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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Gibbs checks a leg kick.#CL#
Gibbs rushes Giles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gibbs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gibbs tries to circle away but Giles has him pinned against the cage.
Giles jumps guard but Gibbs stands there with Giles around his waist. Giles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gibbs avoiding damage.
#BC#
Gibbs breaks the clinch.
Giles throws a leg kick
and Gibbs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gibbs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Giles somewhat.
Gibbs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Giles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gibbs defends it nicely.
Cornell Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorden Giles.#T1#
Giles misses with a takedown attempt
and Gibbs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Giles thinking. #CL#
Gibbs closes the distance and pushes Giles back into the cage.#BC#
Gibbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Giles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gibbs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giles tries to bum rush Gibbs with a series of wild strikes but Gibbs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Giles tries for a takedown but Gibbs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gibbs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Gibbs gets a double leg takedown into Giles's guard.#T2##SU#
Gibbs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck for Giles with that takedown attempt.
Giles looks winded!
Giles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Gibbs moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibbs working hard to break the clinch.
Gibbs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Gibbs jumps guard.
Giles being controlled here momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Gibbs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Giles defends well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gibbs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Giles's guard. #REVR#
Gibbs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gibbs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Giles is striking but Gibbs is not phased and passes to half guard.
Gibbs content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giles is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornell Gibbs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gibbs dodges the punch combination from Giles.
Giles throws a head kick that misses.
Gibbs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Gibbs closes the distance and pushes Giles back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gibbs just misses with a elbow thrown towards Giles's brow.
Come on Gibbs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gibbs is trying to break the clinch but Giles has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Giles breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gibbs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gibbs throwing a counter right hand but Giles manages to avoid it.
Gibbs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giles.
Giles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Gibbs misses its target.
Cornell Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorden Giles.
Giles is breathing heavily.#T1#
Giles's corner calls for a 1-2. Giles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gorden Giles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giles misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Giles manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gibbs on his heels. He'll look to pass Gibbs's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Gibbs manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gibbs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gibbs wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Gibbs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Gibbs darts in and clinches Giles up against the cage.
Gibbs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gibbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2##BC#
Gibbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Giles pushes Gibbs up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Gibbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Gibbs gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gibbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Giles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Gibbs takes the fight into the clinch.
Gibbs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Giles tries to pull guard but Gibbs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Gibbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Gibbs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gibbs stalling the fight.
#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Gibbs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gibbs is struggling to control the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gibbs.
Giles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gibbs just leaning against Giles, taking a breather.
Gibbs throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Gibbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Giles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gibbs pinned against the cage. Gibbs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Gibbs takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Gibbs effectively controlling the action here.
Gibbs leaning against his opponent.
Gibbs gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Gibbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gibbs is defended easily by Giles.#TD2#
Giles drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornell Gibbs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Gibbs gets a clinch.
Giles has Gibbs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gibbs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Giles blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Gibbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Giles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Giles can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Gibbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Giles pushes Gibbs up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Gibbs breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles misses with a takedown
and Gibbs counters with a straight right hand.
Cornell Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorden Giles.
Giles takes a swing at Gibbs's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Gibbs misses its target.#T1##CL#
Gibbs closes the distance and clinches.
Giles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Giles has Gibbs pressed against the cage, preventing Gibbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gibbs can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Gibbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cornell Gibbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Gibbs darts in and clinches Giles up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Gibbs.
#TD2#
Giles has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gibbs regains guard immediately.
Gibbs pulls Giles in to control the position.
Giles won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giles can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gibbs looking for a guillotine here but Giles defends easily.
Giles won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet. #T2#
Gibbs is pulling down on Giles's head. It's preventing any offense from Giles, at least for the moment.
Giles throws a strike but Gibbs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Giles being controlled here, momentarily.
Gibbs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gibbs is in close to Giles's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Giles is looking to sweep but instead, Gibbs has passed into half guard.
Gibbs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cornell Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gibbs lands strikes from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giles is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Giles forces Gibbs back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cornell 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornell Gibbs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skelington.
Skelington lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Cornell Gibbs has been cut.#TD2#
Skelington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gibbs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skelington in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skelington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gibbs keeps working. #T1#
The ground and pound from Skelington seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gibbs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gibbs is looking for a sweep.
Gibbs can't do much from the bottom here.
