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Father-Son Legacy: Gibson Repeats Knee KO at UFC
29 Mar
Summary
- Lance Gibson Jr. secured a first-round knockout win.
- Gibson's victory echoed his father's UFC knockout with knees.
- Hooper experienced his second consecutive knockout loss.
Lance Gibson Jr. made a memorable UFC debut at UFC Seattle on Saturday, securing a decisive first-round knockout victory over Chase Hooper. The fight concluded at 2:56 in the initial round after Gibson unleashed a powerful elbow followed by a series of effective knees, leaving Hooper unable to continue.
This emphatic win carried significant personal meaning for Gibson, as it mirrored his father's own UFC knockout victory achieved with a knee strike in 2000. Gibson expressed his gratitude and determination, having actively sought a spot on the Seattle card.
For Hooper, the result marks a second consecutive knockout loss, following a similar defeat in 2025. Gibson's performance was particularly notable as it was his first win and first finish within the UFC.
