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Event:
HERO:9
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Spade sizes up Gamble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spade is defended easily by Gamble.#TD2#
Gamble darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spade has one foot on Gamble's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Gamble.
Spade moves to clinch but Gamble breaks away #TD2#
and Gamble counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spade!
Spade is looking to get back to his feet here but Gamble is keeping cool and he's managed to take Spade's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade is really stuck here.
#T1#
Gamble has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Spade's body.
Spade looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Spade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gamble looking to hold on to the position here but Spade rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SU2#
Gamble decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Spade misses with the combination.
Gamble throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Gamble instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gamble gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gamble passes into side control, despite Spade's attempt to control the position.
Gamble moves into full mount!
Gamble throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamble controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Gamble is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spade has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Gamble trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spade is looking to get to half guard.
Spade tries to hold on but Gamble pushes him away.
Gamble controlling from the full mount.
Spade wants to hold on but Gamble pushes him away.#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.
Gamble misses with a head shot.
Spade is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gamble thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Spade is squirming around, avoiding Gamble's attempts to control the action.
Gamble content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamble throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Gamble dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Spade closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gamble wants to stand back up but Spade manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gamble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gamble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Spade has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Spade misses with a takedown attempt - Gamble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gamble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spade is looking to stand back up but Gamble counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spade.
Trevor Gamble has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##REVR#
Spade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Gamble there.
Gamble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spade wants to control but Gamble is keeping busy.
Gamble wants to take a breather but Spade is having none of it.
Gamble wants to pass the guard but Spade is defending well.
Gamble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Gamble is keen to just control but Spade is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Gamble seems content to control.#SUB2#
Gamble is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gamble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gamble is working for a kimura but Spade is defending it quite comfortably.
Gamble is trying to control. Spade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Spade is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gamble swivels and escapes.
Gamble throws a nice looking combination but Spade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Gamble 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.
Spade uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Warren Spade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spade fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Spade shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gamble is trying to defend but Spade finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamble gets full guard.#T4#
Spade is looking to stand up but Gamble won't let him. #SUB2#
Gamble working for a triangle but Spade defends it easily.
Spade trying to control but Gamble is working from the bottom.
Gamble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trevor Gamble 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#
Spade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gamble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Spade is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gamble's half guard.
Gamble pushes Spade off looking to stand but Spade dives back in and keeps control.
#ES2#
Gamble manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Gamble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spade to the ground. Gamble is now in Spade's guard.
Spade has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gamble off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamble shoots in and drives through. Spade sprawls well.
Gamble fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gamble looks for a takedown but Spade sprawls well.#TD#
Spade closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1##SUB#
Spade tries for a kimura but Gamble is defending well.
Spade landing strikes.
Gamble is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Spade is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gamble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Spade has hold of Gamble's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gamble manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gamble sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Spade is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Spade moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gamble has worked his arm free - good work by Gamble!
Spade trying to control the position but Gamble is working away. #T3#
Gamble is trying to control Spade's posture but Spade avoids it.
Gamble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spade landing strikes.
Spade is looking to take a break and control but Gamble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gamble struggling a bit here.#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.
Gamble parries the strikes from Spade easily there. Spade is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gamble to escape.
Gamble wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gamble is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spade off and has taken his back!
Gamble really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Spade.
Spade is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Warren Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trevor Gamble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spade is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Spade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gamble has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Gamble! |
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Event:
HERO:8
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gamble is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Gamble circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Gamble shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Gamble finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gamble tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gamble is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith trying to control but Gamble postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Gamble sits in half guard. #T1#
Smith has his hands clasped together around Gamble's back. He's all about the action.
Gamble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gamble prevents Smith from improving his position.
Gamble wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Gamble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Gamble shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gamble throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gamble wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gamble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU#
Gamble decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Gamble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Gamble is now in Smith's guard.
Gamble sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Smith prevents Gamble from improving his position.
Gamble works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A combination from Gamble does no damage.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Gamble saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trevor Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Smith.
