD2# Gibbs successfully pulls guard.
Gibbs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Gibbs slips nicely into half guard. Gibbs wants to take a breather but Bunny is having none of it. Gibbs controlling the action here. Gibbs is trying to control. Bunny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bunny misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bunny is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunny is working hard here to advance position. Bunny misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gibbs blocks the strikes from Bunny.
#SUB2# Gibbs is trying to work for a kimura but Bunny is defending well.
Bunny punching from the bottom.
Bunny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bunny tries to get out of the position.#T1# Bunny keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gibbs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gibbs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Gibbs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gibbs controlling the position easily from mount. Bunny is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gibbs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Gibbs looking to ground and pound but Bunny is blocking nicely. Gibbs prevents Bunny from getting the reversal. Bunny flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gibbs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gibbs landing strikes from the mount. Bunny wants to control but Gibbs is having none of it. Gibbs lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bunny hang on?#T2# Bunny wants to hold on but Gibbs pushes him away. Gibbs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bunny looks a forlorn figure.
Bunny tries to get back to half guard but can't. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gibbs throws some wild stikes that Bunny manages to avoid easily.
Bunny working to try and regain half guard.
Gibbs thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2# Gibbs is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gibbs extends the arm and Bunny is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Gibbs! A very excited looking Mister Gibbs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RFLFN-6
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1# Souza scoring well with a low kick there.
Gibbs throws a solid leg kick but Souza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gibbs.#CL2# Souza takes the fight into the clinch. Souza's coach down at The Salvatore School for the Gifted was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Souza's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Souza tries to throw a body punch but Gibbs avoids it by throwing Souza back against the cage. Gibbs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Souza smiles and moves away.
Gibbs fails to land with a series of punches.
Gibbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily. Souza throws a chopping leg kick but Gibbs manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibbs moves away. Gibbs lands with a good body shot. Souza lands with a nice body kick. #CL2# Souza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gibbs, pushing him back against the cage. Gibbs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Souza to keep the fight standing. Gibbs is trying to pull guard but Souza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Gibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him. A nice left hand lands by Souza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Gibbs throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Gibbs is trying to break the clinch but Souza has him pressed against the cage. A shot in the inside from Souza. Gibbs jumps guard but Souza stands there with Gibbs around his waist. Gibbs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Souza is looking to control Gibbs's arms but Gibbs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Souza has his back to the cage. Gibbs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD# Gibbs drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB# Gibbs looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Souza is defending well. Gibbs quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Souza has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gibbs celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Gibbs! Mister Gibbs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFL-49
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1# A jab from Gibbs misses. Gibbs thuds a left hand into Thompson's body. Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2# Thompson closes the distance and clinches. Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut. Thompson lands with a light punch inside. Thompson is working Gibbs over against the cage. Gibbs tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson lands a body punch. Gibbs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson. Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Gibbs avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage. Gibbs tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Gibbs back against the cage. Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gibbs is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Gibbs into the cage. Thompson digs a right hand into Gibbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gibbs's gas tank. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thompson tries a body shot but Gibbs blocks it.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch. A hook to the body from Thompson.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson. Gibbs is breathing heavily.#T1# Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbs controls his hands.
Thompson lands a body punch. Gibbs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gibbs is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Gibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him. A battle for position here, against the cage. Gibbs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson digs a right hand into Gibbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gibbs's gas tank. Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gibbss head. Thompson prevents Gibbs from breaking the clinch. Thompson cracks Gibbs with a nice body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Thompson lands with a left to the head. Thompson lands a body shot. Gibbs is trying to stall.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gibbs or not. Thompson scores with a hook to the body. A short uppercut from Thompson. #BC2# Thompson breaks the clinch.
#T2# Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Thompson throws out a counter right but Gibbs avoids it with no problem.#CL2# Thompson closes the distance and clinches. This has been an exciting period of action! Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body. Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Gibbs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson. Thompson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gibbs backwards. Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut. A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Gibbs fails to pull guard.
Gibbs prevents a body shot from Thompson. Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbs controls his hands.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Gibbs can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
#T3# Gibbs stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position. Gibbs tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Gibbs back against the cage. Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gibbs is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Thompson. Gibbs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Thompson cracks Gibbs with a nice body shot. Gibbs misses with a body punch.