Gibbs seems a little lost for a moment, as Skelington dominates the positioning.
Skelington wants to control for a moment but Gibbs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gibbs is concentrating on defense, preventing Skelington from advancing position. #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.
Gibbs is looking to escape.
Gibbs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gibbs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Skelington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gibbs controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skelington is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Skelington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Gibbs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Skelington is looking to stand up but Gibbs won't let him. #SUB#
Skelington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skelington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skelington passes Gibbs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gibbs is trying to get back to full guard.
Skelington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gibbs desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gibbs wants to control but Skelington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skelington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gibbs moves into full guard.
Skelington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skelington won't allow Gibbs to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Skelington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cornell 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.
#R2#
Skelington shoots in looking for a takedown but Gibbs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skelington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body punch from Skelington.
Skelington shoots in looking for a takedown but Gibbs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skelington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jack Skelington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Skelington clinches with his opponent.
Skelington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gibbs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cornell Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Skelington.
Skelington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gibbs as he jumps to the side.
Gibbs throwing a counter right hand but Skelington manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skelington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skelington shoots in looking for a takedown but Gibbs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skelington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Skelington is breathing heavily.#CL#
Gibbs moves into range and clinches up with Skelington.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gibbs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Skelington keeps control of Gibbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skelington working hard to break the clinch.
Skelington can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Gibbs jumps into guard, dragging Skelington to the mat.
Gibbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skelington.
Skelington is fighting to break Gibbs's control of his arms but Gibbs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jack Skelington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gibbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skelington.
Skelington stops Gibbs from standing up.
Gibbs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Skelington is looking to stand up but Gibbs won't let him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gibbs is adopting a defensive guard.
Gibbs continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Skelington clinches up with Gibbs and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Gibbs jumps guard.
#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gibbs holds on and takes a little breather.
More hug and hope from Gibbs.
Gibbs'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.
Skelington looking to sit in guard and control but Gibbs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gibbs is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gibbs wants to stand and escape but instead Skelington has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornell Gibbs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cornell Gibbs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skelington scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Skelington moves into the clinch.
Skelington trying to control the position but instead, Gibbs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skelington into the cage.
Skelington being controlled against the cage.
Gibbs tries to circle away but Skelington has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Gibbs.
Gibbs is trying to force a seperation but Skelington has the dominant position.
Gibbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gibbs stalling.
#T1#
Gibbs stalling.
#BC#
Gibbs breaks from the clinch.
Skelington misses with a double jab.
Gibbs blocks a head kick by Skelington.
Skelington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Skelington instigates a clinch.
Gibbs is trying to break the clinch but Skelington is controlling him.
Gibbs controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Skelington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Skelington fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Gibbs misses the target.
Skelington shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gibbs is looking for a counter combo.
Cornell Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Skelington.
Skelington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Gibbs misses its target.
Skelington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Gibbs moves into range and clinches up with Skelington.#BC#
Gibbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skelington throws a nice looking combination but Gibbs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gibbs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Gibbs dives in and grabs Skelington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skelington pushes down on Gibbs's head and hops out.#CL2#
Skelington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skelington is looking to break free of the clinch but Gibbs has double underhooks. #TD#
Gibbs pulls Skelington into guard.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet but Skelington passes into half guard.
Gibbs is trying to stand back up but Skelington is controlling him
Gibbs wants to control but Skelington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gibbs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Gibbs is pressing down on Skelington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gibbs pulls Skelington in to control the position.
Gibbs keeping moving, preventing Skelington from controlling successfully.
Skelington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibbs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibbs keeping moving, preventing Skelington from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skelington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cornell Gibbs.
I think Gibbs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cornell Gibbs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Gustasson misses with a double jab.
Gustasson throws a series of punches but Gibbs moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gibbs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibbs tries to clinch up but Gustasson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gustasson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gustasson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gustasson misses with a wild combination.
Gustasson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gustasson.#CUT2#
It looks like Cornell Gibbs has been cut.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Gustasson moves out of range.
Gustasson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gustasson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#
Gibbs is rocked!#T1#
Gustasson lands a big right hook! Gibbs looks hurt but is still standing! Gustasson lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Gibbs falls down and Gustasson dives in with a huge hammer fist! Gibbs's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Gustasson runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Gustasson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Toivonen.
