Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 191
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Gibson loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Gibson slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gibson doesn't seem bothered though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibson.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Good shot there by Gibson.#TD2#
Gibson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jokinen sneaks out the side door and pushes Gibson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Gibson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Jokinen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Jokinen needs to keep his hands up - Gibson had a free shot at his head there.
Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gibson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jokinen wants to clinch.
Jokinen lands with a cross. #T2#
Gibson looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
Gibson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Jokinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibson pulls Jokinen in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Gibson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gibson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.#T3#
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jokinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jokinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jokinen 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.
Jokinen advances to half guard. #T4#
Gibson wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
Gibson trying to control here.
Gibson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jokinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully. #T5#
Jokinen pushes down on Gibson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jokinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gibson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions off his back.
Gibson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jokinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jokinen works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson is not content to let Jokinen control the position. #T6#
Gibson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jokinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jokinen 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 Gibson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gibson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gibson tries to hold on but Jokinen postures up.#T7#
Jokinen landing strikes from the mount.
Jokinen lands a big elbow.
Gibson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gibson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jokinen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gibson looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gibson trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer. #T8#
Jokinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibson is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gibson trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T9#
Jokinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibson is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Jokinen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jokinen throws a body punch but Gibson moves out of range.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Gibson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Gibson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jokinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gibson misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibson can do to turn this around?
Gibson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Jokinen throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Gibson moves into range and clinches up with Jokinen.
Gibson can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Jokinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Gibson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gibson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gibson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gibson stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Gibson won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gibson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jokinen's efforts to push away.
Gibson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Gibson tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it. #T2#
Jokinen blocking some punches. #TD2#
Gibson wants the takedown. Jokinen is fighting it off but Gibson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jokinen's guard against the cage.
Jokinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Jokinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gibson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jokinen.
Gibson is trying to maintain the position but Jokinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Gibson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Jokinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gibson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gibson is trying to control but can't.
Jokinen wants to free his trapped foot but Gibson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Jokinen.
Gibson is pressing down on Jokinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gibson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Jokinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jokinen controlling from the top position.
Tre Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen postures up in Gibson's guard and throws a big left but Gibson blocks it.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T5#
Gibson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Jokinen. Beautiful body shot.
Gibson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gibson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
Jokinen defending well as Gibson loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Gibson's head but Gibson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the head.
Jokinen dips to his left and cracks Gibson with an uppercut!#T6#
Jokinen darts in looking for a takedown but Gibson gets double underhooks and turns Jokinen into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen wants a takedown but no success here.
Jokinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
Gibson goes for a takedown attempt but Jokinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibson circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Jokinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gibson to the mat! Gibson manages to get full guard.
Gibson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.#T7#
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Gibson is pulling down on Jokinen's head to control his posture.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gibson to score with a decent uppercut.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Jokinen gets the takedown into side control.
Gibson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jokinen is taking a breather. Gibson 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.
Jokinen passes to full mount!
Gibson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jokinen tries to control but Gibson wriggling away. #T9#
Gibson wants to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen with the ground and pound from mount.
Jokinen controlling from the full mount.
Gibson can't escape the position.
Jokinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gibson is looking to escape.
Gibson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen with the ground and pound from mount.
Gibson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Jokinen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen leaves Gibson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gibson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jokinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Gibson is a slippery customer.#T1#
Jokinen moves into full mount! Gibson won't be happy about that!
Jokinen controlling the pace for now.
Gibson tries to hold on but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Gibson regains half guard.#T2#
Gibson trying to control from the bottom.
Jokinen is looking to advance position but Gibson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jokinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Gibson is a slippery customer.
Jokinen winds up and cracks Gibson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gibson wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
Gibson taking some punishment here, with Jokinen in his half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions off his back.
Gibson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen controlling the pace.
Gibson is refusing to be controlled, as Jokinen sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen throws a jab when Gibson was well out of range.
Gibson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jokinen defends it well.
Jokinen drops his hands momentarily and Gibson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gibson sprawls and moves away.
Gibson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen tries to counter with a takedown but Gibson is quick to defend against it.
Gibson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but Gibson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jokinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tre Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brody Gibson.
Gibson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Gibson throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jokinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brody Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Gibson blocks a jab.
Tre Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Jokinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Gibson slips the punch.
Jokinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Gibson. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gibson misses with a straight left.
Gibson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Jokinen clinches up with Gibson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gibson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jokinen or not. #T6#
Gibson taking a breather.
Jokinen has Gibson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gibson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gibson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gibson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Gibson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gibson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen. #TD#
Jokinen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen winds up and cracks Gibson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T7#
Gibson tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Gibson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gibson is looking to control Jokinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gibson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gibson defends it well.
Gibson tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Gibson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gibson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back!#SUB2#
Gibson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jokinen taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brody Gibson!
A less than humble Brody Gibson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TOF 183
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick
and Gibson counters with a straight right hand.
Jack SpeedGod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Jack SpeedGod is rocked!#CL2#
Jack SpeedGod closes the distance and clinches.
Jack SpeedGod misses with an elbow over the top.
Gibson dodges an elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod. #TD#
Gibson has picked Jack SpeedGod up - he's going for a ride! Gibson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jack SpeedGod tries to kick Gibson off in order to stand up. Gibson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jack SpeedGod felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jack SpeedGod tries to buck Gibson off but Gibson is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Jack SpeedGod's face as Gibson controls the position.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson landing a few strikes.
Jack SpeedGod is not content to let Gibson control the position. #T1#
Jack SpeedGod is letting Gibson control him for a moment.
Gibson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gibson misses with the ground and pound.
Jack SpeedGod takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gibson happy to just control the position for now.
Jack SpeedGod struggling a bit here.#T2#
Jack SpeedGod might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gibson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A control attempt from Jack SpeedGod but he's now mounted!
Jack SpeedGod tries to lock up and control but Gibson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gibson scoring with strikes but Jack SpeedGod is staying in there.
Gibson landing shots from mount.
Gibson controlling from the full mount.
Jack SpeedGod is squirming around, avoiding Gibson's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Gibson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jack SpeedGod is squirming around, avoiding Gibson's attempts to control the action.
Jack SpeedGod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing that Gibson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gibson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jack SpeedGod is looking to escape.
Jack SpeedGod working to try and regain half guard.
Jack SpeedGod wants to hold on but Gibson pushes him away.#T4#
Jack SpeedGod bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SU2#
Jack SpeedGod decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gibson lands a jab to the head.
Jack SpeedGod is still on wobbly legs! Can Gibson finish him?#CUT#It looks like Taylor Jack SpeedGod has been cut.
Gibson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jack SpeedGod seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Jack SpeedGod pushes Gibson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Jack SpeedGod looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gibson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jack SpeedGod's elbow.
Gibson lands a body punch.
Gibson avoids the elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod, against the cage.
Gibson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jack SpeedGod gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T5#
Jack SpeedGod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
Jack SpeedGod creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Jack SpeedGod manages to get underhooks.
Jack SpeedGod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
A short right from Jack SpeedGod.
A short right from Gibson.
Jack SpeedGod prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gibson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson blocking some punches.
Gibson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack SpeedGod controls his hands.
Jack SpeedGod taking a breather.
Jack SpeedGod fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T6#
Jack SpeedGod misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Gibson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gibson manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack SpeedGod managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gibson.
Gibson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gibson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gibson scoring with punches from side control.
Jack SpeedGod is looking for a sweep.
Jack SpeedGod struggling a bit here.#T7##SUB#
Gibson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gibson trying to control the action but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gibson is trying to get an arm triangle but Jack SpeedGod is defending well.
Jack SpeedGod being controlled for a moment.
Gibson trying to control the action but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Gibson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T8#
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.
Gibson scores with punches from side control.
Gibson lands a nice forearm strike.
Jack SpeedGod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jack SpeedGod tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gibson easily slips into full mount!
Gibson tries to control but Jack SpeedGod wriggling away. #T9#
Jack SpeedGod wants to control but Gibson is having none of it.
Gibson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jack SpeedGod can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gibson tries to control but Jack SpeedGod wriggling away.
Gibson is really struggling to control Jack SpeedGod but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jack SpeedGod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gibson breaks from Jack SpeedGod's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Gibson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Jack SpeedGod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jack SpeedGod looks to throw the jab but Gibson is out of range.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a hook. Gibson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gibson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jack SpeedGod.
Gibson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Gibson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack SpeedGod! But no joy.
Gibson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibson lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Jack SpeedGod finds it's target.#T1#
A big right from Jack SpeedGod misses.
Gibson attempts a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod avoids it well and moves away.
Gibson misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Jack SpeedGod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick that misses.
Gibson attempts a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod misses with an uppercut. Gibson saw that one coming.#TD#
Gibson shoots in and gets a takedown into Jack SpeedGod's guard.