Gibbs is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage. A short left from Thompson. Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Gibbs blocks a body shot from Thompson. Gibbs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Gibbs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gibbs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Thompson jabs Gibbs to the body, keeping him at a distance. Gibbs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2# Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gibbs misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Gibbs's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thompson presses Gibbs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short left from Thompson. A short uppercut from Thompson. Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch. A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gibbs or not. Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Thompson presses Gibbs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right from Thompson on the inside. Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Thompson lands a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short left from Thompson. Thompson lands with a short shot to the head. Thompson pushes Gibbs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Thompson digs a right hand into Gibbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gibbs's gas tank. Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Thompson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Gibbs moves out of range of the strikes. Gibbs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gibbs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Thompson misses with a body punch
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gibbs connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off. Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gibbs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gibbs, as that shot connected.
Thompson punishes Gibbs's body with a nice straight punch. Gibbs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timmy Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gibbs slips a jab from Thompson. Gibbs throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2# Thompson drops Gibbs with a right and a left! Thompson comes rushing in but Gibbs regains his composure and manages to keep Thompson in guard.
#ROC2# Gibbs is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Mister Gibbs has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibbs is keeping the position for now. Oh Gibbs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Thompson postures up in Gibbs's guard and throws a big left but Gibbs blocks it. Thompson passes into half guard. #T1# Thompson wants to take a breather but Gibbs is having none of it. #SUB2# Thompson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gibbs tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Thompson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timmy Thompson!
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Event:
Ambe vs Luvic
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1# Gibson gets off balance looking for a body kick and Gibbs counters with a straight right hand. Gibbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibson throws a hook but Gibbs avoids it easily. Gibson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibson misses with a wild body shot. As Gibson backs off Gibbs throws a huge counter combo but Gibson manages to avoid it all. Gibbs lands a glancing blow to the side of Gibson's head. Gibson scores with a sloppy right hand. Gibbs should have avoided that one. The fighters circling - Gibbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land. John Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gibson swings widly with a right hand
and Gibbs counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gibson misses with a looping left. Some wild striking there from Gibbs.
Gibson tries to move into range but Gibbs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Gibbs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gibson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gibson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibbs. Gibbs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1# Gibson works the jab nicely. Gibbs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Gibson lands with a hook. Gibbs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Gibson throws a shot from downtown. Gibbs moves away and avoids it. Gibbs misses with a hook. Gibson misses with a wild body shot. Gibbs unleashes a big counter combination but Gibson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Gibbs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gibson. Gibbs fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Gibson misses. Gibbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Gibson. Gibson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gibbs counters with a stiff right hand. Gibbs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gibson. Gibbs throws an overhand right that lands on Gibson's shoulder, as Gibson tries to avoid the shot. Gibbs tries to bum rush Gibson with a series of wild strikes but Gibson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD# Gibson shoots in and gets a takedown into Gibbs's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gibson postures up.
#T2# Gibbs wants to sweep here but Gibson controlling him for the moment. Gibson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Gibson cracks Gibbs with a solid left hand. Gibson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Gibson distracts Gibbs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Gibson connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2# Gibbs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gibson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Gibson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbs is retaining full guard. Gibbs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2# Gibson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gibbs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gibson has managed to get both his arms back between Gibbs's legs - danger averted. Gibson forces his way into half guard. Gibbs punching from the bottom.
Gibbs is trying to control but can't.
#T3# Nice strikes from Gibson there. Gibson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Gibbs wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Gibbs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibson scores with a couple of nice shots. Gibson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Gibbs trying to control here.
Gibson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Gibson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Gibbs has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yo Dawg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Gibbs trying to control here.
