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Event:
GRUDGE MATCH Smoke v Mr Banzai
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gibbs.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.
Gibbs misses with a takedown #TD#
and Boone counters with a single leg into guard. Gibbs didn't expect that.
Gibbs wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Gibbs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gibbs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Boone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gibbs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gibbs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boone to see if he's OK.
Boone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Boone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibbs is looking to take a break and control but Boone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boone is trying to escape the position but Gibbs is controlling the position.
An elbow from Gibbs crashes against the mat.
Boone is trying to control Gibbs's posture but Gibbs avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Gibbs working the head with strikes.
Gibbs tries to score with some ground and pound. Boone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gibbs in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gibbs cracks Boone with a big right hand but Boone just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#Boone is rocked!
Gibbs fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oh Boone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boone tries to improve position but can't.
Boone seems to have got his legs back now.
Boone dodges the ground and pound from Gibbs.
Gibbs throwing strikes but Boone manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbs is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
Gibbs is looking for a sweep.
Gibbs is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boone asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boone is chipping away with strikes.
Gibbs manages to get back to half guard.
Gibbs trying to control from the bottom.
Boone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gibbs is trying to stand up here but Boone is controlling him well.
Gibbs tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg. #ES2#
Gibbs pushes Boone off and gets back to his feet.
Gibbs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boone defends well and Gibbs ends up having to push Boone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ben Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Gibbs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gibbs is defended easily by Boone.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Gibbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gibbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.
Gibbs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boone defends well and Gibbs ends up having to push Boone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Gibbs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boone as he avoids it easily.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Gibbs scores with a takedown into Boone's guard.
Gibbs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boone 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#
Boone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boone is stalling here. Gibbs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gibbs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gibbs is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs working the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gibbs taking a break here but Boone is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1#
Gibbs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boone taking some punishment here, with Gibbs in his half guard.
Boone gets back to full guard.
Boone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gibbs postures up.
Boone wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunner Gibbs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gibbs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gibbs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibbs is in close to Boone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boone has momentary wrist control but Gibbs slips an elbow through the middle.
Gibbs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Gibbs distracts Boone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Boone wants to sweep here but Gibbs controlling him for the moment.
Gibbs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gibbs won't allow Boone to sweep him here.
Gibbs is working Boone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boone trying to control the position.
#T3#
Gibbs postures up and lands a big shot to Boone's brow.
Gibbs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boone tries to get out of the position.
Gibbs looking to sit in guard and control but Boone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boone won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
Gibbs trying to control the position.
#ES2#
Gibbs pushes Boone off and gets back to his feet.
Gibbs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boone defends well and Gibbs ends up having to push Boone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Gibbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Boone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gibbs sprawls and moves away.
Ben Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Gibbs.
Gibbs shoots in looking for a takedown but Boone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gibbs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gibbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbs goes for a double leg but Boone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boone continues to drive forward.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Gibbs 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#
Gibbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gibbs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Boone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gibbs has one foot on Boone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gunner Gibbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs misses with a takedown #TD#
and Boone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gibbs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ben Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Gibbs.#T1#
Gibbs darts in looking for a takedown but Boone gets double underhooks and turns Gibbs into the cage.
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gibbs sprawls and moves away.
Gibbs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boone tries to avoid it but Gibbs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boone to the ground. Boone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gibbs shoots in for a double leg but Boone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boone stuffs the takedown.
Boone attempts a counter takedown but Gibbs avoids it well and moves away.
Gibbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Boone. No joy for Gibbs on that attempt.
Boone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gibbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.
Gibbs tries for a takedown but Boone circles away easily#TD#
and Boone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gibbs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Gibbs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Boone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boone passes Gibbs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gibbs is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boone prevents Gibbs from standing back up.
Boone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4##SUB#
Boone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gibbs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boone's back!
Gibbs is punishing Boone with strikes - can he finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbs is punishing Boone with strikes - can he finish him?!
Boone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gibbs lands a nice shot to the head.
Boone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ben Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Gibbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gibbs raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunner Gibbs.
I've got Gibbs 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Gunner Gibbs!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Gunner Gibbs!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Can the Golden Boy Stop Gibbs?
