Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 139: Gambini v Pope
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Pope defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini lands a two punch combo.
Pope tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gambini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gambini throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPope.
Gambini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Gino Gambini has been cut.
Gambini lands with a shot to the body.
Pope blocks a jab.
Pope looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pope throws a low kick but Gambini moves out of range easily.
Gambini lands with a straight right. Pope didn't see that one coming.
Pope avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Pope counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Pope moves into range and clinches up with Gambini.
Pope lands an uppercut.
Pope lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gambini wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Gambini throws a head punch that misses.
Gambini lands a body shot.
Gambini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gambini misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gambini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gambini lands with an uppercut that bounces Pope off the cage and back into range.
Pope has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
Pope throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Gambini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gambini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gambini with a hook.
Gambini misses with a body shot.
Gambini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini throws out a powerful jab.
Gambini scores with a hook.
Gambini throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambini with a hook.
Gambini lands with an overhand left.
Gambini misses with a looping left.#T2#
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pope replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gambini blocks it well.
Gambini misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Gambini backing away here, and Pope unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gambini lands a jab to the head.
Gambini lands a lovely overhand right.
Pope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pope takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Gambini looks to land a right hand but Pope moved out of range.
Gambini throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Pope works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Pope takes the fight into the clinch.
Pope is leaning against Gambini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gambini swings wildly with an uppercut but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gambini fails to land.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gambini lands an uppercut.
Gambini lands a shot to the body.
Pope blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gambini.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Gambini uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Gambini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pope staying out of range there.
Pope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gambini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Pope closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gambini misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Pope tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pope lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gambini or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gambini.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope tries to work over Gambini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gambini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope cracks Gambini with a nice body shot.
Pope misses with a body punch.
Pope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pope is working Gambini over against the cage.
A short right from Gambini.
Gambini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope lands a nice shot to the body.
Gambini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pope blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pope.
Gambini misses with a punch on the inside.
Pope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pope lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gambini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
That's time! Gambini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gambini moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from Gambini.
Gambini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pope scores with a hook.
Pope misses with a body kick.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gambini lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Gambini as he connects with a hook.
Gambini looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gambini, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambini misses with a looping right.
Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Gambini scores with a jab.
Gambini cracks Pope with a good jab.#T1#
Nice jab there from Gambini.
Gambini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pope.
Gambini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope slips a straight right by Gambini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pope! But no joy.
Pope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot.
Gino Gambini is winning the standup battle so far.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gambini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gambini scores with a nice right hand.
Gambini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pope slips a straight right by Gambini.
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini slips under a jab from Pope.
Pope gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gambini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pope needs to keep his hands up - Gambini had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Pope defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini backing away here, and Pope unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gambini throws an off balance right hand
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gambini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pope takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Gambini finds it's target.
Good shot there by Gambini.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
And Pope responds with a good body kick, but Gambini manages to step out the way in time.
Nice defenses there by Gambini.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gambini.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
Pope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pope lands with a hook. Gambini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gambini misses with a jab to the body
and Pope counters with an outside leg kick.
Gambini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gambini looks to land a left hand but Pope moved out of range nicely.#T3#
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pope looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.
Gambini jabs Pope right on the nose. Pope blinks but takes it well.
Gambini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gambini misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Pope releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pope throws a leg kick but Gambini moved away.
Gino Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope throws a looping overhand right but Gambini ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gambini lands a head shot.
Nice shot lands for Gambini.
Gambini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pope can do to turn this around?
Gambini lands the left hand.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambini lands a nice shot that snaps Pope's head back.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Pope thinks about the counter body kick.
Gambini needs to keep his hands up - Pope had a free shot at his head there.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Pope slips a jab from Gambini.
Pope follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Pope releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pope moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch but Gambini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gambini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pope slips a jab from Gambini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Gambini misses with a wild body shot.
Gambini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pope cracks Gambini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pope's head.
Gambini moves out of range of the body kick.
Gambini looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Pope as he connects with a hook.
Pope takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gambini connects with a crisp jab.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Pope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pope moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Pope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini lands with a right hand.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Pope takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gambini with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Pope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gambini connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Pope's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gambini misses with a wild body shot.
Pope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Gambini scores with a shot to the body.
Pope has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gambini lands a body shot.
Pope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Pope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pope throws a hook but Gambini blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Pope there.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.#T2#
Gambini misses with a hook.
Pope defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Pope doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gambini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambini misses with a hook
and Gambini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gambini scores with a sloppy right hand. Pope should have avoided that one.
Gambini misses with a left hand
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Gambini is rocked!
Gambini misses with a left hand
and Pope counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gambini thinking.
Pope throws a body kick that misses.
Gambini misses with a right hand
and Pope makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gambini connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Pope avoids the body shot from Gambini.
Pope slips a straight right by Gambini.#T3#
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Gambini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pope throws the left hand but Gambini avoids the punch easily.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. Pope moves away and avoids it.
Gambini backing away here, and Pope unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gambini seems to have got his legs back now.
Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Pope drops his hands momentarily and Gambini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gambini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gambini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pope moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
Gambini misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pope throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
Pope throws a hook but Gambini blocks it.
Gambini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gambini takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Pope. #T4#
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Pope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pope scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Pope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pope throws the left hand but Gambini avoids the punch easily.
Gambini throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.
Pope throws a jab when Gambini was well out of range.
Pope drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pope avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pope looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
Gambini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pope misses with a kick to the body.
Pope avoids the body shot from Gambini.
A little jabbing left from Pope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Pope misses with a straight left.
Pope misses with a body kick.
Pope looks to land a right hand but Gambini moved out of range.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Pope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Gambini.
Gambini throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Pope takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gambini catches Pope with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot lands for Gambini.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pope was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Gambini looks to land a left hand but Pope moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Pope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gambini doesn't seem phased though.
Gambini misses with a hook to the body
and Pope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Pope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Pope walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gambini.
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Pope replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gambini blocks it well.
