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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tracey Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Rodic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikola Rodic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tracey Gamble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikola Rodic!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamble shoots in for a double leg but Rodic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rodic has closed the distance and engaged Gamble in a clinch.
Gamble tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodic avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Rodic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodic is trying to break free.
Rodic jumps guard but Gamble stands there with Rodic around his waist. Rodic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gamble pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gamble is trying to control the position but Rodic postures up.
Rodic controlling from the top position.
Gamble is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gamble manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gamble successfully pulls guard.
Rodic trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodic defends well.
Rodic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gamble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gamble working a defensive guard here.
Rodic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nikola Rodic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rodic gets caught napping as Gamble dives in and scores a takedown. Rodic manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodic is trying to control the position but Gamble postures up.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamble controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tracey Gamble.
Rodic has managed to clinch.
Gamble jumps into guard, dragging Rodic to the mat.
Gamble wants to hit a switch here but Rodic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gamble there!
Rodic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gamble has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gamble!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gamble slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gamble cracks Rodic with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tracey Gamble dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rodic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gamble tries to avoid it but Rodic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gamble to the ground. Gamble escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Gamble with that takedown attempt.
Tracey Gamble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gamble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rodic to the ground. Gamble is now in Rodic's guard.
Gamble is working Rodic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tracey Gamble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gamble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gamble wants to control from the top but Rodic keeps moving.
Rodic is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tracey Gamble.
Rodic clinches.
Gamble pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamble wants to get back to his feet but Rodic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gamble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodic trying to control but Gamble is working from the bottom.
Gamble is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodic is controlling him.
Gamble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gamble works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gamble wants to sweep here but Rodic controlling him for the moment.
Gamble wants to stand and escape but Rodic is having none of it.
Gamble is pulling down on Rodic's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodic, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gamble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nikola Rodic.
Gamble slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamble controlling from the top position.
Rodic looking to control.
Gamble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gamble seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodic for as long as he can get away with.
We're going to have a standup here because Tracey Gamble wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rodic gets caught flat footed, as Gamble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tracey Gamble dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck for Gamble with that takedown attempt.
Rodic has Gamble up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gamble gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gamble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodic working aggressively here.
Rodic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gamble is trying to pull guard but Rodic has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble is working for takedown but Rodic is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tracey Gamble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodic prevents the takedown attempt.
Gamble trying to land knees to the body.
Gamble pulls guard effortlessly.
Rodic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rodic dives in and grabs Gamble's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gamble pushes down on Rodic's head and hops out.
Gamble shoots in and drives through. Rodic sprawls well.
Gamble lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gamble fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodic avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Rodic as Gamble shoots in.
Rodic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gamble sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gamble fails with a takedown attempt.
Gamble fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gamble but Gamble pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gamble changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodic tries to avoid it but Gamble manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodic to the ground. Rodic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodic clinches up against the cage.
Rodic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gamble looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gamble throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodics head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamble jumps guard and drags Rodic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gamble keeping full guard, as Rodic tries to pass.
Gamble keeping moving, preventing Rodic from controlling successfully.
Rodic wants to stand and escape but instead Gamble has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gamble is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodic trying to keep a closed guard but Gamble is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikola Rodic.
I think Gamble has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tracey Gamble!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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