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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Boulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anastasio Gamboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulder comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo Child. Gamboa has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - Careful (Click, Click) as his entrance music. Alex Boulder has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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225 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Boulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anastasio Gamboa!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boulder 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 Gamboa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gamboa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boulder throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Anastasio Gamboa has been cut.
Gamboa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boulder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gamboa scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamboa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gamboa avoids the strikes from the bottom by Boulder.
The strikes coming from Gamboa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boulder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boulder parries the strikes from Gamboa easily there. Gamboa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boulder to escape.
Boulder tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamboa scores with punches from side control.
Gamboa trying to control the action but Boulder is working from the bottom.
Boulder struggling a bit here.
Gamboa scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamboa wants to control but Boulder is keeping him busy.
Gamboa is putting a hurting on Boulder here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gamboa throws an elbow but Boulder slips to the side and avoids it well.
Boulder avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gamboa.
Boulder is looking to regain half guard here but Gamboa keeps moving and retains side control.
Boulder can't do much from the bottom here.
Gamboa lands a nice forearm strike.
Boulder tries to bench press Gamboa off him but Gamboa keeps the position.
Gamboa working the head and body with strikes.
Gamboa working the ground and pound from side control.
Gamboa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa wants to control but Boulder is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gamboa working the strikes but Boulder uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gamboa trying to control the action but Boulder is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gamboa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boulder is looking for a sweep. Gamboa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gamboa is trying to control. Boulder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gamboa slips a nice elbow through Boulder's hands, connecting with Boulder's forehead.
Gamboa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa throwing shots but Boulder is blocking nicely.
Boulder wants to control but Gamboa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gamboa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boulder to regain full guard.
Gamboa is working Boulder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gamboa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gamboa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boulder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gamboa landing some decent shots from guard.
Gamboa with a nice head shot there.
Boulder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gamboa trying to control but Boulder is working from the bottom.
Boulder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gamboa lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamboa throws a big elbow that misses.
Gamboa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gamboa postures up in Boulder's guard and throws a big left but Boulder blocks it.
Gamboa throws a big elbow that misses.
Gamboa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gamboa trying to control but Boulder is working from the bottom.
Gamboa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gamboa throws a big right hand that misses.
Boulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Boulder, not yet.
Gamboa prevents Boulder from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gamboa wants to control from the top but Boulder keeps moving.
Gamboa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boulder is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anastasio Gamboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anastasio Gamboa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gamboa shoots in and bounces Boulder off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gamboa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gamboa trying to control but Boulder is working from the bottom.
Gamboa chips away with some ground and pound.
Gamboa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boulder's head.
Gamboa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anastasio Gamboa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boulder wants to stand up but Gamboa is controlling him.
Gamboa postures up.
Boulder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gamboa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamboa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gamboa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gamboa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gamboa is looking to work some ground and pound but Boulder has wrist control.
Gamboa trying to control but Boulder is working from the bottom.
Gamboa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gamboa throwing strikes from guard but Boulder blocks nicely.
Boulder wants to stand but Gamboa is controlling the position.
Gamboa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gamboa chips away with some ground and pound.
Gamboa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gamboa with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa cracks Boulder with a solid left hand.
Gamboa landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamboa prevents Boulder from getting back to his feet.
Boulder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gamboa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gamboa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gamboa stands and steps away. Boulder gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gamboa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gamboa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boulder is looking to reverse the position.
Gamboa throws a strike aimed at the side of Boulder's head but Boulder avoids it well.
Gamboa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulder is trying to get back to half guard.
Boulder wants to get back to his feet.
Boulder taking a bit of punishment here - Gamboa scoring with strikes.
Boulder is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gamboa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Gamboa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gamboa scores with punches from side control.
Gamboa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boulder keeps working.
Boulder is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Boulder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Gamboa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulder takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gamboa working the ground and pound.
Gamboa scores with punches from side control.
Gamboa is looking to take a break and control but Boulder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gamboa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gamboa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boulder some visible discomfort.
Gamboa with the ground and pound but Boulder regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anastasio Gamboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anastasio Gamboa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gamboa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boulder forces Gamboa back against the cage and clinches.
Gamboa is trying to drag Boulder to the mat but Boulder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gamboa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Boulder regains guard.
Boulder has Gamboa pulled in close to control his posture.
Boulder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gamboa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gamboa working some strikes from top position.
Gamboa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boulder keeping moving, preventing Gamboa from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamboa looking to sit in guard and control but Boulder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gamboa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boulder defends it easily.
Boulder wants to get up but he can't break Gamboa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boulder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boulder passes Gamboa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gamboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gamboa missing with punches from the bottom.
Gamboa tries to roll over but Boulder keeps him under control.
Alex Boulder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gamboa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boulder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gamboa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boulder won't allow Gamboa to sweep him here.
Boulder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boulder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boulder has gone for a leg lock! Gamboa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boulder's guard.
Gamboa throwing strikes from guard but Boulder blocks nicely.
Boulder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boulder is looking to stand up but Gamboa isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamboa scoring with some ground and pound.
Gamboa chips away with some ground and pound.
Gamboa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gamboa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gamboa trying to control but Boulder is working from the bottom.
Gamboa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boulder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gamboa is in close to Boulder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gamboa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gamboa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gamboa wants to control from the top but Boulder keeps moving.
Gamboa throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gamboa is looking to work some ground and pound but Boulder has wrist control.
Gamboa lands a couple of elbows.
Boulder looking for a guillotine here but Gamboa defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gamboa is pushing down on Boulder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boulder is fighting to maintain full guard but Gamboa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anastasio Gamboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamboa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boulder keeps working.
Gamboa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anastasio Gamboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gamboa 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anastasio Gamboa!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anastasio Gamboa made sure he mentioned Damnfield clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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