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Event:
ACL - Fight Night 2
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Brookes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gamboa but Gamboa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gamboa unleashes a big counter combination but Brookes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gamboa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brookes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamboa.
Brookes throws a head kick but Gamboa moves out of range.
Gamboa shoots in and drives through. Brookes sprawls well.
Travis Brookes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speedy Gamboa.
Brookes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brookes wants it to stay on the feet.
Brookes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gamboas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gamboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brookes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Brookes clinches up with Gamboa and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gamboa pulls guard. #T1#
Brookes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brookes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brookes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brookes postures up in Gamboa's guard and throws a big left but Gamboa blocks it.
Brookes wants to stand but Gamboa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gamboa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Brookes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gamboa throws a nice looking combination but Brookes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
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.
Gamboa tries for a takedown but Brookes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gamboa misses with a body shot.
Gamboa leaves Brookes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gamboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Brookes, which made it look bad.
Gamboa tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Brookes misses its intended target.
Gamboa with the counter takedown but Brookes avoids it easily.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brookes as he avoids it easily.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown but Gamboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brookes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Brookes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brookes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gamboa pinned against the cage. Gamboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Brookes throws a head kick but Gamboa moves out of range.
Gamboa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brookes defends it nicely.
Gamboa looks for a takedown but Brookes sprawls well.
Brookes throws a right and a left that Gamboa avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Brookes.
Gamboa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brookes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Gamboa as Brookes shoots in.#CL#
Brookes moves into the clinch.
Gamboa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gamboa working hard to break the clinch.
Gamboa tries to pull guard but Brookes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Brookes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Brookes clinches up with Gamboa and pushes him back against the cage.
Gamboa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brookes.
Gamboa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Gamboa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Brookes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brookes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Gamboa closes the distance and clinches.
Brookes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brookes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gamboa wants to take the fight to the mat but Brookes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Brookes manages to break the clinch.
Gamboa has his takedown stuffed
and Brookes counters with a one-two to the body.
Travis Brookes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speedy Gamboa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a takedown. Brookes tries to sprawl out of it but Gamboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brookes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gamboa misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Brookes dives in for a single leg takedown but Gamboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gamboa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brookes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gamboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brookes tries to avoid it but Gamboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brookes to the ground. Brookes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brookes or perhaps it was just good defense by Gamboa, which made it look bad.
Gamboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Brookes sprawls well. He's pushed Gamboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gamboa is breathing heavily.
Brookes misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Brookes has closed the distance and engaged Gamboa in a clinch.
Come on Brookes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brookes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gamboa can do to turn this around?
Gamboa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brookes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Gamboa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gamboa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brookes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brookes is looking for a takedown.
Gamboa is trying to pull guard but Brookes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brookes jumps guard but Gamboa stands there with Brookes around his waist. Brookes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brookes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gamboa prevents it.
Brookes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gamboa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brookes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3##BC2#
Gamboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brookes misses the shot to the body.
Brookes throws a body punch but Gamboa moves out of range.
Brookes lands a jab to the head.
Brookes closes the distance and clinches up with Gamboa, looking for a takedown. Brookes pushes Gamboa against the cage but Gamboa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Brookes clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Brookes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Gamboa. Beautiful body shot.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown but Brookes shows good takedown defense. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brookes.
Gamboa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brookes.
Brookes leaves Gamboa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brookes throws a combination that misses
and Gamboa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brookes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brookes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brookes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brookes tries to clinch but Gamboa moves out of range.
Brookes shoots in looking for a takedown. Gamboa tries to sprawl out of it but Brookes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gamboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Travis Brookes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Brookes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gamboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Gamboa as Brookes shoots in.
Gamboa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brookes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gamboa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brookes.
Gamboa stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamboa is trying to break free.
Brookes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gamboa.
Gamboa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brookes is keeping busy.#T1#
Brookes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gamboa just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Brookes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Brookes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brookes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brookes or perhaps it was just good defense by Gamboa, which made it look bad.
Gamboa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Gamboa moves into the clinch successfully.
Brookes tries for a takedown but Gamboa manages to get underhooks.