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Gibbs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Gibbs looking to score a takedown here. Kataski is defending well but Gibbs drives through and ends up in Kataski's guard.#SUB2#
Kataski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kataski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kataski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibbs. #SUB2#
Kataski working for a triangle but Gibbs defends it easily.
Gibbs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kataski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kataski trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Kataski has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Gibbs throwing strikes from guard but Kataski blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Gibbs is looking to work some ground and pound but Kataski has wrist control.
Gibbs distracts Kataski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Kataski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gibbs is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kataski.
Gibbs cracks Kataski with a big right hand but Kataski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kataski gets back to half guard.
Kataski trying to control from the bottom.
Kataski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibbs scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gibbs lands a nice short elbow.
Gibbs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kataski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kataski trying to hold on to Gibbs's head to control him but Gibbs postures up.
Nice strikes from Gibbs there.
Kataski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gibbs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2##SUB2#
Gibbs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kataski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gibbs has managed to get both his arms back between Kataski's legs - danger averted.
Kataski keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Kataski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibbs is one step ahead there.
Kataski trying to keep a closed guard but Gibbs is proving a slippery customer.
Kataski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gibbs's guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbs pulls Kataski in close to prevent any damage.
Kataski trying to control but Gibbs is working from the bottom. #ES#
Gibbs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kataski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kataski can't get the takedown.
Kataski is trying to pull guard but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
Gunner Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Kataski.#T3#
Kataski is trying to pull guard but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kataski is trying to pull guard but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Gibbs gets control of Kataski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gibbs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gibbs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kataski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kataski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gibbs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gibbs cracks Kataski with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Kataski has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Gibbs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kataski wants to sweep here but Gibbs controlling him for the moment.
Gibbs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Kataski has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kataski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kataski trying to control the position.
Kataski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gibbs working some strikes from top position.
Kataski controls Gibbs momentarily but Gibbs frees himself.
Gibbs postures up and lands a big shot to Kataski's brow.
Kataski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibbs landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Gibbs is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kataski has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gibbs is looking to defend but Kataski has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gibbs! Kataski pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gibbs taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kai Kataski!
Kai Kataski is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
Gibbs Ascends to the Hall
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia drives through with a takedown into Gibbs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Gibbs is working from the bottom.
Gibbs wants to sweep here but Kvaratskhelia controlling him for the moment.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Gibbs with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Gibbs with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Gibbs from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Gibbs pushes Kvaratskhelia off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs shows good takedown defense.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in looking for a takedown but Gibbs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kvaratskhelia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in and gets a takedown into Gibbs's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gibbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibbs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gibbs tries to get out of the position.
Gibbs wants to sweep here but Kvaratskhelia controlling him for the moment.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvaratskhelia is working Gibbs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gibbs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Gibbs wants to stand up but Kvaratskhelia is controlling him.
Gibbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Gibbs to sweep him here.
Gibbs has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Gibbs has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Gibbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kvaratskhelia. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gibbs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gibbs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunner Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasha Kvaratskhelia.#TD#
Gibbs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gibbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibbs lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvaratskhelia, not yet. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibbs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibbs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Gibbs in close.
Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep here but Gibbs controlling him for the moment.
Gibbs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gibbs preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gibbs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kvaratskhelia trying to keep a closed guard but Gibbs is proving a slippery customer.
Gibbs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gibbs lands a couple of elbows.
Gibbs trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Gibbs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Gibbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kvaratskhelia controls Gibbs momentarily but Gibbs frees himself.
Kvaratskhelia being controlled here, momentarily.
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 Gunner Gibbs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gibbs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to get back to full guard.
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. Gibbs connects with a nice short shot to Kvaratskhelia's temple.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibbs wants to take a breather but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gibbs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gibbs's back!
Gibbs is trying to get back to his feet but Kvaratskhelia has full control of the position and if anything, Gibbs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs is covering up but some of the strikes from Kvaratskhelia are getting through and doing damage.
Gunner Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibbs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for the choke but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gibbs!
#T1#
Gibbs is trying to stand back up.
Kvaratskhelia throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gibbs could be in trouble here!
Gibbs tries to roll but Kvaratskhelia sticks to his back.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to stick to Gibbs's back but Gibbs is turning into Kvaratskhelia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kvaratskhelia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gibbs.
Gibbs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Kvaratskhelia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gibbs defends well.