Jack SpeedGod has control of Gibson's left arm, preventing Gibson from doing any damage.
Jack SpeedGod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibson is in close to Jack SpeedGod's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Gibson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibson trying to control but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Jack SpeedGod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gibson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gibson advances to half guard.
Gibson working Jack SpeedGod over with strikes. #SUB#
Gibson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack SpeedGod has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jack SpeedGod keeping hold of Gibson's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Gibson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jack SpeedGod wants to get back to full guard.
Gibson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jack SpeedGod wants to improve his position but Gibson is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gibson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to stand back up but Gibson is controlling him
Jack SpeedGod has hold of Gibson's hands but Gibson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jack SpeedGod is refusing to be controlled, as Gibson sits in half guard.
Jack SpeedGod wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jack SpeedGod blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gibson.
Gibson is looking to take a break and control but Jack SpeedGod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Jack SpeedGod wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jack SpeedGod won't allow Gibson to pass to mount.
Gibson trying to control from Jack SpeedGod's half guard. Jack SpeedGod has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gibson wants to pass the guard but Jack SpeedGod is keeping the position.
Gibson preventing the sweep. #T6#
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.
Gibson lands a couple of elbows.
Jack SpeedGod keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Jack SpeedGod wants to sweep but no luck.
Gibson postures up and lands a big shot to Jack SpeedGod's brow.
Gibson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brody Gibson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibson pushing down on Jack SpeedGod's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jack SpeedGod trying to control from the bottom.
Gibson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack SpeedGod can do to turn this around?
Jack SpeedGod is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jack SpeedGod taking some punishment here, with Gibson in his half guard. #T7#
Jack SpeedGod is looking to improve his position.
Gibson wants to take a breather but Jack SpeedGod is having none of it.
Jack SpeedGod gets back to full guard.
Gibson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibson landing some decent shots from guard.
Gibson looking to pass the guard. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gibson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to hold Gibson in close to prevent damage but Gibson has managed to pass into half guard.
Jack SpeedGod trying to hold on to Gibson's head to control him but Gibson postures up.
Gibson is keen to just control but Jack SpeedGod is a slippery customer.
Gibson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gibson uses his free foot to push down on Jack SpeedGod's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jack SpeedGod. #T9#
Jack SpeedGod is squirming around, avoiding Gibson's attempts to control the action.
Gibson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jack SpeedGod hang on?#SUB#
Gibson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jack SpeedGod manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gibson trying to control the action but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack SpeedGod is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Gibson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Jack SpeedGod'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gibson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jack SpeedGod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jack SpeedGod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jack SpeedGod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gibson checks it well.
Gibson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a loose jab but Gibson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack SpeedGod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Gibson counters with a shoot takedown. Jack SpeedGod fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Gibson distracts Jack SpeedGod with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gibson distracts Jack SpeedGod with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to control the position but Gibson postures up.
Gibson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack SpeedGod is retaining full guard.
Gibson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gibson trying to control but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jack SpeedGod not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gibson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack SpeedGod is just out of range.
Jack SpeedGod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gibson moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Jack SpeedGod is predictable there #TD#
and Gibson counters with a shoot takedown. Jack SpeedGod fights it but they end up in guard.
Gibson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jack SpeedGod 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.#T3#
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack SpeedGod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack SpeedGod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jack SpeedGod is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Jack SpeedGod from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jack SpeedGod avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB#
Gibson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Jack SpeedGod postures up.
Jack SpeedGod trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gibson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jack SpeedGod is aware though and is defending well.
Gibson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gibson, not yet.
Gibson looking to control.
Brody Gibson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T5#
Gibson controlling Jack SpeedGod's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Jack SpeedGod closes the distance and pushes Gibson back into the cage.
Jack SpeedGod throws an elbow but it misses.
Jack SpeedGod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibson. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a short shot to the head.
Jack SpeedGod tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
Jack SpeedGod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
Jack SpeedGod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to push Gibson away but Gibson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack SpeedGod wants to get back to striking at distance but Gibson won't allow it.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a left to the head.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jack SpeedGod has Gibson pushed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gibson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jack SpeedGod working hard to break the clinch.#T7#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gibson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gibson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson dodges an elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod. #BC2#
Jack SpeedGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gibson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to get back to is feet but Gibson passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Jack SpeedGod's face as Gibson controls the position.
Gibson'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.#T8#
Jack SpeedGod tries to control but Gibson manages to take his back.
Gibson biding his time, looking for the opening. #T9#
Jack SpeedGod is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Jack SpeedGod right now.
Gibson controlling well, preventing Jack SpeedGod from escaping the position.
Gibson avoiding Jack SpeedGod 's attempts to control his hands.
Gibson biding his time, controlling Jack SpeedGod.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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 Brody Gibson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gibson, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Gibson!
Brody Gibson 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.

Event: TOF 173
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Gibson misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Yama. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Yama misses.
Yama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yama has his takedown stuffed
and Gibson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yama connects with a body shot that sends Gibson's belly button to the back.
Yama misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson drops his hands momentarily and Yama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kotetsu Yama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yama wants to clinch.
Gibson misses with a body shot
and Yama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Gibson scores with a hook.
Gibson misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Gibson gets caught flat footed, as Yama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yama won't allow Gibson to sweep him here.
Yama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
Yama tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibson is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Gibson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yama defends well.
Yama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yama chips away with some ground and pound.
Yama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gibson has Yama pulled in close to control his posture.
Yama is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.
Yama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gibson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Gibson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gibson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yama wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving.
Gibson looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yama.
And Gibson tries to counter it with a takedown but Yama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gibson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yama throwing a counter right hand but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Gibson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yama.
Gibson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gibson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yama defends it well.
Yama avoids the body shot from Gibson.
Gibson looks to throw the jab but Yama is out of range.
Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yama throws a body punch but Gibson moves out of range.
Gibson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yama moves in looking to clinch but Gibson pushes him off.
Gibson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yama misses the jab.
Yama thuds his right hand into Gibson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibson.
Yama feinted with a counter takedown.#T5#
Yama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gibson sprawls well. Gibson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yama gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yama closes the distance and clinches up with Gibson, looking for a takedown. Yama pushes Gibson against the cage but Gibson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gibson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yama tries to move into range but Gibson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Yama. That snapped Gibson's head back.
Yama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gibson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yama scrambles back to his feet.
Yama throws a shot from downtown. Gibson moves away and avoids it.
And Gibson tries to counter it with a takedown but Yama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yama digs a good body shot into Gibson's ribs.
Yama scores with a sloppy right hand. Gibson should have avoided that one.
Yama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T6#
A slow jab from Gibson misses its intended target.
Yama misses with an uppercut. Gibson saw that one coming.
Yama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gibson throws a shot from downtown. Yama moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Yama.
Yama misses with an uppercut. Gibson saw that one coming.
Gibson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Yama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yama looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibson is just out of range.
Gibson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yama.
Yama throws a shot from downtown. Gibson moves away and avoids it.
And Gibson tries to counter it with a takedown but Yama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gibson misses with a looping left.#T7#
Gibson slips under a jab from Yama.
Gibson with the counter takedown but Yama avoids it easily.
Yama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gibson to score with a decent uppercut.
Gibson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gibson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gibson throws a hook but Yama blocks it.
Yama throws an overhand right that lands on Gibson's shoulder, as Gibson tries to avoid the shot.
Yama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yama misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gibson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kotetsu Yama has been cut.
Gibson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T8#
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
Gibson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gibson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Yama is rocked!
Yama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oh Yama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yama misses the shot to the body.
Yama misses with a lunging right hand
and Gibson counters with a huge left! Yama is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gibson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Yama from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gibson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Gibson!
Brody Gibson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TOF 165
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasilios.
We've been hearing reports that Vasilios has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gibson throws a nice looking combination but Vasilios bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasilios avoids the body shot from Gibson.
Vasilios just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vasilios.
Gibson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Gibson looking to score a takedown here. Vasilios is defending well but Gibson drives through and ends up in Vasilios's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vasilios has his foot on Gibson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibson works his way back into a safe position though.
Vasilios controlling the position.#SUB#
Vasilios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gibson is aware though and is defending well.
Vasilios is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Gibson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasilios is keeping the position for now.
Gibson won't allow Vasilios to sweep him here.
Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gibson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vasilios keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gibson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasilios is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gibson with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Gibson gets caught napping as Vasilios dives in and scores a takedown. Gibson manages to retain guard.
Gibson controls Vasilios momentarily but Vasilios frees himself.
Vasilios looking to sit in guard and control but Gibson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gibson throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Gibson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Gibson throws a sloppy strike and Vasilios has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Gibson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Vasilios!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alkandros Vasilios!
Alkandros Vasilios seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 153
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Gibson slips a straight right by Josh.