Gibson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gibbs keeps working. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Nice strikes from Gibson there. Gibbs has a hand on Gibson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gibson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Gibson is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC# Gibbs is rocked!#T4# Gibbs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Gibbs is still in real trouble! Can Gibson finish him? Gibbs takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oooh a big shot lands for Gibson! Gibbs is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Gibson! John Gibson retains his middleweight title! John Gibson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Mac Airt v Ekstrovertti
Date: Aug 10, 2018 |
#R1# Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Gibbs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Gibbs with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2# Brown darts in and clinches Gibbs up against the cage.#TD2# Brown has hold of one of Gibbs's legs. Gibbs is fighting the takedown attempt but Brown gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB# Gibbs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gibbs is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gibbs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mister Gibbs! After winning the bout, Mister Gibbs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Minhyuk Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back as a better fighter and learn from this!!'.
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Event:
Oggleberry-Pip vs Kingsley
Date: Jul 31, 2018 |
#R1# Adamou throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Gibbs counters with a straight right hand. Adamou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adamou has his takedown stuffed and Gibbs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gibbs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gibbs duly obliges. #CUT2# It looks like Kyrakos Adamou has been cut. Adamou looks to land a combination but Gibbs avoids it well. Gibbs lands a nice shot that snaps Adamou's head back.
Gibbs lands a jab-cross combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adamou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL# Adamou takes the fight into the clinch. Adamou tries to throw a body punch but Gibbs avoids it by throwing Adamou back against the ropes. #TD2# Gibbs successfully pulls guard.
Adamou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibbs is keeping the position for now. Adamou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Gibbs trying to keep a closed guard but Adamou is proving a slippery customer.
#T1# Adamou trying to control but Gibbs is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Gibbs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adamou defends it easily. Gibbs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Adamou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gibbs on the ground. Gibbs thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2# Adamou trying to control but Gibbs is working from the bottom. Gibbs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Adamou tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbs is retaining full guard. Gibbs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gibbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adamou is one step ahead there. Adamou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Gibbs keeping full guard, as Adamou tries to pass. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Adamou wants to get up but he can't break Gibbs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3# Gibbs wants to sweep here but Adamou controlling him for the moment. Gibbs trying to keep a closed guard but Adamou is proving a slippery customer.
Gibbs is pulling down on Adamou's head. It's preventing any offense from Adamou, at least for the moment.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Adamou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Gibbs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That kick from Gibbs tenderised Adamou's leg. Adamou is trying to keep his angry face on. Gibbs throws a series of strikes that have Adamou backpedaling.
Gibbs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adamou moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gibbs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adamou's head backwards. Gibbs throws out a powerful jab. Adamou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4# Good shot there by Gibbs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Adamou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gibbs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adamou scrambles back to his feet. Adamou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gibbs swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gibbs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gibbs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adamou momentarily.
Adamou doesn't succeed with the takedown and Gibbs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrakos Adamou. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice jab there from Gibbs. Gibbs has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Nice uppercut there from Gibbs. Adamou looks to throw a body kick and Gibbs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gibbs works the jab nicely. Gibbs scores with a jab to the body. Gibbs scores with a hook to the body. Adamou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Gibbs dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kyrakos Adamou's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Gibbs thuds a left hand into Adamou's body.#TD# Adamou looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gibbs! Gibbs sneaks back into half guard. Gibbs trying to control from the bottom.
Gibbs has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Adamou missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Adamou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibbs's head. Gibbs trying to control from the bottom.
Gibbs misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gibbs manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# Gibbs has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Adamou should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gibbs has tightened it up now! Adamou should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mister Gibbs! After winning the bout, Mister Gibbs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Darrow v Kasparaitis
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1# Gibbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lemon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gibbs is landing a low percentage of strikes. Gibbs blocks the body kick.
Gibbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibbs misses with a few strikes there.
Gibbs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Lemon moves into range and clinches up with Gibbs. Gibbs looking to slow down the pace here. Gibbs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Lemon lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lemon trying to land knees to the body.
Gibbs tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lemon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Lemon lands a nice knee to the body. Gibbs tries to break free but Lemon pushes him back against the cage.#T1# Gibbs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD# Gibbs gets control of Lemon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gibbs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Lemon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Gibbs thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Lemon sitting in guard, not really doing much. Gibbs throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Gibbs wants to sweep here but Lemon controlling him for the moment. #T2# Gibbs is pulling down on Lemon's head to control his posture. Gibbs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Lemon moves into the clinch. Lemon lands with a right to the head. Gibbs stalling in the clinch but Lemon improves position. Gibbs being controlled against the cage. Lemon stalling in the clinch.