Good leg kick by Pope.
Pope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Pope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gambini misses with a left hand
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
Pope throws out a loose jab but Gambini uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Pope.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambini misses with a wild body shot.
Gambini misses with a jab to the body
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gambini takes one to the side of the head.
Pope staying out of range there.
Pope throws a counter combo.
Gambini misses with a right hand
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gambini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gambini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pope counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope throws a lazy right hand but Gambini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Gambini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.#T3#
Gambini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pope on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambini. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gambini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Pope is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gambini with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gambini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gambini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pope goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gambini digs a good body shot into Pope's ribs.
Pope moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Pope throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gambini tests Pope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gambini throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Gambini lunges at Pope with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pope's hand.
Pope slips under a jab from Gambini.
Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Pope moves into range and clinches up with Gambini.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Gambini breaks the clinch.
Gambini misses the body punch
and Pope counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini misses with a jab to the body
and Pope counters with an inside leg kick.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gambini misses the jab.
Pope throws a lazy right hand but Gambini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gino Gambini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Pope moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
Pope looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pope with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gambini to score with a decent uppercut.
Pope thows a leg kick but Gambini checks it
and Gambini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Pope pushes Gambini up against the cage in a clinch.
Pope misses with a body punch.
Pope can't find room to land a body shot as Gambini controls the action.
A short uppercut from Gambini.
Pope blocks an uppercut.
Gambini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope misses with some punches.
Pope presses Gambini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gambini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pope tries to throw a body punch but Gambini avoids it by throwing Pope back against the cage.
Gambini blocks a body shot from Pope.
Pope misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gambini. #T1#
Pope tries to work over Gambini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Pope throws a head punch that misses.
Pope keeps control of Gambini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gambini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pope blocks an uppercut.
Gambini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Popes head.
Gambini misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Gambini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from Gambini.
Pope tries to clinch up but Gambini circles away and keeps his distance.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
and Pope counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
Pope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gambini misses with a hook.
It seemed like Pope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eli Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pope punishes Gambini's body with a nice straight punch.
Gambini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Gambini.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambini throws a poor cross that misses
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Pope misses the target.
A big left from Gambini misses.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gambini lands a jab to the head.
Gambini connects with a right hand. Pope shakes it off.
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pope eats them both and turns towards Gambini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gambini scores with a jab. Pope acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Pope slips a jab from Gambini.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. Pope moves away and avoids it.
Gambini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Gambini.#CL2#
Pope closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gambini. #BC#
Gambini manages to break the clinch.
Gambini throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Gambini misses the jab.
Pope tries to clinch but Gambini moves out of range.
Gambini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gambini scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab. #T4#
Pope takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gambini throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Gambini lands with an uppercut that bounces Pope off the cage and back into range.
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!
Pope slips under a jab from Gambini.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gambini.
Pope is looking to clinch.
Gambini scores with a nice head shot.
Pope scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gambini doesn't seem bothered though.
Gambini throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.
Pope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Pope slips a straight right by Gambini.
Gino Gambini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gambini lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gino Gambini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gambini, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gino Gambini!
Gino Gambini retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Gino Gambini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DC 133:Beard v Young
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
East scores with a jab to the body.
Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as East throws out the jab.
East blocks a jab.
Gambini cracks a nice hook into East's ribs.
East staying out of range there.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
East misses with a hook. Gambini ducked under it nicely.
East uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gambini moves away.
Gambini ducks under a wild hook from East.
East steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from East! But no joy.
East misses with a wild body shot.
Gambini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and East connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gambini throws a hook but East avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from East on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gambini throws a poor cross that misses
and East counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Gino Gambini has been cut.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
East connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for East.
Gambini slips under a jab from East.#T1#
Gambini throws a right hand that misses
enabling East to counter with a crisp jab.
East ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
East throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gambini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
East on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
East ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
East fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
East slips a straight right by Gambini.
Gambini lands an overhand right.
East throws a good cross that connects.
Gambini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gambini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gambini misses the jab.
Gambini misses with a looping left.
East ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of East 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gino Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
East slips under a jab.#T2#
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini lunges at East with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by East's hand.
Gambini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from East.
Gambini misses with a hook
and East counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gambini blocks a jab.
Gambini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gambini scores with a jab. East acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
and East counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gambini looks to land a left hand but East moved out of range nicely.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and East counters with a right hand to the body.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
and Gambini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
East swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
East on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gambini misses with a looping left.
East bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
East gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
East let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
and East counters with a nice body shot.
Gambini connects with a body shot.
Gambini defending well as East loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gambini misses with a hook
and East counters with a stiff right hand.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but East uses good head movement to avoid it.
East throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gambini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
East throws a hook but Gambini avoids it easily.
Gambini thuds his right hand into East's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
East defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini misses with a left hand
and East counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
letting East counter with a right hand.
Gambini throws a shot to the body.
East throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Gambini misses with a looping right.
East throws a looping overhand right but Gambini ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini connects with a nice looking jab.
Gambini lands an overhand right.
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gambini throws a hook but East blocks it.
A combination from East does no damage.
Gambini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gambini misses with a hook. East ducked under it nicely.
East swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on East's shoulder, as East tries to avoid the shot.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by East.
East slips a straight right by Gambini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
East blocks a jab.
Gambini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
East digs a good hook to Gambini's body.
Gambini takes a swing at East's ribcage but misses.
East throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gino Gambini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
East blocks a jab.
Gambini throws a right hand that misses
and East counters with a right hand to the body.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. East saw that one coming.
East throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. East was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from East misses.
Gino Gambini is winning the standup battle so far.
Gambini throws a poor cross that misses
enabling East to counter with a crisp jab.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
East swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
East tries to bum rush Gambini with a series of wild strikes but Gambini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
East just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini throws an off balance right hand
and East counters with a stiff right hand.
East fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from East on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
East uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
It seemed like East was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gambini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
East staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from East on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gambini scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like East was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
East takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gambini swings for the body but East moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
East throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
East throws out a loose jab but Gambini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambini lands a really nice looking cross but East seems unphased.