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibbs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibbs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Gibbs in close.
#T3#
Gibbs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibbs. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Gibbs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gibbs throwing strikes but missing.
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia has momentary wrist control but Gibbs slips an elbow through the middle.
Kvaratskhelia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibbs.
Gibbs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kvaratskhelia's guard.
Gibbs working over Kvaratskhelia with some ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Kvaratskhelia is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Kvaratskhelia wants to improve his position but Gibbs is controlling well.
Gibbs lands with a punch from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is still in real trouble! Can Gibbs finish him?
Kvaratskhelia gets back to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia seems to have recovered his senses.
Gibbs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kvaratskhelia 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##ES#
Gibbs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvaratskhelia fails with the takedown#TD#
and Gibbs counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gibbs controlling the position from side mount.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Gibbs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard.
Gibbs manages to get to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia stops Gibbs from standing up.
Gibbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Gibbs pushes Kvaratskhelia off and gets back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gibbs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kvaratskhelia sprawls and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Gibbs as Kvaratskhelia shoots in.
Gibbs feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kvaratskhelia.
Gibbs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kvaratskhelia sprawls and moves away.
Gunner Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasha Kvaratskhelia.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Gibbs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kvaratskhelia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gibbs scoring with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvaratskhelia, not yet.
Gibbs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Gibbs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gibbs lands a couple of digs.
Gibbs is working Kvaratskhelia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia working for submissions but it's allowed Gibbs to get to half guard.
Ground and pound from Gibbs.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kvaratskhelia can do to turn this around?
Gibbs slips a nice elbow through Kvaratskhelia's hands, connecting with Kvaratskhelia's forehead.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibbs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Nice strikes from Gibbs there.
Kvaratskhelia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gibbs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gibbs's back!
Gibbs covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia keeps control of the position as Gibbs tries to break free.
Kvaratskhelia throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gibbs could be in trouble here!
Kvaratskhelia somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia tightening his grip on Gibbs, looking for the choke.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia trying to control.
Gibbs is trying to stand back up.
Kvaratskhelia not allowing Gibbs to control his hands. #ES#
Kvaratskhelia has his opponent's back but Gibbs is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Kvaratskhelia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gibbs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Gibbs keeps moving.
Gibbs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Gibbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gibbs 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#
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Gibbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gibbs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
JF 51 - Gibbs the Toad Hunter
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Hopper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gibbs but Gibbs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gibbs defends well and Hopper ends up having to push Gibbs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Gibbs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gibbs wants to control but Hopper is keeping him busy.
Gibbs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gibbs throwing shots but Hopper is blocking nicely.
Hopper is controlling Gibbs's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gibbs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gibbs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gibbs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopper's head.
Gibbs performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Gibbs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hopper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hopper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibbs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gibbs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hopper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gibbs controlling the action here.
Gibbs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopper defending well though. #T2#
Gibbs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopper defending well though.
Gibbs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hopper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gibbs.
Gibbs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopper defending well though.
Gibbs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hopper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Hopper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gibbs pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gibbs thows a huge punch but Hopper dodges it nicely.
Gibbs working over Hopper with some ground and pound. Hopper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gibbs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gibbs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibbs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopper keeps working. #T3#
Hopper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibbs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hopper trying to control here.
Hopper wants to improve his position but Gibbs is controlling well.
Hopper wants to control but Gibbs is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hopper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hopper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Gibbs there.
Gibbs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibbs scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Hopper trying to hold on to Gibbs's head to control him but Gibbs postures up.
Hopper gets back to full guard.
Hopper 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.
Hopper keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Gibbs throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbs stands up over Hopper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hopper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gibbs wants to sweep here but Hopper controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Gibbs dominated that round.
That's time! Gibbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Gibbs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hopper to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gibbs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopper can do to turn this around?
Hopper shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gibbs defends well and Hopper ends up having to push Gibbs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hopper misses with a takedown attempt - Gibbs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gunner Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toad Hopper.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopper but Hopper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gibbs defends it nicely.#TD2#
Hopper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hopper lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Hopper won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
Gibbs looking for a sweep. Not yet Gibbs, not yet. #ES#
Gibbs pushes Hopper off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hopper shoots in looking for a takedown but Gibbs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hopper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gibbs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopper shoots in looking for a takedown. Gibbs tries to sprawl out of it but Hopper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gibbs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gibbs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gibbs wants it to stay on the feet.#T2##TD#
Gibbs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hopper did well to prevent Gibbs getting side control.
