Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 152
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Gambini. That snapped Tartarus's head back.
Gambini looks to throw the jab but Tartarus is out of range.
Tartarus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tartarus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Gino Gambini has been cut.
Gambini throws the left hand but Tartarus avoids the punch easily.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. Tartarus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tartarus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gambini lunges at Tartarus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tartarus's hand.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tartarus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gambini works Tartarus's body with a nice hook.
Tartarus takes a swing at Gambini's ribcage but misses.
Gambini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tartarus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Gambini misses.
It seemed like Tartarus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tartarus takes one on the button.
Tartarus misses with a hook.
Tartarus defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini throws a hook to the side of Tartarus's head but Tartarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Tartarus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gambini looks to score with a jab to the body but Tartarus is just out of range.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Tartarus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tartarus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
Tartarus feints a counter leg kick.
Gambini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambini. Tartarus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gambini loads up on a big right hand but Tartarus slips the punch.
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gambini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gambini looks to land a right hand but Tartarus moved out of range.
Tartarus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gambini looks to land a left hand but Tartarus moved out of range nicely.
Tartarus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Gambini lands.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambini connects with a right hand. Tartarus shakes it off.
Gambini jabs at Tartarus's body.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gambini stuns Tartarus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Tartarus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gambini looks to land a right hand but Tartarus moved out of range.
Gambini moves out of range as Tartarus strikes.
Gambini clobbers Tartarus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gambini throws the left hand but Tartarus avoids the punch easily.
Gambini lands a jab.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Tartarus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tartarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gambini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tartarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Gambini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tartarus is looking to land body kicks.
Gambini throws a right hand that misses
and Tartarus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tartarus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gambini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tartarus on the side of the head.
Tartarus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gambini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gambini slips a jab from Tartarus.
Gambini throws a solid leg kick but Tartarus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gambini.
Tartarus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gino Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tartarus throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
Tartarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Tartarus moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
Gambini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tartarus is looking to slow Gambini down with leg kicks. #T4#
Gambini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Tartarus's shoulder, as Tartarus tries to avoid the shot.
Tartarus slips a jab from Gambini.
Gambini lands a jab.
Gambini blocks a head kick by Tartarus.
Gambini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tartarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini with a jab.
Gambini throws the left hand but Tartarus avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Tartarus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gambini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tartarus.
Tartarus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gambini misses with a hook. Tartarus ducked under it nicely.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tartarus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T5#
Gambini misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Gambini slips under a jab.
Gambini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tartarus on the side of the head.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Tartarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambini lands a glancing blow to the side of Tartarus's head.
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Gambini misses.
Tartarus throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
Gambini throws a low kick but Tartarus moves out of range easily.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
Gambini jabs Tartarus right on the nose. Tartarus blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Gambini misses.
A jab from Gambini misses.
Tartarus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy. #T6#
Tartarus tries to work over Gambini's front leg with a kick but Gambini checks it.
Gambini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tartarus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gambini blocks a head kick by Tartarus.
Gambini looks to throw a body kick
and Tartarus counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tartarus lands with a hook. Gambini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gambini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tartarus. Tartarus obviously looking to wear him down.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tartarus was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Tartarus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tartarus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gambini misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tartarus! But no joy.
Gambini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gambini misses the jab.
Tartarus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Gambini throws the left hand but Tartarus avoids the punch easily.
Gambini lands a nice shot to the body. #T7#
Gambini lands a two punch combo.
Tartarus misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gambini counter with a right hand.
Gambini throws a hook but Tartarus avoids it easily.
Tartarus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tartarus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gambini throws a sloppy body shot
and Tartarus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tartarus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gambini throws a hook but Tartarus blocks it.
As Gambini backs off Tartarus throws a huge counter combo but Gambini manages to avoid it all.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Gambini does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A lazy left from Gambini finds it's target.
Gambini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tartarus tries a quick counter leg kick but Gambini is wise to it.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
and Tartarus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartarus moves out of range of the strikes.#T8#
Gambini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tartarus's hands.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Gambini misses with a left hand
and Tartarus counters with a straight right hand.
Gambini throws the left hand but Tartarus avoids the punch easily.
Gambini loads up on a big right hand but Tartarus slips the punch.
Gambini tries a low kick but Tartarus avoids it.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Tartarus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
and Tartarus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gambini is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tartarus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gambini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tartarus checks it well.
Gambini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tartarus staying out of range there.
Tartarus tries a quick counter leg kick but Gambini is wise to it.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tartarus in his tracks. #T9#
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tartarus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
Tartarus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tartarus misses with a body shot.
Gambini misses with a hook
and Tartarus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gambini is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tartarus scoring well with a low kick there.
Gambini lands a glancing blow to the side of Tartarus's head.
Gambini blocks a head kick by Tartarus.
Tartarus moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Gambini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Gambini moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTartarus.
A big left from Gambini misses.
Gambini throws a hook but Tartarus avoids it easily.
Tartarus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gambini throws a hook but Tartarus avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gambini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gambini checks a low kick from Tartarus.
Gambini checks a low kick from Tartarus.
Gambini throws the left hand but Tartarus avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Tartarus tried to score with a low kick but Gambini checks it.
Tartarus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Gambini checks a low kick from Tartarus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tartarus.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Tartarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Tartarus throws a fast counter high kick but Gambini manages to duck under it in time.
Gambini throws a hook but Tartarus avoids it easily.#T1#
Gambini sizes up Tartarus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tartarus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Tartarus feints a counter leg kick.
Gambini throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tartarus counters with a straight right hand.
Tartarus ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Gambini lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gambini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tartarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
Tartarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gambini backing away here, and Tartarus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gambini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tartarus's head.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Tartarus's shoulder, as Tartarus tries to avoid the shot.
Gambini misses with a left hand
letting Tartarus counter with a right hand.
Gambini throws a right hand that Tartarus ducks under and follows up with a left that Tartarus also avoids with ease.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Tartarus throws a head kick but Gambini moves out of range. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambini misses with a hook. Tartarus ducked under it nicely.
Gambini tries to land a leg kick but Tartarus saw it coming and moves away.
Gambini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tartarus at a distance.
Tartarus throws a hook to the side of Gambini's head but Gambini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
Tartarus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tartarus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gambini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tartarus can do to turn this around?