Gibson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Josh sprawls and moves away.
Gibson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Josh throws out the jab.
Josh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Josh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibson defending well as Josh loads up on a big left hand.
Josh misses with an uppercut.
Josh scores with a hook to the body. Gibson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Josh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibson. Josh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gibson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Josh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Gibson misses.
Josh throws out a counter right but Gibson avoids it with no problem.
Gibson looks to land a left hand but Josh moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Gibson coming out on top.
Josh throws a front kick aimed at Gibson's knee but Gibson avoids it well.
Gibson works the jab nicely.#T1#
Gibson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Josh.
Gibson with a nice cross.
Gibson throws a hook but Josh blocks it.
Gibson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Josh misses with a two punch combination.
Josh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gibson takes a step back to recover.
Nice body punch from Josh.
Gibson swings for the body but Josh moves out of range.
Gibson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Josh.
Gibson is looking to counter punch.
Gibson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Josh.
Gibson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Josh pinned against the cage. Josh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Josh thows a body kick. Gibson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big left from Josh misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gibson looks for a takedown but Josh sprawls well.
Josh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rogan Josh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Josh throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Josh cracks Gibson with a good jab.
Gibson staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
Josh slips a jab from Gibson.
Gibson defending well as Josh loads up on a big left hand.
Gibson dives in and grabs Josh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Josh pushes down on Gibson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Josh.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Josh! But no joy.
Gibson misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Josh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Josh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Josh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gibson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Josh connects with a high kick. #T4#
Josh lands with an uppercut that bounces Gibson off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson walks into a straight right hand from Josh.
Josh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#Gibson is rocked!
Josh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Gibson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Josh cracks Gibson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Josh has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gibson to stand back up!
Josh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Gibson misses.
Josh blocks a jab.
Gibson throws a good cross that connects.
Josh cracks Gibson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
BOOM! Josh lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gibson. Gibson tries to recover but Josh is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gibson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rogan Josh!
After winning the bout, Rogan Josh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 143
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
A low kick lands for May Jr.
May Jr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gibson misses with a wild body shot.
May Jr throws a hook but Gibson blocks it.
May Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibson.
Gibson swings widly with a right hand
enabling May Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
May Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
May Jr moves out of range as Gibson strikes.
It looked like May Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
May Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gibson lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Gibson catches May Jr right on the button with a cross.
Gibson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
May Jr throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Gibson counters with a single leg into guard. May Jr didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
May Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##SUB#
May Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gibson is aware though and is defending well.
May Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
May Jr keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
May Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
May Jr working a defensive guard here.
Gibson controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
May Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but May Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
May Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for May Jr.
May Jr defending well as Gibson loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Gibson lands.
May Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gibson shoots for a takedown but May Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
May Jr scores with a jab.#T3#
May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibson.
May Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gibson checks a leg kick.
Gibson looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range.
May Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Gibson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibson throws a sloppy body shot
and May Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
May Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gibson throws the left hand but May Jr avoids the punch easily.
May Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
May Jr blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Gibson misses its intended target.
May Jr is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Gibson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
May Jr lands a nice hook to Gibson's body. Gibson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
May Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gibson throws out the jab.
May Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for May Jr.
Kaven May Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
May Jr moves out of range as Gibson strikes.
A big left from Gibson misses.
Gibson cracks May Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
May Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gibson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
May Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
May Jr lands with a hook. Gibson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
May Jr just misses with a punch to the body. #T5#
May Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gibson momentarily.
Gibson drops his hands momentarily and May Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gibson misses with a left hand
enabling May Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gibson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from May Jr - that will leave a mark!
May Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
May Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
May Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gibson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T6#
May Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
May Jr misses with a body shot
letting Gibson counter with a right hand.
May Jr lands the left hand.
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!
May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibson moves away.
May Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gibson.
May Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
May Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaven May Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brody Gibson.
Good exchange - Gibson coming out on top.#T7#
May Jr cracks a nice hook into Gibson's ribs.
May Jr is looking to clinch.
May Jr scores with a hook to the body. Gibson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gibson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD2#
Gibson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gibson wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
May Jr is looking for a triangle but Gibson pushes his legs off easily.
May Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
May Jr keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
May Jr is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gibson has his hands clasped together but May Jr extends and breaks Gibson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by May Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaven May Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaven May Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 136
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Khemkhaeng tries to sprawl but Gibson drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Khemkhaeng manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Gibson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Khemkhaeng is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khemkhaeng moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gibson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khemkhaeng is looking to stand up but Gibson isn't so interested in that idea.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gibson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Khemkhaeng wants to sweep here but Gibson controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Khemkhaeng holds on and takes a little breather.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand and escape but Gibson is having none of it. #T1#
Gibson postures up and lands a big shot to Khemkhaeng's brow.
Khemkhaeng is adopting a defensive guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand and escape but Gibson is having none of it.
Gibson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gibson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khemkhaeng is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gibson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khemkhaeng's guard.
Khemkhaeng is trying is best to control the position here.
Khemkhaeng tries to kick Gibson off but Gibson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gibson is trying to control. Khemkhaeng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy.
Gibson prevents Khemkhaeng from standing back up.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy. #T2#
Gibson is looking to advance position but Khemkhaeng won't allow it.
Gibson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khemkhaeng taking some punishment here, with Gibson in his half guard.
Khemkhaeng has hold of Gibson's hands but Gibson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES#
Khemkhaeng kicks Gibson off and gets back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gibson.
An attempted straight right counter from Khemkhaeng misses the target.
Khemkhaeng throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibson misses with a hook
and Khemkhaeng counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gibson misses with a takedown attempt
and Khemkhaeng counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gibson misses with a left hand
and Khemkhaeng counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Khemkhaeng dodges the punch combination from Gibson.
Gibson fails with the takedown
and Khemkhaeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gibson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but Gibson is having none of it.
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brody Gibson.
A telegraphed right hand from Gibson misses the target. #T4#
Khemkhaeng cracks Gibson with a good jab.
Gibson throws an off balance right hand
letting Khemkhaeng counter with a right hand. #ROC#Gibson is rocked!
Khemkhaeng throws out a loose jab but Gibson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson is still on wobbly legs! Can Khemkhaeng finish him?#TD2#
Gibson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gibson lands in his opponent's guard.
Gibson seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Khemkhaeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khemkhaeng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gibson's guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Khemkhaeng decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gibson, up you get!
Gibson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khemkhaeng counters with an inside leg kick.
Khemkhaeng throws a right and a left that Gibson avoids nicely. #T5#
Khemkhaeng is looking to clinch but Gibson is avoiding it.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khemkhaeng misses with a right hand
and Gibson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khemkhaeng is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gibson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gibson fails with the takedown
and Khemkhaeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Gibson takes the fight into the clinch.
Gibson is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Gibson breaks the clinch. #T6##CL#
Khemkhaeng clinches with his opponent.
Gibson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khemkhaeng up against the cage.
Khemkhaeng blocking some punches.
Gibson prevents a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Gibson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gibson's brow.
Gibson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Khemkhaeng lands an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gibsons head.
Khemkhaeng is pushing Gibson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Gibson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khemkhaeng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibson prevents Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet. #T7#
Gibson looking to pass the guard.
Gibson stops Khemkhaeng from standing up.
Gibson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khemkhaeng is trying to keep Gibson in close.
Gibson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khemkhaeng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khemkhaeng is trying to keep Gibson in close.
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khemkhaeng lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gibson has his hands on Khemkhaeng's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gibson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khemkhaeng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gibson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khemkhaeng stays in close to Gibson's body and controls the position.
Gibson is trying to keep Khemkhaeng in close. #SUB2#
Gibson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khemkhaeng defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gibson is looking for a triangle but Khemkhaeng pushes his legs off easily. #T9#
Khemkhaeng preventing the sweep.
Khemkhaeng is looking to advance position but Gibson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Khemkhaeng is squirming around, avoiding Gibson's attempts to control the action.
Gibson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gibson is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ES#
Khemkhaeng bucks Gibson off and manages to get back to his feet!
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gibson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Gibson.
Khemkhaeng lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kittisak Khemkhaeng will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Khemkhaeng. No joy for Gibson on that attempt.
Khemkhaeng wants to clinch up but Gibson keeps it at a distance.
Gibson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Khemkhaeng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khemkhaeng wants it to stay on the feet.
Khemkhaeng changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson is working for takedown but Khemkhaeng is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brody Gibson.
Khemkhaeng is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gibson is keeping busy.
Gibson misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gibson's brow.
Gibson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gibson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Khemkhaeng - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gibson blocks a body shot from Khemkhaeng. #TD2#
Gibson has hold of one of Khemkhaeng's legs. Khemkhaeng is fighting the takedown attempt but Gibson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Khemkhaeng has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gibson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow that misses.
Gibson can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Gibson - that landed with a thud.