A little feinted left hand from Gibbs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Toivonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Gibbs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Toivonen shoots in and drives through. Gibbs sprawls well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gibbs is looking to control Toivonen's arms but Toivonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gibbs has his back to the cage.
Gibbs wants to break free but Toivonen has control.
Gibbs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Toivonen tries to break free but Gibbs pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Gibbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toivonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs avoids it really well and circles away.
Cornell Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Toivonen.#T1#
Toivonen lands a body shot.
Toivonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Toivonen rushes Gibbs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Toivonen jumps guard and drags Gibbs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gibbs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gibbs scoring with some ground and pound.
Toivonen 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.#T2#
Gibbs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toivonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toivonen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gibbs postures up in Toivonen's guard and throws a big left but Toivonen blocks it.
Toivonen keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Toivonen has managed to clinch.
Gibbs has Toivonen pushed against the cage.
Toivonen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Toivonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gibbs tries for a takedown but Toivonen manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Gibbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toivonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Toivonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Gibbs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Toivonen.
Gibbs stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Gibbs. No joy for Toivonen on that attempt.
Gibbs is looking for a counter combo.
Toivonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gibbs's hands.#T4##CL2#
Toivonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gibbs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Gibbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toivonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Toivonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs avoids it really well and circles away.
Toivonen looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Toivonen pushes Gibbs up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teddy Toivonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gibbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Toivonen closes the distance and pushes Gibbs back into the cage.
Toivonen is pushing Gibbs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gibbs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Toivonen tries to score a body lock takedown but Gibbs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Toivonen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Gibbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Toivonen gets a clinch.
Gibbs trying to control the position but instead, Toivonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gibbs into the cage.
Gibbs pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen tries to score a body lock takedown but Gibbs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Gibbs breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Toivonen takes the fight into the clinch.
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 Toivonen walks away with a smile on his face. Gibbs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toivonen.
It looked like Gibbs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cornell Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Toivonen.
Toivonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Gibbs sprawls well. He's pushed Toivonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toivonen fails with the takedown.
Toivonen shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Toivonen has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Gibbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Toivonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gibbs is looking for a counter combo.
Toivonen is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Gibbs gets tackled into the cage by Toivonen. Toivonen maintains the clinch.
Gibbs avoiding damage.
#BC#
Gibbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gibbs closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Gibbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Toivonen has Gibbs up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Gibbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Gibbs breaks the clinch.
Cornell Gibbs is winning the standup battle so far.
Toivonen throws a series of strikes that have Gibbs backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Cornell Gibbs has been cut.#CL2#
Gibbs gets tackled into the cage by Toivonen. Toivonen maintains the clinch.
Gibbs goes for a takedown attempt but Toivonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Toivonen has Gibbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Toivonen leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Toivonen gets control of Gibbs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Toivonen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Gibbs works over Toivonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Gibbs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toivonen trying to keep a closed guard but Gibbs is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toivonen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbs won't allow Toivonen to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Toivonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cornell Gibbs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Toivonen scores with a one two! Gibbs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Teddy Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen wants to slow Gibbs down by chopping away at his legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a takedown attempt - Gibbs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gibbs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toivonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gibbs as he jumps to the side.
Cornell Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Toivonen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toivonen.
Gibbs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Toivonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gibbs blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Toivonen pushes Gibbs up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Gibbs breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Gibbs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Gibbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toivonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gibbs but Gibbs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gibbs throws a big counter combination but Toivonen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Toivonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gibbs is defended easily by Toivonen.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toivonen as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Toivonen clinches. #BC#
Gibbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Toivonen rushes Gibbs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Gibbs manages to break the clinch.
Toivonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gibbs's waist but Gibbs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toivonen off to one side.
Gibbs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gibbs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toivonen.#T3#
Gibbs tries to clinch there but Toivonen circles away.
Toivonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toivonen shoots for a takedown but Gibbs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown but Toivonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Toivonen shoots in and drives through. Gibbs sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Gibbs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Gibbs has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Gibbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Toivonen moves into the clinch.#T4##BC#
Gibbs manages to break the clinch.
Toivonen shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Gibbs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Teddy Toivonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Gibbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibbs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gibbs checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Toivonen has closed the distance and engaged Gibbs in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Toivonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gibbs is stalling here.
Cornell Gibbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teddy Toivonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibbs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cornell Gibbs.
