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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Medison stuns Gibbs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Medison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Medison showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gibbs tries to roll over but Medison keeps him under control.
Gibbs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU2#
Medison decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Medison moves into range and clinches up with Gibbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs avoiding damage as Medison throws knees to the body.
Medison is trying to force a seperation but Gibbs has the dominant position.#TD#
Gibbs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gibbs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Medison won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medison throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibbs wants to stand and escape but Medison is having none of it.
Medison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Medison wants to pass the guard but Gibbs is keeping the position.
Medison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Medison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Medison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gibbs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Good exchange - Medison coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Major Gibbs has been cut.#CL2#
Gibbs gets tackled into the cage by Medison. Medison maintains the clinch.
Medison is trying to break the clinch but Gibbs is controlling him.
Gibbs jumps guard but Medison stands there with Gibbs around his waist. Gibbs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Medison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gibbs.
#TD2#
Medison lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gibbs is looking for a sweep. Medison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Medison seems to be working for a kimura but Gibbs defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Medison wants to work for an arm triangle but Gibbs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Medison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibbs's head.
Medison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Medison trying to control the action but Gibbs is working from the bottom.
Gibbs wants to control but Medison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Medison missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Medison is working for a kimura but Gibbs is defending it quite comfortably.
Medison tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gibbs is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Medison jumps into side control!
Gibbs is trying to control Medison's posture but Medison avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Gibbs parries the strikes from Medison easily there. Medison is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gibbs to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Medison are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Medison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Major Gibbs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Medison shoots in and bounces Gibbs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gibbs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gibbs wants to stand and escape but Medison is having none of it.
Gibbs working a defensive guard here.
Medison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibbs is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Gibbs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Medison is controlling him.
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.
Medison wants to control from the top but Gibbs keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gibbs tries to keep at a distance but Medison has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Medison manages to pull guard.
Medison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Medison is trying to control the position but Gibbs postures up. #T2#
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Medison keeps moving.
Gibbs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Medison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gibbs is standing up over Medison. Medison looks to escape but Gibbs dives into side control.
Gibbs tries to stand but Medison is controlling his head.
Gibbs is looking to take a break and control but Medison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Medison is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Medison struggling a bit here.
Gibbs has control of an arm but Medison manages to advance to Gibbs's back!
Medison wants to control but Gibbs is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Gibbs right now.
Medison really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gibbs.#T4##SUB2#
Medison looking to break Gibbs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gibbs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Medison will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Medison is trying to stick to Gibbs's back but Gibbs is turning into Medison. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Medison's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gibbs.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Medison holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Medison 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.
Medison has control of Gibbs's left arm, preventing Gibbs from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Medison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Major Gibbs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Medison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Medison trying to advance position but Gibbs counters by regaining guard.
Medison wants to stand but Gibbs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Medison wants to control from the top but Gibbs keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Billy Medison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gibbs keeping moving, preventing Medison from controlling successfully.
Medison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibbs works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Medison preventing the sweep.
Gibbs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gibbs keeping moving, preventing Medison from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gibbs enables Medison to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gibbs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gibbs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Medison forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Gibbs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gibbs wants to control the position but Medison says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gibbs is looking to control Medison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gibbs avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Medison is trying to work for a kimura but Gibbs is defending well.
Medison prevents Gibbs from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Medison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Gibbs wants to improve his position but Medison is controlling well.
Medison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gibbs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Medison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gibbs trying to control from the bottom.
Medison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gibbs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Medison.
Medison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU2#
Medison gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Medison throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Medison has Gibbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Gibbs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Medison tightens his grip and picks Gibbs up, before dumping him to the ground. Gibbs manages to land in guard.
Gibbs wants to stand and escape but Medison is having none of it.
Gibbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gibbs holds on and takes a little breather.
Gibbs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Major Gibbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Medison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Gibbs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Medison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Medison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Medison!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Suki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gibbs, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Suki manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Suki scores with a takedown into Gibbs's guard.
Gibbs controls Suki momentarily but Suki frees himself.
Gibbs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suki's guard. #REVR##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Suki manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Suki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gibbs uses from the top position. #SU#
Gibbs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Suki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Suki stops Gibbs from standing up. #T1#
Gibbs has Suki pulled in close to control his posture.
Gibbs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Suki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Suki throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet but Suki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Suki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gibbs trying to control the position.
Gibbs can't keep his opponent in guard - Suki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gibbs won't allow Suki to pass to mount.
Gibbs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Suki wants to pass to mount but Gibbs is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs moves into full guard.
Gibbs is trying to keep Suki in close.
Suki controlling from the top position.
Suki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Suki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gibbs's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gibbs throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Suki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gibbs on his heels. He'll look to pass Gibbs's guard now, I'm sure.
Gibbs trying to control the position here.
Suki preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Suki keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Suki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gibbs passes into side control.
Suki is trying to control Gibbs's posture but Gibbs avoids it.
Gibbs in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daiki Suki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Suki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gibbs on his heels. He'll look to pass Gibbs's guard now, I'm sure.