Lemon lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gibbs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gibbs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lemon lands a nice knee to the body. Gibbs tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Gibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Gibbs takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gibbs is trying to pull guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lemon slowing the pace effectively. Gibbs just leaning against Lemon, taking a breather. Lemon crunches a lovely knee into Gibbs's ribcage. Knees in the clinch landing for Lemon.
Lemon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gibbs backwards. Gibbs tries to break the clinch but Lemon is controlling the position. Lemon unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC# Gibbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Gibbs tries to keep at a distance but Lemon has taken the fight into the clinch. Lemon stalling.
#TD# Gibbs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lemon uses from the top position. Gibbs seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Lemon content to stall in guard here. Gibbs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gibbs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gibbs trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Gibbs is trying to keep Lemon in close.
#SUB# Gibbs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lemon passes into half guard.
#SUB# Gibbs looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lemon dominated that round. That's time! Gibbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Lemon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lemon scores with a three punch combo!
Lemon tries to clinch but Gibbs is having none of it. Gibbs lands an overhand right. Lemon avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gibbs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lemon doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2# Lemon moves into the clinch. Gibbs is trying to pull guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A knee to the head by Lemon.
Lemon lands a right hand. Gibbs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gibbs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemon lands with a left to the head. Lemon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gibbs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemon's elbow. Lemon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD# Gibbs pulls guard effortlessly. Lemon content to stall in guard here. #T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibbs is on top in guard.
#REVR# Lemon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Gibbs is trying to control the position but Lemon postures up. #SUB# Gibbs looking for subs off his back but Lemon has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB# Gibbs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemon pulls his head out easily. #T2# Lemon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Gibbs tries to get to full guard but Lemon has control of the leg. Lemon blocks the strikes from Gibbs.
Gibbs trying to control here.
Gibbs is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gibbs is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Lemon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Gibbs is trying to get back to full guard. Gibbs misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lemon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Gibbs wants to control but Lemon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lemon scores with a punch to the head. Donk. Gibbs catches Lemon right on the button with a cross. Gibbs stalks Lemon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lemon's face. Lemon staggers backwards, shaken. Lemon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2# Lemon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gibbs, pushing him back against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Gibbs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Lemon tries to land knees in the clinch but Gibbs avoids the damage to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lemon obliges. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Lemon working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lemon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gibbs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Gibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gibbs throws a series of punches but Lemon moves out of range. Lemon throws a counter combo. Gibbs takes a body punch but keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lemon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Lemon with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lemon throws a nice outside leg kick. A combination from Lemon does no damage. Gibbs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lemon on the side of the head. Lemon throws a body punch but Gibbs moves out of range. Gibbs clobbers Lemon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Lemon connects with the punch. Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Lemon drives through and clinches with Gibbs against the cage.
Lemon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lemon stalling against the cage.
Gibbs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemon landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lemon lands with a left to the head. John Lemon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Gibbs misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Gibbs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lemon is keeping busy. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Gibbs tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Lemon has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gibbs tries to break free but Lemon pushes him back against the cage. Gibbs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Gibbs takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gibbs fails to pull guard.
Gibbs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Gibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemon. Gibbs wants to stall.
Gibbs looking to slow down the pace here. Lemon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gibbs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage. Gibbs misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2# Gibbs is trying to stall.
Lemon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gibbs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees to the body from Lemon.
Lemon working Gibbs over with knees to the body. Lemon scores a nice knee to the body.
Lemon lands a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Lemon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gibbs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Lemon gets through Gibbs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Lemon on the inside. Lemon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lemon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lemon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lemon scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lemon.
Gibbs takes a shot to the head. Lemon working Gibbs over with knees to the body.#T3# Lemon is stalling here.
Lemon has Gibbs pressed against the cage.
Lemon lands a hook that snaps the head of Gibbs backwards. Lemon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lemon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gibbs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lemon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gibbs's brow. Lemon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lemon lands a nice uppercut. Lemon lands a good knee to the midsection. Gibbs won't want to take too many of those. Gibbs trying to stall but Lemon improves his position.