I think Toivonen 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teddy Toivonen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Gorbechav throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Gibbs misses its target.
Gorbechav looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gorbechav lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Gibbs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gibbs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gorbechav with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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 slips a nice elbow through Gorbechav's hands, connecting with Gorbechav's forehead.
Gibbs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gorbechav taking some punishment here, with Gibbs in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs is taking a breather. Gorbechav says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gibbs lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Still in half guard, Gibbs seems content to control.
Gorbechav is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibbs scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gibbs winds up and cracks Gorbechav with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gibbs winds up and cracks Gorbechav with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gorbechav has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Reindeer Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gibbs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gorbechav is trying to escape back to his feet but Gibbs uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gorbechav on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gibbs lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gorbechav down.
Gibbs in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gibbs takes a little break here. Gorbechav wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gibbs cracks Gorbechav with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Gorbechav is letting Gibbs control him for a moment.
Gorbechav tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Gibbs fails to advance to Gorbechav's back.
Gibbs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gibbs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gorbechav for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Gibbs lands a heavy elbow.
Gibbs controlling from the full mount.
Gibbs lands with some strikes.
Gibbs fails to advance to Gorbechav's back.
Gibbs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gibbs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gibbs working the ground and pound effectively.
Gorbechav wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Gibbs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gibbs punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Gorbechav that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gorbechav takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gibbs controlling from mount.
Gibbs landing strikes from the mount and Gorbechav is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornell Gibbs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Gibbs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gorbechav looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Gorbechav's face as Gibbs controls the position.
Gibbs working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gibbs taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbechav is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gibbs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gorbechav to see if he's OK.
Gorbechav is breathing heavily.#T1#
Gorbechav taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gibbs is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gorbechav's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gibbs in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gibbs working the ground and pound.
Gorbechav wants to get back to his feet but Gibbs is dominant here and he's now got Gorbechav's back!
Gibbs connects with a big shot to the side of Gorbechav's head.
Gibbs throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gorbechav could be in trouble here!
Good control from Gibbs.
Gibbs throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gorbechav!
#T2#
Gibbs connects with a big shot to the side of Gorbechav's head.
Gibbs is riding his opponent, not letting Gorbechav buck him off.
Gibbs is landing with strikes from the back.
Gibbs really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gorbechav.#T3#
Gibbs is landing with strikes from the back.
Gibbs controls the position.
Gorbechav is trying to remain composed but Gibbs is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Gibbs is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Gorbechav up.
Gorbechav covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
What can Gorbechav do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gorbechav grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gibbs lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gorbechav.
#T4#
Gibbs is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gibbs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gibbs loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gorbechav hold on?
Gorbechav trying to control the hands but Gibbs won't let him.
Gibbs is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gibbs gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Gibbs gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gibbs apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Gibbs has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornell Gibbs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Gibbs has managed to clinch.
Gibbs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gorbechav tries to circle away but Gibbs has him pinned against the cage.
Gibbs stalling in the clinch.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorbechav can do to turn this around?
Gibbs slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Gibbs breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gibbs.
Gorbechav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gibbs slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbechav takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gibbs is working Gorbechav over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Gibbs looks up at the clock and then as Gorbechav takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gibbs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cornell Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gorbechav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gibbs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Check out the look on Gibbs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gorbechav is trying to work for a sweep but Gibbs has mounted him!
Gorbechav is trying to escape the mount but Gibbs keeps good control and instead manages to take Gorbechav's back.
Gibbs punches Gorbechav on the ear.
Gibbs scores with punches and elbows. #T2#
Gibbs controlling from the back.
Gibbs scores with punches from the back.
Gorbechav trying to control the position but Gibbs manages to sink in the hooks.
Gibbs is landing with strikes. Gorbechav can't take much more of this.
Gibbs keeps control of the position easily here as Gorbechav tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Gibbs scores with punches from the back.
Gibbs just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gibbs.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gibbs. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gibbs scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gibbs punches Gorbechav on the ear. #T4#
Gibbs just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Leon Gorbechav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gibbs lands strikes to the head.
Gibbs is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gibbs is working the ground and pound. Can Gorbechav escape?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good control from Gibbs.
Gibbs scores with punches to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cornell Gibbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gibbs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornell Gibbs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Ross there.#CUT2#
It looks like Cornell Gibbs has been cut.
