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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Gibbs (ranked 4879 p4p, 4560 weight class) and Joshua Panginan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panginan has chosen Lupang Hinirang as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Panginan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panginan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gibbs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Panginan shoots in looking for a takedown but Gibbs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panginan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gibbs lands with a straight right. Panginan didn't see that one coming.
Jab, jab by Gibbs - just one landing.
Gibbs leaves Panginan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Gibbs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panginan.
Taylor Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Panginan.
Gibbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Panginan closes the distance and clinches up with Gibbs, looking for a takedown. Panginan pushes Gibbs against the cage but Gibbs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panginan takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panginan.
Panginan has his takedown stuffed
and Gibbs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panginan with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Gibbs counter with a right hand.
Panginan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gibbs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Panginan with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Gibbs to counter with a crisp jab.
Panginan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gibbs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panginan looks winded!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibbs. Panginan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gibbs cracks a nice hook into Panginan's ribs.
Gibbs stuns Panginan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Gibbs finds it's way through Panginan's defenses.
Gibbs lands with a cross.
Panginan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Gibbs to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs misses the shot to the body.
Panginan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gibbs scores with a jab to the body.
Gibbs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panginan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gibbs punishes Panginan's body with a nice straight punch.
Joshua Panginan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gibbs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gibbs throws a body punch but Panginan moves out of range.
Panginan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gibbs lands a jab to Panginan's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gibbs.
Panginan dives in for a single leg takedown but Gibbs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gibbs throws a series of strikes that have Panginan backpedaling.
Gibbs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gibbs swings for the body but Panginan moves out of range.
Nice cross by Gibbs.
Panginan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gibbs misses with a wild body shot.
Gibbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panginan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gibbs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Panginan on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Panginan goes for a double leg but Gibbs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gibbs continues to drive forward.
Gibbs connects with the punch.
Panginan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panginan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gibbs misses with a wild body shot.
Panginan takes one to the side of the head.
Gibbs jabs Panginan right on the nose. Panginan blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Gibbs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gibbs stuns Panginan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panginan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gibbs as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibbs. Panginan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panginan slips under a jab.
Panginan wants to counter with a clinch but Gibbs pushes him away.
Gibbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panginan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Panginan dives in and grabs Gibbs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gibbs pushes down on Panginan's head and hops out.
Taylor Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Panginan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panginan misses with a takedown
enabling Gibbs to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibbs stuffs the takedown attempt from Panginan. Panginan gets slowly back to his feet.
Panginan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs lands a lovely overhand right.
Joshua Panginan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panginan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibbs.
A shot to the liver by Gibbs. Beautiful body shot.
Gibbs misses the shot to the body.
Panginan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gibbs is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Panginan.
Gibbs takes a swing at Panginan's ribcage but misses.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panginan can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibbs. Panginan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gibbs sets himself, and Panginan steps forward looking for the clinch! Gibbs avoids it this time.
Gibbs is looking to wear down Panginan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gibbs misses with a body shot.
Panginan wants to counter the offense by Gibbs and move into the clinch position.
Jab from Gibbs.
Panginan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gibbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panginan moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gibbs lands with a good body shot.
Gibbs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panginan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panginan walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibbs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panginan momentarily.
Taylor Gibbs is winning the standup battle so far.
Gibbs lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Gibbs catches Panginan right on the button with a cross.
Panginan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gibbs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gibbs throws a shot to the body.
Gibbs lands a slapping body shot.
Gibbs sizes up Panginan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gibbs lands with a good body shot.
Gibbs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panginan has time to react.
Gibbs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panginan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gibbs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Gibbs finds it's way through Panginan's defenses.
Gibbs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panginan doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gibbs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gibbs lands a head shot.
Gibbs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panginan momentarily.
Gibbs throws a shot to the body.
Gibbs misses with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Panginan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gibbs has got the better of the exchanges.
Panginan takes one to the chin there.
Panginan fails with the takedown
and Gibbs counters with a stiff right hand.
Gibbs lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Gibbs dominated that second round.
That's time! Gibbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibbs. Panginan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panginan misses with a takedown
and Panginan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panginan misses with a takedown attempt
and Gibbs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gibbs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panginan.
Gibbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Gibbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panginan fails with the takedown
and Gibbs counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Panginan.
Panginan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panginan looks for a takedown but Gibbs sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panginan avoids the body shot from Gibbs.
Gibbs sets himself, and Panginan steps forward looking for the clinch! Gibbs avoids it this time.
Panginan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gibbs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panginan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gibbs lands a jab to Panginan's midsection.
A lazy left from Gibbs finds it's target.
Gibbs throws a good cross that connects.
Gibbs lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Panginan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gibbs misses with a wild body shot.
And Panginan tries to counter it with a takedown but Gibbs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gibbs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panginan at a distance.
Gibbs lands a slapping body shot.
Taylor Gibbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gibbs misses.
Gibbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panginan.
Panginan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gibbs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panginan shoots in and drives through. Gibbs sprawls well.
Gibbs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gibbs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panginan.
A combination from Gibbs does no damage.
Gibbs sets himself, and Panginan steps forward looking for the clinch! Gibbs avoids it this time.
Gibbs works the jab nicely.
Panginan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panginan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gibbs as he jumps to the side.
Gibbs throws a shot to the body.
Gibbs jabs Panginan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gibbs scores with a hook to the body. Panginan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gibbs scores with a shot to the body.
Gibbs tries to bum rush Panginan with a series of wild strikes but Panginan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gibbs scores with a decent looking hook.
Gibbs lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs scores with the left hand. Panginan knows he should have avoided that one.
Gibbs scores with a jab.
Panginan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gibbs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbs misses with a body shot.
Gibbs digs a good hook to Panginan's body.
Joshua Panginan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gibbs throws a series of punches but Panginan avoids them all with ease.
Panginan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Panginan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Gibbs!
Joshua Panginan spoke after the fight, saying 'I will come back I promise for Philippines!'.
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