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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Herbst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Herbst's choice of entrance music: How can I become a Bawlaa. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen Gamble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Herbst!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamble keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Herbst looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Herbst fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herbst throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gamble keeps the fight on the outside.
Herbst misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herbst looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herbst scores with a punch to the head.
Herbst moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gamble blocks a jab.
Herbst is looking to clinch but Gamble is avoiding it.
Herbst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamble throws a lazy right hand but Herbst sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gamble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herbst manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbst tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gamble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Herbst clinches.
Herbst lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Allen Gamble has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Herbst.
Gamble on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Herbst missing with knees to the body.
Gamble dodges an elbow strike from Herbst.
Gamble avoiding damage as Herbst throws knees to the body.
Gamble avoids a wild elbow strike from Herbst.
Herbst pushes off an throws an elbow but Gamble leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gamble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble is trying to force a seperation but Herbst has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herbst.
A short left from Herbst.
Herbst avoiding damage.
Gamble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herbst doesn't manage to clinch there - Gamble circles away.
Gamble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Herbst dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allen Gamble's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gamble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Herbst has taken the fight to the clinch.
Herbst misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gamble.
Herbst is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gamble is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Herbst.
Herbst tries a knee to the head but Gamble blocks it.
Herbst gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Herbst tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gamble avoids it.
Herbst looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Herbst lands an elbow that stopped Gamble in his tracks for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herbst takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gamble avoids the elbow strike from Herbst, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Herbst.
Herbst controlling the action here for a moment.
Herbst lands with a right to the head.
Gamble taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herbst just leaning against Gamble, taking a breather.
Herbst struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamble controls his hands.
Herbst lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gamble dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Come on Herbst - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Herbst tries to land knees in the clinch but Gamble avoids the damage to the body.
Herbst works on Gamble's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamble avoids a wild elbow strike from Herbst.
Gamble avoiding damage as Herbst throws knees to the body.
Gamble blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Herbst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Allen Gamble's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Both fighters circling a little - Gamble finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Herbst clinches up with Gamble and pushes him back against the ropes.
James Herbst seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Herbst misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gamble.
Gamble blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Herbst lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gamble stalling in the clinch.
Herbst is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Herbst is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gamble avoids a wild elbow strike from Herbst.
Herbst misses with some punches.
Gamble content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbst is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gamble is keeping busy.
Gamble is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Gamble blocks an elbow strike.
Gamble blocks an elbow strike.
Herbst pushes off an throws an elbow but Gamble leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gamble dodges an elbow strike from Herbst.
Gamble takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gamble is looking to control Herbst's arms but Herbst gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gamble has his back to the ropes.
Herbst tries a knee to the head but Gamble blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Herbst lands a nice uppercut.
Herbst creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Herbst manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Herbst unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herbst landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Herbst really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allen Gamble's cut.
That's time! Gamble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Herbst clinches up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Herbst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herbst lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Herbst lands an elbow inside that Gamble shrugs off.
Herbst misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gamble.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Herbst.
Gamble avoids the elbow strike from Herbst, against the ropes.
Gamble tries to stall but Herbst uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gamble avoiding damage as Herbst throws knees to the body.
Herbst leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Gamble is trying to break the clinch but Herbst has him pressed against the ropes.
Herbst pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Herbst.
Herbst is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gamble is defending well for now.
Herbst lands an elbow just above Gamble 's eye.
Herbst tries to land knees in the clinch but Gamble avoids the damage to the body.
Herbst has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Gamble looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herbst is trying to break free.
Herbst is looking to control Gamble's arms but Gamble gets an underhook and turns him. Now Herbst has his back to the ropes.
Herbst is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gamble is defending well for now.
Gamble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gamble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herbst clinches with his opponent.
Gamble is trying to maintain a safe position but Herbst gets an underhook and turns Gamble into the ropes.
Herbst manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Herbst misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Herbst dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Allen Gamble's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Herbst drives through and clinches with Gamble against the ropes.
Allen Gamble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gamble is trying to break free.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Herbst in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Herbst with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gamble stalling in the clinch.
Herbst working aggressively here.
Gamble is trying to stall.
Herbst leaning against his opponent.
Herbst is looking to control Gamble's arms but Gamble gets an underhook and turns him. Now Herbst has his back to the ropes.
Gamble avoids a wild elbow strike from Herbst.
Herbst throws a punch but it's blocked by Gamble.
Herbst digs a right hand into Gamble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gamble's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble is trying to stall.
Gamble is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Herbst.
Herbst lands an uppercut.
Herbst will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gamble up against the ropes.
Gamble on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Herbst dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gamble avoiding damage as Herbst throws knees to the body.
Gamble prevents a body shot from Herbst.
Gamble tries to break free but Herbst pushes him back against the ropes.
Herbst taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Herbst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herbst slowing the pace effectively.
Nice elbow from Herbst.
James Herbst is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gamble tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Herbst avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Herbst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Herbst 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Herbst!
James Herbst seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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