Gambini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tartarus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tartarus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Tartarus's shoulder, as Tartarus tries to avoid the shot.
Tartarus throws a fast counter high kick but Gambini manages to duck under it in time.
Tartarus is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Gambini. Those never looked like landing.
Tartarus unleashes a big counter combination but Gambini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tartarus misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Gambini. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
A jab lands there for Gambini.
Tartarus slips under a jab.
Tartarus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tartarus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
Tartarus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gambini with a body shot.
Gambini misses with a wild body shot.
Tartarus checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gambini.
Tartarus lands a two punch combo.
Gambini dips to his left and cracks Tartarus with an uppercut!
Gino Gambini is winning the standup battle so far.
Gambini works Tartarus's body with a nice hook.
Gambini swings for the body but Tartarus moves out of range.
Gambini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tartarus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gambini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tartarus.
Tartarus tries to move into range but Gambini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Tartarus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambini takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gambini throws a body punch but Tartarus moves out of range.
Tartarus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gambini lands a nice hook to Tartarus's body. Tartarus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gambini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tartarus.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tartarus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gambini has got the better of the exchanges.
Gambini is looking to land body kicks.
Tartarus misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Tartarus blocks the leg kick.
Tartarus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Tartarus lands.
Gambini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tartarus in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Tartarus.
Tartarus throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tartarus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T5#
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tartarus.
Tartarus slips under a jab from Gambini.
Gambini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Tartarus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tartarus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tartarus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tartarus. Gambini does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Gambini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gambini slips a jab from Tartarus.
Tartarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Tartarus blocks the low kick.#T6#
Gambini scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Gambini finds it's target.
Gambini slips under a jab from Tartarus.
Tartarus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Tartarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambini scores with a hook to the body. Tartarus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tartarus throws a hook to the side of Gambini's head but Gambini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Gambini lands an overhand right.
Jab from Gambini.
Gambini connects with a looping right hand.
Gambini catches Tartarus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gambini scores with a hook.#T7#
Gambini misses with a body shot.
Tartarus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tartarus throws a shot to the body.
Gambini works the jab nicely.
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Tartarus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tartarus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tartarus throws a leg kick but Gambini sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gambini misses with a hook. Tartarus ducked under it nicely.
Tartarus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
A leg kick checked by Tartarus.
Tartarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gambini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tartarus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tartarus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gambini.
Gambini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tartarus counters with a series of strikes. Gambini will be more careful next time no doubt. #T8#
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gambini misses with a hook. Tartarus ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambini misses with an uppercut. Tartarus saw that one coming.
Tartarus slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Tartarus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab lands there for Tartarus.
Tartarus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gambini.
Gambini lands with a right hand.
Tartarus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gambini misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gambini misses with a right hand
and Tartarus counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Gambini is rocked!
Gambini tests Tartarus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tartarus tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Gambini misses its target.#T9#
Gambini scores with a hook.
Gambini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tartarus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
and Tartarus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini scores with a decent looking hook.
Tartarus slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tartarus! But no joy.#KD2#
Tartarus lands a big head kick that sends Gambini tumbling to the mat! Tartarus takes a step backwards and waves Gambini back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Gambini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Tartarus.
Gambini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gambini throws a series of punches but Tartarus avoids them all with ease.
Tartarus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tartarus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
Tartarus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tartarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gambini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gambini seems to have got his legs back now.
Gambini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tartarus blocks a low kick nicely.
Gambini takes a swing at Tartarus's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
Despite the aggression on Tartarus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. Tartarus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tartarus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tartarus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
Tartarus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Gambini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gambini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tartarus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tartarus throws a series of punches but Gambini moves out of range. #T1#
Tartarus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tartarus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gambini lands with a nice body punch.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. Tartarus moves away and avoids it.
Tartarus defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gambini tried to score with a low kick but Tartarus checks it.
Gambini takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gambini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tartarus has time to react.
Gambini lands a glancing blow to the side of Tartarus's head.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
and Tartarus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Tartarus ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Tartarus throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
Tartarus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Tartarus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tartarus thumps Gambini with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tartarus tries to move into range but Gambini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Gambini is predictable there
and Tartarus counters with a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gambini there.
Tartarus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gambini has time to react.
Gambini looks to score with a jab to the body but Tartarus is just out of range.
As Gambini backs off Tartarus throws a huge counter combo but Gambini manages to avoid it all.
Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tartarus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gambini swings for the body but Tartarus moves out of range.
Tartarus is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick from Tartarus lands but Gambini takes it in his stride.
Gambini lands a lovely overhand right.
Tartarus throws a sloppy head kick and Gambini moves out of range easily.
Tartarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.#T3#
Gambini checks a leg kick.
Gambini tries to move into range but Tartarus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gambini looks to land a right hand but Tartarus moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tartarus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gambini scores with a hook.
Gambini misses with a low kick.
Tartarus walks into a left hand.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Tartarus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gambini scores with a hook.
Gambini looks to land a combination. Tartarus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tartarus misses with a head kick.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Tartarus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Gambini slips under a jab from Tartarus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambini throws a jab when Tartarus was well out of range.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tartarus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gambini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gambini tries to work over Tartarus's front leg with a kick but Tartarus checks it.
Tartarus throws a chopping leg kick but Gambini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gambini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gambini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Tartarus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tartarus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gambini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tartarus. Gambini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gambini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Gambini misses.
Tartarus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uriel Tartarus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
A big left from Gambini misses.
Tartarus throws a hook to the side of Gambini's head but Gambini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gambini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gambini misses with a hook. Tartarus ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Tartarus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gambini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gambini throws a body kick that misses.
Gambini thuds a left hand into Tartarus's body.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Tartarus ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Tartarus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gambini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tartarus moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Tartarus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
An inside leg kick lands from Tartarus.
Tartarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini. #T6#
Gambini scores with a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Tartarus blocks the low kick.
Gambini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambini missing with a left hand there. Tartarus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tartarus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Gambini misses the jab.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Gambini.
Tartarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Tartarus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tartarus misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gambini, as that shot connected.
Gambini throws a low kick, looking for Tartarus's leg but Tartarus calmly moves out of range. #T7#
Tartarus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tartarus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tartarus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gambini works Tartarus's body with a nice hook.
