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Event:
F&BE TF1- Full Blood Moon
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Gibbons misses with a looping left.
Gibbons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibbons moves out of range of the body kick.
A left and a right from Buck both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Gibbons has been cut.
Gibbons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buck swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbons misses with a straight right.
Buck throws a hook but Gibbons blocks it.#T1#
Buck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buck pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gibbons is out of range and Buck settles back down.
Buck throws a wild body kick that Gibbons sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Buck is predictable there #TD#
and Gibbons counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gibbons.
Buck told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gibbons landing some decent shots from guard.
Buck has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gibbons scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gibbons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gibbons throws a strike but Buck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Gibbons wants to sweep here but Buck controlling him for the moment.
Gibbons is controlling Buck's posture.
Gibbons 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.
Gibbons continues to stall.
Buck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibbons is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Gibbons seems keen to control Buck's posture.
Gibbons has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gibbons'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.
Gibbons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gibbons tries to get out of the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gibbons wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gibbons seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buck fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Buck is predictable there #TD#
and Gibbons counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Buck pushes Gibbons off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Buck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gibbons attempts a counter takedown but Buck avoids it well and moves away.
Buck misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Buck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gibbons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gibbons throws an off balance right hand
and Buck counters with a one-two to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buck.
A low kick from Buck misses #TD#
and Gibbons counters with a takedown into side control.
Gibbons looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gibbons creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Buck sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Gibbons are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gibbons looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Buck is avoiding damage well.
Tommy Gibbons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Gibbons scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gibbons postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Gibbons are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gibbons lands an elbow.
Gibbons is working Buck over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Gibbons scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gibbons fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Buck defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbons landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gibbons throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gibbons landing a few strikes.
Gibbons throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Buck works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gibbons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Buck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gibbons lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Gibbons is controlling the pace.
Buck tries to roll over but Gibbons keeps him under control.
Buck is trying to maintain the position but Gibbons is very close to passing his half guard.
Buck desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Buck works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Buck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibbons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gibbons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gibbons lands a glancing blow to the side of Buck's head.
Buck fails to land with a series of punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gibbons crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Buck - the referee stops the clock and Gibbons gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Buck. Gibbons manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Buck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buck scores with a kick to the midsection.
Buck scores with a one two! Gibbons had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gibbons's calf.
Gibbons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buck sprawls well. Buck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibbons gets slowly back to his feet.
Buck was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gibbons checks a low kick from Buck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alan Buck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gibbons's cut.
That's time! Gibbons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gibbons with a poor takedown
and Buck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gibbons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tommy Gibbons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibbons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buck throws a body punch but Gibbons moves out of range.
Gibbons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbons moves out of range of the leg kick from Buck.
Gibbons swinging wildly here.
Buck is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Gibbons.
Gibbons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alan Buck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buck throws a nice looking combination but Gibbons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gibbons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alan Buck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buck lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Buck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibbons.
Gibbons tries to counter with a takedown but Buck is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Buck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buck scores with a jab.
Buck missing with a left hand there. Gibbons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gibbons circles away quickly and effectively.
A leg kick checked by Gibbons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbons avoids the body shot from Buck.
Gibbons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Gibbons misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Buck misses.
Buck with a nice cross.
Gibbons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buck avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gibbons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibbons looks for a takedown but Buck sprawls well.#T4#
Buck getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tommy Gibbons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gibbons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gibbons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gibbons on the side of the head.
Good work by Gibbons as he checks the leg kick.
Gibbons half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alan Buck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buck throws a right and a left that Gibbons avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Buck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Buck 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Buck!
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Event:
F&BE 3- Blood Masks
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Wood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gibbons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wood throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Gibbons has been cut.#TD2#
Gibbons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gibbons working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbons working the ground and pound from side control.
Wood dodges the ground and pound from Gibbons.
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!
Gibbons in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gibbons connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wood some visible discomfort.
Gibbons throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wood taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gibbons working the ground and pound.
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wood takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wood on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Gibbons creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wood struggling a bit here.
Gibbons working the head and body with strikes.
Wood is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've been hearing good reports from Wood's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gibbons just content to control the position.
Gibbons lands a nice forearm strike.
Gibbons scoring with punches from side control.
Gibbons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gibbons in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gibbons landing strikes.
Gibbons lands some shots froms side control.
Wood is breathing heavily.
Gibbons scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Wood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gibbons connects with a decent elbow.
Gibbons working the ground and pound from side control.
Gibbons landing a few strikes.
Gibbons grinds an elbow into Wood's temple.
Wood taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gibbons works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gibbons lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gibbons scoring with punches and elbows.
Gibbons working the body and head with strikes.
Gibbons lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wood down.
Gibbons scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wood to see if he's OK.
Gibbons is putting a hurting on Wood here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wood takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wood is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Wood is not content to let Gibbons control the position.
Gibbons scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wood to see if he's OK.
Wood takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gibbons is putting a hurting on Wood here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gibbons landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Wood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibbons controlling the position.