Gibbs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ross.
It looked like Gibbs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Ross shoots in and gets a takedown into Gibbs's guard.
Gibbs wants to sweep but no luck.
Ross must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ross is fighting to break Gibbs's control of his arms but Gibbs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ross wants to stand but Gibbs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gibbs throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gibbs is pulling down on Ross's head. It's preventing any offense from Ross, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ross scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Gibbs clinches up with Ross and pushes him back against the cage.
Ross is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gibbs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Ross tries to pull guard but Gibbs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cornell Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ross.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ross can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbs controls the action.
Gibbs just leaning against Ross, taking a breather.
Gibbs tries to circle away but Ross has him pinned against the cage.
Ross tries to score a body lock takedown but Gibbs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gibbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Ross gets a double leg takedown into Gibbs's guard.
Gibbs pulls Ross in close to prevent any damage. #T3##ES#
Gibbs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Gibbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ross darts in looking for a takedown but Gibbs gets double underhooks and turns Ross into the cage. #CL2#
Ross drives through and clinches with Gibbs against the cage.
Ross tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gibbs.
Gibbs is trying to push Ross away but Ross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gibbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Gibbs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gibbs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Gibbs breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ross. #T4##CL2#
Ross moves into the clinch.
Gibbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Ross jumps guard but Gibbs stands there with Ross around his waist. Ross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gibbs can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Gibbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ross moves into range and clinches up with Gibbs.
Ross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gibbs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gibbs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gibbs is trying to break the clinch but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbs tries to circle away but Ross has him pinned against the cage.
Ross holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gibbs tries to stall but Ross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Ross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cornell Gibbs's cut.
That's time! Gibbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Ross clinches up with Gibbs and pushes him back against the cage.
Gibbs tries to pull guard but Ross won't allow it.
Ross fails to pull guard.
Ross is trying to stall.
Gibbs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ross.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gibbs is stalling here.
#BC#
Gibbs breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ross is defended easily by Gibbs.
Gibbs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cornell Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ross.#T1#
Ross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gibbs as he jumps to the side.
Gibbs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Ross clinches with his opponent.
Ross keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gibbs's efforts to push away.#BC#
Gibbs manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Gibbs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ross tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
Ross is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Ross's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gibbs is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ross. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Ross tries to roll but Gibbs sticks to his back.
Gibbs just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3#
Gibbs lands a shot to the head.
Good control from Gibbs.
Ross tries to escape the position.
Ross trying to control the position but Gibbs manages to sink in the hooks.
Ross wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Can Ross hold on?! Gibbs is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Gibbs controls the position.
Gibbs is working the ground and pound. Can Ross escape?
Gibbs is hanging on to Ross's back as he tries to escape.
Ross is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Gibbs is punishing Ross with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ross is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gibbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornell Gibbs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cornell Gibbs's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ross shoots for a double leg takedown but Gibbs sprawls well. He's pushed Ross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ross misses with a takedown
and Ross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Gibbs closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Gibbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gibbs stuffs the takedown attempt from Ross. Ross gets slowly back to his feet.
Cornell Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross throws a leg kick but Gibbs checks it.
Ross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ross.
#T1#
Ross shoots for a double leg takedown but Gibbs sprawls well. He's pushed Ross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gibbs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Ross with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Gibbs scores with a takedown into Ross's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ross looking to control.
#T2#
Gibbs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ross's head.
Cornell Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibbs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ross can do to turn this around?
Ross trying to control the position.
Ross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gibbs controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Ross has an active guard here but Gibbs has managed to pass into half guard.
Ross is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gibbs is taking a breather. Ross says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gibbs is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Ross drives through and clinches with Gibbs against the cage.
#BC#
Gibbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross dives in for a single leg takedown but Gibbs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gibbs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#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.#CL2#
Ross has Gibbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Gibbs wants to break free but Ross has control.
#BC#
Gibbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Ross rushes Gibbs and presses him up against the cage.
Ross keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gibbs's efforts to push away.#BC#
Gibbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross throws a leg kick but Gibbs checks it.
Gibbs is looking for a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Ross takes the fight into the clinch.
Ross fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cornell Gibbs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gibbs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornell Gibbs!
Rick Ross spoke after the fight, saying 'im trash'.
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