Gambini connects with a single shot there.
Tartarus avoids the body shot from Gambini.
Tartarus flicks out a counter leg kick but Gambini steps away.
Tartarus throws a hook but Gambini avoids it easily.
Gambini swings for the body but Tartarus moves out of range.
Gambini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tartarus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gambini backing away here, and Tartarus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gambini throws the left hand but Tartarus avoids the punch easily.
Tartarus throws a shot to the body.
Gambini walks into a left hand.
Gambini misses with a hook
and Gambini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambini throws a low kick but Tartarus avoids it.#T8#
Gambini throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tartarus counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tartarus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gambini does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by Tartarus.
Tartarus throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
Gambini lands with an uppercut that bounces Tartarus off the cage and back into range.
Gambini throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Tartarus counters with a crisp one two that drops Gambini! Tartarus thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gambini to his feet! Gambini is in big trouble!
Gambini misses with a left hand
and Tartarus counters with a big right hand! Oh Gambini is in trouble here! Tartarus follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriel Tartarus!
Uriel Tartarus is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Uriel Tartarus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 144
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrou.
Wrou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
Wrou throws out a powerful jab.
Gambini digs a good body shot into Wrou's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
Wrou lands a slapping body shot.
Wrou lands with a nice body punch.
Gambini catches Wrou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wrou slips under a jab.
Wrou replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gambini blocks it well.
Wrou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good standup being displayed there by Gambini as he connects with a hook.
Gambini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrou moves away.
Gambini throws a hook to the side of Wrou's head but Wrou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wrou has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gambini avoids the body shot from Wrou.
Gambini throws a series of punches but Wrou moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Wrou.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Wrou counters with a nice body shot.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
and Wrou counters with a straight right hand.
Wrou throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Gambini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrou tries a quick counter leg kick but Gambini is wise to it.
Gambini throws a series of punches but Wrou avoids them all with ease.
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrou.
Gino Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrou throws out a loose jab but Gambini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambini misses with a hook. Wrou ducked under it nicely.
Gambini thuds his right hand into Wrou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Wrou ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Wrou is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gambini with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Gambini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gambini.
Wrou lands a head shot.
Gambini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gambini misses with a body shot.
Wrou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wrou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini lands the left hand.
Wrou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrou.
Wrou lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrou throws a low kick but Gambini avoids it.
Wrou attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wrou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Wrou ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Gambini misses.
Gambini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wrou misses the jab.
Gambini throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gambini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wrou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
Wrou takes a swing at Gambini's ribcage but misses.
Gambini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrou throws out the jab.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Wrou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambini scores with a jab to the head.
Gambini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wrou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Wrou only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrou.
Gambini throws a hook but Wrou blocks it.
Wrou looks to land a body kick but Gambini moved away.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. Wrou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Gambini catches Wrou right on the button with a cross.
Gambini misses the jab.
Wrou ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
A jab from Gambini finds it's way through Wrou's defenses.
Wrou jabs Gambini right on the nose. Gambini blinks but takes it well.
Wrou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gambini ducks under a wild hook from Wrou.
Wrou gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gambini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wrou counters with a leg kick.
Gambini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gambini throws the left hand but Wrou avoids the punch easily.
Gambini slips under a jab from Wrou.
Wrou blocks a jab.
Wrou catches Gambini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Wrou.#T4#
Gambini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wrou.
Gambini avoids a kick to the body.
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrou.
Gambini blocks a jab.
Wrou throws a low kick, looking for Gambini's leg but Gambini calmly moves out of range.
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and Wrou counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Wrou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gambini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wrou counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambini. Wrou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrou scores with a decent looking hook.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Gambini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wrou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gambini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wrou.
Wrou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wrou moves out of range as Gambini strikes.#T5#
Gambini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
and Wrou counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gambini slips a jab from Wrou.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. Wrou saw that one coming.
Wrou flicks out a counter leg kick but Gambini steps away.
Sloppy strikes from Wrou. Those never looked like landing.
Wrou misses the shot to the body.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
and Wrou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gambini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wrou.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Wrou motions for Gambini to come forward. Wrou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wrou dodges the punch combination from Gambini.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrou misses the target.
Nice shot by Gambini.
Gambini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gambini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Gambini lands a glancing blow to the side of Wrou's head.#T6#
Gambini throws a right hand that misses
and Wrou counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gambini thinking.
Wrou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Gambini misses with a wild body shot.
Gambini lands with a good body shot.
Gambini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wrou's head.
Wrou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Gambini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrou moves away.
Wrou ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Wrou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gambini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrou throws out the jab.
Gambini slips under a jab.
Wrou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wrou has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini moves out of range of the strikes.
Wrou throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambini. Wrou does a little dance to reset his feet.#T7#
Jab by Gambini.
Gambini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrou.
Gambini is looking to counter punch.
Gambini misses with a looping right.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
enabling Wrou to counter with a crisp jab.
Wrou slips a jab and a cross from Gambini.
Wrou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gambini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wrou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gambini lands an overhand right.
Gambini lands a jab to Wrou's midsection.
Wrou checks the leg kick.
Wrou connects with a body shot.
Wrou slips under a jab from Gambini.
Gambini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gambini takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrou throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Gambini counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrou misses the target.
Wrou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Gambini backing away here, and Wrou unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T8#
Gambini looks to throw the jab but Wrou is out of range.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
and Wrou counters with a straight right hand.
Wrou lands a nice shot that snaps Gambini's head back.
Wrou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gambini looks to land a left hand but Wrou moved out of range nicely.
Gambini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wrou counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wrou moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Wrou feints and then cracks Gambini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gambini down.
Gambini misses with a hook. Wrou ducked under it nicely.
Wrou scores with a shot to the body.
Wrou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Gambini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. Wrou saw that one coming.
Wrou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrou.
Wrou was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrou.
Wrou moves away from the strike by Gambini. #T9#
Nice uppercut lands for Gambini. That snapped Wrou's head back.
Wrou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gambini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wrou misses the shot to the body.
Wrou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gambini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wrou avoids the body shot from Gambini.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrou lands a body shot.
Wrou slips under a jab.
Wrou avoids the body shot from Gambini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
Wrou slips a jab from Gambini.
