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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anastasio Gamboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conner Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamboa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wu-Tang Clan - Careful (Click, Click). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Anastasio Gamboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Conner Gray!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gamboa scores with a nice strike.
Gamboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gray circles away.
Gamboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anastasio Gamboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Gray.
Gray has a takedown stuffed.
Gamboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gray circles away.
Gray shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gray showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gray lands with a punch from half guard.
Gray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gamboa moves into full guard.
Gray looking to pass the guard.
Gray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gamboa has momentary wrist control but Gray slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray lands a couple of elbows.
Gamboa looking to control.
Gamboa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gamboa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gamboa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gray working some strikes from top position.
Gray lands a couple of elbows.
Gray throws a big elbow that misses.
Gamboa scores with a nice shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamboa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gray trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gamboa's guard.
Gamboa wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gray trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gamboa's guard.
Gamboa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gamboa tries to get out of the position.
Gray preventing the sweep.
Gray landing some decent shots from guard.
Gray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gamboa is keeping the position for now.
Gray wants to control from the top but Gamboa keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa throwing short punches from the bottom.
Gamboa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gamboa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gray on the ground.
Gamboa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gray stands up over Gamboa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gray is working Gamboa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gray postures up and lands a big shot to Gamboa's brow.
Gamboa is trying to keep Gray in close.
Gamboa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gamboa's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gamboa is working an open guard so Gray takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gray's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamboa gets a takedown into half guard.
Gray on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gamboa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gamboa is stalling here. Gray is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gamboa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gray has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gray laying and praying for a moment but Gamboa takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gray keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gray connects with a nice short shot to Gamboa's temple.
Gamboa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gamboa trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conner Gray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gamboa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gray swivels and escapes.
Gray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown by Gray or perhaps it was just good defense by Gamboa which made him look bad.
Gray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gamboa pinned against the cage. Gamboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gamboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gamboa goes for a double leg but Gray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gray continues to drive forward.
Gamboa is trying to drag Gray to the mat but Gray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anastasio Gamboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamboa lands a takedown into guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gray. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gray wants to stand up but Gamboa is controlling him.
Gray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gray scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Gamboa does it's job there.
Gamboa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gamboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gamboa connects with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Gray as Gamboa shoots in.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gamboa blocks a head kick by Gray.
Gamboa shoots in and bounces Gray off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gamboa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray working for a triangle but Gamboa defends it easily.
Gamboa landing some decent shots from guard.
Gamboa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gamboa looking to pass the guard.
Gamboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamboa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gray wants to get back to his feet but Gamboa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa is looking to work some ground and pound but Gray has wrist control.
Gray wants to sweep but no luck.
Gray has his foot on Gamboa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gamboa works his way back into a safe position though.
Gray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gamboa preventing the sweep.
Gamboa scoring with some ground and pound.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Gamboa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Gamboa from controlling successfully.
Gray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gamboa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gamboa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gamboa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gray wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gamboa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gamboa works over Gray with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gamboa trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Gamboa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gamboa connects with a couple of short punches.
Gamboa throws a big right hand that misses.
Gamboa throws an elbow that misses. Gray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gamboa's guard. Nice move by Gray!
Gray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamboa looking to control.
Anastasio Gamboa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gamboa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anastasio Gamboa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gray dives in and grabs Gamboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gamboa pushes down on Gray's head and hops out.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt - Gamboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gray looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gamboa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gray has Gamboa in his guard.
Gamboa wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Gamboa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gamboa is controlling him.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Gamboa from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anastasio Gamboa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gamboa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gamboa showed some decent athleticism there.
Gray wants to get back to his feet.
Gray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice strikes from Gamboa there.
Gray controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gray is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gamboa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gray is staying active underneath Gamboa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gray gets full guard.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamboa is looking to work some ground and pound but Gray has wrist control.
Gray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gamboa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gamboa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gamboa postures up and lands a big shot to Gray's brow.
Gray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gamboa.
Gamboa throws a strike but Gray rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamboa wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment.
Gamboa tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gamboa is on top in guard.
Gamboa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gamboa is working Gray over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gray wants to stand and escape but Gamboa is having none of it.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
Gamboa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gamboa trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Gamboa stops Gray from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gamboa trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray wants to stand but Gamboa is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gamboa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gray's head.
Gray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gamboa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gamboa connects with a couple of short punches.
Gray manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gamboa has clasped his hands together around Gray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gray tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gamboa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gamboa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gamboa scores with punches from side control.
Gamboa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gray some visible discomfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anastasio Gamboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gamboa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anastasio Gamboa!
Anastasio Gamboa made sure to mention his sponsor, Damnfield clothing in his post fight interview.
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hype
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