Brookes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gamboa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##BC2#
Gamboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gamboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brookes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gamboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brookes misses with a head kick.
Gamboa shoots in but no luck this time.
Gamboa slaps away a takedown attempt from Brookes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Gamboa throws a sloppy head kick and Brookes moves out of range easily.
Brookes shoots for a takedown but Gamboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brookes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gamboa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brookes thinking.
Gamboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gamboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brookes tries to avoid it but Gamboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brookes to the ground. Brookes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brookes defends it nicely.
Brookes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gamboa pinned against the cage. Gamboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Brookes misses with a takedown attempt - Gamboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brookes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brookes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brookes or perhaps it was just good defense by Gamboa, which made it look bad.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Brookes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gamboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Brookes throwing a counter right hand but Gamboa manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speedy Gamboa really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Gamboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Brookes closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Gamboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brookes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brookes dives in and grabs Gamboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gamboa pushes down on Brookes's head and hops out.
Gamboa feints the counter takedown.
Brookes tries to clinch but Gamboa moves out of range.
Brookes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGamboa.
Brookes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamboa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Brookes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Brookes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gamboa tries to pull guard but Brookes holds him up against the cage and eventually Gamboa drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Brookes pulls guard successfully.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Gamboa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gamboa is pushing down on Brookes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brookes is fighting to maintain full guard but Gamboa has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamboa controlling the action here.#SU2#
Gamboa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gamboa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gamboa as he jumps to the side.
Travis Brookes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Gamboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Brookes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Gamboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brookes checks a leg kick.
Brookes tries to counter with a takedown but Gamboa is quick to defend against it.
Brookes shoots for a double leg takedown but Gamboa sprawls well. He's pushed Brookes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gamboa blocks a low kick nicely.
Gamboa closes the distance and clinches up with Brookes, looking for a takedown. Gamboa pushes Brookes against the cage but Brookes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brookes misses with a body kick.#T3#
Brookes lands with a good body shot.
Brookes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Gamboa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Gamboa gets control of Brookes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gamboa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brookes trying to control but Gamboa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gamboa has his foot on Brookes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brookes works his way back into a safe position though.
Brookes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gamboa is looking for a triangle but Brookes pushes his legs off easily.
Gamboa is looking to sweep but instead, Brookes has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Brookes trying to control the action but Gamboa is working from the bottom.
Gamboa wants to control but Brookes passes into side.
Brookes working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Gamboa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gamboa blocks a head kick by Brookes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Speedy Gamboa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Nice sprawl there from Brookes as Gamboa shoots in.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a takedown. Brookes tries to sprawl out of it but Gamboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brookes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brookes shoots in but Gamboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Brookes drives through and clinches with Gamboa against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookes stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brookes tries to score a body lock takedown but Gamboa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brookes wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Brookes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gamboa has Brookes pushed against the cage.
Gamboa wants to take the fight to the mat but Brookes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gamboa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brookes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gamboa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brookes wants to get back to striking at distance but Gamboa won't allow it.
Brookes stalling in the clinch but Gamboa improves position.
Gamboa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brookes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gamboa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gamboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brookes counters with a series of strikes. Gamboa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brookes tries to clinch but Gamboa moves out of range.
Gamboa throws a head kick that misses.
Gamboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gamboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brookes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brookes fails with a takedown attempt.
Gamboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Brookes sprawls well. He's pushed Gamboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Brookes as Gamboa shoots in.
Gamboa slaps away a takedown attempt from Brookes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt - Brookes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gamboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brookes pinned against the cage. Brookes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Brookes closes the distance and pushes Gamboa back into the cage.#T4##TD2#
Gamboa gets control of Brookes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gamboa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brookes slips nicely into half guard.
Gamboa is looking for a sweep. Brookes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Brookes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gamboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brookes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brookes's waist but Brookes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamboa off to one side.
Brookes looks for a takedown but Gamboa sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Brookes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brookes 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 48:47
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Brookes!
Travis Brookes is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Brookes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Brookes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamboa.