Khemkhaeng throws a head punch that misses.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng lands a left hand.
Khemkhaeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibson controls his hands. #T2#
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gibson scores with a hook to the body.
Khemkhaeng looking to stall.
Gibson digs a right hand underneath Khemkhaeng's ribcage. Khemkhaeng let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside.
Gibson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gibson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibson wants a takedown.
Khemkhaeng lands a damaging elbow.
Gibson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Gibson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khemkhaengs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibson. #T3#
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gibson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Gibson has Khemkhaeng pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gibson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Khemkhaeng tumbling to the mat - Gibson dives into Khemkhaeng's guard.
Khemkhaeng is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gibson is controlling him. #ES#
Khemkhaeng kicks Gibson off and gets to his feet.
Khemkhaeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibson can do to turn this around?
Gibson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab from Khemkhaeng.#T4#
Gibson throws a hook but Khemkhaeng avoids it easily.
Gibson misses with an uppercut. Khemkhaeng saw that one coming.
Khemkhaeng throwing a counter right hand but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Gibson lands a jab-cross combination.
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!#TD2#
Gibson dives in and scores a takedown into Khemkhaeng's guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand but Gibson is controlling the position.
Gibson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gibson trying to control but Khemkhaeng is working from the bottom.
Gibson content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Khemkhaeng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gibson stops Khemkhaeng from standing up.
Khemkhaeng pulls Gibson in to control the position.
Khemkhaeng is trying to hold Gibson in close to prevent damage but Gibson has managed to pass into half guard.
Khemkhaeng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khemkhaeng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khemkhaeng.
Gibson tries to free his leg and advance position but Khemkhaeng is retaining full guard.
Khemkhaeng has control of Gibson's left arm, preventing Gibson from doing any damage.
Khemkhaeng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gibson postures up and lands a big shot to Khemkhaeng's brow. #T6##ES#
Khemkhaeng wriggles free and stands up.
Gibson loads up on a big right hand but Khemkhaeng slips the punch.
Gibson throws a looping overhand right but Khemkhaeng ducks down to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng half committed to a counter leg kick.
Khemkhaeng defending well as Gibson loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Gibson misses its intended target.
Khemkhaeng feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Khemkhaeng blocks a jab.
Khemkhaeng misses with a jab to the body
and Gibson counters with a left to the body.
Gibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brody Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khemkhaeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gibson.#T7##TD2#
Gibson gets the takedown into side control.
Khemkhaeng is trying to buck Gibson off.
Khemkhaeng is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gibson connects with a decent elbow.
Gibson working away.#ES#
Khemkhaeng sneaks out the side door and pushes Gibson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Khemkhaeng on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gibson shoots in and drives through. Khemkhaeng sprawls well.
Khemkhaeng connects with an inside leg kick.
Khemkhaeng avoids the body shot from Gibson.
A little feinted left hand from Khemkhaeng on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T8#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibson. Khemkhaeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gibson wants to clinch.
Khemkhaeng connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson shoots in but Khemkhaeng avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T9#
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gibson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gibson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng throws out a powerful jab.
Khemkhaeng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gibson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gibson feints the counter takedown.
Gibson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Khemkhaeng counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gibson.
Gibson fails to land the takedown.
Khemkhaeng feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kittisak Khemkhaeng dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Khemkhaeng tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gibson counters with a straight right hand.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown but Khemkhaeng shows good takedown defense.
Khemkhaeng is looking to clinch but Gibson is avoiding it.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khemkhaeng as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Khemkhaeng clinches up against the cage.
Khemkhaeng misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gibson blocks the elbow strike. #T1##TD2#
Gibson is trying to trip Khemkhaeng. He has hold of a leg but Khemkhaeng is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gibson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Khemkhaeng has Gibson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gibson won't allow Khemkhaeng to get back to his feet.
Gibson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khemkhaeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khemkhaeng pulls Gibson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gibson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gibson trying to control but Khemkhaeng is working from the bottom.
Khemkhaeng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Khemkhaeng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khemkhaeng wants it to stay on the feet.
Khemkhaeng is looking to counter punch.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brody Gibson.
Gibson cracks Khemkhaeng with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up.
Gibson misses with a body shot
and Khemkhaeng counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gibson thinking.
Gibson sizes up Khemkhaeng with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khemkhaeng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Khemkhaeng as Gibson shoots in.
Khemkhaeng fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gibson just manages to avoid it.
Gibson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gibson misses with a body kick.#T3##CL#
Khemkhaeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khemkhaeng has a couple of punches blocked by Gibson.
Stalling in the clinch from Khemkhaeng.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibson.
Khemkhaeng is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khemkhaeng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gibson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khemkhaeng is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Khemkhaeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khemkhaeng holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gibson backwards. #T4#
A hook to the body from Khemkhaeng.
Gibson blocks an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khemkhaeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibson.
Khemkhaeng being controlled against the cage.
Gibson tries to throw a body punch but Khemkhaeng avoids it by throwing Gibson back against the cage.
Gibson stalling in the clinch but Khemkhaeng improves position.
Khemkhaeng scores with a hook to the body.
Brody Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Khemkhaeng being controlled against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Khemkhaeng - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Gibson has clasped his hands together around Khemkhaeng's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Khemkhaeng sneaks out the side door and pushes Gibson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but Gibson moves away #TD2#
and Gibson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Khemkhaeng won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khemkhaeng is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gibson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gibson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Khemkhaeng is avoiding damage well.
Khemkhaeng wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Khemkhaeng sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Gibson wants to take a breather but Khemkhaeng is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gibson lands a nice short elbow.
Khemkhaeng has his hands clasped together around Gibson's back. He's all about the action.
Gibson trying to control from half guard but Khemkhaeng is working away.
Gibson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Khemkhaeng trying to hold on to Gibson's head to control him but Gibson postures up.
Gibson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khemkhaeng keeps working.
Khemkhaeng pushes Gibson off looking to stand but Gibson dives back in and keeps control. #T7#
Gibson wants to control but Khemkhaeng is keeping him busy.
Gibson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gibson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khemkhaeng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Gibson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gibson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES#
Khemkhaeng has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gibson is on him like a limpet, forcing Khemkhaeng back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow strike.
Khemkhaeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gibson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gibson can't get the takedown.
Khemkhaeng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T8#
Gibson leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Gibson fails to land.
Gibson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khemkhaeng pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gibson misses with a looping left.#CL#
Khemkhaeng gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khemkhaeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gibson working aggressively here.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow just above Gibson 's eye.
Nice elbow from Khemkhaeng.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khemkhaeng taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Gibson on the inside.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng leaning against his opponent.
Khemkhaeng misses with a body punch. #T9#
Gibson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
Gibson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gibson blocking some punches.
Gibson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gibson fails to land.
Gibson stalling in the clinch but Khemkhaeng improves position.
Gibson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gibson cracks Khemkhaeng with a nice body shot.
Gibson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng wants to stall.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kittisak Khemkhaeng showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khemkhaeng 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
Kittisak Khemkhaeng gave a mention to Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL Shorts!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TOF 130
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Mao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gibson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gibson. That did some damage!
Mao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gibson is out of range and Mao settles back down.
Gibson misses with an uppercut
and Mao counters with an outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mao.
Mao misses with a low kick.
Gibson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gibson shoots in and drives through. Mao sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Gibson.
Mao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Gibson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Mao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gibson.
Mao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gibson blocks a leg kick.
Mao throws an overhand right that lands on Gibson's shoulder, as Gibson tries to avoid the shot.
Mao stuns Gibson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gibson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gibson missing with a left hand there. Mao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mao throws a quick counter head kick but Gibson was just out of range.
Mao throws a low kick, looking for Gibson's leg but Gibson calmly moves out of range.
Gibson scores with a sloppy right hand. Mao should have avoided that one.
Mao scores with a nice strike.#T2#
A cross from Mao lands.
Mao throws a leg kick which misses Gibson's front leg but catches the back leg as Gibson tries to avoid it.
Gibson jabs Mao right on the nose. Mao blinks but takes it well.
Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson checks a leg kick.
Gibson misses with a hook. Mao ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Gibson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mao tries to improve position but can't.
Gibson controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Gibson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Gibson.
Gibson trying to control the position but Mao is working away.
Mao is pushing Gibson's head away, looking to escape. Gibson manages to hold on to the position though.
Mao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gibson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Gibson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gibson working away.
Gibson working the head with strikes.
Gibson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mao wants to control but Gibson postures up.
A lull in the action here as Gibson stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Gibson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T5#
Mao is not content to let Gibson control the position.
Gibson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mao holding on.
Gibson prevents Mao from escaping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gibson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gibson avoids the body shot from Mao.
Mao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gibson slips under a jab.
Mao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gibson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Gibson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gibson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mao breaks from the clinch.
Mao lands a nice shot that snaps Gibson's head back.