Gibbs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gibbs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gibbs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopper's head.
Gunner Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibbs 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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gibbs wants to pass to mount but Hopper is defending the position.
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. Gibbs connects with a nice short shot to Hopper's temple.
Gibbs trying to control the action but Hopper is working from the bottom.
Gibbs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gibbs lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Gibbs lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Hopper is rocked!
Nice strikes from Gibbs there.
Hopper is still in real trouble! Can Gibbs finish him?
Gibbs lands a big elbow - Hopper is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Gibbs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs retains his bantamweight title!
In defeat, Toad Hopper stepped up to the mic, saying 'Imma hop out of here'. |
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Event:
JF 45 - New Year New Korbin
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Gibbs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hayes scoring well with a low kick there.
Hayes lands a nice looking body kick.
Hayes tries to clinch but Gibbs moves away #TD#
and Gibbs counters with a shoot takedown. Hayes fights it but they end up in guard.
Hayes looking to control but Gibbs passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gibbs 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.
Gibbs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gibbs slips a nice elbow through Hayes's hands, connecting with Hayes's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibbs working the head and body with strikes.
Gibbs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gibbs 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.
Gibbs controlling the action here.
Hayes wants to control but Gibbs is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Gibbs working Hayes over with strikes.
Hayes wants to control but Gibbs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hayes is looking for a sweep. Gibbs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gibbs lands with a punch from half guard.
Gibbs lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Hayes is rocked!
Gibbs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hayes is still in real trouble! Can Gibbs finish him?
Hayes taking some punishment here, with Gibbs in his half guard.
Gibbs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs scores with a big shot! Hayes's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hayes! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
JF 38 - Valverde vs Hanma
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Prescott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Prescott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gibbs did well to prevent Prescott getting side control.
Gibbs tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gibbs is looking for a sweep. Prescott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES#
Gibbs manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Gibbs dives in and scores a takedown into Prescott's guard.
Gibbs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gibbs throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Prescott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gibbs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbs looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Prescott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibbs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibbs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gibbs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gibbs cracks Prescott with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gibbs won't allow Prescott to sweep him here.
Prescott is pulling down on Gibbs's head. It's preventing any offense from Gibbs, at least for the moment.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Prescott keeps moving.
Gibbs landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Prescott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibbs lands a couple of elbows.
Prescott 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#
Gibbs wants to improve his position but Prescott is controlling well.
Gibbs pushes Prescott off looking to stand but Prescott dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Prescott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gibbs is looking to escape.#T3#
Gibbs wants to control but Prescott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gibbs is trying to stand up here but Prescott is controlling him well.
Gibbs is not content to let Prescott control the position.
Gibbs is trying to control but can't.
Gibbs is not content to let Prescott control the position.
Gibbs tries to kick Prescott off but Prescott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Prescott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gibbs sees it coming and defends easily.
Gibbs is trying to maintain the position but Prescott is very close to passing his half guard.
Gibbs is trying to stand up here but Prescott is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Prescott shoots in looking for a takedown. Gibbs tries to sprawl out of it but Prescott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gibbs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prescott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunner Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Prescott.#TD#
Gibbs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Prescott's guard.
Gibbs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gibbs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prescott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibbs works over Prescott with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbs lands a couple of digs.
Gibbs stopping the sweep attempt from Prescott.
Gibbs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibbs throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Gibbs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Gibbs gets the takedown into side control.
Gibbs looks up at the clock and then as Prescott takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gibbs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gibbs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gibbs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gibbs scoring with punches and elbows.
Gunner Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prescott is looking to reverse the position.
Gibbs is looking to take a break and control but Prescott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs landing a few strikes. #T1#
Prescott struggling a bit here.
Prescott is looking for a sweep.
Prescott is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gibbs connects with a decent elbow.
Gibbs is putting a hurting on Prescott here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Prescott is rocked!
Prescott tries to bench press Gibbs off him but Gibbs keeps the position.
Gibbs lands a decent elbow from side control.
Prescott is trying to control Gibbs's posture but Gibbs avoids it.
