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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tojii Gambin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamb comes to the cage accompanied by Tea for the Tillerman. Darren Lamb has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lamb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tojii Gambin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb misses the jab.
Lamb throws an overhand right that lands on Gambin's shoulder, as Gambin tries to avoid the shot.
Lamb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gambin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lamb lands a really nice looking cross but Gambin seems unphased.
Lamb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gambin tries to move into range but Lamb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Tojii Gambin has been cut.
Gambin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gambin fails to land the takedown.
Gambin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb throws a jab when Gambin was well out of range.
Lamb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gambin throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lamb to counter with a crisp jab.
Lamb misses with an uppercut. Gambin saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambin avoids the body shot from Lamb.
Gambin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lamb defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambin stuffs the takedown.
Lamb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamb's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lamb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gambin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lamb, as that shot connected.
Lamb scores with a hook.
Gambin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamb is fending him off so far but Gambin persists. Nope, Lamb circles away and we're back to standing.
Darren Lamb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tojii Gambin.
Gambin looks for a takedown but Lamb sprawls well.
Lamb misses with a few strikes there.
Gambin misses with a lunging right hand
and Gambin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamb trying to hold on to Gambin's head to control him but Gambin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lamb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gambin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lamb defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lamb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gambin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lamb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gambin has Lamb in his guard.
Lamb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gambin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lamb has managed to get both his arms back between Gambin's legs - danger averted.
Lamb lands a couple of digs.
Gambin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gambin controls Lamb momentarily but Lamb frees himself.
Gambin keeping moving, preventing Lamb from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lamb passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lamb advances to mount.
Lamb landing strikes from the mount.
Gambin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lamb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gambin is looking to improve his position.
Lamb is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lamb lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Lamb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tojii Gambin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gambin shoots for a double leg takedown but Lamb sprawls well. He's pushed Gambin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Darren Lamb is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamb tries a low kick but Gambin avoids it.
Lamb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamb scores with a hook.
A jab from Lamb does it's job there.
Lamb moves out of range as Gambin throws a body kick.
Lamb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gambin can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gambin.
Gambin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamb misses with an uppercut. Gambin saw that one coming.
Gambin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lamb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambin throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamb.
Lamb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lamb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lamb defends it well.
Lamb tries to sprawl but Gambin drives through with a 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!
Lamb is concentrating on defense, preventing Gambin from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambin wants to work for an arm triangle but Lamb is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lamb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lamb.
Lamb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lamb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gambin pushes down on Lamb's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gambin is trying to control. Lamb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lamb is controlling Gambin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gambin seems to be working for a kimura but Lamb defends the submission attempt.
Lamb is looking for a sweep. Gambin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambin throwing shots but Lamb is blocking nicely.
Lamb wants to improve his position but Gambin is controlling well.
Lamb wants to control but Gambin is keeping busy.
Gambin is trying to work for a kimura but Lamb is defending well.
Lamb is controlling Gambin's trapped leg to prevent Gambin from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lamb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gambin connects with a nice short shot to Lamb's temple.
Gambin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lamb is just riding it out for now. Gambin eventually gives up the hold.
Gambin looking for a submission but Lamb manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gambin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gambin throws a big right hand that misses.
Lamb is trying to keep Gambin in close.
Gambin looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lamb's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lamb wants to sweep here but Gambin controlling him for the moment.
Lamb is working hard here to advance position.
Lamb is pulling down on Gambin's head. It's preventing any offense from Gambin, at least for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lamb tests Gambin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamb looks to land a left hand but Gambin moved out of range nicely.
And Gambin tries to counter it with a takedown but Lamb pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lamb slaps away a takedown attempt from Gambin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tojii Gambin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tojii Gambin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lamb misses with a hook. Gambin ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamb misses the target.
Gambin scores with a jab. Lamb acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lamb looks to throw the jab but Gambin is out of range.
Gambin lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Lamb finds it's target.
Gambin throws a hook but Lamb blocks it.
Lamb takes a swing at Gambin's ribcage but misses.
Lamb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamb wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lamb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamb.
Lamb throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb throws a hook but Gambin blocks it.
Tojii Gambin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamb throws a jab when Gambin was well out of range.
Lamb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gambin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gambin.
Gambin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lamb tries to avoid it but Gambin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lamb to the ground. Lamb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lamb is looking to counter punch.
Darren Lamb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tojii Gambin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamb.
Lamb looks to land a left hand but Gambin moved out of range nicely.
Lamb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gambin defends well and Lamb ends up having to push Gambin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gambin misses with a body shot.
Gambin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gambin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gambin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambin working away.
Gambin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lamb, who protects the arm well.
Gambin in side control, throwing shots but Lamb defends.
Lamb tries to bench press Gambin off him but Gambin keeps the position.
Gambin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamb has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lamb, who protects the arm well.
Lamb wants to control but Gambin postures up.
Tojii Gambin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb is looking for a sweep.
Gambin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gambin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gambin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gambin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gambin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lamb has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gambin but great work by Lamb.
Gambin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gambin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lamb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gambin is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamb has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamb is trying to control the position but Gambin postures up.
Gambin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lamb is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gambin, into his guard.
Lamb preventing the sweep.
Lamb with a nice head shot there.
Lamb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lamb postures up and lands a big shot to Gambin's brow.
Gambin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darren Lamb.
I think Lamb has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Lamb!
During a confident post fight interview, Darren Lamb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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