Lemon working Gibbs over with knees to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lemon obliges. Lemon lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Lemon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lemon stalling the fight.
#T4# Lemon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lemon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Lemon lands a knee to the head.
John Lemon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Knees to the body from Lemon.
Gibbs tries to throw a body punch but Lemon avoids it by throwing Gibbs back against the cage. Lemon landing knees to the head.
Lemon lands a good knee to the midsection. Gibbs won't want to take too many of those. Lemon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Lemon on the inside. A short left from Lemon. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gibbs tries to work over Lemon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lemon scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2# Gibbs is rocked! Lemon stalls. Mister Gibbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lemon stalling in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! John Lemon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lemon 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lemon! John Lemon retains his middleweight title! After winning the bout, John Lemon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Vanderwiel vs Thomas
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1# Gibbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibbs cracks Chicken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Chicken lands an overhand right. Chicken shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gibbs sprawls well. Gibbs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chicken gets slowly back to his feet. A punch combination from Gibbs misses. Gibbs lands an overhand right. Gibbs takes one on the button. Chicken shoots for a double leg takedown but Gibbs sprawls well. He's pushed Chicken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab lands there for Gibbs. Gibbs takes one on the button. Chicken shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mister Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wong Tong Chicken. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2# Chicken dives in and scores a takedown into Gibbs's guard.#T1##SUB2# Chicken is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gibbs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gibbs has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Gibbs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gibbs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Gibbs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chicken works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gibbs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Chicken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chicken can't keep his opponent in guard - Gibbs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# Chicken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Chicken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2# Gibbs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Gibbs unloads with some shots from mount but Chicken bucks and avoids them well.
Gibbs wants to control the pace but Chicken is squirming around nicely. Gibbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gibbs throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gibbs punching from mount but Chicken doing a good job of avoiding damage. Gibbs looking to finish with strikes here!
Chicken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gibbs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Gibbs thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Gibbs thowing shots but they're missing. Chicken is trying desperately to improve position. Chicken blocking the ground and pound. #T3# Gibbs lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chicken hang on? Gibbs landing punches. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Chicken is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Chicken is looking to get to half guard. Chicken holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gibbs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chicken working to try and regain half guard.
Chicken holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gibbs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Gibbs cracks Chicken with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4# Gibbs controlling from the full mount. Gibbs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB# Gibbs working for a guillotine from mount but Chicken is in no mood to give up. Gibbs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chicken?
Gibbs misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gibbs controlling from the full mount. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gibbs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Poor strikes thrown by Gibbs there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gibbs trying to control but he's not successful this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Gibbs dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Gibbs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chicken in his tracks. Chicken closes the distance and clinches up with Gibbs, looking for a takedown. Chicken pushes Gibbs against the ropes but Gibbs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2# Chicken closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Gibbs manages to get back to half guard. Gibbs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gibbs wants to control but Chicken is keeping busy and won't allow it. Gibbs gets full guard. Gibbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chicken is one step ahead there. Gibbs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Gibbs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gibbs throws a big right hand that misses. #T1# Gibbs throws a strike but Chicken rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chicken can do to turn this around? Gibbs working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Chicken postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gibbs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chicken, into his guard. #REVR# Gibbs controls from within his opponent's guard. Chicken utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# Gibbs throws a big elbow that misses. Gibbs controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Gibbs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2# Chicken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gibbs passes Chicken's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Gibbs trying to control the action but Chicken is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Chicken looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Chicken actively working from the bottom here. Chicken felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Chicken is breathing heavily.#T3# Gibbs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chicken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Chicken has a hand on Gibbs's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gibbs takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Gibbs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gibbs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gibbs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chicken?
Gibbs throws some wild stikes that Chicken manages to avoid easily.
Gibbs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gibbs thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4# Chicken is squirming around, avoiding Gibbs's attempts to control the action. Chicken avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gibbs.
Gibbs controlling the position easily from mount. Chicken avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gibbs.