Brookes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gamboa tries to avoid it but Brookes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gamboa to the ground. Gamboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brookes closes the distance and clinches up with Gamboa, looking for a takedown. Brookes pushes Gamboa against the cage but Gamboa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gamboa unleashes a big counter combination but Brookes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brookes fails with the takedown
and Gamboa counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Brookes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brookes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brookes wants it to stay on the feet.
Gamboa just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Gamboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gamboa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brookes digs a right hand underneath Gamboa's ribcage. Gamboa let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Brookes looking for a takedown.
Gamboa tries to break the clinch but Brookes is controlling the position.
Gamboa wants to take the fight to the mat but Brookes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gamboa.
Gamboa looking for a takedown. #TD#
Brookes jumps guard and drags Gamboa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gamboa won't allow Brookes to sweep him here.
Brookes can't keep his opponent in guard - Gamboa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gamboa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brookes is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Gamboa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brookes trying to control here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gamboa fails with a takedown attempt. #T3##CL#
Brookes closes the distance and pushes Gamboa back into the cage.#BC2#
Gamboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Brookes clinches up against the cage.
Brookes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brookes has Gamboa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gamboa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gamboa can't get the takedown.
Gamboa missing with knees to the body.
Gamboa misses with a punch to the body.
#T4##BC#
Brookes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Brookes moves into range and clinches up with Gamboa.
Gamboa wants to break free but Brookes has control.
Gamboa taking a breather.
Brookes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gamboa tries to pull guard but Brookes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Brookes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brookes shoots in but Gamboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Gamboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brookes is trying to pull guard but Gamboa has him pressed against the cage.
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 Travis Brookes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gamboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt - Brookes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Gamboa darts in and clinches Brookes up against the cage.
Gamboa tries to pull guard but Brookes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brookes is trying to pull guard but Gamboa has him pressed against the cage.
Gamboa wants a takedown but no success here.
Travis Brookes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speedy Gamboa.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Brookes jumps guard.
#T1#
Brookes has a closed guard, preventing Gamboa from standing up.
Brookes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brookes wants to sweep but no luck.
Gamboa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brookes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gamboa's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brookes preventing the sweep.
Brookes prevents Gamboa from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brookes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gamboa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gamboa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gamboa is trying to pull guard but Brookes has him pressed against the cage.
Brookes blocks a body shot from Gamboa.
Brookes tries to stall but Gamboa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gamboa jumps guard but Brookes stands there with Gamboa around his waist. Gamboa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gamboa being controlled against the cage.
Brookes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gamboa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brookes gets underhooks to prevent Gamboa's takedown attempt.
#T3##BC#
Brookes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brookes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gamboa avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Brookes has Gamboa up against the cage in a clinch.
Travis Brookes has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Brookes breaks from the clinch.
Brookes shoots in and drives through. Gamboa sprawls well.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown but Gamboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Gamboa tries to bum rush Brookes with a series of wild strikes but Brookes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gamboa throws a sloppy head kick and Brookes moves out of range easily.
Gamboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brookes's waist but Brookes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamboa off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Gamboa. No joy for Brookes on that attempt.
As Brookes backs off Gamboa throws a huge counter combo but Brookes manages to avoid it all.
Gamboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brookes tries to clinch up but Gamboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Brookes fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brookes dives in for a single leg takedown but Gamboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gamboa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brookes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gamboa somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Speedy Gamboa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gamboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Brookes stuffs the takedown.
Gamboa avoids the head kick by Brookes.
Gamboa wants to counter with a clinch but Brookes pushes him away.
Nice sprawl there from Gamboa as Brookes shoots in.
Brookes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gamboa wants to counter the offense by Brookes and move into the clinch position.
Brookes dives in and grabs Gamboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gamboa pushes down on Brookes's head and hops out.
As Brookes backs off Gamboa throws a huge counter combo but Brookes manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Brookes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gamboa pushes Brookes up against the cage in a clinch.
Gamboa slowing the pace effectively.
Brookes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gamboa is working for takedown but Brookes is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Brookes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gamboa walks away with a smile on his face. Brookes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gamboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brookes tries to avoid it but Gamboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brookes to the ground. Brookes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gamboa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrookes.
