Last fight
UFC FIGHT NIGHT


7
Wins by Knockout
6
Wins by Submission
8
First Round Finishes
UFC Fight Night (11/2/24) Gibson won a three round unanimous decision over Chad Anheliger
UFC on ESPN (7/20/24) Gibson submitted Brian Kelleher via arm-triangle choke at 3:58 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (3/23/24) Gibson lost a three round unanimous decision to Miles Johns
UFC 292 (8/19/23) Gibson lost a three round unanimous decision to Brad Katona in the TUF 31 bantamweight final
UFC Fight Night (2/22/15) Gibson lost a three round unanimous decision to Douglas Silva de Andrade
UFC 178 (9/27/14) Gibson was submitted by Manvel Gamburyan via guillotine choke at 4:56 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (6/28/14) Gibson stopped Johnny Bedford via strikes at :38 of the first round
UFC 170 (2/22/14) Gibson lost a three round unanimous decision to Aljamain Sterling
The Ultimate Fighter, Season 31
In the semifinals, Gibson submitted Rico DiSciullo via arm triangle choke at 4:32 of the first round
In the quarterfinals, Gibson stopped Mando Gutierrez via strikes at 3:24 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training when I was still wrestling in college. I would come home in the summertime and pick up a fight for a few hundred bucks. I didn’t really know how to strike or anything about jiu-jitsu back then, but I enjoyed a good fist fight and I was a good wrestler.
What professional titles have you held? Tachi Palace Fights Bantamweight Champion, Up Next Fighting Bantamweight Champion, TUF 31 bantamweight finalist
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? Two-time Junior College All American wrestler
Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? Brown belt BJJ
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? Probably the TUF finale against Brad Katona. I suffered some injuries in the fight that made it hard to breathe and see and I had to dig deep.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Nick Diaz
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Bakersfield Junior College and Menlo College (Bay Area). I have a B.A degree in History. I also finished my teaching credential program and my master’s degree in education at Brandman University.
What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve been working as a teacher while I’ve been pursuing MMA and continuing my education. I also coach wrestling at Atascadero Middle School.
Personal Life / Background: Married, three kids (Ella-8, Margo-4, Hank-3 months). I have been a schoolteacher for nine years. I have also coached wrestling for many years.