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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Gahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Gahan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ernesto Guevara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gahan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gahan has closed the distance and engaged Guevara in a clinch.
Guevara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gahan after a bit of a struggle.
Guevara is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gahan can't fight it off and eventually Guevara manages to take the fight to the floor. Gahan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Guevara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gahan is keeping the position for now.
Gahan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guevara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gahan has his feet on Guevara's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gahan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Guevara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guevara throws an elbow that misses. Gahan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guevara's guard. Nice move by Gahan!
Gahan wants to pass the guard but Guevara is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guevara is pulling down on Gahan's head to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gahan throws a strike but Guevara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gahan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guevara is controlling him.
Guevara throws an elbow that misses. Gahan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guevara's guard. Nice move by Gahan!
Guevara wants to sweep here but Gahan controlling him for the moment.
Gahan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guevara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gahan throws an elbow that misses. Guevara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gahan's guard. Nice move by Guevara!
Guevara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guevara postures up in Gahan's guard and throws a big left but Gahan blocks it.
Gahan pushes Guevara off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gahan throws a body punch but Guevara moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guevara is defended easily by Gahan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guevara shoots in for a double leg but Gahan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Guevara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guevara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gahan swivels and escapes.
Gahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guevara defending well as Gahan loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gahan cracks a nice hook into Guevara's ribs.
Gahan has closed the distance and engaged Guevara in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ernesto Guevara will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guevara keeps the fight on the outside.
Gahan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guevara is able to avoid easily.
Gahan with a poor takedown
and Guevara counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gahan!
Guevara throws a strike there. Gahan manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Guevara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guevara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gahan defending well though.
Guevara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gahan defending well though.
Guevara working over Gahan with some ground and pound. Gahan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Gahan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gahan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guevara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan controls Guevara momentarily but Guevara frees himself.
Guevara throws a strike but Gahan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guevara wants to sweep but no luck.
Guevara has momentary wrist control but Gahan slips an elbow through the middle.
Guevara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gahan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guevara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gahan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gahan throws an elbow that misses. Guevara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gahan's guard. Nice move by Guevara!
Guevara stands up over Gahan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guevara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guevara looking to sit in guard and control but Gahan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gahan connects with a couple of short punches.
Guevara keeping full guard, as Gahan tries to pass.
Gahan throwing strikes but missing.
Gahan throws an elbow that misses. Guevara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gahan's guard. Nice move by Guevara!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gahan working a defensive guard here.
Gahan has Guevara pulled in close to control his posture.
Guevara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guevara throws an elbow that misses. Gahan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guevara's guard. Nice move by Gahan!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guevara has his hands on Gahan's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Guevara dominated that second round.
That's time! Guevara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gahan wants to clinch
and Guevara counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gahan's guard now.
Guevara throws an elbow that misses. Gahan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guevara's guard. Nice move by Gahan!
Gahan stands and throws Guevara's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Guevara prevents Gahan from moving into mount.
Guevara regains half guard, as Gahan was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevara won't allow Gahan to pass to mount.
Guevara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gahan.
Gahan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guevara is just riding it out for now. Gahan eventually gives up the hold.
Gahan prevents Guevara from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gahan is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Guevara has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Gahan is in a lot of trouble! Guevara is straining to finish and he's done it! Gahan taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ernesto Guevara!
Ernesto Guevara very nearly forgot to thank Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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