Brookes throws a hook to the side of Gamboa's head but Gamboa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brookes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gamboa throws a body punch but Brookes moves out of range.
Brookes tries to counter with a takedown but Gamboa is quick to defend against it.
Brookes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brookes swats away the attempt to clinch by Gamboa.
Travis Brookes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gamboa misses with a straight left.
Gamboa fails with the takedown.#CL#
Brookes rushes Gamboa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Gamboa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brookes up against the cage.
Brookes is pressed up against the cage. Gamboa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brookes down to the mat. Brookes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gamboa keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Brookes.
Gamboa tries a head kick but it misses.
Gamboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Brookes. Brookes gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Gamboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3##BC#
Brookes manages to break the clinch.
Gamboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brookes's waist but Brookes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamboa off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brookes.
Gamboa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brookes with a body shot.
Gamboa moves in looking to clinch but Brookes pushes him off.
Brookes is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Gamboa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brookes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gamboa is in Brookes's guard.
Gamboa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gamboa tries to free his leg and advance position but Brookes is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB#
Brookes is looking for a triangle but Gamboa pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gamboa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brookes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamboa has managed to get both his arms back between Brookes's legs - danger averted.
Brookes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Gamboa gets to his feet - Brookes follows without any prompting.
Gamboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt - Brookes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brookes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gamboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Brookes. Brookes gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Speedy Gamboa.
I think Gamboa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speedy Gamboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Gamboa tries to clinch but Beltran is having none of it.
Gamboa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gamboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beltran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beltran looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beltran is defended easily by Gamboa.
Beltran throws a right and a left that Gamboa avoids nicely.
Gamboa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beltran.
Gamboa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gamboa lands with a hook. Beltran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beltran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gamboa.
Beltran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beltran wants it to stay on the feet.
Beltran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beltran wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speedy Gamboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gamboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Beltran blocks the leg kick.
Beltran tries to counter with a clinch but Gamboa shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Gamboa has Beltran up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Beltran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gamboa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Gamboa closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Beltran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gamboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beltran tries to avoid it but Gamboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beltran to the ground. Beltran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beltran throws out a counter right but Gamboa avoids it with no problem.
Beltran dives in for a single leg takedown but Gamboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gamboa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beltran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gamboa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gamboa tries to clinch up.
Beltran misses with the combination.
#T2##CL#
Gamboa has closed the distance and engaged Beltran in a clinch.
Beltran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Beltran - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamboa jumps guard but Beltran stands there with Gamboa around his waist. Gamboa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gamboa looking to stall.
Gamboa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beltran walks away with a smile on his face. Gamboa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gamboa throws a sloppy head kick and Beltran moves out of range easily. #T3#
Beltran keeps the fight on the outside.
Beltran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gamboa fails with the takedown.
Beltran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Beltran gets the takedown into side control.
Beltran wants to stand but Gamboa is controlling his arm.
Gamboa is trying to get back to half guard.
Gamboa wants to get back to his feet.
Gamboa is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB2#
Beltran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gamboa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beltran wants to stand but Gamboa has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beltran as he avoids it easily.
Beltran leaves Gamboa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beltran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamboa.
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 Speedy Gamboa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gamboa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gamboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gamboa is looking to counter the offense by Beltran and move into the clinch.
Beltran throws a head kick but Gamboa moves out of range.
Beltran is looking to land body kicks.
Beltran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gamboa throws a counter high kick but Beltran was just alert enough to avoid it.
Beltran avoids the head kick by Gamboa.
Beltran wants to counter with a clinch but Gamboa pushes him away.
Gamboa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beltran fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamboa tries for a takedown but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gamboa with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Beltran counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beltran. #ES#
Gamboa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Beltran off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown but Beltran shows good takedown defense.
Beltran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speedy Gamboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beltran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gamboa stuffs the takedown.
Gamboa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beltran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beltran stuffs the takedown.
Gamboa shoots in but Beltran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Gamboa with that takedown attempt.
