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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bayani De Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gideon Gabriel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bayani De Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gideon Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from De Guzman misses
and Gabriel counters with a thumping low kick.
Gabriel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gabriel looks to score with a jab to the body but De Guzman is just out of range.
Gabriel shoots in and gets a takedown into De Guzman's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but De Guzman keeps moving.
Gabriel won't allow De Guzman to get back to his feet.
De Guzman keeping moving, preventing Gabriel from controlling successfully.
Gabriel throws a big elbow that misses.
Gabriel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gabriel wants to pass the guard but De Guzman is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabriel prevents De Guzman from getting back to his feet.
Gabriel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabriel postures up in De Guzman's guard and throws a big left but De Guzman blocks it.
Gabriel throws an elbow that misses. De Guzman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gabriel's guard. Nice move by De Guzman!
Gabriel looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Guzman is one step ahead there.
De Guzman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gabriel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Guzman manages to get himself to full guard.
Gabriel wants to pass the guard but De Guzman is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel trying to control but De Guzman is working from the bottom.
Gabriel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gabriel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gabriel throwing strikes but missing.
De Guzman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gabriel is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but De Guzman keeps moving.
De Guzman wants to stand and escape but Gabriel is having none of it.
De Guzman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Guzman wants to stand but Gabriel is controlling the position.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but De Guzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel.
Gabriel wants to pass the guard but De Guzman is keeping the position.
Gabriel stops De Guzman from standing up.
Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gabriel chips away with some ground and pound.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but De Guzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Guzman wants to stand and escape but Gabriel is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gabriel throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Gabriel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Guzman checks a leg kick.
De Guzman throws a body punch but Gabriel moves out of range.
De Guzman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gabriel, right into the meat.
Gabriel throws a right and a left that De Guzman avoids nicely.
Gabriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Guzman moves away.
Gabriel tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Guzman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gabriel somewhat.
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses.
Gabriel falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Guzman counters with a left to the body.
Gabriel throws the left hand but De Guzman avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Guzman works the jab nicely.
Gabriel misses with a few strikes there.
Gabriel checks a leg kick.
De Guzman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Guzman ducks under a wild hook from Gabriel.
De Guzman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gabriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Guzman throws a chopping leg kick but Gabriel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Guzman throws a head kick but Gabriel moves out of range.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown but De Guzman shows good takedown defense.
Gabriel tries to score with a low kick but De Guzman moves his leg out of the way.
Gabriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Guzman was well out of range. Poor timing from Gabriel.
Gabriel misses with a looping left.
Gabriel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel tries to land a leg kick but De Guzman saw it coming and moves away.
De Guzman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gabriel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Guzman's waist but De Guzman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabriel off to one side.
Bayani De Guzman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Gabriel.
De Guzman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from De Guzman as Gabriel shoots in.
Gabriel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Guzman rather than just go for the knockout.
Gabriel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gabriel is looking to chop away at De Guzman's legs.
Gabriel throws a leg kick
and De Guzman counters with a low kick, right behind Gabriel 's knee.
Gabriel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gabriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Guzman moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Guzman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gabriel tries a head kick but it misses.
De Guzman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Guzman lands with a good body shot.
Gideon Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman jabs Gabriel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Guzman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
De Guzman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
Gideon Gabriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Gabriel.
Gabriel fails with the takedown.
Gabriel throws a series of punches but De Guzman moves out of range.
De Guzman misses the jab.
Gabriel misses with the combination.
De Guzman slips a jab and a cross from Gabriel.
De Guzman misses with a low kick.
De Guzman lands with a hook. Gabriel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Guzman throws a hook to the side of Gabriel's head but Gabriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gabriel throws a leg kick but De Guzman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gabriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gabriel fails to land with a series of punches.
Gideon Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabriel misses with a low kick as De Guzman jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabriel throws a leg kick but De Guzman moved away.
Gabriel tries a low kick but De Guzman avoids it.
Gabriel connects with a body shot.
Gabriel throws a leg kick
and De Guzman counters with a good low kick that Gabriel was not able to check.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Guzman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gabriel.
De Guzman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Guzman lands the left hand.
Gabriel misses with a left hand
and De Guzman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gideon Gabriel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Guzman checks a leg kick.
Gabriel lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Guzman's sensitive parts.
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Gabriel misses.
Gabriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gabriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Guzman moves away.
Gabriel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Guzman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gabriel misses with a wild body shot.
De Guzman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Guzman. Gabriel shrugs it off though.
Gabriel scores with a hook.
De Guzman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabriel throws a leg kick but De Guzman sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Guzman.
De Guzman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gabriel.
De Guzman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Guzman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Guzman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Guzman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gabriel backs up against the cage.
De Guzman misses with a series of wild punches.
Gabriel throws a leg kick
letting De Guzman counter with a right hand.
Gabriel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gabriel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Guzman's calf.
De Guzman checks a low kick from Gabriel.
De Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Guzman is able to avoid easily.
Gabriel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses
and De Guzman counters with a good low kick that Gabriel was not able to check.
Gabriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Guzman connects with a crisp jab.
Gabriel throws a leg kick but De Guzman checks it.
Gabriel misses with a combination
and De Guzman counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Guzman throws a body punch but Gabriel moves out of range.
Gabriel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gabriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gabriel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gabriel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel misses with the combination.
Gabriel throws a right and a left that De Guzman avoids nicely.
Gabriel misses with an uppercut. De Guzman saw that one coming.
Gabriel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Guzman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gabriel throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Guzman.
An inside leg kick lands from Gabriel.
Gabriel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Guzman. That did some damage!
De Guzman lands with a shot to the body.
De Guzman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by De Guzman as he connects with a hook.
Gabriel fails with the takedown.
Gabriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel tries to bum rush De Guzman with a series of wild strikes but De Guzman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bayani De Guzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Gabriel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gabriel throws a series of punches but De Guzman avoids them all with ease.
Gabriel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Guzman counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by De Guzman. Beautiful body shot.
Gabriel throws a jab when De Guzman was well out of range.
De Guzman delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Guzman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Guzman slips under a jab from Gabriel.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gabriel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Guzman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Guzman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gabriel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Gabriel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gabriel 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Gabriel!
In his post fight interview, Gideon Gabriel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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