Gambini scores with a sloppy right hand. East should have avoided that one.
A big left from Gambini misses.
Gambini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gambini slips a jab from East.
East misses with a straight right.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
and East counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
East moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
East slips under a jab from Gambini.#T2#
East throws a hook but Gambini avoids it easily.
Gambini is looking to counter punch.
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!
East slips a straight right by Gambini.
East is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gambini with a body shot.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but East manages to avoid it.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Gambini scores with a jab. East acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
East displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
Gambini misses with a looping left.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
East misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gambini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
East now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gambini scores with a nice head shot.
Gambini throws the left hand but East avoids the punch easily.
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by East.
Gambini slips a jab from East.
Gambini throwing a counter right hand but East manages to avoid it.#T3#
East moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
Gambini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab, jab by Gambini - just one landing.
Gambini misses with a body shot.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. East moves away and avoids it.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. East was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
East throws a combination. Gambini tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambini. East does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from East on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
letting East counter with a right hand.
Gambini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but East circles away quickly and effectively.
Gambini lands with a hook. East tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
East steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but East uses good head movement to avoid it.
East looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and East counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by East.
East ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
East misses with a looping right.
Jab from Gambini.
Nice shot by East.
East fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but East ducks down to avoid it.
East connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gambini momentarily.
Gambini throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling East to counter with a crisp jab.
East uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Gambini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gambini duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambini lands a jab to East's midsection.
Gambini throws a poor cross that misses
and East counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gambini thinking.
Gambini swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting East counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
East on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gambini jabs East right on the nose. East blinks but takes it well.
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
East takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gambini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and East counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gambini throws out a loose jab but East uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambini looks to land a left hand but East moved out of range nicely.
Gambini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and East counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gambini's corner calls for a 1-2. Gambini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gambini misses with a wild combination.
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!
Gambini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
East avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gambini misses with a hook. East ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gambini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
East swings and misses with a hook to the body.
East has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and East cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gambini lands with a shot to the body.
East takes a swing at Gambini's ribcage but misses.
Gambini lands with an uppercut that bounces East off the cage and back into range.
East moves out of range of the strikes.
East lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
East throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
East takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
East uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Gambini misses with a straight right. #T2#
Gambini slips under a jab.
Gambini lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
East takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
East has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gambini finds it's way round the side to connect with East's head.
Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. East sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Gambini.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and East counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gambini scores with a body shot.
East jabs at Gambini's body.
East looks to throw the jab but Gambini is out of range.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Gambini misses the jab.
East throws an overhand right that lands on Gambini's shoulder, as Gambini tries to avoid the shot.
Gambini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by East.#T3#
East throws a hook but Gambini blocks it.
Gambini is looking to counter punch.
East uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
A jab from Gambini misses.
East moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gambini misses with a body shot.
Gambini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Easts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
East misses the shot to the body.
Gambini looks to land a right hand but East moved out of range.
Gambini misses with a jab to the body
and East connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
East throws out a loose jab but Gambini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambini walks into a stiff left hand from East.
Gambini throws a hook to the side of East's head but East sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gambini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by East.
Gambini scores with a hook to the body. East takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
East fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambini manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambini connects with a nice looking jab.
Gambini ducks under a wild hook from East.
East lands a jab to the head.
Gambini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from East misses.
Gambini is looking to counter punch.
East ducks right into an uppercut from Gambini.
East scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
East walks into a left hand.
East displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
East lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
East swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Gambini.
Gambini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Gambini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
East swings for the body but Gambini moves out of range.
Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
East misses with a hook. Gambini ducked under it nicely.
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini slips a straight right by East.
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and East connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
East looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
East lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gambini at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and East counters with a stiff right hand.
Gambini jabs East right on the nose. East blinks but takes it well.
Gambini sizes up East with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
East takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Gambini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. East moves away and avoids it.
East slips under a jab from Gambini.
East ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and East counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gambini thinking.
Gambini scores with a jab.
East throws a jab when Gambini was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gambini misses the target.
Gambini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
East throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gambini lands the left hand.
Gambini misses with a hook
and East cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
East misses with an uppercut. Gambini saw that one coming.
East moves forwards but Gambini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
East scores with a one two! Gambini had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
A big right from Gambini misses.
Gambini cracks East with an open hand slap.
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and East counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by East.
A little jabbing left from East on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gambini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gambini misses with a combination
and East counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Gambini is rocked!
Gambini thuds his right hand into East's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Gambini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gambini misses with a body shot.
Gambini seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from East misses.
Gambini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
East takes one on the button.
East with a hook.
Gambini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Gambini misses the body punch
and East counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
Gambini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
East jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gambini throws a nice looking combination but East bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
East throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
Gambini misses with a right hand
letting East counter with a right hand.
East uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
East throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
East keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Gambini misses with a hook. East ducked under it nicely.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
and East counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gambini moves away from the strike by East.
Gambini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as East throws out the jab.
Gambini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
East displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
East looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Gambini scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
East staying out of range there.
East looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambini is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
Gambini cracks East with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gambini cracks East with an open hand slap.
Gambini digs a good hook to East's body.
East throws a big shot that misses.
Gambini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
Gambini throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
East looks to land a right hand but Gambini moved out of range.
Gambini is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from East. Gambini does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gino Gambini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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.#R5#
Gambini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck East on the side of the head.
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - East coming out on top.
Gambini looks to throw the jab but East is out of range.
East ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
East misses with a hook. Gambini ducked under it nicely.
Gambini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
and East counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gambini defending well as East loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from East misses.
East ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Gambini moves away from the strike by East.
Gambini misses with a hook. East ducked under it nicely.
Gambini scores with a shot to the body.
East ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.#T1#
Gambini looks to land a left hand but East moved out of range nicely.
Gambini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Gambini walks into a left hand.
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by East.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but East ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. East saw that one coming.
