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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Gambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Silvestry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvestry has chosen Street Fighter as his entrance music. Brandon Silvestry acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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173 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
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173 cm
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174 lbs
4 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonny Gambler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Silvestry!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambler thows a body shot but no joy.
Silvestry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silvestry showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvestry stalling.
Silvestry is trying to control the action in half guard but Gambler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gambler looking for submissions off his back.
Silvestry stands up out of the half guard.
Gambler misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestry moves into range and clinches up with Gambler.
Silvestry gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gambler working for a triangle but Silvestry defends it easily.
Silvestry trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvestry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silvestry trying to control but Gambler is working from the bottom.
Gambler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambler keeping moving, preventing Silvestry from controlling successfully.
Silvestry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gambler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silvestry has passed into half guard!
Silvestry passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gambler!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvestry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestry controlling the pace for now.
Silvestry is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gambler is surviving well by controlling Silvestry's body position as best he can.
Silvestry lands a heavy elbow.
Gambler is breathing heavily.
Silvestry content just to control the position here.
Gambler's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestry looking to control but Gambler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silvestry with the ground and pound from mount.
Silvestry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gambler is squirming around, avoiding Silvestry's attempts to control the action.
Silvestry with shots to the head and body - Gambler looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvestry controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvestry lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Silvestry dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silvestry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gambler lands with a nice body punch.
Silvestry wants to clinch.
Silvestry moves into the clinch successfully.
Silvestry wants a takedown but no success here.
Silvestry misses with a punch to the body.
Silvestry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gambler prevents it.
Silvestry wants to take the fight to the mat but Gambler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jonny Gambler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Silvestry.
Silvestry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silvestry lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestry landing with the ground and pound.
Silvestry gets to his feet. Gambler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silvestry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gambler as he jumps to the side.
Silvestry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambler.
Silvestry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jonny Gambler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvestry shoots in and drives through. Gambler sprawls well.
Silvestry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gambler as he avoids it easily.
Silvestry clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silvestry manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestry has a closed guard, preventing Gambler from standing up.
Silvestry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gambler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silvestry is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambler wants to get up but he can't break Silvestry's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gambler throwing strikes but missing.
Silvestry is adopting a defensive guard.
Gambler advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestry manages to get to full guard.
Silvestry throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Silvestry trying to control the position here.
Silvestry lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gambler!
Gambler is trying to stand up.
Silvestry with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silvestry breaks from Gambler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Silvestry is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jonny Gambler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silvestry feints and as Gambler raises his hands in defense, Silvestry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Gambler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silvestry escapes and throws Gambler's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gambler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambler seems a little lost for a moment, as Silvestry dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Silvestry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silvestry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gambler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gambler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silvestry off and has taken his back!
Silvestry breaks Gambler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Silvestry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silvestry stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gambler throws a poor cross that misses
and Silvestry moves into the clinch.
Silvestry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silvestry has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gambler is trying to keep an underhook but Silvestry manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silvestry in particular looking to stall.
Silvestry is looking to take a break and control but Gambler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandon Silvestry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestry stops Gambler from getting back to his feet.
Silvestry decides to stand up.
Silvestry scores with a head kick.
Silvestry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gambler, pushing him back against the cage.
Silvestry gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gambler regains guard.
Gambler being controlled here, momentarily.
Silvestry looking to sit in guard and control but Gambler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambler postures up.
Silvestry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silvestry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brandon Silvestry hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silvestry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silvestry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silvestry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gambler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silvestry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestry is trying to control. Gambler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gambler is in trouble now - Silvestry has advanced to mount!
Gambler tries to reverse the position but Silvestry maintains control.
Silvestry working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Silvestry controlling from mount.
Silvestry wants to finish this one by submission but Gambler is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silvestry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gambler tries to reverse the position but Silvestry maintains control.
Silvestry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvestry dominating with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Silvestry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silvestry 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Silvestry!
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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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