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Event:
TL Fight Night 28
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Kronenberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gibson .
Kronenberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kronenberg slips a straight right by Gibson .
Kronenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gibson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kronenberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gibson won't be happy with that.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kronenberg working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kronenberg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kronenberg is trying to ground and pound but Gibson uses the momentary lack of control by Kronenberg to regain half guard.
Kronenberg content to control rather than advance.
Gibson is trying to maintain the position but Kronenberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Kronenberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibson 's head.
Gibson 's coaches at Raptors Den MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Kronenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.
Kronenberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibson 's head.
Kronenberg slips a nice elbow through Gibson 's hands, connecting with Gibson 's forehead.
Kronenberg wants to pass the guard but Gibson is defending well.
Kronenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.
Kronenberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kronenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though.
Gibson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kronenberg trying to control from half guard but Gibson is working away.
Kronenberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kronenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibson defending well though. #T2#
Kronenberg slips a nice elbow through Gibson 's hands, connecting with Gibson 's forehead.
Kronenberg throwing shots but Gibson is blocking nicely.
Kronenberg drops an elbow to the side of Gibson 's head.
Kronenberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gibson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gibson trying to control from the bottom.
Gibson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kronenberg.
Kronenberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SU2#
Kronenberg decides to stand up.
Kronenberg connects with a body shot.#T3#
Kronenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronenberg slips under a jab.
Kronenberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gibson 's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Gibson misses the target. #KD2#
Kronenberg drops Gibson with a big left hand and mounts him. Gibson is in big trouble! #ROC2#Gibson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronenberg is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Gibson goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Kronenberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alwin Kronenberg!
Alwin Kronenberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 23
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Gibson .
Gibson throws a shot to the body.
Gibson lands with an overhand left.
Mota tries to move into range but Gibson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Gibson .
Gibson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gibson throws a good cross that connects.
Gibson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gibson .
Mota tries to move into range but Gibson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gibson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Gibson .#ROC2#Mota is rocked!
Gibson lands a nice hook to Mota's body. Mota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Mota is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibson fakes the body blow, causing Mota to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mota goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Gibson ! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 18
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
A low kick from Dander misses
and Dander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Dander closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dander in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dander lands a huge shot from side control! Gibson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Philemon Dander! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 13
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a takedown
and Gibson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gibson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gibson .
A nice combination there by Gibson .
Jones tries for a takedown but Gibson circles away easily
and Gibson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kai Gibson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones .
Jones with a poor takedown
and Gibson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones looks winded!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Gibson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Gibson counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Gibson to acknowledge the strikes.
Gibson lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gibson .
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gibson counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gibson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones . Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gibson counters with a one-two to the body.
We've been told by Gibson 's head coaches at Raptors Den MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gibson counter with a right hand.
Gibson lands a right hook to the body.
Gibson scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gibson scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones shoots and misses
and Gibson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Gibson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Gibson .
Gibson is working the combinations to good effect here.#T2#
Jones tries for a takedown but Gibson circles away easily
enabling Gibson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibson lands a nice shot that snaps Jones 's head back.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Gibson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circle, before Gibson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jones 's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Gibson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kai Gibson ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Gibson misses with a wild body shot.
Brett OHurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
OHurst closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gibson 's guard.
OHurst is pushing down on Gibson 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gibson is fighting to maintain full guard but OHurst has managed to sneak the leg through.
OHurst lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from OHurst there.
OHurst has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OHurst drops an elbow to the side of Gibson 's head.
OHurst controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Gibson is out! OHurst gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brett OHurst! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Gibson loads up on a big right hand but ONeal slips the punch.
Gibson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
ONeal tries to move into range but Gibson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
ONeal takes the fight into the clinch.
ONeal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gibson can't find room to land a body shot as ONeal controls the action.
ONeal is trying to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling him.
Gibson misses with some punches.
Gibson trying to stall but ONeal improves his position.
Gibson tries a body shot but ONeal blocks it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - ONeal has eaten all the pies!
Gibson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibson .
Gibson working aggressively here.
ONeal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gibson misses with some punches.
Gibson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeal is trying to force a seperation but Gibson has the dominant position.#T1#
ONeal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gibson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gibson misses with a hook from the clinch.
ONeal looking to stall.
ONeal wants to break the clinch but can't.
ONeal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
ONeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson can't find room to land a body shot as ONeal controls the action.
Gibson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gibson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gibson tries to work over ONeal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gibson keeps control of ONeal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gibson tries a body shot but ONeal blocks it.
ONeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Gibson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gibson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ONeal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2##TD2#
ONeal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gibson stops ONeal from standing up.
ONeal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
ONeal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson trying to control but ONeal is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gibson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ONeal.
Kai Gibson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ONeal.
Gibson is looking to counter punch.
Kai Gibson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine ONeal.
Gibson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ONeal blocks a jab.
ONeal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gibson defends it nicely.
Gibson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gibson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ONeal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ONeal keeps the fight on the outside.