Gibson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mao counters with a flying knee. Nice. #ROC#Gibson is rocked!#T7#
A chopping leg kick lands by Mao.
Gibson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mao finish him?
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gibson wants to clinch
and Mao counters with a leg kick.
Gibson ducks under a wild hook from Mao.
Gibson seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheers as Mao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gibson doesn't seem phased though.
Gibson throws out a loose jab but Mao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson misses with a jab to the body
and Mao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gibson misses the target. #KD#
Mao lands a big head kick that sends Gibson tumbling to the mat! Mao takes a step backwards and waves Gibson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T8#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gibson, as that shot connected.
Mao throws a shot from downtown. Gibson moves away and avoids it.
Mao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gibson checks it well.
Mao lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mao. That's going to slow Gibson down.
Mao throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.
Gibson avoids the head kick by Mao.
Mao avoids the body shot from Gibson. #T9#
Gibson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mao connects with a body shot that sends Gibson's belly button to the back.
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gibson lands a lovely overhand right.
Mao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Gibson.
Gibson throws an off balance right hand
and Mao counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
Mao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yin Mao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Gibson misses.
Mao throws a head kick but Gibson moves out of range.
It seemed like Gibson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mao throws a poor cross that misses
and Gibson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mao cracks Gibson with a good jab.
Gibson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mao throws a chopping leg kick but Gibson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gibson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gibson throws an overhand right that lands on Mao's shoulder, as Mao tries to avoid the shot.
Gibson misses with a body shot
and Gibson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mao thumps Gibson with a low kick.
Gibson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mao in his tracks.
Gibson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gibson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Mao swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Gibson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gibson cracks Mao with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gibson controlling the position from side mount.
Gibson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Mao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brody Gibson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mao is not content to let Gibson control the position. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Mao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gibson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mao taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gibson trying to control the position but Mao is working away.
Mao tries to control but Gibson manages to take his back.
Gibson biding his time, controlling Mao.
Mao wants to control his opponent's hands but Gibson gets his hands free. #T3#
Gibson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mao.
Gibson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Mao covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Mao is trying to break free.
Gibson is not going to allow Mao to sit and survive in this position.
Mao is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Gibson looking to hold on to the position here but Mao rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Gibson stands up over Mao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mao is trying to keep Gibson in close.
Mao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gibson landing with the ground and pound.
Gibson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Gibson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mao's head.
Mao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gibson working some strikes from top position.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gibson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mao keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice uppercut there from Mao.
Gibson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mao throws out the jab.
Gibson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mao. #TD2#
Mao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mao keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully. #T7#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gibson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gibson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mao keeps working.
Gibson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mao tries to escape but Gibson is in control.
Mao takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T8#
Gibson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gibson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mao is looking for a sweep.
Gibson wants to control but Mao is keeping him busy.
Gibson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T9#
Mao stops Gibson from passing to mount.
Gibson tries to score with some ground and pound. Mao controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mao is trying to control Gibson's posture but Gibson avoids it.
Gibson lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#Mao is rocked!#SUB2#
Gibson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oh Mao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibson scoring with punches from side control.
Mao can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Gibson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gibson shoots in but no luck this time.
Mao misses with a few strikes there.
Gibson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gibson swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Mao is looking to counter punch.
Mao seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Gibson dives in and scores a takedown into Mao's guard.

Mao pushes Gibson off and gets back to his feet.
A low kick from Mao misses
and Gibson counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mao.
Mao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibson. #T1#
Mao gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gibson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mao is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Gibson!
Brody Gibson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Yin Mao was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well, on to the next one!'.

Event: TOF 121
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Gibson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
A telegraphed right hand from Gibson misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gibson fails with the takedown
and Diego counters with a nice body shot.
Gibson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gibson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gibson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gibson misses with a jab to the body
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Gibson.
A quick step to the side and Diego tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Gibson misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Gibson is rocked!
Gibson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gibson is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gibson cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gibson seems to have recovered his senses.
Gibson has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Diego counters with a nice right hand that sends Gibson toppling to the canvas! Gibson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diego finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Gibson.#T2#
Gibson cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brody Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Diego tries to sprawl but Gibson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diego is looking for a sweep. Gibson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diego's coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation 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.
Gibson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diego!
Gibson with the ground and pound from mount.
Diego is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gibson landing strikes from the mount.
Diego is desperately trying to improve his position but Gibson has a good base and remains in mount.
Diego is working hard here to advance position.
Gibson lands a couple of good shots and Diego has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego rolls, trying to escape but Gibson keeps control of the position.
Gibson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Diego hold on?! #ROC2#Diego is rocked!
Gibson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gibson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Diego is looking for a way out.
Oh Diego is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gibson cracks Diego with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Diego from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Gibson cracks Diego with a big right hand from the back mount! Diego immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Gibson takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Gibson!
Brody Gibson 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.

Event: TOF 106
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Key.
Gibson fails to land the takedown.
Gibson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Gibson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gibson trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Key looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gibson lands a couple of elbows.
Gibson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Gibson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Key swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gibson is working Key over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gibson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Key seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Key has his foot on Gibson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibson works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Gibson is sitting in close to Key's body. Key has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gibson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gibson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Key.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaro Key!
Our winner, Jaro Key, 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.

Event: TOF 97
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Gibson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gibson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gibson avoids the head kick by Berluscrawny.
A head kick misses from Berluscrawny.
Gibson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berluscrawny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berluscrawny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gibson throws out the jab.
Gibson throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Berluscrawny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berluscrawny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gibson lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibson. Berluscrawny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berluscrawny misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berluscrawny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gibson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gibson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Berluscrawny throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Gibson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berluscrawny's head.
Gibson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berluscrawny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berluscrawny there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gibson missing with a left hand there. Berluscrawny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berluscrawny throws a series of punches but Gibson avoids them all with ease.
Berluscrawny throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gibson.
Gibson throws a hook but Berluscrawny avoids it easily.
Gibson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gibson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gibson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berluscrawny feints a jab promting Gibson to slip. Berluscrawny then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gibson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibson misses with a looping right.
Gibson just misses with a punch to the body.
Berluscrawny is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Berluscrawny slips a jab from Gibson.#T2#
Gibson looks to throw the jab but Berluscrawny is out of range.
Gibson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berluscrawny avoids the body shot from Gibson.
Gibson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berluscrawny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gibson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gibson feinted with a counter takedown.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown but Berluscrawny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silvio Berluscrawny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berluscrawny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson.
Gibson blocks a head kick by Berluscrawny. #TD#
Gibson gets the takedown into side control.
Berluscrawny wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gibson working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Gibson cracks Berluscrawny with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Gibson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berluscrawny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Berluscrawny is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gibson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gibson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gibson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gibson controls the position.
Berluscrawny is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gibson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gibson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Berluscrawny down.
Berluscrawny tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Berluscrawny preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gibson. #T4#
Berluscrawny trying to get back to his feet but Gibson is in full control for now. #T5##SUB#
Gibson looking to break Berluscrawny's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Berluscrawny remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gibson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Berluscrawny is covering up but some of the strikes from Gibson are getting through and doing damage.
Gibson lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#Berluscrawny is rocked!
Gibson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gibson 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. Gibson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gibson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Berluscrawny is still on wobbly legs! Can Gibson finish him?
Berluscrawny tries a head kick but it misses.
Gibson feinted with a counter takedown.
Berluscrawny is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gibson rather than just go for the knockout.
Gibson lands a nice hook to Berluscrawny's body. Berluscrawny takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Berluscrawny.
Gibson feinted with a counter takedown.
Gibson throws a big shot that misses.
Berluscrawny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gibson takes a swing at Berluscrawny's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Gibson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've been informed that Berluscrawny has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson laying and praying for a moment but Berluscrawny takes advantage and regains half guard. #T6##ES2#
Berluscrawny has one foot on Gibson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Berluscrawny seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Gibson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gibson lands in his opponent's guard.
Gibson stops Berluscrawny from standing up.
Gibson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Berluscrawny's head.#ES2#
Berluscrawny pushes Gibson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Berluscrawny wants to slow Gibson down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice takedown defense from Berluscrawny. No joy for Gibson on that attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berluscrawny.
Gibson is looking to counter the offense by Berluscrawny and move into the clinch.#T7#
Berluscrawny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gibson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick but Gibson moves out of range.
Berluscrawny misses with a double jab
and Gibson counters with a nice uppercut.
Berluscrawny lands with a hook. Gibson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Berluscrawny ducks under a wild hook from Gibson.#TD#
Gibson gets the takedown into side control.
Gibson working the ground and pound.
Gibson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berluscrawny is pushing Gibson's head away, looking to escape. Gibson manages to hold on to the position though.