Gambini backing away here, and Wrou unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wrou goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gambini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wrou has time to react.
Wrou scores with a leg kick.
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 Gino Gambini will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gambini throws a hook to the side of Wrou's head but Wrou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gambini does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick from Wrou misses.
Wrou throws a push kick but Gambini slaps the foot to one side.
Wrou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gino Gambini is winning the standup battle so far.
Gambini scores with a body shot.
Wrou throws a body punch but Gambini moves out of range.
Gambini misses with a right hand
and Wrou counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini throws an off balance right hand
and Wrou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gambini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wrou defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Wrou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrou walks into a stiff left hand from Gambini.
Gambini connects with a nice looking jab.
Wrou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wrou avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Gambini scores with a jab to the head.
Wrou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wrou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gambini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left and a right from Gambini both land. Nice combination.
Gambini throws a hook but Wrou avoids it easily.
Wrou swings for the body but Gambini moves out of range.
Wrou takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and Wrou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wrou motions for Gambini to come forward. Wrou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Gambini throws a leg kick
and Wrou counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gambini's knee momentarily.
Gambini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wrou finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Wrou's shoulder, as Wrou tries to avoid the shot.
Gambini slips a straight right by Wrou.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrou.
Wrou moves out of range as Gambini strikes.#T2#
Gambini throws an off balance right hand
and Wrou counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wrou ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Wrou slips a jab from Gambini.
Wrou throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
Wrou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gambini.
Wrou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrou swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gambini.
Wrou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
Wrou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wrou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
A nice side step and Wrou releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wrou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Wrou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gambini throws a combination that misses
letting Wrou counter with a right hand.
Wrou misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Gambini.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Wrou ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Wrou avoids the body shot from Gambini.
Wrou slips under a jab.
Wrou dodges the punch combination from Gambini.
Gambini swings for the body but Wrou moves out of range.
Gambini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wrou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wrou defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrou manages to avoid it.
Gambini misses with a left hand
and Wrou counters with a straight right hand.
Wrou looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambini is just out of range.
Gambini lands a nice shot that snaps Wrou's head back.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrou was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Wrou slips a jab from Gambini.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wrou.
A big left from Gambini misses.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrou.
Gambini scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Jab from Gambini.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrou misses the shot to the body.
Gambini misses with a hook. Wrou ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Gambini lands.
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrou throws a low kick but Gambini moves out of range easily.
Wrou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Wrou thinks about the counter body kick.
Wrou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gambini throws a hook but Wrou avoids it easily.
Wrou with the inside leg kick.
Wrou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
Wrou only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Wrou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gambini was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrou.
Wrou needs to keep his hands up - Gambini had a free shot at his head there.
Gambini misses with a hook
and Wrou counters with a stiff right hand. #T5#
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
Gambini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wrou.
Wrou ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Wrou tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gambini is able to avoid easily.
Gambini misses with a left hand
and Wrou counters with a nice body kick.
Wrou lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wrou.
Gambini misses with a hook
and Wrou counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wrou connects with a solid leg kick.
Gambini with a nice cross.
Wrou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wrou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Gambini.
Nice cross by Wrou.
Gambini blocks a head kick by Wrou.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambini throws a right hand that misses
and Wrou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T6#
Wrou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gambini takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrou.
Wrou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Wrou motions for Gambini to come forward. Wrou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wrou misses the shot to the body.
Gambini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wrou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gambini lands a nice shot that snaps Wrou's head back.
Gambini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gambini misses with a few strikes there.
Gambini throws out a powerful jab.
Wrou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wrou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Wrou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambini is looking to counter punch.
Gambini connects with the punch.#T7#
A shot to the liver by Wrou. Beautiful body shot.
Wrou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
Gambini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Gambini was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wrou.
Wrou misses the shot to the body.
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini misses with a hook to the body
and Wrou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Wrou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gambini.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrou.
Gambini misses with a looping right.
Wrou is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wrou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gambini moves away.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
and Wrou counters with a left to the body.
Gambini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wrou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wrou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.#T8#
Wrou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambini manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Wrou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gambini doesn't seem phased though.
Gambini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wrou. Wrou obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wrou tries a quick counter leg kick but Gambini is wise to it.
Wrou lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gambini's sensitive parts.
Wrou defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Wrou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gambini was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrou.
Gambini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gambini wants to land a leg kick but Wrou is out of range.
Wrou takes one to the chin there.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrou paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Gambini misses.
Wrou swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wrou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wrou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gambini throws the left hand but Wrou avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Wrou misses.#T9#
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini loads up on a big right hand but Wrou slips the punch.
Gambini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
Wrou is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gambini rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Gambini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wrou counters with a nice leg kick.
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wrou pushes Gambini away with a front kick.
Wrou scores with a leg kick.
Wrou with the inside leg kick.
Wrou moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Gambini defending well as Wrou loads up on a big left hand.
Wrou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Gambini.
Gambini misses with a double jab.
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gino Gambini will probably get the nod.
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!#R3#
Wrou throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wrou misses with a looping right.
Wrou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrou was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Wrou moves out of range of the strikes.
Wrou throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
Nice jab there from Gambini.
Wrou tests Gambini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Wrou misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
Wrou goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gambini throws a hook but Wrou blocks it.
Gambini looks to land a left hand but Wrou moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Gambini misses. #T1#
Wrou throws a low kick but Gambini avoids it.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wrou is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gambini with a body shot.
Wrou ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Gambini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wrou throws a leg kick which misses Gambini's front leg but catches the back leg as Gambini tries to avoid it.
Gambini lands with a cross.
A jab from Gambini finds it's way through Wrou's defenses.
Gambini staying out of range there.
Wrou throws a big shot that misses.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wrou looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambini is just out of range.
Gambini misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Wrou releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wrou blocks a jab.
Gambini scores with a sloppy right hand. Wrou should have avoided that one.
Wrou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Wrou's shoulder, as Wrou tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A slow jab from Wrou misses its intended target.
Wrou takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wrou swings for the body but Gambini moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wrou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrou walks into a jab.
Good exchange - Gambini coming out on top.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Wrou ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Wrou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrou.
Gambini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Wrou counter with a right hand.
Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini loads up on a big right hand but Wrou slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Gambini looks to land a right hand but Wrou moved out of range.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wrou on the side of the head.
Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrou.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wrou misses with a head kick.
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and Wrou counters with a nice uppercut.
Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Wrou catches Gambini right on the button with a cross.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini checks the leg kick.
Gambini misses with a few strikes there.
Gambini cracks a nice hook into Wrou's ribs.
Gambini throws a hook but Wrou avoids it easily.
Wrou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Wrou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wrou tries a head kick but it misses.
Gambini misses with a left hand
and Wrou counters with a good, hard body kick but Gambini shrugs it off.
Wrou defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. Wrou saw that one coming.
Gambini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrou unleashes a big counter combination but Gambini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. Wrou saw that one coming.
Gambini lands a jab to Wrou's midsection.
Wrou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrou throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wrou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambini manages to avoid it.
Gambini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T5#
Gambini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gambini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrou.
Wrou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
A shot to the liver by Gambini. Beautiful body shot.
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wrou misses with a head kick.
Wrou throws a big shot that misses.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Wrou counters with a body kick.
Wrou moves away from the strike by Gambini.
A jab from Gambini does it's job there.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. Wrou saw that one coming.
Gambini misses with a right hand
and Wrou counters with a stiff right hand.
Gambini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wrou.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Sledge Wrou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T6#
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Wrou uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Gambini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wrou doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrou takes a swing at Gambini's ribcage but misses.
As Wrou looks to move away, Gambini throws a big counter combo but Wrou just gets out of the way.
Gambini misses the jab.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. Wrou moves away and avoids it.
Wrou slips a jab from Gambini.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Wrou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gambini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gambini looks to throw the jab but Wrou is out of range.
Gambini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wrou.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Wrou is looking for the big counter here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wrou might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gambini has got the better of the exchanges.
Wrou connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Gambini.
Gambini slips under a jab from Wrou.
Gambini misses with a wild body shot.
Gambini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T7#
Gambini throws the left hand but Wrou avoids the punch easily.
Gambini will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gambini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wrou.
Wrou lands a leg kick that knocks Gambini off balance momentarily.
Wrou lands with a nice body punch.
Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Gambini.
Wrou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wrou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wrou misses with a low kick as Gambini jumps back.
Wrou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gambini lands a really nice looking cross but Wrou seems unphased.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Wrou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Gambini - just one landing. #T8#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gambini to score with a decent uppercut.
Wrou lands a jab to the nose.
Wrou walks into a straight right hand from Gambini.
Gambini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wrou slips under a jab from Gambini.
Gambini ducks under a wild hook from Wrou.
Gambini cracks Wrou with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gambini misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Wrou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gambini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gambini moves out of range of the body kick from Wrou.
Wrou scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Gambini as he checks the leg kick.
Wrou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T9#
Gambini loads up on a big right hand but Wrou slips the punch.
Gambini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wrou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrou manages to avoid it.
Wrou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambini manages to avoid it.
Wrou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrou moves out of range of the strikes.
Wrou throws out a loose jab but Gambini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Wrou's shoulder, as Wrou tries to avoid the shot.
Gambini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Gambini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wrou doesn't seem phased though.
Gambini connects with a looping right hand.
Gambini connects with a crisp jab.
Wrou misses with a looping right.
Gino Gambini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gambini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gino Gambini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gambini 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gino Gambini!
Gino Gambini retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Gino Gambini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 136
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Gambini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Passel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Passel from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Passel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gambini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Passel's guard. #REVB#
Gambini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Passel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Gambini passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gambini controls the position.
Passel tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position.
Gambini remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Passel is looking to regain half guard here but Gambini keeps moving and retains side control.
Gambini is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Passel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#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.
Passel tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position.
Passel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gambini slows the pace down.
Passel is trying to improve his position.
Passel is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Let's hope that Gambini has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Passel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gambini's head backwards.
Passel looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambini is just out of range.
We've been told by Passel's head coaches at BronkÂ´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Passel cracks Gambini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Passel walks into a jab.
Passel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gambini.
Gambini throws a hook but Passel blocks it.
Gambini throws a jab when Passel was well out of range.
Gambini stuns Passel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Gambini.
Gambini looks to land a left hand but Passel moved out of range nicely.
Gambini dips to his left and cracks Passel with an uppercut!
Passel throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Gambini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Passel connects with a body shot.
Passel connects with a nice looking jab.
Passel lands with a nice body punch.
Gambini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Passel catches Gambini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Gambini misses with a looping right.
Gambini scores with a nice right hand.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Passel was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Passel blocks a jab.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Passel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Passel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Gambini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gambini staying out of range there.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Passel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
Passel tries to counter with a takedown but Gambini is quick to defend against it.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Passel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gambinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Passel throws a hook but Gambini blocks it.
Gino Gambini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Gambini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Passel counters with a single leg into guard. Gambini didn't expect that.
Passel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Passel wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini trying to control the position here. #T5#
Passel stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Passel passes into half guard.
Passel is trying to control the action in half guard but Gambini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Passel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gambini tries to roll over but Passel keeps him under control.
Passel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Passel wants to control but Gambini is keeping him busy.
Passel is thwarting Gambini's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Gambini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Passel throws a big elbow that misses.
Passel is working Gambini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gambini seems keen to control Passel's posture.
Passel throwing strikes from guard but Gambini blocks nicely.
Passel working some strikes from top position.
Passel looking to pass the guard.
Gambini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gambini looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7##SUB#
Passel looking for subs off his back but Gambini has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gambini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Passel!
Gambini wants to take his opponent's back but Passel doesn't allow it.
Gambini controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Passel is looking to improve his position but Gambini isn't that keen on the idea.
Passel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Passel tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Gambini tries to pass to full mount but Passel defends it.
Passel wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Passel is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gambini is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gambini prevents Passel from improving his position.
Gambini stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gino Gambini will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Passel looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambini is just out of range.
Passel misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Passel.
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambini looks to throw the jab but Passel is out of range.
Passel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gambini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Passel's head backwards.
Passel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gambini to score with a decent uppercut.
Gambini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Decent striking displayed by Gambini there.
Passel throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Passel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gambini is continuing to stall.#T1#
Passel trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Passel landing some decent shots from guard.
Passel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Passel with a nice head shot there.