Gibson lunges at ONeal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by ONeal's hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibson lands a left hand.
ONeal fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibson .
ONeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Gibson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
ONeal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gibson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gibson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ONeal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibson looks to land a left hand but ONeal moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from ONeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gibson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gibson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ONeal can do to turn this around?
Gibson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
ONeal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibson .
Kai Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeal shoots and misses
and Gibson counters with a left to the body.
Kai Gibson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gibson with a hook.
Gibson scores with a nice strike.
Gibson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson connects with a body shot that sends ONeal's belly button to the back.
Gibson throws a right hand that ONeal ducks under and follows up with a left that ONeal also avoids with ease.
ONeal tries to counter with a clinch but Gibson shakes him off and moves away.
Gibson throws a looping overhand right but ONeal ducks down to avoid it.
Gibson tries to clinch but ONeal is having none of it.
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!
ONeal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gibson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kai Gibson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine ONeal.#T1#
Gibson lands a glancing blow to the side of ONeal's head.
ONeal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
ONeal tries to clinch but Gibson moves out of range.
ONeal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gibson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ONeal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gibson counters with a straight right hand.
ONeal is breathing heavily.
ONeal shoots in for a double leg but Gibson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ONeal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gibson .
Gibson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Gibson moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gibson .
Gibson misses with some punches.
ONeal jumps guard but Gibson stands there with ONeal around his waist. ONeal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Gibson fails to land.
A short right from Gibson .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Gibson .
Gibson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gibson can't find room to land a body shot as ONeal controls the action.
ONeal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gibson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
ONeal jumps guard but Gibson stands there with ONeal around his waist. ONeal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gibson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ONeals head.
Gibson swings wildly with an uppercut but ONeal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
ONeal goes for a takedown attempt but Gibson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gibson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Gibson looks to land a combination. ONeal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gibson lands a jab.
Gibson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gibson tries to clinch but ONeal is having none of it.
ONeal feints a counter leg kick.
Gibson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gibson misses with a hook. ONeal ducked under it nicely.
Gibson scores with a body shot.
Gibson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits ONeals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gibson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#ONeal is rocked!
Gibson drops ONeal with a big left hand! ONeal is injured, injured bad! Gibson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Gibson !
In defeat, Jermaine ONeal stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll comeback stronger, just wait for my time.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Satus Ad Finem walks into a straight right hand from Gibson .#CUT#It looks like Victus Satus Ad Finem has been cut.
Satus Ad Finem backs away from a small jab... but Gibson lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Satus Ad Finem crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Gibson with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kai Gibson !
Victus Satus Ad Finem was interviewed post fight and said 'Loss number 13.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Legend looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legend misses with a few strikes there.
Legend misses with a double jab.
Legend throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gibson misses with a double jab.
Legend appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gibson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legend misses with the combination.
Gibson just misses with a punch to the body.
Legend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legend takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Legend swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gibson throws out a counter right but Legend avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibson scores with a nice head shot.
Sigandi Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legend misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Legend 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Gibson rushes Legend and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gibson taking a breather.
Legend is trying to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling him.
Legend can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Gibson manages to break the clinch.
Gibson thuds his right hand into Legend's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Legend keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legend misses with a two punch combination.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Legend looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
Legend throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gibson lands a two punch combo.
Gibson throws a low kick, looking for Legend's leg but Legend calmly moves out of range.
Legend takes one on the button.
Gibson cracks Legend with a right hand to the side of the head.
Legend throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibson .
Legend takes one to the side of the head.
Gibson lands with a straight right. Legend didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Legend walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gibson scores with a punch to the head.
Legend tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Legend takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gibson lands a jab to the head.
Legend drops his hands momentarily and Gibson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gibson lands with an uppercut that bounces Legend off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Gibson scores with a sloppy right hand. Legend should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Gibson forces Legend back against the cage and clinches.
Legend is trying to push Gibson away but Gibson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Gibson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gibson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Gibson .
Legend takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Gibson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Legend, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gibson .
Gibson struggles to land a body shot inside as Legend controls his hands.
#BC2#
Gibson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Gibson lands.
Gibson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Legend walks into a left hand.
Gibson scores with a hook.
Gibson misses with a two punch combination.
Gibson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gibson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Legend gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Gibson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legend momentarily.
Legend looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
Legend takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Gibson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Legend, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gibson breaks from the clinch.
Gibson digs a good body shot into Legend's ribs.
Gibson works the jab nicely.
Legend swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Legend looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gibson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gibson lands with an overhand left.
Gibson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gibson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson lands a glancing blow to the side of Legend's head.
Gibson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Legend closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Legend throws a series of punches but Gibson moves out of range.
Gibson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good standup being displayed there by Gibson as he connects with a hook.
Gibson punishes Legend's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Gibson as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Gibson works over Legend's head and body with a nice combination.
Gibson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legend stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gibson throws out a powerful jab.