We've been informed that Gibbons has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gibbons is putting a hurting on Wood here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gibbons landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wood is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gibbons looks up at the clock and then as Wood takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gibbons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gibbons working the head and body with strikes.
Gibbons lands some shots froms side control.
Gibbons creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gibbons is chipping away with strikes.
Gibbons lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Wood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibbons cracks Wood with a big elbow.
Gibbons scoring with punches from side control.
Gibbons in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gibbons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gibbons'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#
Sloppy strikes from Gibbons. Those never looked like landing.
Wood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Gibbons scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gibbons scores with punches from side control.
Gibbons is putting a hurting on Wood here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gibbons lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gibbons connects with a decent elbow.
Gibbons lands a few punches from side control.
Gibbons working the ground and pound.
Gibbons working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gibbons scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wood struggling a bit here.
Gibbons working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Gibbons is putting a hurting on Wood here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gibbons lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wood down.
Gibbons working the ground and pound from side control.
Gibbons prevents Wood from escaping the position.
Gibbons lands some shots froms side control.
Gibbons lands a few punches from side control.
Wood can't do much from the bottom here.
Tommy Gibbons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wood is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gibbons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gibbons working the ground and pound.
Gibbons creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gibbons landing strikes.
Gibbons cracks Wood with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Gibbons lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gibbons grinds an elbow into Wood's temple.
Gibbons lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gibbons lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Wood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibbons lands a nice forearm strike.
Gibbons working the head and body with strikes.
Gibbons working the ground and pound.
Gibbons lands a few punches from side control.
Gibbons cracks Wood with a big right hand but Wood just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wood taking a bit of punishment here - Gibbons scoring with strikes.
Wood taking a bit of punishment here - Gibbons scoring with strikes.
Gibbons lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Gibbons working the body and head with strikes.
Gibbons working the ground and pound.
Gibbons creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wood takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gibbons grinds an elbow into Wood's temple.
Wood takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gibbons working the ground and pound.
Gibbons cracks Wood with a big elbow.
Gibbons working away.#T4#
Gibbons grinds an elbow into Wood's temple.
Wood is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gibbons working the body and head with strikes.
Gibbons scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wood to see if he's OK.
Gibbons lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wood down.
Wood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gibbons lands with a punch from half guard.
Gibbons drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
Wood is looking to escape.
Wood is not content to let Gibbons control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wood is trying to get back to full guard.
Gibbons drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gibbons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gibbons's cut.
That's time! Wood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gibbons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Wood moves out of range of the strikes.
Wood throws a body punch but Gibbons moves out of range.
Wood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wood lands with a shot to the body.
Wood misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Gibbons counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gibbons wants to take a breather but Wood is having none of it.
Gibbons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Wood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gibbons slips a nice elbow through Wood's hands, connecting with Wood's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbons lands strikes from half guard.
Gibbons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice strikes from Gibbons there.
Wood taking some punishment here, with Gibbons in his half guard.
Gibbons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Gibbons there.
Nice strikes from Gibbons there.
Gibbons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gibbons lands with a punch from half guard.
Wood is looking for a sweep. Gibbons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gibbons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gibbons working Wood over with strikes.
Gibbons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gibbons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gibbons working Wood over with strikes. #T2#
Gibbons working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Gibbons there.
Gibbons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibbons scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gibbons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibbons scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gibbons working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gibbons winds up and cracks Wood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gibbons drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
Wood trying to hold on to Gibbons's head to control him but Gibbons postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gibbons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wood misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Gibbons counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Wood is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gibbons is working Wood over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gibbons is working Wood over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gibbons creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gibbons looks up at the clock and then as Wood takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gibbons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gibbons working the head with strikes.
Gibbons is working Wood over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wood sneaks back into half guard.
Gibbons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Gibbons.
Gibbons wants to control but Wood is keeping him busy. #T4#
Gibbons scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gibbons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gibbons is working away from the top position though.
Gibbons working the head and body with strikes.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gibbons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wood wants to control but Gibbons is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A cross from Gibbons lands.
Tommy Gibbons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibbons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gibbons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bayden Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right-left combo lands from Gibbons.
Tommy Gibbons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood connects with a body shot that sends Gibbons's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gibbons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gibbons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gibbons!
Tommy Gibbons spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Cramer has Gibbons up against the cage in a clinch.
Cramer is pressed up against the cage. Gibbons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cramer down to the mat. Cramer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cramer scores with a jab to the head.
Cramer tries to clinch but Gibbons moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gibbons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gibbons ducks under a wild hook from Cramer.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Cramer has knocked Gibbons down with a huge combo! Cramer steps away and waves a wobbly Gibbons back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Gibbons has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Cramer cracks Gibbons with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gibbons looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cramer finish him?
#ROC#
Gibbons is rocked!#CL#
Cramer moves into range and clinches up with Gibbons.
Gibbons is still on wobbly legs! Can Cramer finish him?#TD#
Cramer successfully pulls guard.
Cramer keeping moving, preventing Gibbons from controlling successfully.
Gibbons seems to have recovered his senses.
Cramer is pulling down on Gibbons's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cramer is looking for a triangle but Gibbons pushes his legs off easily.
