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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Gambatesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Tulley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Leo Gambatesa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Gambatesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Tulley!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambatesa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tulley swivels and escapes.
Tulley slips a jab and a cross from Gambatesa.
Gambatesa throws a right hand that Tulley ducks under and follows up with a left that Tulley also avoids with ease.
Tulley gets a clinch.
Gambatesa working hard to break the clinch.
Tulley keeps control of Gambatesa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gambatesa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tulley has him pressed against the cage.
Tulley prevents Gambatesa from breaking the clinch.
Gambatesa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gambatesa looking for a takedown.
Tulley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gambatesa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gambatesa working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tulley.
Stalling in the clinch from Tulley.
Tulley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Tulley catches Gambatesa right on the button with a cross.
Tulley moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tulley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gambatesa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tulley.
Gambatesa looks to land a combination. Tulley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tulley avoids the body shot from Gambatesa.
Gambatesa misses with a looping left.
Gambatesa is breathing heavily.
Tulley fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambatesa wants to clinch but Tulley slips to the side
and Tulley counters with a nice uppercut.
Gambatesa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gambatesa lands in his opponent's guard.
Gambatesa prevents Tulley from getting back to his feet.
Gambatesa is looking to stand up but Tulley won't let him.
Gambatesa won't allow Tulley to get back to his feet.
Gambatesa wants to get up but he can't break Tulley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tulley has control of Gambatesa's left arm, preventing Gambatesa from doing any damage.
Tulley controls Gambatesa momentarily but Gambatesa frees himself.
Gambatesa throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tulley looks to land a combination. Gambatesa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulley avoids the body shot from Gambatesa.
Tulley looks to land a combination. Gambatesa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tulley lands with a shot to the body.
Tulley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gambatesa.
Tulley clinches.
Tulley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gambatesa throws a low kick but Tulley avoids it.
Tulley moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tulley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gambatesa misses with a double jab.
Tulley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gambatesa circles away.
Gambatesa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tulley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gambatesa really felt that one!
Tulley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tulley throws a series of strikes that have Gambatesa backpedaling.
Tulley swinging wilding here.
Tulley rushes Gambatesa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tulley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tulley.
Gambatesa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gambatesa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tulley.
Tulley closes the distance and pushes Gambatesa back into the cage.
Tulley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gambatesa misses with a series of wild punches.
Tulley rushes Gambatesa and presses him up against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Tulley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gambatesa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tulley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tulley scores with a hook to the body. Gambatesa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gambatesa misses with a double jab.
Tulley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tulley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tulley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gambatesa's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gambatesa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tulley crunches a lovely knee into Gambatesa's ribcage.
Tulley stalls.
Tulley decides to pull guard.
Gambatesa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tulley is proving hard to escape from.
Gambatesa won't allow Tulley to sweep him here.
Gambatesa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tulley controls Gambatesa momentarily but Gambatesa frees himself.
Tulley wants to stand up but Gambatesa is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Tulley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gambatesa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tulley moves into the clinch.
Tulley breaks the clinch.
Gambatesa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Gambatesa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leo Gambatesa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gambatesa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tulley moves into the clinch.
Gambatesa can't break the clinch.
Tulley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tulley landing knees to the body.
Tulley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tulley throws a series of punches but Gambatesa moves out of range.
Gambatesa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tulley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gambatesa can't break the clinch.
Tulley breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tulley breaks from the clinch.
Tulley closes the distance and clinches.
Gambatesa being controlled against the cage.
Gambatesa pushes Tulley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gambatesa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tulley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tulley slips a jab and a cross from Gambatesa.
Gambatesa misses with an uppercut.
Tulley lands a nice shot that snaps Gambatesa's head back.
Tulley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gambatesa throws a leg kick
and Tulley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tulley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tulley shoots for a double leg takedown but Gambatesa sprawls well. He's pushed Tulley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gambatesa clinches but Tulley breaks the clinch
and Tulley counters by clinching up.
The is referee keeping an eye on Tulley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tulley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa takes a swing at Tulley's ribcage but misses.