Gibson landing strikes. #T8#
Berluscrawny pushes Gibson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gibson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gibson grinds an elbow into Berluscrawny's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Gibson stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Berluscrawny some visible discomfort.
Berluscrawny is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gibson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gibson is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berluscrawny takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T9#
Berluscrawny is not content to let Gibson control the position.
Gibson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berluscrawny is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Berluscrawny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gibson is working Berluscrawny over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gibson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gibson cracks Berluscrawny with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Berluscrawny tries to escape but Gibson is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Gibson dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Berluscrawny connects with a nice looking jab.
Berluscrawny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gibson. #TD#
Berluscrawny tries to sprawl but Gibson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Berluscrawny is trying to stand.
Gibson drops an elbow to the side of Berluscrawny's head.
Gibson stops Berluscrawny from getting back to his feet.
Gibson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Gibson lands with a punch from half guard.
Berluscrawny is trying to stand up here but Gibson is controlling him well.
Gibson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berluscrawny can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gibson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berluscrawny doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gibson.
Berluscrawny is trying to stand.
Berluscrawny on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gibson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Gibson is taking a breather. Berluscrawny 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.
Berluscrawny wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gibson lands a nice short elbow.
Gibson lands strikes from half guard.
Berluscrawny on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berluscrawny pushes Gibson off looking to stand but Gibson dives back in and keeps control.
Gibson is trying to control. Berluscrawny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gibson 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.
Gibson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Gibson is pressing down on Berluscrawny's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berluscrawny is holding on for now.
Gibson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berluscrawny tries to kick Gibson off but Gibson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gibson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brody Gibson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berluscrawny wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berluscrawny pushes Gibson off looking to stand but Gibson dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Gibson seems to be working for a kimura but Berluscrawny defends the submission attempt.
Gibson working over Berluscrawny with some ground and pound. Berluscrawny looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gibson lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Gibson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gibson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T5#
Gibson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berluscrawny is trying to stand.
Gibson scores with a big shot! Berluscrawny's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Berluscrawny! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Gibson!
Brody Gibson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TOF 85
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Gibson blocks a jab.
Leaf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leaf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leaf misses with a hook #TD#
and Gibson counters with a takedown into side control.
Leaf takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leaf prevents Gibson from improving position.
Gibson working the body and head with strikes.
Leaf is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson working away.
Gibson trying to control the position but Leaf is working away.
Leaf can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Leaf tries to buck Gibson off but Gibson is having none of it.
Gibson misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Gibson is trying to get an arm triangle but Leaf is defending well.
Leaf manages to get back to half guard.
Leaf wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy.
We've been hearing that Gibson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Leaf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gibson is looking to take a break and control but Leaf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Leaf trying to hold on to Gibson's head to control him but Gibson postures up. #SUB2#
Leaf actively working from the bottom here.
Gibson lands with a punch from half guard.
Leaf has hold of Gibson's hands but Gibson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leaf trying to control but Gibson postures up.
Gibson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3##SUB2#
Leaf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leaf wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leaf moves into full guard.
Gibson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gibson trying to control but Leaf is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gibson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leaf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Leaf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gibson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leaf's head.
Gibson tries to free his leg and advance position but Leaf is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gibson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leaf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gibson has managed to get both his arms back between Leaf's legs - danger averted.
Gibson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gibson throwing strikes from guard but Leaf blocks nicely.
Leaf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T5#
Gibson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Leaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson looking to pass the guard.
Gibson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gibson chips away with some ground and pound.
Gibson works over Leaf with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Leaf has his foot on Gibson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibson works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
Gibson postures up and lands a big shot to Leaf's brow.
Gibson cracks Leaf with a solid left hand.
Gibson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leaf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gibson lands a couple of elbows.
Gibson stands up over Leaf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gibson looking to sit in guard and control but Leaf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Leaf from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gibson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gibson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leaf puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
Leaf drops an elbow to the side of Gibson's head. #SUB2#
Leaf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gibson defends it well.
Gibson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leaf.
Gibson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leaf is working away from the top position though.
Leaf is trying to control the action in half guard but Gibson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leaf working Gibson over with strikes.
Gibson trying to hold on to Leaf's head to control him but Leaf postures up.
Leaf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T8#
Leaf misses with a head shot. Gibson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Leaf from controlling successfully.
Gibson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Leaf is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Leaf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gibson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gibson actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Gibson wants to control but Leaf is keeping busy. #SUB#
Gibson actively working from the bottom here.
Gibson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Leaf lands strikes from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gibson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Leaf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Gibson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gibson cracks Leaf with an open hand slap.
Gibson scores with a hook to the body. Leaf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leaf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gibson wants to clinch but Leaf slips to the side
and Leaf counters with a left and a right that stings Gibson.
Leaf throws a body punch but Gibson moves out of range. #TD#
Gibson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gibson won't allow Leaf to sweep him here.
Gibson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leaf on the ground.
Leaf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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 tries to roll over but Leaf keeps him under control.
Leaf wants to take a breather but Gibson is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Leaf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gibson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gibson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Leaf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gibson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gibson is trying to control but can't.
Leaf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gibson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gibson wants to control but Leaf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leaf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leaf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leaf performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Gibson trying to get back to full guard but Leaf takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Leaf controlling his opponent.
Leaf prevents Gibson from getting the reversal.
Leaf content just to control the position here.
Gibson wants to control but Leaf is having none of it.#T4#
Leaf landing strikes, looking to finish!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Leaf working his ground and pound in the gym.
Leaf lands a big elbow.
Gibson wants to hold on but Leaf pushes him away.
Gibson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Leaf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leaf throwing shots but Gibson is blocking nicely.
Gibson is trying to get back to full guard.
Leaf is keen to just control but Gibson is a slippery customer.#T5##SUB2#
Leaf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gibson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leaf.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leaf in particular looking to stall.
Gibson moves into full guard. #SUB#
Gibson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Leaf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gibson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leaf.
Leaf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leaf working some strikes from top position.
Gibson trying to control the position.
Gibson is adopting a defensive guard.
Leaf sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T7#
Leaf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gibson with a poor takedown
and Leaf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gibson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leaf.
Leaf swings for the body but Gibson moves out of range.
Leaf's corner calls for a 1-2. Leaf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gibson ducks under a wild hook from Leaf.
A slow jab from Gibson misses its intended target.
Gibson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gibson misses with an uppercut
and Leaf counters with a straight right hand.
Leaf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibson.
Gibson takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Gibson is rocked!#T8#
Leaf avoids the body shot from Gibson.
Leaf lands a nice shot to the body.
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 defending well as Leaf loads up on a big left hand.
Leaf throws a body shot but no joy.
Gibson takes a swing at Leaf's ribcage but misses.
Gibson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibson.
Leaf throws out a counter right but Gibson avoids it with no problem.
Leaf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gibson's hands.
Oh Gibson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leaf throws a hook to the side of Gibson's head but Gibson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gibson seems to have got his legs back now.
Gibson shoots in for a double leg but Leaf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leaf misses with a few strikes there.
Leaf shoots in looking for a takedown but Gibson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leaf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T9#
Leaf looks to land a left hand but Gibson moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Gibson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leaf sprawls well initially but Gibson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leaf controlling the position for now.
Gibson wants to control but Leaf is keeping him busy.
Gibson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leaf with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gibson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leaf wants to improve his position but Gibson is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibson content to control rather than advance.
Leaf taking some punishment here, with Gibson in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Leaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gibson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Leaf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Gibson. That snapped Leaf's head back.
Leaf lands a right hook to the body.
Gibson has his takedown stuffed
and Leaf counters with a nice uppercut.
Leaf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Gibson misses its intended target.
A jab from Leaf misses.
No joy there for Leaf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gibson.
Gibson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leaf defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leaf! But no joy.#T1#
Leaf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Leaf.
Leaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibson is just out of range.
Leaf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Gibson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leaf doesn't seem phased though.
Leaf throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Gibson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leaf is trying to defend but Gibson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gibson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2##SUB2#
Leaf looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Leaf actively working from the bottom here.
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 lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Gibson there.
Gibson wants to advance to full mount but Leaf doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Leaf controls Gibson momentarily but Gibson frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Leaf is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Leaf has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gibson doesn't defend quickly enough and Leaf has managed to lock this one up! Can Gibson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Leaf on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jay Leaf!
A victorious Jay Leaf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 74
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Gibson.#TD2#
Gibson shoots in and bounces Norseson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gibson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gibson is looking to work some ground and pound but Norseson has wrist control.
Norseson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norseson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gibson looking to pass the guard.
Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gibson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norseson wants to improve his position but instead Gibson has moved into half guard. #T1#
Gibson slips a nice elbow through Norseson's hands, connecting with Norseson's forehead.
Norseson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gibson wants to take a breather but Norseson is having none of it.
Norseson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gibson on the ground.