Beltran unleashes a big counter combination but Gamboa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beltran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamboa. #T2##TD2#
Beltran closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beltran lands in his opponent's guard.
Beltran wants to stand but Gamboa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Beltran controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Beltran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gamboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beltran has managed to get both his arms back between Gamboa's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Gamboa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beltran has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Beltran wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gamboa, who protects the arm well.
Beltran trying to control the position but Gamboa is working away.
Beltran lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beltran looks up at the clock and then as Gamboa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beltran smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Beltran looking to control but instead Gamboa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Beltran trying to mount his opponent but Gamboa defends it.
Gamboa trying to control from the bottom.
Gamboa is staying active underneath Beltran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gamboa works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamboa wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gamboa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jez Beltran 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Beltran shoots in for a takedown but Gamboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beltran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beltran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beltran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beltran slaps away a takedown attempt from Gamboa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beltran feints the counter takedown.
Gamboa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gamboa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beltran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Beltran feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Gamboa pushes Beltran off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jez Beltran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Gamboa both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Beltran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Beltran closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gamboa quickly recovers to half guard.
Beltran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beltran tries to pass to full mount but Gamboa defends it.
Beltran wants to take a breather but Gamboa is having none of it.
Gamboa is trying to maintain the position but Beltran is very close to passing his half guard.
Beltran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamboa keeps working. #T2#
Gamboa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beltran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gamboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Beltran sprawls well. He's pushed Gamboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beltran circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Beltran pushes Gamboa up against the cage in a clinch.
Beltran is trying to pull guard but Gamboa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Speedy Gamboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jez Beltran.
Beltran digs a right hand underneath Gamboa's ribcage. Gamboa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gamboa has had enough of the clinch but Beltran keeps him there for the moment.
Beltran tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gamboa avoids it.#T3#
Gamboa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beltran jumps guard but Gamboa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gamboa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beltran smiles and moves away.
Gamboa throws a nice looking combination but Beltran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gamboa tries to clinch but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gamboa's waist but Gamboa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beltran off to one side.
Beltran swings for the body but Gamboa moves out of range.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beltran defends it nicely.
Gamboa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gamboa enables Beltran to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gamboa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Gamboa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Beltran off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Beltran shoots for a takedown but Gamboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gamboa. No joy for Beltran on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Beltran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gamboa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Gamboa explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Speedy Gamboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beltran as he jumps to the side.
Beltran unleashes a big counter combination but Gamboa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beltran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beltran tries to clinch up but Gamboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Gamboa fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Speedy Gamboa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gamboa 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speedy Gamboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Gamboa blocks a head kick by Beltran.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gamboa!
#CL2#
Beltran clinches up with Gamboa and pushes him back against the cage.
Gamboa blocks a body shot from Beltran.
Beltran prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beltran is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gamboa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beltran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gamboa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Beltran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Gamboa moves into range and clinches up with Beltran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran pushes off an throws an elbow but Gamboa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gamboa has had enough of the clinch but Beltran keeps him there for the moment.
Beltran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gamboa blocks a body shot from Beltran.
Gamboa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##TD2#
Beltran has picked Gamboa up - he's going for a ride! Beltran dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Gamboa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gamboa goes for a double leg but Beltran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beltran continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speedy Gamboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamboa tries for a takedown but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gamboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gamboa as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Gamboa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran closes the distance and clinches up with Gamboa, looking for a takedown. Beltran pushes Gamboa against the cage but Gamboa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gamboa throws a sloppy head kick and Beltran moves out of range easily.
Beltran is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Gamboa has Beltran up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamboa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beltran is keeping busy.#T2#
Gamboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gamboa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beltran looking to throw knees to the head but Gamboa is blocking nicely.
Gamboa tries to pull guard but Beltran holds him up against the cage and eventually Gamboa drops back down to his feet.
Gamboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Beltran breaks the clinch.
Gamboa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gamboa throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Beltran fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gamboa sprawls well initially but Beltran persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Gamboa has his hands clasped together around Beltran's back. He's all about the action.
Beltran is trying to control the action in half guard but Gamboa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beltran tries to stand and escape but Gamboa is controlling the position.
