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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Gambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonny Gambler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambler tries to bum rush Galvao with a series of wild strikes but Galvao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gambler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galvao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gambler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gambler misses with a few strikes there.
Jonny Gambler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gambler misses with a double jab.
Gambler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gambler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gambler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Galvao slips a jab and a cross from Gambler.
A punch combination from Gambler misses.
A combination from Gambler does no damage.
Gambler throws a right hand that Galvao ducks under and follows up with a left that Galvao also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambler. Galvao does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Galvao with that takedown attempt.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Gambler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambler throws a series of punches but Galvao moves out of range.
Galvao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gambler is trying to defend but Galvao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Galvao trying to control from half guard but Gambler is working away.
Gambler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galvao on the ground.
Still in half guard, Galvao seems content to control.
Galvao is pressing down on Gambler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gambler is holding on for now.
Galvao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Galvao wants to work for an arm triangle but Gambler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galvao prevents Gambler from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Galvao seems content to control.
Gambler tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Gambler is breathing heavily.
Gambler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Galvao scores with a couple of nice shots.
Galvao passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gambler is squirming around, avoiding Galvao's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao working for a guillotine from mount but Gambler is in no mood to give up.
Galvao looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Galvao trying to control but Gambler is having none of it.
Galvao scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gambler?
Galvao landing strikes from the mount and Gambler is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao working Gambler over with strikes here.
Gambler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Galvao moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gambler has worked his arm free - good work by Gambler!
Galvao slows the pace down.
Gambler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Galvao's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Galvao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gambler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Galvao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gambler throws a right and a left that Galvao avoids nicely.
Gambler misses with a few strikes there.
Jonny Gambler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Gambler.
Gambler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galvao.
Galvao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galvao lands in his opponent's guard.
Galvao stands and throws Gambler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gambler seems a little lost for a moment, as Galvao dominates the positioning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galvao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gambler keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Galvao moves into full mount!
Galvao looking to control but Gambler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galvao breaks from Gambler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gambler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao controlling the position easily from mount.
Galvao lands a heavy elbow.
Galvao trying to control but Gambler is having none of it.
Galvao moves to take his opponent's back.
Galvao slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Well, with Galvao on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gambler is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Galvao wants to control but Gambler is keeping busy.
Galvao is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gambler is defending well though. Galvao let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Galvao trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Galvao working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Gambler is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Galvao has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Gambler taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Galvao!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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