Gambatesa wants to slow Tulley down by chopping away at his legs.
Tulley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tulley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tulley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gambatesa fails to land.
Tulley has Gambatesa pushed against the cage.
Tulley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gambatesa misses with a double jab
and Tulley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gambatesa throws a series of punches but Tulley moves out of range.
Tulley shoots in but Gambatesa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambatesa misses the target.
Tulley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gambatesa, pushing him back against the cage.
Tulley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tulley shoots in but no luck this time.
Leo Gambatesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Tulley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa fails with the takedown.
Tulley moves into the clinch.
Gambatesa is looking to break free of the clinch but Tulley has double underhooks.
Tulley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Gambatesa. No joy for Tulley on that attempt.
Gambatesa thows a leg kick but Tulley checks it
and Tulley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tulley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gambatesa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tulley prevents it.
Gambatesa is looking to break free of the clinch but Tulley has double underhooks.
Tulley stalling the fight.
Gambatesa wants to get back to striking at distance but Tulley won't allow it.
Gambatesa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gambatesa is looking to break free of the clinch but Tulley has double underhooks.
Tulley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gambatesa tries to circle away but Tulley has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gambatesa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tulley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tulley lands a knee to the body.
Tulley has Gambatesa pressed against the cage, preventing Gambatesa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gambatesa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gambatesa is looking to break free of the clinch but Tulley has double underhooks.
Tulley prevents Gambatesa from breaking the clinch.
Tulley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gambatesa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tulley moves into the clinch.
Tulley manages to break the clinch.
Tulley tries to bum rush Gambatesa with a series of wild strikes but Gambatesa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leo Gambatesa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambatesa throws a leg kick but Tulley sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Tulley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Tulley.
Gambatesa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tulley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tulley misses with a hook.
Tulley takes the fight into the clinch.
Tulley breaks from the clinch.
Gambatesa misses with a wild combination.
Gambatesa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tulley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jamal Tulley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tulley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tulley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gambatesa with a poor takedown
and Tulley counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tulley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tulley moves into the clinch.
Tulley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gambatesa tries to break the clinch but Tulley is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gambatesa's defenses.
Tulley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gambatesa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tulley has managed to clinch.
Tulley throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Gambatesa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gambatesa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tulley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gambatesa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tulley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gambatesa avoids it really well and circles away.
Leo Gambatesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Tulley.
Gambatesa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tulley counters by clinching up.
Gambatesa is looking to break free of the clinch but Tulley has double underhooks.
Gambatesa has had enough of the clinch but Tulley keeps him there for the moment.
Tulley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gambatesa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gambatesa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tulley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Tulley does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambatesa throws a jab when Tulley was well out of range.
Gambatesa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tulley moves into the clinch.
Tulley jumps guard.
Gambatesa stops Tulley from standing up.
Gambatesa stands and throws Tulley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gambatesa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gambatesa throws a right hand that Tulley ducks under and follows up with a left that Tulley also avoids with ease.
Tulley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tulley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jamal Tulley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tulley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tulley prevents Gambatesa from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gambatesa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tulley has him pressed against the cage.
Tulley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gambatesa's efforts to push away.
Tulley prevents Gambatesa from breaking the clinch.
Tulley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gambatesa wants to break free but Tulley has control.
Gambatesa tries to break free but Tulley pushes him back against the cage.
Tulley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tulley instigates a clinch.
Gambatesa is trying to break free.
Tulley breaks the clinch.
Gambatesa throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Tulley to counter with a crisp jab.
Gambatesa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gambatesa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gambatesa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tulley shoots in looking for a takedown. Gambatesa tries to sprawl out of it but Tulley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gambatesa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tulley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gambatesa misses with a wild combination.
Tulley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gambatesa.
Leo Gambatesa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tulley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tulley wants to control but Gambatesa is keeping him busy.
Tulley wants to get back to his feet.
Jamal Tulley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gambatesa is trying to stand up here but Tulley is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Tulley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tulley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Tulley!
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RATING
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