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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Gable (ranked 2472 p4p, 2871 weight class) and Olivier Aphone (ranked 317 p4p, 365 weight class). Aphone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enjoy the silence. Olivier Aphone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Aphone!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Gable backs off Aphone throws a huge counter combo but Gable manages to avoid it all.
Aphone with a hook.
It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut.
Aphone cracks a nice hook into Gable's ribs.
Aphone scores with a body shot.
Gable uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aphone.
Aphone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Aphone. Those never looked like landing.
Gable tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aphone swivels and escapes.
Aphone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gable was well out of range. Poor timing from Aphone.
Aphone throws a right hand that Gable ducks under and follows up with a left that Gable also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Aphone misses the target.
Gable shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aphone is trying to defend but Gable finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gable is looking for a kimura but Aphone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gable to get the leverage.
Aphone is looking to escape.
Gable throwing shots but Aphone is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable wants to control but Aphone is keeping him busy.
Aphone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gable has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gable tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aphone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gable prevents Aphone from standing back up.
Gable is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gable is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aphone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aphone defending well though.
Aphone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gable. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aphone is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gable working Aphone over with strikes.
Gable prevents Aphone from standing back up.
Gable has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gable thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Aphone is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gable looking to ground and pound but Aphone is blocking nicely.
Aphone is trying to stand.
Gable raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Olivier Aphone has been cut.
Aphone is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gable working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Aphone is rocked!
That has opened up Olivier Aphone's cut even more.
Aphone tries to buck Gable off but Gable takes his back!
Aphone is still in real trouble! Can Gable finish him?
Aphone trying to get back to his feet but Gable is in full control for now.
Gable is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Aphone with him. Aphone is trying to defend but Gable has an arm under the chin now! Aphone grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Gable!
An out of breath Daniel Gable thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Olivier Aphone was interviewed post fight and said 'i m done...'.
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