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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Bishop Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anastasio Gamboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop Jr's entrance music is The Desolation of Smaug. A fine choice. Gamboa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wu-Tang Clan - Careful (Click, Click) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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207 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Bishop Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Anastasio Gamboa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamboa throws a series of punches but Bishop Jr moves out of range.
Gamboa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gamboa!
Bishop Jr takes a little break here. Gamboa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gamboa throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Gamboa throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Gamboa is trying to escape the position but Bishop Jr is controlling the position.
Gamboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bishop Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gamboa down.
Bishop Jr controls the position.
Gamboa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop Jr working away.
Gamboa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bishop Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gamboa throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Bishop Jr blocks the strikes from Gamboa.
Bishop Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bishop Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Bishop Jr blocks the strikes from Gamboa.
Bishop Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gamboa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gamboa taking a bit of punishment here - Bishop Jr scoring with strikes.
Bishop Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gamboa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gamboa throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Gamboa tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Gamboa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamboa trying to remain calm as Bishop Jr controls from the top position.
Bishop Jr blocks the strikes from Gamboa.
Gamboa wants to control but Bishop Jr postures up.
Gamboa is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Gamboa tries to buck Bishop Jr off but Bishop Jr is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Bishop Jr stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop Jr controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamboa throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Bishop Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sonny Bishop Jr just wasn't active enough.
Gamboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bishop Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Gamboa fights it but they end up in guard.
Gamboa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gamboa looking to control.
Gamboa wants to improve his position but instead Bishop Jr has moved into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gamboa trying to control but Bishop Jr postures up.
Gamboa taking some punishment here, with Bishop Jr in his half guard.
Bishop Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Bishop Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bishop Jr 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!
Gamboa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gamboa is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Bishop Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bishop Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Gamboa tries to sprawl out of it but Bishop Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gamboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gamboa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bishop Jr's head.
Bishop Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by Gamboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop Jr which made him look bad.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamboa shoots in and drives through. Bishop Jr sprawls well.
Sonny Bishop Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anastasio Gamboa.
Bishop Jr shoots in for a double leg but Gamboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gamboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop Jr tries to avoid it but Gamboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop Jr to the ground. Bishop Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bishop Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gamboa is fending him off so far but Bishop Jr persists. Nope, Gamboa circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamboa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bishop Jr.
Bishop Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gamboa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bishop Jr stays in close to Gamboa's body and controls the position.
Bishop Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bishop Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Bishop Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bishop Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gamboa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gamboa is looking to sweep but instead, Bishop Jr has passed into half guard.
Bishop Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gamboa wants to sweep but Bishop Jr has passed to side control!
Bishop Jr is working Gamboa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bishop Jr staying calm.
Gamboa is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bishop Jr controls the position from side control.
Gamboa is looking for a sweep.
Bishop Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bishop Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamboa keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Gamboa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bishop Jr controlling the position.
Bishop Jr scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa struggling a bit here.
Bishop Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamboa keeps working.
Gamboa is looking for a sweep.
Bishop Jr working the ground and pound.
Bishop Jr wants to control but Gamboa is keeping him busy.
Gamboa struggling a bit here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bishop Jr wants to control but Gamboa is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Bishop Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamboa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Bishop Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bishop Jr leaves Gamboa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bishop Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Gamboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gamboa wants to take the fight to the mat but Bishop Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gamboa is trying to drag Bishop Jr to the mat but Bishop Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sonny Bishop Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anastasio Gamboa.
Gamboa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bishop Jr gets underhooks to prevent Gamboa's takedown attempt.
Gamboa has Bishop Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bishop Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gamboa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bishop Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gamboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gamboa is looking for a takedown.
Gamboa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bishop Jr after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gamboa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gamboa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bishop Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gamboa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gamboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Gamboa throws a right and a left that Bishop Jr avoids nicely.
Gamboa shoots in and drives through. Bishop Jr sprawls well.
Gamboa tries to clinch but Bishop Jr is having none of it.
Bishop Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gamboa but Gamboa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Gamboa. Those never looked like landing.
Bishop Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Sonny Bishop Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gamboa sprawls well. Gamboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Gamboa. No joy for Bishop Jr on that attempt.
Bishop Jr slips under a jab.
Gamboa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gamboa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anastasio Gamboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamboa tries to bum rush Bishop Jr with a series of wild strikes but Bishop Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gamboa fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bishop Jr.
Gamboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bishop Jr circles away.
Gamboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Gamboa closes the distance and clinches up with Bishop Jr, looking for a takedown. Gamboa pushes Bishop Jr against the cage but Bishop Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Gamboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop Jr which made him look bad.
Bishop Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gamboa sprawls well. Gamboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Bishop Jr tries to clinch up.
Gamboa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bishop Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop Jr works over Gamboa with some ground and pound from guard.
Sonny Bishop Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gamboa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bishop Jr manages to pass to side control.
Bishop Jr trying to control the pace.
Anastasio Gamboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop Jr blocks the strikes from Gamboa.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gamboa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bishop Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bishop Jr trying to control the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamboa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sonny Bishop Jr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bishop Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Bishop Jr!
Sonny Bishop Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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