Cody Gibson vs Manvel Gamburyan — Fight recap

Manvel Gamburyan submitted Cody Gibson via submission in round two at 4:56, securing a dominant grappling victory despite being significantly outstruck. Gibson landed 49 significant strikes at 41% accuracy and controlled the cage for 2:43, including a knockdown that briefly shifted momentum in his favor.

However, Gamburyan's wrestling proved decisive, landing two takedowns and maintaining top control to set up the submission finish. Gibson attempted just one takedown and managed only 50% accuracy on his limited wrestling attempts, while Gamburyan's striking output remained minimal at 11 of 52 significant strikes.

The Armenian fighter's superior grappling and submission awareness ultimately overcame Gibson's striking volume and early success, demonstrating the importance of well-rounded defense in close matchups at featherweight.