Gibbs unloading with bombs! Gibbs controlling from the full mount. Chicken working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chicken wants to control but Gibbs is having none of it. Chicken keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Gibbs dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Chicken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gibbs cracks Chicken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Gibbs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chicken's hands. Gibbs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Gibbs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Chicken has his takedown stuffed and Gibbs counters with a left and a right that stings Chicken. Gibbs with a hook. Chicken gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Gibbs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice cross by Gibbs. 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! Chicken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1# Chicken tries for a takedown but Gibbs circles away easily and Chicken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mister Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wong Tong Chicken. Chicken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A decent looking cross lands there for Gibbs. Gibbs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Gibbs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Chicken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gibbs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Chicken misses with a right hand letting Gibbs counter with a right hand. Gibbs cracks Chicken with an open hand slap. Gibbs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A left and a right from Gibbs both land. Nice combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A shot to the liver by Gibbs. Beautiful body shot. Gibbs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chicken throws a combination that misses and Gibbs counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2# Decent striking displayed by Chicken there. Chicken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Chicken tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gibbs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chicken somewhat. Chicken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gibbs. Gibbs obviously looking to wear him down.
Gibbs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gibbs jabs Chicken to the body, keeping him at a distance. Left hook, right uppercut from Gibbs. Chicken misses with a hook
and Gibbs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Gibbs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Gibbs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Gibbs lands with a nice combination. Chicken backs away looking to recover. Chicken has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Nice straight punches there by Gibbs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gibbs. Gibbs sizes up Chicken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Gibbs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gibbs jabs at Chicken's body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gibbs cracks Chicken with a right hand to the side of the head. Gibbs scores with a nice head shot. Chicken lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chicken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Chicken. Wong Tong Chicken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chicken fails with the takedown and Gibbs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##TD2# Chicken drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gibbs regains half guard. Gibbs is doing well to control the position and prevent Chicken from advancing to side control. Gibbs trying to hold on to Chicken's head to control him but Chicken postures up.
#SUB2# Chicken seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gibbs manages to get to full guard.
Gibbs controls Chicken momentarily but Chicken frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight! Mister Gibbs showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gibbs 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Gibbs! Mister Gibbs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Funke vs Franca
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1# Gibbs lands a jab to Punk's midsection. Punk slips a jab and a cross from Gibbs.
Gibbs jabs at Punk's body. Gibbs swings widly with a right hand
and Punk counters with a nice uppercut. Gibbs throws a hook to the side of Punk's head but Punk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gibbs throws a series of punches but Punk moves out of range. Gibbs misses with a combination
and Punk counters with a left to the body. Gibbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Punk. Gibbs throws a big counter combination but Punk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gibbs throws a chopping leg kick but Punk manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Punk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gibbs misses with a jab to the body
and Gibbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A looping hook to the body misses from Gibbs. Punk does a little dance to reset his feet. Gibbs lands a nice shot that snaps Punk's head back.
#T1# Punk misses with an uppercut. #KD2# Punk lands a left and a right that send Gibbs crashing to the mat, dazed. Punk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Gibbs is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Mister Gibbs has been cut. Punk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Oh Gibbs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Punk throws a right and a left that Gibbs avoids nicely. Gibbs seems to have got his legs back now. Punk swinging wildly here.
Punk slips a straight right by Gibbs. Punk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Punk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Gibbs misses the target. 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! Gibbs connects with a single shot there. Good shot there by Punk. Punk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Punk. It looked like Gibbs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gibbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2# Punk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Gibbs throws out a powerful jab. Gibbs misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Gibbs.
Punk throws a lazy uppercut
and Gibbs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gibbs scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A shot to the body from Gibbs misses and Punk counters with a stiff right hand. Punk misses with a looping left. Gibbs misses the jab.#T3# Punk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Gibbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gibbs throws a lazy right hand but Punk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gibbs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gibbs misses with an uppercut
and Punk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Punk throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Gibbs to counter with a crisp jab. Gibbs misses with an uppercut
#KD2# and Punk counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gibbs! Punk lets Gibbs back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Punk fakes the body blow, causing Gibbs to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gibbs goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amfm Punk!
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Event:
AnC 8: Gashi vs. Tophat
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1# Gibbs lands with a right hand. Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Gibbs counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gibbs!