Cramer keeping full guard, as Gibbons tries to pass. #T1#
Cramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cramer trying to control but Gibbons is working from the bottom.
Cramer wants to get up but he can't break Gibbons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gibbons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cramer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cramer looking to sit in guard and control but Gibbons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gibbons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gibbons wants to control from the top but Cramer keeps moving.
Gibbons working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Gibbons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gibbons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cramer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cramer wants to get back to his feet but Gibbons is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gibbons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cramer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gibbons has managed to get both his arms back between Cramer's legs - danger averted.
Gibbons landing with the ground and pound.
Gibbons trying to control but Cramer is working from the bottom.
Cramer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gibbons manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cramer wants to stand but Gibbons has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gibbons looking for a sweep. Not yet Gibbons, not yet. #T3#
Cramer trying to control but Gibbons is working from the bottom.
Cramer throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibbons keeping moving, preventing Cramer from controlling successfully.
Gibbons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cramer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gibbons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cramer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cramer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Cramer tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibbons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Cramer does no damage.
Gibbons tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cramer lands a glancing blow to the side of Gibbons's head.#CL#
Cramer moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cramer breaks the clinch.
Cramer is looking to clinch but Gibbons is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Gibbons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cramer's half guard.
Gibbons looks winded!
Cramer is looking to control Gibbons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cramer avoid being mounted?
Gibbons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cramer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cramer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gibbons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Cramer has closed the distance and engaged Gibbons in a clinch.
#BC#
Cramer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cramer tries to clinch but Gibbons is having none of it. #CL#
Cramer clinches up with Gibbons and pushes him back against the cage.
Cramer can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbons controls the action.
#TD#
Cramer pulls guard.
Gibbons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gibbons with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cramer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Cramer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gibbons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cramer.
Gibbons blocks the body kick.
#T1##TD2#
Gibbons looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gibbons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gibbons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cramer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nick Cramer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibbons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cramer wants to improve his position but Gibbons is controlling well.
Gibbons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cramer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibbons can do to turn this around?
Cramer is holding on to half guard well.
Cramer gets full guard.
Gibbons wants to control from the top but Cramer keeps moving. #T2#
Gibbons with a nice head shot there.
Cramer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gibbons is controlling him.
Gibbons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibbons controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cramer wants to stand up but Gibbons is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cramer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibbons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nick Cramer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Gibbons scores with a four punch combination!
Gibbons is breathing heavily.
Cramer tries to clinch there but Gibbons circles away.
#CL#
Cramer moves into the clinch.#T3##TD#
Cramer jumps guard.
#ES#
Cramer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Cramer has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Cramer breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Gibbons closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Cramer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Cramer gets a clinch.
Cramer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Cramer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Gibbons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Gibbons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cramer!#ES#
Cramer sneaks out the side door and pushes Gibbons away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cramer wants to clinch up but Gibbons keeps it at a distance.
And Gibbons tries to counter it with a takedown but Cramer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cramer wants to clinch.
Cramer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cramer is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cramer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gibbons's cut.
That's time! Cramer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cramer wants to clinch up but Gibbons keeps it at a distance.
Nick Cramer is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Gibbons.
Gibbons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cramer.
Cramer tries to clinch but Gibbons is having none of it.
Gibbons dodges the punch combination from Cramer.
Cramer is looking to clinch.
Gibbons swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cramer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gibbons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gibbons! But no joy.#T1##CL#
Cramer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gibbons is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cramer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gibbons fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cramer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cramer tries to clinch but Gibbons is having none of it.
Gibbons with the counter takedown but Cramer avoids it easily.
Cramer darts in looking for a takedown but Gibbons gets double underhooks and turns Cramer into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Cramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cramer tries to clinch there but Gibbons circles away.
Cramer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibbons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibbons drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cramer defends it well.
Gibbons defending well as Cramer loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gibbons! But no joy.
Cramer doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibbons circles away.
#T2#
Cramer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibbons paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Cramer gets caught napping as Gibbons dives in and scores a takedown. Cramer manages to retain guard.
Cramer wants to stand but Gibbons is controlling the position. #SU2#
Gibbons decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Cramer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gibbons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cramer stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Cramer breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Cramer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibbons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibbons lands a nice hook to Cramer's body. Cramer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gibbons darts in looking for a takedown but Cramer gets double underhooks and turns Gibbons into the cage.
Cramer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cramer moves in looking to clinch but Gibbons pushes him off.
Cramer thuds a left hand into Gibbons's body.
Cramer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cramer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Cramer.
Nice takedown defense from Cramer. No joy for Gibbons on that attempt.
Cramer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gibbons has time to react.#T4#
Cramer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibbons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Gibbons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nick Cramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibbons shoots in looking for a takedown but Cramer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gibbons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gibbons misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Cramer closes the distance and clinches.
Tommy Gibbons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cramer is leaning against Gibbons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Cramer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cramer stalks Gibbons and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gibbons's face. Gibbons staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Cramer gets a clinch.
Cramer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cramer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gibbons.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Cramer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cramer 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Cramer!
Our winner, Nick Cramer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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