PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Durrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prophet Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durrant comes to the cage accompanied by Baha Men - Who let the dogs out. Gamble is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rick Ross ft Weezy - I'm a G. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Durrant
vs
Gamble

170 cm
26
177 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

178 cm
21
183 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Durrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Prophet Gamble!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamble tries to clinch there but Durrant circles away.
Gamble moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like David Durrant has been cut.
Prophet Gamble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Durrant.
Gamble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durrant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Durrant shoots in for a takedown but Gamble shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Durrant. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble throws a chopping leg kick but Durrant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gamble lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Durrant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durrant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab, jab by Gamble - just one landing.
Durrant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gamble misses with a low kick as Durrant jumps back.
Gamble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gamble connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durrant takes one on the button.

Durrant feints and as Gamble raises his hands in defense, Durrant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Durrant is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gamble is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gamble has escaped and now he's on top!

Gamble decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gamble misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Gamble.
Gamble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Durrant.

Durrant shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Durrant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gamble is just riding it out for now. Durrant eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Durrant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gamble sees it coming and defends easily.

Durrant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gamble tries to roll over but Durrant keeps him under control.

Durrant is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prophet Gamble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Durrant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gamble lands a with a good body shot.

Durrant shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Durrant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gamble sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Durrant is looking for a kimura but Gamble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durrant to get the leverage.
Gamble gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamble is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Durrant postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gamble is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Durrant, into his guard.

Durrant has his foot on Gamble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gamble works his way back into a safe position though.

Durrant throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gamble escapes and throws Durrant's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Durrant sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Durrant looking for submissions off his back.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gamble stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Durrant to get to his feet.
Gamble throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prophet Gamble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Gamble.
Gamble has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gamble throws a leg kick but Durrant sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durrant tries for a takedown but Gamble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gamble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durrant.
Durrant shoots in and drives through. Gamble sprawls well.
Durrant walks into a stiff left hand from Gamble.
Gamble lands a glancing blow to the side of Durrant's head.

Gamble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durrant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gamble fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Durrant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamble fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durrant.
Durrant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gamble tries to avoid it but Durrant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gamble to the ground. Gamble escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prophet Gamble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durrant shoots in for a takedown but Gamble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gamble sizes up Durrant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prophet Gamble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Durrant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Durrant dodges the punch combination from Gamble.
Gamble throws a looping overhand right but Durrant ducks down to avoid it.
Durrant fails to land the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gamble!
Gamble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durrant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gamble.
Gamble connects with a nice looking jab.

Gamble clinches.

Durrant is trying to trip Gamble. He has hold of a leg but Gamble is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Durrant persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Durrant has gone for a leg lock! Gamble slips out almost immediately though and dives into Durrant's guard.
Gamble trying to stand up but can't free himself from Durrant's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Durrant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gamble is aware though and is defending well.

Gamble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gamble stays in close to Durrant's body and controls the position.
Gamble must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Durrant is looking for a triangle but Gamble pushes his legs off easily.

Gamble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durrant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamble has managed to get both his arms back between Durrant's legs - danger averted.

Gamble gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gamble looks to land a combination but Durrant avoids it well.
Durrant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David Durrant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durrant staying out of range there.
Durrant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gamble but Gamble pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gamble moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamble displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Durrant.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Durrant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durrant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gamble as he jumps to the side.
Gamble misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prophet Gamble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gamble winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prophet Gamble!