Gibbs connects with a looping right hand.
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A quick step to the side and Gibbs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2# Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miller sitting and controlling from the half guard. Gibbs tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control. Gibbs has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Miller trying to pass the guard but Gibbs defending well. #T1# Miller is thwarting Gibbs's attempts to control the position. Miller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gibbs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miller in particular looking to stall. Gibbs is trying to get back to full guard. Miller thows a huge punch but Gibbs dodges it nicely.
Gibbs punching from the bottom.
Gibbs is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gibbs avoid being mounted? Gibbs gets back to full guard.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Miller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbs is retaining full guard. Gibbs wants to sweep but no luck. Gibbs is working hard here to advance position. Miller is stalling in the full guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Gibbs trying to control the position.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gibbs throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3# Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Good standup being displayed there by Gibbs as he connects with a hook.#CL2# Miller has Gibbs up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Miller manages to break the clinch.
Gibbs misses with the combination.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller misses with a body kick.#CL2# Miller rushes Gibbs and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control. Gibbs is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2# Miller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. We've been informed that Miller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# Gibbs is looking to reverse the position. This has been an exciting period of action! Miller working away. Gibbs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Gibbs is trying to get back to half guard. Miller slows the pace down. Gibbs tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Miller will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Miller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miller lands in his opponent's guard. Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbs is retaining full guard. #SUB# Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miller sitting in guard here, content to control. Gibbs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller has his hands on Gibbs's head, controlling the position. Miller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1# Gibbs is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Gibbs has managed to sneak the leg through. Miller is trying to control but can't.
Miller controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Gibbs is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Miller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Gibbs is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Gibbs wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES2# Miller has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gibbs has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2# Miller lands a takedown into guard.
Gibbs tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Gibbs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller controlling from the top position. Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibbs is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3# Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Miller pulls Gibbs in to control the position. Gibbs wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. Gibbs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Miller has Gibbs pulled in close to control his posture. Gibbs wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Gibbs postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Miller connects with a high kick. Gibbs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Miller fails with the takedown enabling Gibbs to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Miller drives through with a takedown into Gibbs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Gibbs is trying to keep Miller in close.
Gibbs controlling Miller's posture. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Gibbs connects with the punch.#CL2# Miller pushes Gibbs up against the cage in a clinch. Gibbs stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position. Gibbs misses with a body punch.
Miller wants a takedown.
Gibbs tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Gibbs back against the cage. Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Gibbs avoids the damage to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gibbs'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. Miller tries to pull guard but Gibbs forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Gibbs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
Mister Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Miller.#T1# Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Miller working aggressively here.
#TD# Gibbs drags the fight down to the ground.
Gibbs looking to control.
#SU2# Miller stands up and waves to Gibbs to follow him. Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot. Good exchange - Miller coming out on top. Mister Gibbs is winning the standup battle so far. Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Gibbs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2##CL2# Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gibbs, pushing him back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gibbs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2# Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gibbs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2# Miller gets a double leg takedown into Gibbs's guard. John Miller has got the better of the ground game so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibbs is on top in guard.
#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Miller pushes a forearm under Gibbs's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gibbs is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Miller!
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Event:
Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.5
Date: Mar 13, 2018 |
#R1# Gibbs works the jab nicely.#CL# Petkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gibbs, pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Petkov wants the takedown. Gibbs is fighting it off but Petkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gibbs's guard against the cage. Petkov trying to control but Gibbs is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Gibbs pushes a forearm under Petkov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Petkov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Gibbs!