Passel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ben Passel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Passel preventing the sweep.
Gambini is pulling down on Passel's head to control his posture.
Gambini 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#
Passel tries to get to full guard but Gambini has control of the leg.
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gambini wants to stand but Passel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gambini is controlling the pace.
Passel tries to get to full guard but Gambini has control of the leg. #T3#
Well, if Gambini is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Passel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gambini pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Gambini prevents Passel from improving his position.
Gambini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Passel tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Gambini performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gino Gambini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gambini misses the jab.
Gambini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gino Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambini with a hook.#T5#
Gambini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Passel.
Gambini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Passel.
Passel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Passel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Passel's shoulder, as Passel tries to avoid the shot.
Passel attempts a counter takedown but Gambini avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Gambini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Passel doesn't seem phased though.
Gambini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Passel moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Passel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Passel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Gambini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Passel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T6#
Gambini stops Passel from passing to mount.
Passel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gambini is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gambini is looking to regain half guard here but Passel keeps moving and retains side control.
Gambini takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gambini is trying to improve his position.
Gambini takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T7#
Gambini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Passel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Passel working Gambini over with strikes.
Passel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Passel winds up and cracks Gambini with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gambini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Passel with the ground and pound but Gambini uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Passel won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Gambini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Passel.
Passel connects with a couple of short punches.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Passel from controlling successfully. #T8#
Gambini 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.
Passel advances position into side control!
Gambini parries the strikes from Passel easily there. Passel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gambini to escape.
Passel throws a strike aimed at the side of Gambini's head but Gambini avoids it well.
Gambini defending against the ground and pound.
Gambini takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Gambini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gambini regains half guard, as Passel was trying to land strikes.
Gambini is controlling Passel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Passel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T9#
Ground and pound from Passel.
Gambini is holding on to half guard well.
Gambini is pressing down on Passel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Passel throws a big right hand that misses.
Passel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gambini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Passel being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Passel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gambini lands with a cross.
A jab from Gambini misses.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Passel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. Passel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Passel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Passel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gambini misses with a looping left.
Passel feinted with a counter takedown.
Passel moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
Passel throws a hook but Gambini avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
Passel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Passel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gambini as he jumps to the side.
Passel scores with a jab. Gambini acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Passel blocks a jab.
Passel blocks a jab.
Gambini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gambini, as that shot connected.
Passel slips a straight right by Gambini.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Passel ducks down to avoid it.
Passel slips a jab from Gambini.
Passel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Passel ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
A big left from Gambini misses.
Passel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gambini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
Passel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gambini scores with a jab.
Gambini throws a right and a left that Passel avoids nicely. #T2#
Gambini throws a body punch but Passel moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Passel slips a straight right by Gambini.
Passel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Passel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gambini moves away from the strike by Passel.
Gambini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Passels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gambini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Passel.
A telegraphed right hand from Passel misses the target.
Passel checks a leg kick nicely.
Gambini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donk. Gambini catches Passel right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gambini, as that shot connected.
Passel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Passel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gambini.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
Gambini misses with a hook.#T3#
Gambini staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gambini! But no joy.
Gambini misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Passel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Passel wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Passel preventing the sweep.
Passel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gambini has control of Passel's left arm, preventing Passel from doing any damage.
Passel with a nice head shot there.
Gambini wants to sweep here but Passel controlling him for the moment.
Passel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Passel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gambini's head.
Gambini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gambini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Passel landing some decent shots from guard.
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Passel stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Passel throws a big right hand that misses.
Passel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T5#
Gambini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gambini lands a really nice looking cross but Passel seems unphased.
Gambini throws a hook to the side of Passel's head but Passel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Passel misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Passel.
Gambini connects with a nice looking jab.
Gambini slips under a jab from Passel.
Gambini looks to score with a jab to the body but Passel is just out of range.
Passel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Passel throws a lazy right hand but Gambini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini throws out a counter right but Passel avoids it with no problem.
Gambini slips under a jab from Passel.
Passel misses with a looping right.
Gambini lands a lovely overhand right.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Passel ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini loads up on a big right hand but Passel slips the punch.#T6#
Gambini misses with a looping left.
Passel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gambini sprawls and moves away.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Passel attempts a counter takedown but Gambini avoids it well and moves away.
Passel walks into a straight right hand from Gambini.
Gambini lands with a hook. Passel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Passel slips under a jab from Gambini.
Gambini looks to land a right hand but Passel moved out of range.#TD#
Passel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gambini is looking for a sweep. Passel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Passel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gambini defending well though.
Gambini tries to roll over but Passel keeps him under control.
Gambini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T7##SUB#
Passel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gambini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gambini is controlling Passel's posture.
Gambini is trying to control the position but Passel postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Passel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gambini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Passel controls the pace.
Gambini wants to control the position but Passel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T8#
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.
Passel is just content to waste time from the top position. Gambini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Passel throws a big right hand that misses.
Gambini wants to sweep here but Passel controlling him for the moment.
Passel throws a big right hand that misses.
Passel landing with the ground and pound.
Passel won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Gambini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Passel looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Passel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gambini's head.
Passel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gambini controlling Passel's posture.
Passel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gambini is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Passel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Passel misses with a lunging right hand
and Gambini counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gambini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Passel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Passel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gino Gambini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gambini 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gino Gambini!
Gino Gambini is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Gino Gambini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 130
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Gambini throws the left hand but O Brien avoids the punch easily.
O Brien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Brien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Brien lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gambini takes a step back to recover.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Gambini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Brien throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
O Brien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Brien throws a body punch but Gambini moves out of range.
Gambini slips under a jab from O Brien.
O Brien wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Gambini's head but Gambini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien checks the leg kick.
Gambini connects with a body shot that sends O Brien's belly button to the back.
O Brien lands a nice shot to the body.
Gambini lands a jab to the head.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gambini.
O Brien lands with a straight right. Gambini didn't see that one coming.
O Brien throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gino Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.#T1#
Gambini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gambini was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
Gambini lands a nice shot that snaps O Brien's head back.
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Brien takes a swing at Gambini's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Gambini - just one landing.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
Gambini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Good exchange - Gambini coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
Gambini throws a right and a left that O Brien avoids nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Gambini there.
Gambini moves out of range of the body kick.
