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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimble Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamble's entrance music is Manowar - Kill With Power. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimble Gamble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Williamson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williamson drops Gamble with a left and a right! Oh, Gamble is hurt - Williamson dives into side control looking to finish!
Gamble is rocked!
It looks like Kimble Gamble has been cut.
Gamble sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Williamson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gamble is doing well to control the position and prevent Williamson from advancing to side control.
Gamble is looking to improve his position.
Gamble is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Williamson pulls his head out easily.
Williamson trying to control the action but Gamble is working from the bottom.
Williamson is thwarting Gamble's attempts to control the position.
Gamble is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williamson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson trying to control the pace.
Gamble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williamson is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williamson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gamble backs up against the cage.
William Williamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Williamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamble looking to sit in guard and control but Williamson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gamble is breathing heavily.
Williamson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williamson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gamble looking to control.
Gamble is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williamson is controlling him.
Gamble keeping busy on the bottom but Williamson has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williamson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Williamson thows a huge punch but Gamble dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williamson throwing shots but Gamble is blocking nicely.
Gamble has hold of Williamson's hands but Williamson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williamson wants to take a breather but Gamble is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is trying to work for a kimura but Gamble is defending well.
Williamson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gamble's thigh. Gamble counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Gamble keeps moving.
Williamson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gamble dodges the punch combination from Williamson.
No joy there for Williamson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williamson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gamble. Gamble gets slowly back to his feet.
Williamson looks to land a combination but Gamble avoids it well.
William Williamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Williamson tries to hold on but Gamble postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamble is landing with some decent strikes but Williamson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williamson prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Williamson working to try and regain half guard.
Gamble get's back to his feet.
Gamble lands a head kick!
Gamble looks for a takedown but Williamson sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williamson misses with a double jab.
Williamson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Williamson duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Gamble fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Williamson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimble Gamble's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williamson throws a sloppy head kick and Gamble moves out of range easily.
Williamson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Williamson blocks a leg kick.
Gamble drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gamble tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gamble in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gamble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williamson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gamble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Williamson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Williamson is looking for a sweep. Gamble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gamble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gamble is working for a kimura but Williamson is defending it quite comfortably.
Gamble works his way into full mount!
Gamble dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williamson is squirming around, avoiding Gamble's attempts to control the action.
Gamble prevents Williamson from getting the reversal.
Gamble with the ground and pound from mount.
Williamson is squirming around, avoiding Gamble's attempts to control the action.
Gamble raining down shots from the mount!
Gamble working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gamble lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gamble jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Williamson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble tries to advance position but instead Williamson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Williamson is looking to improve his position.
Gamble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williamson defends it well.
Gamble is looking to take a break and control but Williamson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williamson is looking for a sweep. Gamble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gamble is tying to control. Williamson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gamble decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gamble blocks the body kick.
Williamson stuffs the takedown.
Gamble throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gamble looks for the body kick but Williamson saw that one coming.
Williamson stuffs the takedown.
Gamble has closed the distance and engaged Williamson in a clinch.
Williamson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gamble avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williamson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gamble has him pressed against the cage.
Gamble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimble Gamble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williamson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gamble closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gamble decides to stand up, so the ref orders Williamson to his feet.
Gamble connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gamble tries to bum rush Williamson with a series of wild strikes but Williamson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williamson misses with a double jab
and Gamble counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gamble trying to mount his opponent but Williamson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimble Gamble dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimble Gamble's cut.
That's time! Gamble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gamble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gamble shoots in but no luck this time.
Gamble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice combo by Williamson! Oh, that's hurt him - Gamble falls to the canvas and Williamson follows him into side control.
Oh Gamble is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williamson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gamble's shoulder. That is not cool.
Williamson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gamble seems to have got his legs back now.
A lull in the action here as Williamson stalls from top position.
Williamson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamble keeps working.
Gamble is looking for a sweep.
Gamble sneaks back into half guard.
Gamble manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Williamson.
Gamble closes the distance and clinches up with Williamson, looking for a takedown. Gamble pushes Williamson against the cage but Williamson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gamble tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williamson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williamson throws a series of punches but Gamble moves out of range.
Williamson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Williamson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williamson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gamble throws an overhand right that lands on Williamson's shoulder, as Williamson tries to avoid the shot.
Williamson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williamson misses with a few strikes there.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamble moves to the back position.
Will Gamble go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gamble is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Williamson is defending well though. Gamble let's go of the attempt for now.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Williamson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Williamson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gamble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gamble controlling from the back.
Gamble's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gamble keeps control of the position as Williamson tries to break free.
Williamson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Gamble patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamble missing with strikes from the back.
Williamson is trying to defend against the choke here but Gamble has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gamble Tightens the hold and Williamson taps out furiously! Gamble displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kimble Gamble!
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