Prescott is looking for a sweep.
Gibbs working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Gibbs scores with punches from side control.
Prescott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gibbs's best efforts.
Gibbs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gibbs is looking to stall here but Prescott recovers full guard.
Prescott trying to keep a closed guard but Gibbs is proving a slippery customer.
Gibbs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Gibbs distracts Prescott with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gibbs scoring with some ground and pound.
Gibbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gibbs is working Prescott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gibbs stands up over Prescott, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gibbs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Prescott is still in real trouble! Can Gibbs finish him?
Gibbs landing some decent shots from guard.
Gibbs passes Prescott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Prescott trying to control here.
Prescott seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gibbs lands a nice short elbow.
Prescott wants to control but Gibbs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prescott can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Gibbs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prescott can do to turn this around?
Gibbs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Prescott trying to control here.
Gibbs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prescott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Prescott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gibbs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gibbs scores with a big shot! Prescott's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Prescott! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
New Dawn - King Gibbs vs Boone
Date: Dec 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Gibbs shoots and misses
and Boone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boone lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Boone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Boone is working for a submission of some sort.
Gibbs tries to kick Boone off but Boone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gibbs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gibbs won't allow Boone to pass to mount.
Gibbs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gibbs tries to get out of the position.
Boone prevents Gibbs from improving his position.
Gibbs gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbs is retaining full guard. #ES#
Gibbs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Boone has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Boone goes for a takedown attempt but Gibbs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Gibbs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boone taking some punishment here, with Gibbs in his half guard.
Gibbs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibbs not doing much here.
#T2#
Boone is looking to improve his position.
Gibbs is nestled in close to Boone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gibbs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boone's head.
Boone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gibbs.
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. Gibbs connects with a nice short shot to Boone's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gibbs in particular looking to stall.
Boone moves into full guard.
Gibbs lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Gibbs with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Boone is rocked!
Gibbs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone is trying to keep Gibbs in close.
Boone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Boone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gibbs is in close to Boone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boone working a defensive guard here.
Boone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibbs is one step ahead there.
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gibbs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boone tries a head kick but it misses.
Boone stalks Gibbs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gibbs's face. Gibbs staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Gibbs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boone was covering up waiting for the punch and Gibbs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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 Gunner Gibbs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Gibbs. No joy for Boone on that attempt.
Gibbs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ben Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boone pushes Gibbs away with a front kick.
Gibbs has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Boone as Gibbs shoots in.
Gibbs leaves Boone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gibbs has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunner Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Boone.
Boone fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boone sprawls well. Boone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibbs gets slowly back to his feet.
Gibbs fails to land the takedown.
Boone scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Gibbs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boone's half guard.
Gibbs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gibbs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boone's head. #T2#
Boone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibbs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gibbs lands strikes from half guard.
Boone is still in real trouble! Can Gibbs finish him?
Boone has hold of Gibbs's hands but Gibbs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gibbs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gibbs working Boone over with strikes.
Gibbs wants to free his trapped foot but Boone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gibbs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boone trying to hold on to Gibbs's head to control him but Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Boone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gibbs pulls his head out easily.
Boone seems to have recovered his senses.
Gunner Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boone is breathing heavily.#T3#
Gibbs tries to pass to full mount but Boone defends it.
Gibbs is nestled in close to Boone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gibbs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gibbs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boone trying to control but Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs drops an elbow to the side of Boone's head.
Boone pushes Gibbs off looking to stand but Gibbs dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Boone tries to get to full guard but Gibbs has control of the leg.
Gibbs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gibbs is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Boone is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gibbs fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Boone from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gibbs! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
JF 28 - Revenge for Gibbs
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
Gibbs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gibbs somewhat.
Gibbs shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Mikael Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Gibbs.#TD2#
Li tries to sprawl but Gibbs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Li blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gibbs.
Li is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Li actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Li actively working from the bottom here.
Li moves into full guard.
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
Gibbs works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibbs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibbs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Gibbs postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow. #T2#
Li is trying to control the position but Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs working some strikes from top position.
Gibbs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gibbs stands up over Li, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Li is rocked!
Gibbs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Li looking for a guillotine here but Gibbs defends easily.
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
Gibbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibbs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gibbs stays in close to Li's body and controls the position. #T3#
Gibbs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
Gibbs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Li's head.