Gambini moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini thuds a left hand into O Brien's body.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.#T2#
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
Gambini lands with a straight right. O Brien didn't see that one coming.
O Brien walks into a jab.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Gambini finds it's way through O Brien's defenses.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Gambini's head but Gambini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien takes a swing at Gambini's ribcage but misses.
Gambini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gambini scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Brien in his tracks.
Gambini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
Gambini loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
Gambini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
O Brien throws a body punch but Gambini moves out of range.
It looked like Gambini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from O Brien does it's job there.
O Brien lands with an overhand left.
A jab from O Brien does it's job there.
O Brien feints and then cracks Gambini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gambini down. #T3#
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gambini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gambini takes a swing at O Brien's ribcage but misses.
O Brien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gambini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Brien at a distance.
O Brien misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
O Brien moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Gambini.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Gambini ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gambini throws a right hand that misses
and O Brien counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Gambini ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
Gambini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Gambini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
O Brien swings for the body but Gambini moves out of range.
O Brien with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gambini to score with a decent uppercut.
Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
O Brien defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by O Brien.
Nice jab there from Gambini.
A left lands for Gambini.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Brien throws out a leg kick but Gambini moves out of range and O Brien only half commits.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Gambini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
Gambini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gambini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Brien finds it's way round the side to connect with Gambini's head.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gambini was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
Gambini slips a jab from O Brien.
O Brien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
O Brien is looking to land body kicks.
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.#T5#
O Brien tries to land a leg kick but Gambini saw it coming and moves away.
O Brien throws a hook but Gambini blocks it.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gambini.
O Brien wants to land a leg kick but Gambini is out of range.
Gambini misses with a series of wild punches.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
O Brien defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
O Brien looks to land a right hand but Gambini moved out of range.
Gambini with a hook.
Gambini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gambini.
Gambini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambini misses with a looping left.
Gambini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from O Brien - that will leave a mark! #T6#
O Brien takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
A jab from Gambini finds it's way through O Brien's defenses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gambini.
Crunch! O Brien slams his shin into Gambini's torso.
O Brien cracks Gambini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
O Brien takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gambini loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
Gambini catches O Brien with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gambini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Brien doesn't seem bothered though.
Gambini throws an off balance right hand
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
Gambini avoids the head kick by O Brien.
O Brien's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gambini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Brien scrambles back to his feet.
Gambini throws a right hand that O Brien ducks under and follows up with a left that O Brien also avoids with ease.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Brien scores with a nice body kick.
Gambini moves out of range as O Brien throws a body kick.
Gambini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T7#
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
O Brien doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by O Brien.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but O Brien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini tries to bum rush O Brien with a series of wild strikes but O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by O Brien.
Gambini ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
O Brien steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gambini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Brien has time to react.
Gambini lands a jab to the nose.
Gambini staying out of range there.
Gambini scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Brien in his tracks.
Gambini throws a combination that misses
and O Brien counters with a head kick.
O Brien scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambini misses the jab.
O Brien misses with a body shot. #T8#
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
Gambini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Brien momentarily.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Gambini misses.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gambini.
O Brien dips to his left and cracks Gambini with an uppercut!
Gambini blocks a jab.
O Brien has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gambini throws a poor cross that misses
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Gambini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from O Brien misses.
Gambini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gambini slips under a jab.
Gambini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
O Brien looks to land a body kick but Gambini moved away.
Gambini blocks a low kick nicely.
O Brien moves away from the strike by Gambini.
A nice side step and O Brien releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T9#
A head kick by O Brien misses
and Gambini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien slips under a jab.
Gambini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gambini moves out of range of the strikes.
O Brien slips a straight right by Gambini.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
O Brien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Brien slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
Gambini swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as O Brien lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gambini doesn't seem phased though.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambini does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini lands a glancing blow to the side of O Brien's head.
Gambini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Brien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
O Brien misses with a wild body shot.
Gambini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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 Gino Gambini will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gambini wants to slow O Brien down by chopping away at his legs.
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Gambini saw that one coming.
Gambini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gambini digs a good hook to O Brien's body.
O Brien throws the left hand but Gambini avoids the punch easily.
Gambini lands a jab.
O Brien on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gambini loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
Gambini clobbers O Brien with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Brien drops his hands momentarily and Gambini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from O Brien does no damage.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Brien lands a body shot.
Gambini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
O Brien loads up on a big right hand but Gambini slips the punch.#T1#
Gambini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Gambini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Brien takes a swing at Gambini's ribcage but misses.
O Brien throws a wild body kick that Gambini sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Gambini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Brien slips a straight right by Gambini.
O Brien let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O Brien throws a leg kick but Gambini sees it coming and moves out of range.
O Brien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambini manages to avoid it.
O Brien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gambini moves away.
O Brien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Gambini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gambini lands a really nice looking cross but O Brien seems unphased.
O Brien throws a head kick but Gambini moves out of range.
Gambini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
O Brien raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gino Gambini is winning the standup battle so far.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by O Brien.
Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
O Brien lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Gambini avoids the head kick by O Brien.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
O Brien takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gambini misses with a looping right.
O Brien ducks right into an uppercut from Gambini.
O Brien moves away from the strike by Gambini.
O Brien looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gambini misses with a hook. O Brien ducked under it nicely.
Gambini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Gambini throws a poor cross that misses
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
O Brien walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gambini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
O Brien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gambini scores with a decent looking hook.
Gambini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Brien throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Gambini sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
O Brien blocks a jab.
O Brien is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Gino Gambini has been cut.
O Brien throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Nice defenses there by O Brien.
Gambini avoids the head kick by O Brien.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Gambini blocks a head kick by O Brien.
Nice shot by Gambini.
Gambini cracks O Brien with a right hand to the side of the head.
O Brien moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
O Brien feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gambinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gambini misses with a hook
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambini throws the left hand but O Brien avoids the punch easily.
O Brien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
Gambini misses with a hook. O Brien ducked under it nicely.
Gambini misses with a hook. O Brien ducked under it nicely.
O Brien lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
O Brien needs to keep his hands up - Gambini had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
Gambini defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini misses with a body shot.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Brien moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T5#
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
Gambini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Brien doesn't seem bothered though.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Brien moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
O Brien lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gambini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Brien moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
O Brien pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A cross from O Brien lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gambini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Brien gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gambini misses with a hook.#T6#
Gambini misses with a combination
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambini with a nice cross.