Gambini misses with a left hand
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
Gambini misses with a right hand
and East counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gambini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but East moves away.
Gambini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gambini throws a poor cross that misses
and East counters with a stiff right hand.
Gambini connects with a body shot.
Gambini lands a slapping body shot.
Adam East has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
East misses the shot to the body.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. East moves away and avoids it.
Gambini throws an off balance right hand
and East counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by East.
Gambini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as East throws out the jab.
Gambini looks to land a right hand but East moved out of range.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but East uses good head movement to avoid it.
East throws a shot from downtown. Gambini moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
East displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
Gambini takes a swing at East's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from East on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gambini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big right from Gambini misses. #T3#
Gambini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gambini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from East.
Gambini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gambini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling East to score with a decent uppercut.
East slips a jab from Gambini.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. East saw that one coming.
East misses with a hook.
Gambini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches East on the side of the head.
Gambini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but East was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Gambini displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gambini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from East.
Gambini connects with a right hand. East shakes it off.
Gambini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but East sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by East.
East throws a counter combo.#T4#
Gambini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
East avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
East misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Gambini misses
and East counters with a stiff right hand.
East connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gambini blocks a jab.
Gambini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of East's head.
East misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gambini.
Gambini misses with a looping left.
A combination from East does no damage.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
and Gambini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
Gambini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. East looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gino Gambini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
East is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
East misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gambini.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gino Gambini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gambini 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gino Gambini!
Gino Gambini retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Gino Gambini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DC 124: Sitsongrit v Ellacuria
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Gambini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gambini looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
Christ flicks out a counter leg kick but Gambini steps away.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Christ tries to move into range but Gambini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christ fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Gambini misses.
Gino Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gambini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christ stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christ drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gambini cracks Christ with a good jab.
Gambini misses with a shot to the body
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gambini as he jumps to the side.
Gambini misses with a hook
and Christ counters with an outside leg kick.
Christ fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gambini avoids it really well and circles away.
Gino Gambini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judah Christ.#T1#
Gambini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christ tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gambini swivels and escapes.
Gambini takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambini. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ tries to move into range but Gambini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gambini misses with a looping left.
No luck for Christ with that takedown attempt.
Gambini misses with a hook
and Christ counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gambini thinking.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
Gambini misses with a two punch combination.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gambini as he jumps to the side. #T2#
A big left from Gambini misses.
Gino Gambini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christ slips a jab from Gambini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambini throws an off balance right hand
and Christ counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No luck for Christ with that takedown attempt.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christ.
Gambini cracks Christ with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gambini lands with an uppercut that bounces Christ off the cage and back into range.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christ's head backwards.
No luck for Christ with that takedown attempt.
Christ defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Christ looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gambini is fending him off so far but Christ persists. Nope, Gambini circles away and we're back to standing.
Gambini throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gambini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christ has a takedown stuffed.
Christ defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Christ only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gambini stuns Christ with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christ gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gambini.
Christ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gambini misses with a looping right.
Christ's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gambini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christ scrambles back to his feet.
Gambini misses the jab.
Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gambini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Christ.
Gambini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Christ tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gambini defends well and Christ ends up having to push Gambini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
and Gambini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambini connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christ.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Christ drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Christ slips under a jab.
Christ blocks a jab.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Gambini does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Gambini.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
Gambini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gambini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gambini misses with a two punch combination.
Christ has a takedown stuffed.
Christ takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
Gambini stuffs the takedown attempt from Christ. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini misses with a wild combination.
Christ closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Christ shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gino Gambini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judah Christ.
Gambini misses the body punch
and Gambini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambini throws a good cross that connects.
Gambini throws a poor cross that misses
and Christ counters with a left and a right that stings Gambini.
Christ fails with the takedown.
Gambini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Gambini misses with a looping left.
Christ is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gambini with a body shot.
Christ slips under a jab.
Christ doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Christ shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Christ was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambini is letting Christ control him for a moment.
Gambini can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Gambini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gambini is looking to improve his position.
Gambini wants to control but Christ is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Christ seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gambini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gambini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Christ's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Christ's back!
Christ is trying to break free. #T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gambini continues to stall.
Christ is trying to break free. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gambini keeps control of the position easily here as Christ tries to buck him off.
More hug and hope from Gambini.
Gambini not allowing Christ to control his hands.
Gambini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Gambini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gambini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christ slips under a jab from Gambini.
Nice takedown defense from Gambini. No joy for Christ on that attempt.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
Gambini clobbers Christ with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gambini scores with the left hand. Christ knows he should have avoided that one.
Christ tries for a takedown but Gambini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christ walks into a left hand.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gambini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gambini stuns Christ with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Christ flicks out a counter leg kick but Gambini steps away.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini stuffs the takedown attempt from Christ. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.
Gino Gambini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judah Christ.#T1#
Gambini misses with an uppercut
and Christ counters with an outside leg kick.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Christ is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gambini with a body shot.
Christ slips a jab from Gambini.
Christ shoots in but no luck this time.
Gambini throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Christ staying out of range there.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gambini misses with a few strikes there.
Christ shoots in but Gambini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gambini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gambini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Gambini lands the left hand.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Christ fails to land the takedown.
Christ defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Christ tries for a takedown but Gambini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christ tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gambini swivels and escapes.
Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christ was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
Christ shoots in for a double leg but Gambini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gambini.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Gino Gambini is winning the standup battle so far.
Gambini misses with a series of wild punches.
Christ appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3##TD2#
Christ bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Christ is looking to take a break and control but Gambini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gino Gambini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gambini is trying to control Christ's posture but Christ avoids it.
Gambini is looking to regain half guard here but Christ keeps moving and retains side control.
Christ tries to advance to mount but Gambini denies him.
Gambini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Gambini is trying to control but Christ passes into side control!
Gambini can't do much from the bottom here.
Christ tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gambini tries to bench press Christ off him but Christ keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini clearly takes that round.
That's time! Gambini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ has a takedown stuffed.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
Gambini throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
Gambini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
Gambini misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christ! But no joy.