Norseson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Norseson is rocked!
Gibson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norseson is trying to control but can't.
Oh Norseson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibson is looking to take a break and control but Norseson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norseson is looking to improve his position.
Gibson throwing shots but Norseson is blocking nicely.
Norseson seems to have got his legs back now.
Norseson is looking to improve his position.
Gibson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Gibson is nestled in close to Norseson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gibson drops an elbow to the side of Norseson's head.
Gibson lands with a punch from half guard.
Gibson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gibson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norseson defending well though.
Norseson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson wants to control but Norseson is keeping him busy.
Norseson controlling the position for now.
Norseson wants to get back to full guard.
Gibson slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Nice strikes from Gibson there.
Gibson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Norseson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gibson lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Gibson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gibson lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Gibson wants to free his trapped foot but Norseson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Norseson is staying active underneath Gibson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gibson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norseson defending well though. #SUB2#
Gibson is trying to work for a kimura but Norseson is defending well.
Gibson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Norseson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gibson working over Norseson with some ground and pound. Norseson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T5#
Norseson tries to get to full guard but Gibson has control of the leg.
Gibson is trying to control the action in half guard but Norseson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gibson wants to pass the guard but Norseson is defending well.
Norseson is trying to stand.
Norseson wants to get back to full guard.
Gibson working the head and body with strikes.
Gibson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gibson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Norseson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gibson.
Norseson wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Nice strikes from Gibson there.
Gibson with the ground and pound but Norseson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gibson being controlled here momentarily.
Gibson trying to control but Norseson is working from the bottom.
Gibson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Norseson keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Norseson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibson preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norseson swings for the body but Gibson moves out of range.
Gibson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gibson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Norseson counter with a right hand.
Norseson misses the jab.
Gibson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Norseson swings for the body but Gibson moves out of range. #T8#
Gibson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Gibson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Norseson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Norseson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Norseson tries to get out of the position.
Norseson looking for a sweep. Not yet Norseson, not yet.
Gibson advances position into side control!
Norseson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gibson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Norseson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gibson but great work by Norseson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Norseson is trying to control. Gibson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Norseson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Norseson is controlling the pace.
Norseson is thwarting Gibson's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Gibson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gibson trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gibson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norseson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gibson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norseson pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Gibson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Norseson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norseson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gibson misses with a right hand
and Norseson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Norseson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Norseson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gibson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norseson being controlled against the cage.
Norseson blocks a body shot from Gibson. #T1##BC2#
Gibson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gibson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gibson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hands Norseson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norseson misses the shot to the body.
Norseson digs a good hook to Gibson's body.
Norseson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibson is just out of range.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norseson sprawls well. Norseson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
Norseson misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Gibson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gibson tries to clinch but Norseson moves out of range.
Norseson slips under a jab from Gibson.
Gibson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Gibson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Norseson looking for a sweep. Not yet Norseson, not yet.
Norseson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norseson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Norseson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Norseson wants to get back to his feet but Gibson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gibson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gibson throwing strikes from guard but Norseson blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Gibson throws a lazy uppercut
and Norseson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gibson takes a swing at Norseson's ribcage but misses.
Norseson moves away from the strike by Gibson.
Norseson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gibson moves away from the strike by Norseson.
Gibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norseson moves away.#CL2#
Gibson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norseson, pushing him back against the cage.
Gibson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gibson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Gibson manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Gibson dives in and grabs Norseson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norseson pushes down on Gibson's head and hops out.
Hands Norseson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brody Gibson.
Gibson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gibson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norseson's waist but Norseson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gibson off to one side.
Gibson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norseson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gibson lands a nice looking body shot.
Gibson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norseson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norseson throws a looping overhand right but Gibson ducks down to avoid it.
Norseson lands with an overhand left.
Gibson just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Norseson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Norseson misses the target.
Gibson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norseson throws a shot from downtown. Gibson moves away and avoids it.#T5#
Gibson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gibson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Norseson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gibson throws a jab but it's blocked by Norseson.
Norseson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Norseson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Gibson counters with a takedown into side control.

Norseson throws Gibson to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibson slips under a jab.
Gibson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norseson throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gibson! But no joy.
Norseson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gibson.
Gibson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gibson throws the left hand but Norseson avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Gibson misses.
Norseson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gibson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norseson counters with a nice uppercut. #T6#
Norseson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gibson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gibson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norseson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Norseson cracks Gibson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norseson moves away.
Norseson connects with a body shot that sends Gibson's belly button to the back.
Norseson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norseson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gibson's head.
Norseson avoids the body shot from Gibson. #TD2#
Gibson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibson is keen to just control but Norseson is a slippery customer.#T7#
Norseson tries to roll over but Gibson keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gibson connects with a nice short shot to Norseson's temple.
Gibson winds up and cracks Norseson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gibson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Norseson is pressing down on Gibson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES#
Norseson manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD2#
Gibson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Norseson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Norseson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gibson working the ground and pound.#T8#
Gibson working the head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Norseson to see if he's OK.
Gibson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gibson working the ground and pound but Norseson is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Norseson wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Gibson seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Norseson is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Brody Gibson!

Event: TOF 65
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibson. Tolbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gibson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tolbert.
Tolbert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gibson drops his hands momentarily and Tolbert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tolbert moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tolbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibson.
Gibson swings for the body but Tolbert moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolbert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolbert.
A left lands for Gibson.
Gibson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tolbert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tolbert walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tolbert throws a body punch but Gibson moves out of range. #T1#
Tolbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Tolbert looks to land a right hand but Gibson moved out of range.
Tolbert misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Tolbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Tolbert as he connects with a hook.
Gibson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tolbert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gibson lands a body shot.
Gibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolbert moves away.
Gibson misses the jab.
Tolbert missing with a left hand there. Gibson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gibson goes for a double leg but Tolbert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tolbert continues to drive forward.
Tolbert lands with a light punch inside.
Gibson is struggling to control the position.
Gibson blocks a body shot from Tolbert. #T2#
Tolbert has a couple of punches blocked by Gibson.
Gibson blocking some punches.
Tolbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tolbert gets underhooks to prevent Gibson's takedown attempt.
Gibson leaning against his opponent.
Tolbert tries a body shot but Gibson blocks it.
Tolbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tolbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tolbert misses with some punches.
Tolbert misses with a body punch.
Gibson blocking some punches.
Tolbert blocks a body shot from Gibson.
Gibson trying to stall but Tolbert improves his position. #T3#
Gibson working aggressively here.
Gibson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson misses with a punch to the body.
Tolbert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gibson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tolbert tries to throw a body punch but Gibson avoids it by throwing Tolbert back against the cage.
Tolbert tries to work over Gibson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gibson blocks an uppercut.
Gibson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tolbert up against the cage.
Gibson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tolbert has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Gibson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gibson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Tolbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gibson scores with a jab. Tolbert acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tolbert misses with a double jab.
Nice jab there from Tolbert.
Tolbert works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Tolbert misses.
Gibson is looking to counter the offense by Tolbert and move into the clinch.
Tolbert scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolbert.
Tolbert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tolbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibson.
Darren Tolbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gibson tries to keep at a distance but Tolbert has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gibson.
Tolbert lands a nice uppercut.#T5#
Tolbert working aggressively here.
Gibson wants a takedown but no success here.
Tolbert has a couple of punches blocked by Gibson.
Tolbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gibson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gibson tries to stall but Tolbert uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gibson blocks a body shot from Tolbert.
Tolbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibson's elbow.
Gibson tries to work over Tolbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tolbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Tolbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tolbert scores with a shot to the side of Gibson's head.
Gibson has Tolbert pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T6#
Gibson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Tolbert.
Tolbert struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibson controls his hands.
Gibson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Gibson breaks from the clinch.
Tolbert cracks Gibson with a good jab.
Gibson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tolbert.
Darren Tolbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolbert throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolbert. Gibson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Gibson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolbert digs a good body shot into Gibson's ribs.
Gibson looks to land a left hand but Tolbert moved out of range nicely.
Gibson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T7#
Gibson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gibson throws a hook to the side of Tolbert's head but Tolbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tolbert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tolbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibson.
Tolbert looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tolbert throws a hook to the side of Gibson's head but Gibson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tolbert works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tolbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tolbert but Tolbert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gibson throws a low kick but Tolbert moves out of range easily.
Tolbert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gibson.
Gibson attempts a counter takedown but Tolbert avoids it well and moves away.
Gibson looks to land a left hand but Tolbert moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Tolbert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Tolbert has closed the distance and engaged Gibson in a clinch.
Tolbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gibson stalling in the clinch but Tolbert improves position. #T8#
A head punch on the inside from Tolbert fails to land.
Gibson trying to land knees to the body.
Gibson is looking for a takedown.
Tolbert misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tolbert.