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Event:
AnC: Annihilator 1
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1# Gibbs tries to score with a low kick but Drogo moves his leg out of the way. Drogo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Gibbs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gibbs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Gibbs jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gibbs misses with an uppercut. Drogo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Drogo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gibbs. Gibbs throws a right and a left that Drogo avoids nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gibbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drogo was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibbs. Gibbs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drogo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gibbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drogo manages to avoid it.#T1# Gibbs lands an overhand right. Gibbs lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Drogo. Drogo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gibbs. Gibbs cracks Drogo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gibbs tests Drogo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gibbs throws a looping overhand right but Drogo ducks down to avoid it. Drogo throws a big counter combination but Gibbs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL# Drogo closes the distance and pushes Gibbs back into the cage. Drogo lands with a light punch inside. Gibbs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drogo just stands there and leans against the cage. Drogo lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Drogo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Drogo moves out of range as Gibbs strikes. A little feinted left hand from Drogo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gibbs throws a lazy uppercut
and Drogo counters with a nice uppercut. 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!#CL# Drogo closes the distance and clinches. Drogo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. I was talking to Drogo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A short left from Drogo. Drogo controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC# Drogo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gibbs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drogo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Gibbs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Gibbs looks to land a combination but Drogo avoids it well. #T3# Nice defenses there by Drogo. Drogo checks a low kick from Gibbs. Drogo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. The fighters circling - Gibbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mister Gibbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gibbs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drogo backs up against the cage.
Drogo dodges the punch combination from Gibbs.
Gibbs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drogo is able to avoid easily. Gibbs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Drogo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4# Gibbs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Gibbs misses the shot to the body. Drogo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gibbs manages to circle out of the way. Some wild striking there from Gibbs.
Drogo is looking for a counter combo. Gibbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A punch combination from Gibbs misses. A low kick from Gibbs misses #CL# and Drogo counters by clinching up. This has been an exciting period of action! Knees to the body from Drogo.
Gibbs looks winded! Drogo lands an elbow inside that Gibbs shrugs off. Drogo lands a knee to the body.
Drogo gets through Gibbs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Gibbs dominated that round. That's time! Drogo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Gibbs throws a right hand that misses
#CL# and Drogo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Drogo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A knee to the head by Drogo.
Drogo taking a breather. Drogo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Still in the clinch, Drogo scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Drogo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gibbs throws a leg kick that is checked#CL# and Drogo counters by clinching up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drogo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gibbs backwards. Drogo lands a hook to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Drogo scores with a nice short uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drogo obliges.#T1# Drogo scores with a nice hook to the head. Gibbs is breathing heavily. Drogo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC# Gibbs is rocked! Drogo stalls. Gibbs is still on wobbly legs! Can Drogo finish him? Drogo lands with a light punch inside. #KD# Drogo drops Gibbs onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gibbs is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drogo. A nice right hand lands inside from Drogo. This has been an exciting period of action! Drogo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2# Gibbs pulls guard effortlessly. #SU# Gibbs is working an open guard so Drogo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2##CL# Drogo clinches up with Gibbs and pushes him back against the cage. Gibbs seems to have recovered his senses. Drogo pushes Gibbs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Drogo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Drogo scores with a nice hook to the head. Gibbs takes a shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Drogo scores with a nice short uppercut. Drogo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gibbs is trying to pull guard but Drogo has him pressed against the cage. Drogo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Drogo lands a hook to the side of the head. Gibbs is trying to pull guard but Drogo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3##KD# Drogo drops Gibbs onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gibbs is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Gibbs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gibbs tries to break free but Drogo pushes him back against the cage. Drogo has Gibbs pushed against the cage. Drogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibbs can do to turn this around? Stalling in the clinch from Drogo.
A shot in the inside from Drogo. #BC# Drogo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gibbs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drogo checks it well. Gibbs with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gibbs throws a big shot that misses. Tom Drogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4# Good standup being displayed there by Gibbs as he connects with a hook. Drogo takes one to the chin there. Gibbs tries a low kick but Drogo avoids it. Gibbs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Drogo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drogo. Drogo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Drogo lands a damaging elbow. #CUT# It looks like Mister Gibbs has been cut. Gibbs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Drogo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Drogo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Drogo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gibbs backwards. Drogo lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Drogo dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mister Gibbs's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Gibbs gets tackled into the cage by Drogo. Drogo maintains the clinch. Drogo lands a nice uppercut. Drogo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gibbss head. Drogo lands a shoulder strike. Drogo scores with a shot to the side of Gibbs's head. Drogo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gibbs to his knees! Drogo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Drogo! Tom Drogo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Suzuki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gibbs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Suzuki is in Gibbs's guard. Suzuki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Gibbs has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Suzuki should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gibbs has tightened it up now! Suzuki should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mister Gibbs!
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