Gamble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Gamble walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith throws a one two combo.
#T4#
Gamble throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Gamble instigates a clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Gamble forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Gamble breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gamble's waist but Gamble gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGamble.#CL#
Gamble moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Gamble letting Smith take a breather here.
Gamble keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Gamble dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gamble scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Gamble wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gamble dives into side control.
#SUB#
Gamble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamble has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith!#T1#
Gamble tries to control but Smith wriggling away. #SUB#
Gamble working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
Gamble unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Smith tries to hold on but Gamble postures up.
Gamble misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gamble controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Gamble working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Trevor Gamble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gamble trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gamble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Gamble misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gamble prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Gamble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gamble looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Gamble controlling his opponent.
Gamble prevents Smith from getting the reversal.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gamble throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Gamble goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith.
Gamble wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Gamble keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gamble is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Gamble dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Gamble drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith has Gamble pressed against the cage.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gamble is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gamble fails to pull guard.
Gamble tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gamble after a bit of a struggle.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gamble.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Gamble. 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.#BC#
Gamble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gamble fails with a takedown attempt. #T1##CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gamble, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gamble after a bit of a struggle.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gamble just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gamble is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Gamble counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Gamble has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Gamble wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T2##ES2#
Smith kicks Gamble off and gets to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Gamble to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gamble forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gamble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamble pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to roll over but Gamble keeps him under control.
Gamble missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Gamble sits in half guard.
Gamble controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith gets full guard.
Gamble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith throws a series of punches but Gamble avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Gamble closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Gamble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ronny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trevor Gamble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Trevor Gamble.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gamble, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Gamble! |
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Event:
HERO:7
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Frank avoids the head kick by Gamble.
Frank shoots in and drives through. Gamble sprawls well.#CL2#
Frank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gamble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Gamble works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Frank manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Frank tightens his grip and picks Gamble up, before dumping him to the ground. Gamble manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank looking to pass the guard.
Frank won't allow Gamble to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gamble isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Frank stacks Gamble on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Frank!
Frank trying to control the action but Gamble is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gamble struggling a bit here.
Gamble sneaks back into half guard.
Gamble is trying to stand up here but Frank is controlling him well.
Frank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gamble defending well though.
Frank tries to stand and escape but Gamble is controlling the position.
Gamble is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gamble trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Gamble kicks Frank off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Gamble takes the fight into the clinch.
Frank effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Frank slows down the pace here.
Frank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gamble walks away with a smile on his face. Frank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank shoots for a double leg takedown but Gamble sprawls well. He's pushed Frank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trevor Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Frank.#CL#
Gamble clinches up with Frank and pushes him back against the cage.
Gamble is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gamble gets underhooks to prevent Frank's takedown attempt.
Frank tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gamble smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Frank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frank looking to stall.
#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Gamble's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gamble manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Frank is trying to drag Gamble to the mat but Gamble just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Gamble manages to break the clinch.
Frank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamble connects with a solid leg kick.
Gamble tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gamble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trevor Gamble will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gamble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gamble somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frank.
Frank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gamble throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Gamble closes the distance and clinches up with Frank, looking for a takedown. Gamble pushes Frank against the cage but Frank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Gamble fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frank, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank tries to pull guard but Gamble won't allow it.
#TD2#
Frank drags the fight down to the ground.
Frank 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.
Frank controls Gamble momentarily but Gamble frees himself. #T1#
Gamble content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Frank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gamble advances position into side control!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Gamble stands up. #TD#
Gamble closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frank quickly recovers to half guard.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gamble passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gamble throws some wild stikes that Frank manages to avoid easily.
#T3#
Gamble working Frank over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gamble cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Frank really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gamble misses with a head shot.
Gamble controlling from the full mount.
Frank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gamble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Gamble seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Frank for as long as he can get away with.
Frank is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gamble controlling from mount.
Gamble looking to ground and pound but Frank is blocking nicely.