Christ has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Christ counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Christ looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gambini is fending him off so far but Christ persists. Nope, Gambini circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gino Gambini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judah Christ.
Christ staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gambini, as that shot connected.
Christ shoots for a double leg takedown but Gambini sprawls well. He's pushed Christ's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gambini throws a big counter combination but Christ scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Gambini. No joy for Christ on that attempt.
Gambini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gambini misses with a shot to the body
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but Gambini shows good takedown defense.
Christ shoots in looking for a takedown but Gambini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Gambini misses the target.
Gambini misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Gambini throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Christ tries for a takedown but Gambini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gambini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gambini misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christ.#T2#
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christ takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Gambini misses.
Christ steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gambini.
Gambini connects with a crisp jab.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ tries a quick counter leg kick but Gambini is wise to it.
Gambini misses with a wild body shot.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Gambini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambini. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ shoots for a takedown but Gambini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christ gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gambini.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Christ avoids the body shot from Gambini.
Gambini lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christ! But no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Christ is defended easily by Gambini.
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini slaps away a takedown attempt from Christ, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Gambini misses.
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gambini as he jumps to the side.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gambini blocks it well.
Gambini misses with a hook
and Christ counters with an inside leg kick.
Gambini misses with a body shot. #T4#
Christ shoots in but Gambini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gambini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gambini misses with the combination.
Gambini throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Christ fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gambini dips to his left and cracks Christ with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gambini circles away.
A jab lands there for Gambini.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini backing away here, and Christ unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini had his way with Judah Christ in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Christ slips a jab from Gambini.
Christ flicks out a counter leg kick but Gambini steps away.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Christ.
Gambini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christ doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Gambini misses with a body shot
and Christ counters with an outside leg kick.
Christ moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Christ defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christ.
Gambini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gambini misses with a shot to the body
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.#T1#
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini stalks Christ and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Christ's face. Christ staggers backwards, shaken.
Gambini throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Gambini misses with a combination
and Christ makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Christ is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gambini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gino Gambini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judah Christ.
Gambini looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Gambini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christ takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christ.
Gambini misses with a wild body shot.
Christ looks for a takedown but Gambini sprawls well.#T2#
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Christ or perhaps it was just good defense by Gambini, which made it look bad.
A jab from Gambini misses.
Christ is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gambini with a body shot.
Gambini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambini misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambini misses with a looping right.
Gambini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Christ tries a quick counter leg kick but Gambini is wise to it.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Christ tries a quick counter leg kick but Gambini is wise to it.
Christ fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gambini avoids it really well and circles away.
Gambini misses with a hook.#T3#
Christ shoots in but Gambini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
Gambini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christ shoots in for a double leg but Gambini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christ shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gambini pinned against the cage. Gambini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Christ fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gambini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christ defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Judah Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Christ defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Christ wants to counter the offense by Gambini and move into the clinch position.
A punch lands to the side of Christ 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gambini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christ.
Gambini throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
Gambini lands with a hook. Christ tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gambini misses with a hook
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambini cracks Christ with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gambini lands a right hook to the body.
Gambini throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
Gambini connects with the punch.
Gambini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christ counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gino Gambini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gambini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gino Gambini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gambini, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gino Gambini!
Gino Gambini retains his lightweight title!
Gino Gambini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 117 Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
Gambini lands with an overhand left.
Gambini looks to score with a jab to the body but Sukbunsung is just out of range.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sukbunsung misses the shot to the body.
Sukbunsung jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sukbunsung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
Sukbunsung walks into a jab.
Gambini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
Gambini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gambini tests Sukbunsung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gambini.
Jab by Gambini.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukbunsung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Sukbunsung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sukbunsung cracks Gambini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sukbunsung with a nice calf kick.
Sukbunsung throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by Gambini as he checks the leg kick.
Gambini throws a body punch but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Sukbunsung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Sukbunsung lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Sukbunsung.
Gambini lands a slapping body shot.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Gambini throws an off balance right hand
and Sukbunsung counters with a right hand to the body.
Gambini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sukbunsung momentarily.
Gambini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gambini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sukbunsung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sukbunsung throws the left hand but Gambini avoids the punch easily.
Sukbunsung walks into a jab.
Sukbunsung's corner calls for a 1-2. Sukbunsung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambini connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Sukbunsung has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gambini lands with a hook. Sukbunsung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gambini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sukbunsung throws a body punch but Gambini moves out of range.
Sukbunsung with the inside leg kick.
Sukbunsung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sukbunsung walks into a stiff left hand from Gambini.
Good work by Gambini as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Sukbunsung misses with a wild body shot.
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and Sukbunsung counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Sukbunsung scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gambini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
Sukbunsung moves out of range of the strikes.
Sukbunsung is looking to counter punch.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
Sukbunsung tried to score with a low kick but Gambini checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
A jab from Sukbunsung misses.
Sukbunsung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Gambini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Sukbunsung is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gambini punishes Sukbunsung's body with a nice straight punch.
Sukbunsung lands with a right hand.
Sukbunsung looks to throw the jab but Gambini is out of range.
Gambini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sukbunsung throws a big shot that misses.
Gambini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sukbunsung scores with a leg kick.
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sukbunsung walks into a jab.#T3#
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Gambini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sukbunsung moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Gambini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukbunsung.
Gambini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gambini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Sukbunsung ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Gambini avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung moves out of range of the strikes.
Sukbunsung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gambini finds it's way round the side to connect with Sukbunsung's head.
Sukbunsung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gambini. That did some damage!
Gambini staying out of range there.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Sukbunsung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gambini at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukbunsung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gambini.
Gambini avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Gambini looks to throw the jab but Sukbunsung is out of range.
Sukbunsung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Gambini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gambini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gambini avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Gambini takes one on the button.
Gambini scores with a hook.
Sukbunsung throws out a leg kick but Gambini moves out of range and Sukbunsung only half commits.
Sukbunsung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
Sukbunsung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gambini scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sukbunsung 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 Gambini has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gambini and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Gambini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gambini scores with a hook.