Gibbs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibbs is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Suki has gone for a leg lock! Gibbs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Suki's guard.#REVR#
Gibbs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Suki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Gibbs drops back looking for a leg! Suki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suki manages to kick Gibbs off! Gibbs jumps back into Suki's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Suki looking for a sweep. Not yet Suki, not yet.
Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Suki keeps moving.
Suki working a defensive guard but Gibbs passes into half guard.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suki taking some punishment here, with Gibbs in his half guard.
Gibbs is trying to control the action in half guard but Suki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gibbs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gibbs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU#
Gibbs stands up out of the half guard.
Suki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suki wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gibbs wants to control but Suki is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Suki is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Gibbs decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Suki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gibbs is trying to defend but Suki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Suki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gibbs wants to control but Suki is keeping busy.
#T4#
Gibbs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gibbs.
Gibbs wants to sweep here but Suki controlling him for the moment.
Suki trying to control but Gibbs is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gibbs holds on and takes a little breather.
Suki won't allow Gibbs to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Major 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Suki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gibbs's guard.
Gibbs has control of Suki's left arm, preventing Suki from doing any damage.
Gibbs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suki wants to control from the top but Gibbs keeps moving.
Suki postures up.
Suki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibbs is keeping the position for now.
Daiki Suki has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs keeping moving, preventing Suki from controlling successfully.
Gibbs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Suki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gibbs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Suki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gibbs wants to stand and escape but Suki is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gibbs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibbs is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gibbs wants to stand but Suki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Suki keeps moving. #T2#
Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs is stalling in the full guard.
Gibbs won't allow Suki to get back to his feet. #T3#
Gibbs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gibbs prevents Suki from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Suki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gibbs attempts a counter takedown but Suki avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Suki gets a takedown into half guard.
Gibbs trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Gibbs is looking for a sweep. Suki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gibbs trying to control from the bottom.
Suki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gibbs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gibbs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Suki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gibbs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gibbs working a defensive guard here.
Suki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibbs is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daiki Suki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daiki Suki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Xiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gibbs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Xiao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gibbs's guard.
Gibbs managing to control the position.
Xiao looking to pass the guard.
Xiao being controlled here momentarily.
Xiao won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiao wants to control from the top but Gibbs keeps moving.
Gibbs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xiao's guard. #REVR##T1#
Gibbs sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Xiao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gibbs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Xiao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibbs is one step ahead there.
Gibbs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xiao's head.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gibbs postures up.
#SUB2#
Xiao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gibbs stays in close to Xiao's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xiao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gibbs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Xiao throws a right hand that Gibbs ducks under and follows up with a left that Gibbs also avoids with ease.#T3##TD2#
Xiao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gibbs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gibbs parries the strikes from Xiao easily there. Xiao is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gibbs to escape.
Gibbs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gibbs is controlling Xiao's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gibbs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xiao working some strikes from top position.
Xiao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gibbs's guard.#SUB2#
Xiao has gone for a leg lock! Gibbs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Xiao's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Xiao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Xiao looks winded!#T4#
Xiao trying to keep a closed guard but Gibbs is proving a slippery customer.
Gibbs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Xiao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibbs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gibbs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Xiao for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Major Gibbs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Xiao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gibbs did well to prevent Xiao getting side control.
Gibbs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gibbs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Xiao stopping the sweep attempt from Gibbs.
Gibbs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiao throws an elbow that misses. Gibbs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xiao's guard. Nice move by Gibbs!#REVR#
Gibbs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SU#
Gibbs gets to his feet - Xiao follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Xiao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gibbs to the mat! Gibbs manages to get full guard.
Xiao prevents Gibbs from getting back to his feet.
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#
Xiao trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gibbs is working for a kimura but Xiao is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Xiao trying to control here.
Xiao 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 looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Xiao has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Gibbs trying to control the position but Xiao manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Xiao looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Gibbs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Xiao.
Gibbs wants to control his opponent's hands but Xiao gets his hands free. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Xiao is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gibbs knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gibbs for a finish.
Gibbs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Xiao controlling well, preventing Gibbs from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xiao wants to control but Gibbs is keeping busy.
Gibbs is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Gibbs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Xiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Xiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gibbs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Xiao to score an easy takedown into full guard.#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.
Nice body punch from Xiao - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Xiao breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Xiao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xiao's best efforts.
Gibbs is doing well to control the position and prevent Xiao from advancing to side control.
Gibbs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Gibbs managing to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gibbs's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Xiao looking to pass the guard.
Gibbs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gibbs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xiao's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Xiao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gibbs is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Gibbs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2##TD2#
Xiao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gibbs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xiao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xiao's back!
Xiao trying to control the action but Gibbs just sinks the hooks in.
Gibbs is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Xiao. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
What can Xiao do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Xiao can't escape the position.
#T3#
Gibbs softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Xiao tries to break free.
Xiao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gibbs has good solid back control here.
Xiao just trying to survive but Gibbs is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Xiao is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xiao is in bad spot here.
Gibbs controls the action.
Major Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xiao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Xiao rolls, trying to escape but Gibbs keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gibbs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gibbs has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Xiao's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Major Gibbs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gibbs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Gibbs!
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