Gibson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gibson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gibson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legend stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gibson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gibson lands a body shot.
A cross from Gibson lands.
Legend takes one to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Gibson .
Gibson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Legend takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gibson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gibson tests Legend's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Gibson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Legend walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Legend takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Legend lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gibson sprawling to the canvas. Legend follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gibson hang on? #ROC#Gibson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kai Gibson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Legend escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gibson is still on wobbly legs! Can Legend finish him?
Legend swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gibson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legend.
Gibson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Gibson misses.
Legend seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibson . Legend does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legend throws a nice looking combination but Gibson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gibson seems to have recovered his senses.
Gibson cracks Legend with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gibson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gibson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gibson ! But no joy.
Gibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Gibson .
Gibson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legend looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gibson tries a low kick but Legend avoids it.
Legend throws a big counter combination but Gibson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Gibson clinches up with Legend and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Gibson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gibson gets a clinch. #BC2#
Gibson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legend takes one on the button.
Legend drops his hands momentarily and Gibson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sigandi Legend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legend throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Gibson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Gibson moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gibson lands a right hand.
Gibson is trying to stall.
Legend wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
Legend is trying to break the clinch but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
Gibson lands with a light punch inside.
Gibson has a couple of punches blocked by Legend.
A shot in the inside from Gibson .
Gibson digs a right hand into Legend's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legend's gas tank.
Gibson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gibson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Gibson fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson wants to stall.
#BC2#
Gibson manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Gibson . That snapped Legend's head back.
Gibson works the jab nicely.
Legend walks into a straight right hand from Gibson .
Gibson misses with a few strikes there.
Gibson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gibson works Legend's body with a nice hook.
Gibson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legend on the side of the head.
Gibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gibson lands with a shot to the body.
Gibson connects with a crisp jab.
Gibson scores with a hook to the body. Legend takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Gibson .
Kai Gibson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Legend, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Gibson cracks a nice hook into Legend's ribs.
Legend's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gibson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legend scrambles back to his feet.
Gibson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gibson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab from Gibson .
Gibson connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Gibson drives through and clinches with Legend against the cage.
Gibson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Legends head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gibson swings wildly with an uppercut but Legend uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Gibson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Gibson - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legend misses with a series of wild punches.
Gibson lands with an uppercut that bounces Legend off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Gibson thuds a left hand into Legend's body.
Legend dodges the punch combination from Gibson .
Nice jab there from Gibson .
Gibson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legend stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Gibson has closed the distance and engaged Legend in a clinch.
Gibson misses with the head strike.
Legend wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Legend has had enough of the clinch but Gibson keeps him there for the moment.
Gibson stalling in the clinch but Legend improves position.
Gibson trying to control the position but instead, Legend has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gibson into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibson swings wildly with an uppercut but Legend uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Gibson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kai Gibson '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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gibson sizes up Legend with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Legend takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Legend lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gibson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gibson scores with a decent looking hook.
Legend looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legend swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gibson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legend.
Gibson scores with a sloppy right hand. Legend should have avoided that one.
Gibson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gibson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gibson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legend in his tracks.
Good shot there by Gibson .
Gibson lands with a hook. Legend tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch combination from Legend misses.
Legend closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Legend fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gibson lands with a good body shot.
Legend on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Gibson . That snapped Legend's head back.
Gibson punishes Legend's body with a nice straight punch.
Gibson cracks Legend with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gibson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legend.
Legend gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Legend walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A right-left combo lands from Gibson . #CL2#
Gibson darts in and clinches Legend up against the cage.
Legend blocks a body shot from Gibson .
Gibson misses with a punch on the inside.
Legend wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Gibson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Legend throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gibson counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson throws a series of punches but Legend avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Gibson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legend doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Legend on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Gibson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Gibson breaks from the clinch.
Gibson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Gibson .
Gibson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Gibson forces Legend back against the cage and clinches.
Gibson tries a body shot but Legend blocks it.
#BC2#
Gibson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legend takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Gibson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legend doesn't seem phased though.
Gibson cracks Legend with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Legend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gibson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gibson tests Legend's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gibson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legend looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Gibson cracks Legend with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Gibson as he connects with a hook.
Gibson lands with a nice body punch.
Gibson lands a body shot.
Gibson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legend avoids the body shot from Gibson .
Gibson dips to his left and cracks Legend with an uppercut!
Legend throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibson .
Gibson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab by Gibson .
Gibson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gibson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Gibson closes the distance and clinches.
Gibson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gibson tries a body shot but Legend blocks it.
Kai Gibson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Gibson tries to work over Legend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gibson misses with a punch to the body.
Kai Gibson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Legend looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gibson tries a body shot but Legend blocks it.
Gibson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legend wants to get back to striking at distance but Gibson won't allow it.
#BC2#
Gibson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Gibson does it's job there.
Gibson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legend misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Gibson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sigandi Legend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gibson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Gibson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gibson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Gibson ! |
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