Sukbunsung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sukbunsung misses with a low kick.
Sukbunsung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini looks to throw the jab but Sukbunsung is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sukbunsung misses the target.
Gambini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sukbunsung moves away.
Gambini throws a jab when Sukbunsung was well out of range.
Sukbunsung appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Sukbunsung misses the target.
Gambini lands a nice shot that snaps Sukbunsung's head back.
Gambini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Sukbunsung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gambini throws an off balance right hand
and Sukbunsung counters with a low kick, right behind Gambini 's knee.
Gambini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sukbunsung to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gino Gambini will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sukbunsung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambini manages to avoid it.
Sukbunsung throws out a loose jab but Gambini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and Sukbunsung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gambini defending well as Sukbunsung loads up on a big left hand.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini misses with a body shot.
Sukbunsung throws a solid leg kick but Gambini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sukbunsung.
Gambini takes a swing at Sukbunsung's ribcage but misses.
Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sukbunsung stalks Gambini and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gambini's face. Gambini staggers backwards, shaken.
Sukbunsung throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sukbunsung was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Sukbunsung lands a jab to the nose.
Gambini loads up on a big right hand but Sukbunsung slips the punch.
A left lands for Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sukbunsung throws a chopping leg kick but Gambini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukbunsung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sukbunsung misses with a hook.
Sukbunsung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Gambini cracks Sukbunsung with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Gambini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sukbunsung on the side of the head.
Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gambini, as that shot connected.
Gambini jabs at Sukbunsung's body.
Sukbunsung misses with a looping right.
Sukbunsung connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sukbunsung misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Gambini 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sukbunsung blocks a jab.
Gambini slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Gambini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gambini in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Sukbunsung tests Gambini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gambini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
Gambini throws a hook but Sukbunsung avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sukbunsung just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini swings for the body but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Sukbunsung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sukbunsung moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
Gambini slips under a jab.
Gino Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukbunsung cracks Gambini with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Gambini throws a body punch but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Sukbunsung moves out of range of the strikes.
Gambini slips a jab from Sukbunsung.
A little jabbing left from Gambini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sukbunsung scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Gambini avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sukbunsung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sukbunsung fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gambini is out of range.
Gambini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sukbunsung.
Gambini clobbers Sukbunsung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sukbunsung walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gambini throws a hook but Sukbunsung avoids it easily.
Sukbunsung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sukbunsung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Sukbunsung moves out of range of the strikes.
Sukbunsung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Gambini.
Sukbunsung swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gambini.
Sukbunsung getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Sukbunsung's shoulder, as Sukbunsung tries to avoid the shot.
Gambini staying out of range there.#T3#
Gambini connects with a single shot there.
Sukbunsung ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
A little feinted left hand from Sukbunsung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sukbunsung misses the shot to the body.
Sukbunsung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Sukbunsung misses.
Gino Gambini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Gambini misses.
Sukbunsung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Gambini dips to his left and cracks Sukbunsung with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung throws a jab when Gambini was well out of range.
Sukbunsung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gambini misses with a body shot
enabling Sukbunsung to counter with a crisp jab.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukbunsung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukbunsung scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukbunsung scores with a hook to the body. Gambini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
Sukbunsung attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sukbunsung lands a jab to the head.
Sukbunsung lands with an uppercut that bounces Gambini off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Gambini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sukbunsung.
Gambini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sukbunsung throws the left hand but Gambini avoids the punch easily.
Sukbunsung cracks a nice hook into Gambini's ribs.
Gambini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gambini misses with a left hand
and Sukbunsung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gambini thuds his right hand into Sukbunsung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
A jab from Gambini misses.
Gambini swings for the body but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Sukbunsung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sukbunsung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
A big left from Sukbunsung misses.
Sukbunsung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sukbunsung throws a shot from downtown. Gambini moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukbunsung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Sukbunsung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gambini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sukbunsung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sukbunsung catches Gambini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gambini lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chaiyo Sukbunsung will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Gambini blocks a leg kick.
Gambini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Gambini - just one landing.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sukbunsung ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
A counter left hand to the body from Sukbunsung misses its target.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sukbunsung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gambini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sukbunsung backs up against the cage.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sukbunsung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gambini momentarily.
Sukbunsung cracks Gambini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sukbunsung lands with a cross.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Gambini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gambini avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sukbunsung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Gambini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sukbunsung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sukbunsung misses with a looping right.
Sukbunsung misses with a body shot. #T1#
Sukbunsung misses the shot to the body.
Gambini defending well as Sukbunsung loads up on a big left hand.
Sukbunsung throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gambini slips under a jab.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Gambini as he connects with a hook.
Sukbunsung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Gambini.
Sukbunsung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gambini ducks right into an uppercut from Sukbunsung.
Gambini lands with a cross.
Gambini lands a nice looking body shot.
Gambini ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sukbunsung is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sukbunsung drops his hands momentarily and Gambini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sukbunsung throws a body shot but no joy.
Sukbunsung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gambini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sukbunsung's hands.
Sukbunsung misses with a hook.
Gambini misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Sukbunsung throws a jab when Gambini was well out of range.
Sukbunsung blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Sukbunsung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sukbunsung.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sukbunsung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gambini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sukbunsung throws a body punch but Gambini moves out of range.
Sukbunsung feints and then cracks Gambini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gambini down.
Gambini swings for the body but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Sukbunsung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Sukbunsung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sukbunsung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Sukbunsung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sukbunsung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung staying out of range there.
Sukbunsung avoids the body shot from Gambini.
Gambini checks the leg kick.
Sukbunsung misses with a low kick.
Jab from Gambini.
Sukbunsung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gambini's sensitive parts.
Sukbunsung swings for the body but Gambini moves out of range. #T3#
A jab from Gambini misses.
Gambini slips under a jab from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukbunsung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Gambini misses.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Sukbunsung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sukbunsung counters with a nice uppercut.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
Sukbunsung appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sukbunsung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gambini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sukbunsung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gambini throws a body punch but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Sukbunsung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gambini takes a swing at Sukbunsung's ribcage but misses.