Tolbert misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Gibson manages to break the clinch.
Gibson misses with a shot to the body
and Tolbert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tolbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibson is just out of range.#TD#
Gibson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tolbert to the mat! Tolbert manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolbert keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully. #T9#
Tolbert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibson stands and throws Tolbert's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tolbert is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gibson trying to control the action but Tolbert is working from the bottom.
Tolbert can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Tolbert dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Tolbert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Tolbert.
Tolbert throws a big shot that misses.
Tolbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Gibson.
Gibson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tolbert avoids it really well and circles away.
Gibson cracks Tolbert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Tolbert.
Tolbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gibson.
Tolbert jabs at Gibson's body.#T1#
Gibson with a hook.
Tolbert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tolbert throws out a loose jab but Gibson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson avoids the body shot from Tolbert.
Tolbert misses with an uppercut
and Gibson counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Tolbert misses.
Gibson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gibson misses with an uppercut
and Tolbert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tolbert cracks Gibson with a good jab.
Gibson cracks Tolbert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gibson walks into a left hand.
Tolbert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Gibson as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibson throws a jab when Tolbert was well out of range.
No joy there for Tolbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gibson feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Gibson defending well as Tolbert loads up on a big left hand.
Gibson darts in looking for a takedown but Tolbert gets double underhooks and turns Gibson into the cage. #BC#
Gibson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Gibson.
Tolbert swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gibson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gibson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tolbert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tolbert lands with a right hand.
Tolbert blocks a jab.
Tolbert ducks under a wild hook from Gibson.
Tolbert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tolbert misses the shot to the body.
Gibson feinted with a counter takedown.
Gibson darts in looking for a takedown but Tolbert gets double underhooks and turns Gibson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Gibson tries to circle away but Tolbert has him pinned against the cage.
Tolbert leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gibson is looking for a takedown.
Tolbert lands a body punch.
Tolbert can't find room to land a body shot as Gibson controls the action.
A short left from Gibson.
Tolbert working aggressively here.
Tolbert tries to work over Gibson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tolbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tolbert. #T4##BC#
Gibson breaks from the clinch.
Tolbert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tolbert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tolbert throws a shot to the body.
Gibson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gibson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibson.
Gibson swings for the body but Tolbert moves out of range.
Tolbert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
Gibson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tolbert sprawls well. He's pushed Gibson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tolbert throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson looks to land a right hand but Tolbert moved out of range.
No luck for Gibson with that takedown attempt. #T5#
Gibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolbert moves away.
Gibson slips under a jab from Tolbert.
It looked like Gibson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tolbert connects with a crisp jab.
Gibson throws an overhand right that lands on Tolbert's shoulder, as Tolbert tries to avoid the shot.
Tolbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibson is just out of range.
Tolbert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tolbert, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolbert. Gibson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolbert fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gibson takes one to the chin there.
Gibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolbert moves away.
Gibson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T6#
Gibson scores with a jab to the body.
Gibson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some wild striking there from Tolbert.
Gibson stuns Tolbert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gibson tries to clinch there but Tolbert circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Tolbert. Those never looked like landing.
Gibson stuns Tolbert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gibson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolbert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Tolbert.
Tolbert misses with a right hand
and Gibson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tolbert connects with the punch.#T7#
Gibson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tolbert keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tolbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tolbert connects with a nice looking jab.
Tolbert moves out of range of the strikes.
Gibson takes a swing at Tolbert's ribcage but misses.
Tolbert scores with a body shot.
A jab from Tolbert finds it's way through Gibson's defenses.
Gibson lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Tolbert finds it's way through Gibson's defenses.
Gibson moves out of range as Tolbert strikes.
Nice jab there from Tolbert. #TD#
Gibson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tolbert sprawls well initially but Gibson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T8#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolbert is trying to control but can't.
Gibson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gibson lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tolbert manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tolbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gibson with a nice head shot there.
Gibson throws a strike but Tolbert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Gibson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tolbert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tolbert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gibson looking to control. #T9#
Gibson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gibson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tolbert passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tolbert content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Tolbert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tolbert lands a jab to the nose.
Tolbert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolbert throws a big shot that misses.
Gibson walks into a left hand.
Tolbert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Tolbert lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gibson doesn't seem phased though.
Tolbert jabs at Gibson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson misses the body punch
and Tolbert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tolbert cracks a nice hook into Gibson's ribs.
Tolbert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gibson misses with a hook. Tolbert ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Tolbert lands a jab.
Tolbert misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Gibson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gibson.
Tolbert tries to circle away but Gibson has him pinned against the cage.
Gibson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tolbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tolbert lands a right hand.
Gibson wants to break free but Tolbert has control.
Gibson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tolbert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tolbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gibson can't get the takedown.
Tolbert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gibson misses with a punch to the body.
Gibson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolbert. #T2#
Tolbert misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibson.
Tolbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gibson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolbert stalling the fight.
Gibson prevents a body shot from Tolbert.
Gibson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gibson fails to land. #BC#
Gibson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tolbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tolbert.
Gibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolbert moves away.#T3#
A cross from Tolbert lands.
Gibson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tolbert misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Tolbert misses.
Gibson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt.
Tolbert throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tolbert avoids the body shot from Gibson.
Tolbert scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Gibson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tolbert finds it's way round the side to connect with Gibson's head. #ROC2#Gibson is rocked!
Gibson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Gibson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tolbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolbert swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gibson scores with the left hand. Tolbert knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolbert misses the shot to the body.
Gibson seems to have got his legs back now.
Gibson avoids the body shot from Tolbert.
Tolbert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tolbert throws an overhand right that lands on Gibson's shoulder, as Gibson tries to avoid the shot.
Gibson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tolbert tries to avoid it but Gibson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tolbert to the ground. Tolbert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gibson dives in and grabs Tolbert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tolbert pushes down on Gibson's head and hops out.
Tolbert stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tolbert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T5#
Tolbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Gibson attempts a counter takedown but Tolbert avoids it well and moves away.
Gibson throws a lazy right hand but Tolbert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tolbert looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gibson misses with a body punch
and Tolbert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tolbert scores with a punch to the head.
Gibson misses the shot to the body.
Gibson 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 jab to the body.
Tolbert misses with a hook.
Tolbert cracks Gibson with a good jab.
Tolbert lands a right hook to the body.
Tolbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gibson slips under a jab from Tolbert.#T6#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibson.
Gibson takes one on the button.
Tolbert uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gibson has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darren Tolbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gibson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tolbert scores with a jab to the head.
Gibson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tolbert off the cage and back into range.
Tolbert lands with a nice body punch.
Tolbert slips under a jab from Gibson.
Gibson misses with a looping left.
Brody Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Gibson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tolbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Gibson.
Gibson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gibson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gibson avoids the body shot from Tolbert.
Tolbert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tolbert loads up on a big right hand but Gibson slips the punch.
Gibson fails to land the takedown.
Tolbert wants to clinch
and Gibson counters with a nice body shot.
Darren Tolbert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Gibson misses.
Tolbert looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gibson throws the left hand but Tolbert avoids the punch easily.#T8#
Tolbert defending well as Gibson loads up on a big left hand.
Gibson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gibson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tolbert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tolbert misses with a few strikes there.
Gibson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Gibson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolbert thuds a left hand into Gibson's body.
Gibson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Gibson misses the target.
Gibson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gibson connects with a looping right hand.
Good shot there by Tolbert.#T9#
Gibson fails with the takedown
and Tolbert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Gibson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tolbert with a jab.
Tolbert lands with an overhand left.
Tolbert keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tolbert ducks under a wild hook from Gibson.
Gibson shoots in for a double leg but Tolbert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gibson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tolbert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gibson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Gibson misses.
Gibson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Tolbert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tolbert 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Tolbert!
A victorious Darren Tolbert thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2023

#R1#
Magero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gibson's waist but Gibson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magero off to one side.
Magero moves away from the strike by Gibson.
Magero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magero tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Gibson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magero won't be happy with that.
Magero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gibson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gibson happy to just control the position for now.
Magero struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson taking a breather here.
Gibson scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Gibson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Magero to see if he's OK.
Gibson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gibson landing strikes.
Gibson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magero some visible discomfort.
Gibson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gibson tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gibson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magero some visible discomfort.
Gibson lands an elbow.
Magero is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magero wants to control but Gibson postures up.
Magero is letting Gibson control him for a moment. #T2#
Gibson lands a nice forearm strike.
Gibson scores with punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magero is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gibson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Magero is trying to control Gibson's posture but Gibson avoids it.
Magero is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gibson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gibson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Magero!
Gibson lands a couple of good shots and Magero has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Magero is rocked!
Magero is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Magero won't enjoy being in this position. Gibson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Magero is tapping - it's over boys! Gibson picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brody Gibson!

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