Gibbs landing with the ground and pound.
Gibbs landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Li is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
Gibbs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gibbs working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Li looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Li seems to have got his legs back now.
Li is breathing heavily.#T4#
Gibbs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
Gibbs gets to his feet and stands over Li, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Li felt that one! Gibbs unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Li from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
JF 23 - Li vs Bobo
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Contreras enables Gibbs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Contreras manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gibbs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gibbs is in close to Contreras's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Contreras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Contreras bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gibbs's guard. #REVR#
Gibbs has a closed guard, preventing Contreras from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibbs is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gibbs lands a couple of elbows.
Gibbs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Contreras is trying to keep Gibbs in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibbs's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#Contreras is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh Contreras is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibbs wants to pass the guard but Contreras is keeping the position.
Gibbs with a nice head shot there.
Contreras really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gibbs distracts Contreras with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gibbs arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Contreras's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs! |
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Event:
Mikael Li Ascends to the Hall
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Bubu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gibbs is looking to stand back up but Bubu counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gibbs. #REVR#
Gibbs tries to roll over but Bubu keeps him under control.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Bubu has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gibbs defend it? Bubu steps over the head and cranks it - Gibbs is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bubu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phisi Bubu!
Phisi Bubu 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. |
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Event:
JF 13 - Li vs Inoue II
Date: Nov 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Gibbs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martinez is fending him off so far but Gibbs persists. Nope, Martinez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gibbs shoots and misses
and Martinez counters with a left and a right that stings Gibbs.
Martinez stalks Gibbs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gibbs's face. Gibbs staggers backwards, shaken.
Martinez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Martinez.
Martinez scores with a three punch combo!
Martinez scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs has his takedown stuffed
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Gibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibbs has his takedown stuffed
and Martinez counters with a left and a right that stings Gibbs. #T1#
Martinez thows a leg kick but Gibbs checks it #TD#
and Gibbs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gibbs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gibbs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#Martinez is rocked!
Martinez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gibbs prevents Martinez from getting back to his feet.
Martinez is still in real trouble! Can Gibbs finish him?
Gibbs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gibbs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martinez's head.
Gibbs landing with the ground and pound.
Gibbs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gibbs stops Martinez from standing up.
Gibbs landing some decent shots from guard.
Gibbs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gibbs postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Martinez covers up, he's hurt! Gibbs keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gibbs and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gibbs can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs! |
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Event:
Just Fights X - Jung v Stuarts
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Blackwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Gibbs, which made it look bad.
Gibbs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blackwell sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Gibbs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gibbs cracks Blackwell with a big right hand but Blackwell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blackwell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blackwell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gibbs scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gibbs lands some shots froms side control.
Gibbs working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs working the ground and pound.#ROC#Blackwell is rocked!
Gibbs lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blackwell down.
Blackwell is still in real trouble! Can Gibbs finish him?
Gibbs lands a strong strike to the head of Blackwell. That's dazed him! Gibbs looking to finish here. Blackwell is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gibbs lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs! |
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Event:
Just Fights 4 - Li vs Gibbs
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Gibbs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gibbs showed some decent athleticism there.
Gibbs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Li is looking to control Gibbs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Li avoid being mounted?
Gibbs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Li is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibbs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Li trying to control but Gibbs postures up.
Li on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gibbs lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li taking some punishment here, with Gibbs in his half guard.
Li taking some punishment here, with Gibbs in his half guard.
Gibbs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Li with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#Li is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs wants to control but Li is keeping him busy. #T1#
Gibbs prevents Li from improving his position.
Gibbs working over Li with some ground and pound. Li looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gibbs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Gibbs.
Oh Li is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibbs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gibbs is trying to control the action in half guard but Li is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Li seems to have got his legs back now.
Li regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gibbs stands up over Li, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gibbs lands a couple of elbows.
Gibbs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gibbs landing some decent shots from guard.
Gibbs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Gibbs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gibbs connects with a couple of short punches.
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbs stopping the sweep attempt from Li.#SUB#
Gibbs content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Li has locked up a guillotine! Li's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gibbs is holding on here and Li must be using up a lot of energy. Gibbs has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Li gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mikael Li!
Mikael Li retains his bantamweight title! |
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