Sukbunsung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sukbunsung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
Sukbunsung blocks a jab.
Sukbunsung connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini scores with a hook.
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!
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Sukbunsung ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini connects with a body shot that sends Sukbunsung's belly button to the back.
Gambini throws a good cross that connects.
Sukbunsung looks to throw the jab but Gambini is out of range.
Sukbunsung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gambini has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sukbunsung.
Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukbunsung.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. Sukbunsung moves away and avoids it.
Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung punishes Gambini's body with a nice straight punch.
Gambini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Sukbunsung, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Sukbunsung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gambini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sukbunsung under the eye.
Sukbunsung throws a looping overhand right but Gambini ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gino Gambini just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Sukbunsung lands a jab to the head.
Sukbunsung scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Sukbunsung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sukbunsung. Gambini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sukbunsung loads up on a big right hand but Gambini slips the punch.
Sukbunsung bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sukbunsung. Gambini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sukbunsung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
Sukbunsung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sukbunsung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sukbunsung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
Gambini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sukbunsung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sukbunsung. Sukbunsung obviously looking to wear him down.
Sukbunsung pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gambini is out of range and Sukbunsung settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Gambini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sukbunsung tried to score with a low kick but Gambini checks it.
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by Sukbunsung.
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gambini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Gambini looks to throw the jab but Sukbunsung is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sukbunsung tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sukbunsung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sukbunsung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukbunsung moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
Gambini lands a right hook to the body.
Sukbunsung lands with an overhand left.
Sukbunsung looks to land a left hand but Gambini moved out of range nicely.
Gambini walks into a stiff left hand from Sukbunsung.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
and Sukbunsung counters with a nice uppercut.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gambini lands a glancing blow to the side of Sukbunsung's head.
Sukbunsung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Gambini looks to land a right hand but Sukbunsung moved out of range.
Gambini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sukbunsung scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sukbunsung manages to avoid it.
Sukbunsung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Sukbunsung looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambini is just out of range.
Gambini checks a leg kick nicely.
Gambini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sukbunsung.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
and Sukbunsung counters with a three punch combo that has Gambini backing up. Gambini nods at Sukbunsung to acknowledge the strikes.
Sukbunsung throws a body shot but no joy.
Sukbunsung misses with an uppercut.
Gambini misses with a body shot.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Gambini looks to land a right hand but Sukbunsung moved out of range.
That kick from Sukbunsung tenderised Gambini's leg. Gambini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sukbunsung with a nice calf kick.
Gambini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukbunsung.
Gambini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gambini misses with a two punch combination.
Sukbunsung lunges at Gambini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gambini's hand.
Nice body punch from Sukbunsung.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.#T3#
Gambini needs to keep his hands up - Sukbunsung had a free shot at his head there.
Sukbunsung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gambini throws a hook but Sukbunsung blocks it.
Sukbunsung slips a jab from Gambini.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Sukbunsung lands with a hook. Gambini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gambini scores with a hook to the body. Sukbunsung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sukbunsung digs a good body shot into Gambini's ribs.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sukbunsung lands a leg kick that knocks Gambini off balance momentarily.
Sukbunsung takes a swing at Gambini's ribcage but misses.
Sukbunsung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sukbunsung was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Good shot there by Gambini.
Sukbunsung walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukbunsung throws a good cross that connects.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
Gambini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gambini staying out of range there.#T4#
A big left from Gambini misses.
Sukbunsung throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gambini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sukbunsung's head backwards.
Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Gambini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gambini checks the leg kick.
Sukbunsung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Sukbunsung throws a series of punches but Gambini moves out of range.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sukbunsung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gambini circles away quickly and effectively.
Sukbunsung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gambini scores with a nice right hand.
Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Sukbunsung was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gambini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung moves out of range of the strikes.
Gambini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sukbunsung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sukbunsung takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chaiyo Sukbunsung will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Gambini misses the jab.
Gambini slips under a jab from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Sukbunsung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Sukbunsung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gambini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sukbunsung on the side of the head.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sukbunsung staying out of range there.
Sukbunsung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Gambini misses.
Sukbunsung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Sukbunsung ducks down to avoid it.
Sukbunsung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sukbunsung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gambini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambini. Sukbunsung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Sukbunsung's shoulder, as Sukbunsung tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Gambini on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Sukbunsung scores with a hook.
Sukbunsung slips under a jab from Gambini.
The fighters circling - Sukbunsung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sukbunsung misses the jab.
Gambini cracks Sukbunsung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sukbunsung staying out of range there.
Gambini misses the jab.
Sukbunsung lands with a good body shot.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sukbunsung. Gambini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sukbunsung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sukbunsung with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sukbunsung digs a good hook to Gambini's body.
Sukbunsung throws a lazy right hand but Gambini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gambini cracks Sukbunsung with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukbunsung throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
A little jabbing left from Gambini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sukbunsung misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Gambini looks to land a left hand but Sukbunsung moved out of range nicely.
Sukbunsung loads up on a big right hand but Gambini slips the punch.
That kick from Sukbunsung tenderised Gambini's leg. Gambini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sukbunsung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gambini moves away.
Sukbunsung ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sukbunsung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gambini scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Gambini lands.
Gambini throws a hook but Sukbunsung blocks it.
It looked like Sukbunsung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
Sukbunsung throws a hook to the side of Gambini's head but Gambini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sukbunsung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukbunsung scores with a body shot.
Gambini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
Gambini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gambini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Gambini misses with a hook. Sukbunsung ducked under it nicely.
Sukbunsung takes a swing at Gambini's ribcage but misses.
Sukbunsung swings for the body but Gambini moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Gambini as he connects with a hook.
Sukbunsung slips under a jab from Gambini.
Sukbunsung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sukbunsung takes a swing at Gambini's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Gambini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gambini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. Sukbunsung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sukbunsung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sukbunsung lands with an overhand left.
Gambini blocks a low kick nicely.
Gambini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sukbunsung blocks a jab.
