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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between felipe borges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernest Gammon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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177 cm
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165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, felipe borges!
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, Ernest Gammon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
borges misses with a head kick.
borges clinches up against the cage.
borges has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gammon uses from the top position.
borges wants to stand and escape but Gammon is having none of it.
Gammon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gammon forces his way into half guard.
borges is pressing down on Gammon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gammon got a little sloppy there for a moment and borges has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gammon has managed to get both his arms back between borges's legs - danger averted.
borges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
borges will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gammon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gammon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gammon tries to free his leg and advance position but borges is retaining full guard.
borges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gammon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gammon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
borges moves into range and clinches up with Gammon.
borges gets control of Gammon's arms and successfully pulls guard. borges will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gammon stops borges from standing up.
borges is breathing heavily.
Gammon looking to pass the guard.
Gammon got a little sloppy there for a moment and borges has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gammon has managed to get both his arms back between borges's legs - danger averted.
borges will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gammon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gammon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gammon trying to control the position from guard on top but borges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
borges preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gammon stopping the sweep attempt from borges.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gammon tries to circle away but borges has him pinned against the cage.
Gammon tries for a takedown but borges manages to get underhooks.
borges gets underhooks to prevent Gammon's takedown attempt.
felipe borges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Gammon.
Gammon tries to pull guard but borges holds him up against the cage and eventually Gammon drops back down to his feet.
borges ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. borges no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
borges throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gammon postures up in borges's guard and throws a big left but borges blocks it.
Gammon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gammon is pushing down on borges's leg trying to pass to half guard. borges is fighting to maintain full guard but Gammon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gammon trying to mount his opponent but borges defends it.
borges looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gammon seems to be working for a kimura but borges defends the submission attempt.
borges is trying to stand.
Gammon throwing shots but borges is blocking nicely.
Gammon throwing shots but borges is blocking nicely.
Gammon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gammon is pressing down on borges's thigh, looking to free his foot. borges is holding on for now.
borges is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gammon thows a huge punch but borges dodges it nicely.
borges is trying to maintain the position but Gammon is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
borges swats away the attempt to clinch by Gammon.
Gammon fails in his attempt to clinch.
felipe borges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gammon doesn't manage to clinch there - borges circles away.
Gammon tries to clinch up.
Gammon is looking to clinch but borges is avoiding it.
borges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gammon tries to clinch
and borges counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gammon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. borges avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gammon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as borges walks away with a smile on his face. Gammon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gammon tries to clinch there but borges circles away.
Gammon fails with a takedown attempt.
Gammon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but borges avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
felipe borges dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
borges drives through and clinches with Gammon against the cage.
borges manages to break the clinch.
borges defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gammon.
Gammon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice sprawl there from borges as Gammon shoots in.
A slow jab from borges misses its intended target.
Gammon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gammon tries to clinch but borges moves away
and borges counters with a nice double leg into guard.
borges gets to his feet - Gammon follows without any prompting.
borges swats away the attempt to clinch by Gammon.
Gammon closes the distance looking to clinch
and borges counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gammon won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gammon is looking for a sweep.
borges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
borges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gammon keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gammon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
borges wants to stand up but Gammon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gammon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
borges not landing any meaningful shots this time.
borges blocks the strikes from Gammon.
borges wants to stand but Gammon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gammon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gammon.
Gammon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. borges is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
borges is looking to stand up but Gammon won't let him.
Gammon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but borges can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gammon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. borges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
borges throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gammon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
borges throwing strikes but missing.
borges trying to control but Gammon is working from the bottom.
Gammon is looking for a triangle but borges pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gammon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. borges defends it easily.
borges gets to his feet. Gammon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gammon doesn't manage to clinch there - borges circles away.
borges instigates a clinch.
Gammon tries for a takedown. No joy.
felipe borges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Gammon.
Gammon jumps guard but borges stands there with Gammon around his waist. Gammon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
borges gets control of Gammon's arms and successfully pulls guard. borges will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gammon stopping the sweep attempt from borges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gammon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gammon forces his way into half guard.
borges is looking for a sweep. Gammon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
borges trying to control but Gammon postures up.
Gammon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
borges tries to get to full guard but Gammon has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ernest Gammon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gammon is trying hard to land a takedown here. borges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ernest Gammon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gammon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
borges ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. borges no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
borges has his feet on Gammon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
borges has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gammon uses from the top position.
borges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gammon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
borges wants to stand and escape but Gammon is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gammon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gammon looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gammon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gammon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gammon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but borges manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gammon has borges in his guard.
borges stands up and waves to Gammon to follow him.
Gammon defending well as borges loads up on a big left hand.
borges moves into range and clinches up with Gammon.
borges throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gammon blocks it with crossed arms.
Gammon fails to pull guard.
felipe borges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Gammon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gammon jumps guard but borges stands there with Gammon around his waist. Gammon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gammon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. borges just stands there and leans against the cage.
borges stops a takedown attempt from Gammon.
Gammon tries to pull guard but borges won't allow it.
borges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gammon tries for a takedown but borges circles away easily
and borges counters by clinching up.
Gammon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. borges smiles and moves away.
borges scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
borges has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gammon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gammon closes the distance looking to clinch
so borges counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
borges trying to control the position from guard on top but Gammon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gammon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gammon is trying for a kimura here. borges looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gammon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ernest Gammon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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