Gamboa trying to control here.
It looks like Beltran is going to stand back up.
Beltran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamboa keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
Gamboa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Beltran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beltran.
As Beltran tries to get set, Gamboa tries to push him back and clinch up but Beltran manages to avoid the attempt.
Gamboa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beltran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gamboa somewhat.
Beltran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beltran misses with a series of wild punches.
Gamboa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beltran.
Gamboa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beltran shoots in looking for a takedown. Gamboa tries to sprawl out of it but Beltran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gamboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Speedy Gamboa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Beltran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Beltran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Beltran instigates a clinch.
Gamboa digs a right hand underneath Beltran's ribcage. Beltran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gamboa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beltran misses with some punches.
Beltran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gamboa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Gamboa manages to pull guard.
Gamboa controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamboa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beltran's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Beltran wants to control from the top but Gamboa keeps moving. #SUB#
Gamboa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gamboa is trying to keep Beltran in close.
Gamboa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beltran controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Beltran with that takedown attempt. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gamboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Beltran, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speedy Gamboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamboa dives in for a single leg takedown but Beltran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Beltran drives through with a takedown into Gamboa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Gamboa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gamboa shoots in for a double leg but Beltran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Beltran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Beltran throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gamboa was covering up waiting for the punch and Beltran finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Gamboa has his feet on Beltran's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gamboa has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Beltran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gamboa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Beltran has Gamboa up against the cage in a clinch.
Beltran has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gamboa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gamboa is trying to stall.
Gamboa tries to pull guard but Beltran holds him up against the cage and eventually Gamboa drops back down to his feet.
Beltran is trying to drag Gamboa to the mat but Gamboa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gamboa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Beltran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gamboa after a bit of a struggle.
Beltran misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Beltran manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gamboa is defended easily by Beltran.
Beltran looks to land a combination but Gamboa avoids it well.
Gamboa throws a series of punches but Beltran moves out of range.
Gamboa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gamboa wants to clinch up but Beltran keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Speedy Gamboa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gamboa tries to clinch there but Beltran circles away.
Gamboa fails to land the takedown.
Jez Beltran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beltran fails with a takedown attempt.
Gamboa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beltran wants to counter the offense by Gamboa and move into the clinch position.
Gamboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beltran tries to avoid it but Gamboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beltran to the ground. Beltran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beltran raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speedy Gamboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran swats away the attempt to clinch by Gamboa.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gamboa as he avoids it easily.
Gamboa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gamboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Beltran goes for a double leg but Gamboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gamboa continues to drive forward.
Gamboa is looking to clinch.
As Gamboa backs off Beltran throws a huge counter combo but Gamboa manages to avoid it all.
Gamboa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamboa.
Beltran changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Beltran moves into the clinch.
Gamboa is working for takedown but Beltran is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gamboa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gamboa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gamboa is trying to drag Beltran to the mat but Beltran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Gamboa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beltran to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Beltran breaks the clinch.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beltran. Gamboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Gamboa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gamboa avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Beltran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Beltran drives through with a takedown into Gamboa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gamboa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gamboa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Beltran thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Beltran wants to control from the top but Gamboa keeps moving.
Beltran tries to free his leg and advance position but Gamboa is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beltran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beltran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gamboa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
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.
Beltran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beltran shoots for a takedown but Gamboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beltran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamboa.
Gamboa darts in looking for a takedown but Beltran gets double underhooks and turns Gamboa into the cage.
Beltran flicks out a counter leg kick but Gamboa steps away.
Beltran closes the distance and clinches up with Gamboa, looking for a takedown. Beltran pushes Gamboa against the cage but Gamboa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gamboa fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Gamboa tries to keep at a distance but Beltran has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jez Beltran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gamboa 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Gamboa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beltran did well to prevent Gamboa getting side control.
Beltran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gamboa wants to control but Beltran is keeping him busy.
Beltran is controlling Gamboa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Beltran tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet.
Beltran flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gamboa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beltran moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Beltran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gamboa defends it easily.