Gambini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Sukbunsung finds it's way through Gambini's defenses.
Sukbunsung catches Gambini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Sukbunsung takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Gambini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sukbunsung counters with a stiff right hand.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Sukbunsung throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
Gambini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sukbunsung.
As Gambini looks to move away, Sukbunsung throws a big counter combo but Gambini just gets out of the way.
Sukbunsung fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gambini throws a poor cross that misses
and Sukbunsung counters with a low kick, right behind Gambini 's knee.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Gambini lands a glancing blow to the side of Sukbunsung's head.
Sukbunsung staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Sukbunsung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sukbunsung just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukbunsung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gambini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sukbunsung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sukbunsung staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukbunsung lands a jab to the nose.
Gambini throws the left hand but Sukbunsung avoids the punch easily.
Sukbunsung slips a straight right by Gambini.
Sukbunsung moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sukbunsung manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gino Gambini.
Well Gambini has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gino Gambini!
Gino Gambini is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Gino Gambini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DC 108 :Bollomard v Gambini
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Bollomard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gambini digs a good hook to Bollomard's body.
Gambini dips to his left and cracks Bollomard with an uppercut!
Bollomard throws a body punch but Gambini moves out of range. #TD#
Bollomard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bollomard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gambini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gambini wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambini seems keen to control Bollomard's posture.
Bollomard won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Bollomard being controlled here momentarily.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Bollomard from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gambini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bollomard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gambini is controlling Bollomard's posture.
Bollomard trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by Bollomard.
Bollomard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Bollomard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gambini to score with a decent uppercut.
Gambini cracks Bollomard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.#T2#
A jab from Gambini misses.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bollomard swinging wildly here.
Gambini throws out a counter right but Bollomard avoids it with no problem.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Bollomard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gambini manages to circle out of the way.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gambini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gambini stalks Bollomard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bollomard's face. Bollomard staggers backwards, shaken.
Gambini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gambini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gambini. Those never looked like landing.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gambini sprawls and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambini throws out a powerful jab.
Bollomard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gambini has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bollomard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gambini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gambini misses with a body shot #TD#
so Bollomard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bollomard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bollomard throwing strikes from guard but Gambini blocks nicely.
Bollomard wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving. #T3#
Bollomard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gambini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gambini passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bollomard 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.
Gambini tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gambini controls the position from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bollomard is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Bollomard is working hard here to advance position.
Gambini controlling from side mount.
Gambini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bollomard keeps working.
Gambini moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bollomard is not content to let Gambini control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Bollomard ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Gambini.
Gambini's corner calls for a 1-2. Gambini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Gambini avoids it well and moves away.
Gambini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gambini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bollomard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bollomard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
Bollomard tries to counter with a takedown but Gambini is quick to defend against it.
Gambini throws a jab when Bollomard was well out of range.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gambini stuns Bollomard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Gambini does it's job there.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bollomard wants to clinch.
Gambini misses the jab.
Gambini with a hook.#T1#
Bollomard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bollomard there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Gambini misses.
Gambini cracks Bollomard with a good jab.
A combination from Gambini does no damage.
It looked like Bollomard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gambini.
Bollomard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Gino Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambini leaves Bollomard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gambini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gambini tries to bum rush Bollomard with a series of wild strikes but Bollomard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gambini takes a swing at Bollomard's ribcage but misses.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gambini sprawls and moves away.
Bollomard moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Gambini looks to land a left hand but Bollomard moved out of range nicely.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Gambini avoids it well and moves away.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bollomard manages to avoid it.
Bollomard feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Bollomard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambini is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Gambini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Bollomard tries to pass.
Bollomard trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini working a defensive guard here.
Bollomard preventing the sweep.
Gambini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bollomard looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Gambini is adopting a defensive guard.
Bollomard looking to pass the guard.
Bollomard trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gambini misses with a body shot.
Bollomard feinted with a counter takedown.
Gambini misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Bollomard counters with a takedown into side control.
Gambini taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gambini struggling a bit here.
Gambini is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Bollomard trying to control the action but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini is looking for a sweep.
Gambini wants to control but Bollomard postures up.
Bollomard lands some shots froms side control.
Gambini defending against the ground and pound.
Gambini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bollomard laying and praying for a moment but Gambini takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gambini tries to get to full guard but Bollomard has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by Bollomard.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gambini sprawls and moves away.
Gambini loads up on a big right hand but Bollomard slips the punch.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gambini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gambini loads up on a big right hand but Bollomard slips the punch.
Gambini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bollomard's head.
Bollomard misses with a few strikes there.
Gambini looks to score with a jab to the body but Bollomard is just out of range.
Gambini throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Bollomard counters with a takedown into side control.
Gambini takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Bollomard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gambini has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bollomard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bollomard lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Gambini is looking to reverse the position.
Bollomard wants to control but Gambini is keeping him busy.
Bollomard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bollomard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bollomard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gambini keeps working. #SUB#
Bollomard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bollomard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jacques Bollomard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gambini tries to improve position but can't.
Bollomard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gambini takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Bollomard is trying to ground and pound but Gambini uses the momentary lack of control by Bollomard to regain half guard.
Gambini trying to hold on to Bollomard's head to control him but Bollomard postures up. #SUB#
Bollomard is working for a kimura but Gambini is defending it quite comfortably.
Bollomard trying to mount his opponent but Gambini defends it. #T3#
Gambini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bollomard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gambini trying to control but Bollomard postures up.
Bollomard wants to take a breather but Gambini is having none of it.
Bollomard trying to pass the guard but Gambini defending well.
Bollomard wants to control but Gambini is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bollomard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bollomard works his way into full mount! #T4#
Bollomard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gambini is in a horrible position here. Bollomard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gambini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gambini taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Bollomard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gambini wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bollomard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Bollomard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gambini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gino Gambini!
After winning the bout, Gino Gambini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SSG 217 Chai vs Grace
Date: Oct 22, 2023

168 cm
46 yrs
146 lbs

188 cm
26 yrs
165 lbs