Gamble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frank is looking to escape.
Gamble takes Frank's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Gamble dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gamble displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frank.
Gamble attempts a counter takedown but Frank avoids it well and moves away.
Gamble takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gamble thows a leg kick but Frank checks it #CL2#
and Frank moves into the clinch.
Gamble fails to pull guard.
Frank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gamble is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Gamble breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank swats away the attempt to clinch by Gamble.
Frank shoots in but no luck this time.
Trevor Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Frank.
Gamble stuffs the takedown attempt from Frank. Frank gets slowly back to his feet.
Gamble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frank enables Gamble to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frank manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gamble passes into half guard.
Gamble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frank can do to turn this around?
Frank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gamble.
Frank wants to improve his position but Gamble is controlling well.
Gamble trying to control the pace.
Trevor Gamble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Gamble decides to stand up. #T2##CL#
Gamble closes the distance and pushes Frank back into the cage.#BC2#
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Gamble moves into the clinch.
Frank wants a takedown but no success here.
Frank wants to get back to striking at distance but Gamble won't allow it.
Gamble is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frank is defending well for now.#BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Gamble shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Frank napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Gamble has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Gamble circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frank misses with an uppercut. Gamble saw that one coming.
Gamble tries to counter by clinching up but Frank breaks away and moves out of range.
Gamble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gamble throws a head kick that misses.
Trevor Gamble is winning the standup battle so far.
Frank throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD#
Gamble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frank to the ground. Gamble is now in Frank's guard.
Gamble won't allow Frank to get back to his feet.
Gamble controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gamble looking to pass the guard. #T4##SU#
Gamble decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Frank, up you get!
Frank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gamble sprawls well. Gamble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frank gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Gamble looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gamble perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Gamble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gamble has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Gamble! |
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Event:
HERO
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Gamble closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Gamble wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Gamble stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Gamble has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva 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.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Silva keeping full guard, as Gamble tries to pass.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gamble wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Gamble has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gamble thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Silva wants to control from the top but Gamble keeps moving.
Gamble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gamble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva won't allow Gamble to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gamble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gamble avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Gamble gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamble pulls Silva in to control the position. #T3#
Silva is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Gamble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva trying to control but Gamble is working from the bottom.
Gamble will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Gamble is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gamble throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva throws a series of punches but Gamble moves out of range.
Gamble scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Gamble, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Gamble against the cage but Gamble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gamble.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Trevor Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Silva.#CL#
Gamble rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trevor Gamble will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Silva motions for Gamble to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gamble feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Gamble gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gamble striking off his back but it's not causing Silva any problems.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gamble is proving hard to escape from.
Silva trying to control but Gamble is working from the bottom.
Gamble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gamble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Gamble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Silva trying to control but Gamble is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Gamble is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva is pushing Gamble up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gamble is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Gamble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trevor Gamble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Silva rushes Gamble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Gamble can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Gamble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gamble throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gamble moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSilva.#TD2#
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gamble!
Silva grinds an elbow into Gamble's temple.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamble keeps working. #SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Gamble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Silva cracks Gamble with a big elbow.
Gamble is not content to let Silva control the position.
Gamble tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Gamble sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Gamble defends the submission attempt.
Gamble is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Gamble pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Silva stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gamble to get to his feet. #CL#
Gamble has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gamble to keep the fight standing.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gamble pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gamble stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Gamble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gamble is trying to improve his position.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gamble is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Silva trying to control the action but Gamble is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gamble wants to control but Silva postures up.
Gamble is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Gamble get back to his feet.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gamble has a takedown stuffed.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamble was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Gamble tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Gamble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trevor Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Silva.#TD#
Gamble shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gamble showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gamble is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Gamble missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Gamble instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Gamble closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva is controlling Gamble's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva is not content to let Gamble control the position.#T4#
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Gamble from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gamble feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Gamble changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Gamble circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Gamble shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gamble presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Silva! |
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