Beltran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beltran is pulling down on Gamboa's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gamboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gamboa throws a head kick that misses.
Gamboa closes the distance and clinches up with Beltran, looking for a takedown. Gamboa pushes Beltran against the cage but Beltran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beltran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gamboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gamboa pushes Beltran up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Gamboa can't break the clinch.
Beltran wants to take the fight to the mat but Gamboa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beltran is pressed up against the cage. Gamboa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beltran down to the mat. Beltran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beltran misses with a takedown attempt - Gamboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Speedy Gamboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jez Beltran.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamboa. #CL#
Gamboa has Beltran up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gamboa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Gamboa gets underhooks to prevent Beltran's takedown attempt.
Gamboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beltran has him pressed against the cage.
Gamboa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gamboa has Beltran pushed against the cage.
Gamboa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beltran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gamboa is trying to break free.
Gamboa tries to break free but Beltran pushes him back against the cage.
Beltran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gamboa smiles and moves away.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beltran but Beltran pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Beltran shoots in and bounces Gamboa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Beltran is standing up over Gamboa. Gamboa looks to escape but Beltran dives into side control.
#REVR#
Beltran tries to stand but Gamboa is controlling his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamboa sneaks back into half guard.
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 Speedy Gamboa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gamboa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beltran is fending him off so far but Gamboa persists. Nope, Beltran circles away and we're back to standing.
Beltran throws the kick towards the body but Gamboa avoids it.
Beltran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gamboa circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamboa.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamboa.
Beltran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speedy Gamboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran misses with a wild body shot.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown but Beltran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gamboa is looking to counter the offense by Beltran and move into the clinch.
Speedy Gamboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gamboa tries to avoid it but Beltran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gamboa to the ground. Gamboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Beltran shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gamboa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gamboa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beltran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SU2#
Beltran decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Beltran swings widly with a right hand
and Gamboa counters with a one-two to the body.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Beltran throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gamboa was covering up waiting for the punch and Beltran finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Gamboa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Beltran has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Beltran misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Beltran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Gamboa shoots in and drives through. Beltran sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Gamboa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gamboa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gamboa swinging wildly here.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gamboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beltran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Gamboa.
Speedy Gamboa is winning the standup battle so far.
Gamboa slips a jab and a cross from Beltran.
#CL2#
Beltran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Beltran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Gamboa pushes Beltran up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Beltran lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Beltran there.
Beltran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beltran tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gamboa controls his leg.
Beltran is keen to just control but Gamboa is a slippery customer.
Gamboa tries to roll over but Beltran keeps him under control.#T4#
Gamboa is looking to escape.
Beltran is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gamboa shoots in but Beltran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gamboa throws a sloppy head kick and Beltran moves out of range easily.
Gamboa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beltran.
Gamboa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beltran throws a push kick but Gamboa slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jez Beltran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Beltran tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Beltran closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gamboa did well to prevent Beltran getting side control.
Beltran is thwarting Gamboa's attempts to control the position.
Beltran content to control rather than advance.
Beltran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamboa is looking to control Beltran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gamboa avoid being mounted?
Gamboa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Gamboa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gamboa wants to stand but Beltran is controlling the position.
Gamboa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beltran's guard. #REVR#
Gamboa passes into half guard.
Gamboa prevents Beltran from improving his position.#T2#
Beltran wants to control but Gamboa is keeping busy.
Beltran tries to roll over but Gamboa keeps him under control.
Gamboa throwing shots but Beltran is blocking nicely.
Gamboa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Beltran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beltran 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.
Gamboa trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gamboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Beltran, which made it look bad.
Gamboa fails with the takedown.
Gamboa backing away here, and Beltran unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Beltran shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Gamboa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4#
Gamboa leaves Beltran with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gamboa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gamboa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!#CL2#
Gamboa gets tackled into the cage by Beltran. Beltran maintains the clinch.
Gamboa blocks a body shot from Beltran. #BC#
Gamboa breaks from the clinch.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown but Beltran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Speedy Gamboa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gamboa 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speedy Gamboa!
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