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Gambini moves away and avoids it.
Gambini avoids the body shot from O Brien.
O Brien tries to work over Gambini's front leg with a kick but Gambini checks it.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Brien misses with a straight right.
Gambini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gambini misses with a body shot.
A big left from Gambini misses.
Gambini with a hook.
O Brien moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Gambini misses with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brien takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Gambini.
Gambini slips a jab from O Brien.#T7#
Sloppy strikes from Gambini. Those never looked like landing.
Gambini lands a jab.
Jab from Gambini.
O Brien needs to keep his hands up - Gambini had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy left from O Brien finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
O Brien lands with a straight right. Gambini didn't see that one coming.
O Brien slips under a jab from Gambini.
Gambini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Brien on the side of the head.
O Brien on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
A jab from Gambini finds it's way through O Brien's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambini throws a jab when O Brien was well out of range.
Gambini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target. #T8#
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Brien slips under a jab from Gambini.
O Brien misses with a two punch combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but O Brien might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gambini has got the better of the exchanges.
O Brien misses with a body shot
and Gambini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from O Brien misses its intended target.
O Brien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Brien is breathing heavily.
O Brien scores with a head kick.
Gambini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Brien on the side of the head.
Gambini lands with a hook. O Brien tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Brien walks into a straight right hand from Gambini.
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
O Brien throws a hook but Gambini avoids it easily.
O Brien drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
Gambini misses with a wild body shot.
O Brien with the inside leg kick. #T9#
Gambini sizes up O Brien with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gambini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Gambini.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gambini slips under a jab from O Brien.
An attempted straight right counter from Gambini misses the target.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
Donk. O Brien catches Gambini right on the button with a cross.
O Brien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gambini circles away quickly and effectively.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
Gambini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gambini looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien takes a jab right on the kisser.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Gambini does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambini connects with a body shot that sends O Brien's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gambini connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Brien. O Brien circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gambini.
Gambini throws a right hand that O Brien ducks under and follows up with a left that O Brien also avoids with ease.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien.
A jab from Gambini does it's job there.
O Brien misses with a body kick.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
O Brien throws a body kick that misses.
Gambini misses with a wild body shot.
Gambini throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range.
Gambini misses with a hook. O Brien ducked under it nicely.
O Brien misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gambini scores with a hook.
O Brien throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gambini.
O Brien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Brien takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
O Brien staying out of range there.
Gambini with a nice cross.
Gambini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O Brien has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gambini avoids the head kick by O Brien.
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but O Brien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Brien blocks a jab.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses.
O Brien drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gambini throws out a powerful jab.
O Brien connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from O Brien misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Brien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from O Brien.
Gambini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Brien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
O Brien is looking to land body kicks.
Gambini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Gambini ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for O Brien. That snapped Gambini's head back.
O Brien slips under a jab from Gambini.
O Brien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from Gambini.
A clash of legs there as O Brien blocks the low kick.
O Brien throws a nice head kick!
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gambini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
O Brien takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien scores with a head kick.
O Brien takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Gambini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Brien needs to keep his hands up - Gambini had a free shot at his head there.
O Brien scores with a jab to the body.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
O Brien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gambini misses with a hook. O Brien ducked under it nicely.
Gambini steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from O Brien. That one must have hurt.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Gambini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Brien throws a nice inside leg kick.
O Brien connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Gambini misses.
O Brien loads up on a big right hand but Gambini slips the punch.
Gambini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gambini throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gambini misses with a looping right.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Brien stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Gambini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. O Brien saw that one coming.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gambini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Brien can do to turn this around?
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.
O Brien misses with a head kick.
O Brien throws a nice outside leg kick.
O Brien is looking to land body kicks.
O Brien throws a big shot that misses.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
O Brien misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Gambini misses the target.
Gambini will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw.#T5#
Gambini jabs O Brien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gambini misses with a hook. O Brien ducked under it nicely.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
O Brien throws a head kick but Gambini moves out of range.
O Brien throws a head kick but Gambini moves out of range.
Gambini scores with the left hand. O Brien knows he should have avoided that one.
Gambini moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
Gambini is looking to counter punch.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but Gambini uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien loads up on a big right hand but Gambini slips the punch.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini moves out of range of the body kick.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Brien misses with the combination.
Gambini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
O Brien misses the shot to the body.
Gambini is looking to counter punch.#T6#
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gambini.
O Brien throws a big shot that misses.
Gambini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Gambini.
Gambini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gambini cracks O Brien with a good jab.
Gambini misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Brien slips a straight right by Gambini.
Gambini looks to land a left hand but O Brien moved out of range nicely.
Gambini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Gambini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. O Brien eats them both and turns towards Gambini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
O Brien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gambini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gambini works the jab nicely.
Gambini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Brien let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
O Brien misses with a kick to the body.
Gambini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
O Brien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gambini in his tracks.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
Gambini lands with a cross.
O Brien throws a head kick but Gambini moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Gambini.
O Brien throws a head kick but Gambini moves out of range.
Gambini went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
O Brien wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
Gambini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Brien dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gambini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien walks into a straight right hand from Gambini.
O Brien moves away from the strike by Gambini.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.#T8#
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
O Brien getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Gambini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Brien throws a hook but Gambini blocks it.
Gambini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini's corner calls for a 1-2. Gambini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Brien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Brien throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gambini.
Gambini lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
O Brien lands a nice looking body shot.
Gambini moves out of range as O Brien throws a body kick.
Gambini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Brien. O Brien obviously looking to wear him down.
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gambini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T9#
O Brien lands with a kick to the temple. Gambini shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#Gambini is rocked!
Gambini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Briens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Gambini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gambini lands a right hook to the body.
O Brien slips under a jab from Gambini.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Gambini ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
Gambini seems to have got his legs back now.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Gambini's head but Gambini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gambini jabs at O Brien's body.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Gambini ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Gambini misses.
O Brien with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gambini to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien wants to slow Gambini down by chopping away at his legs.
Gambini connects with a right hand. O Brien shakes it off.
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!
Gambini avoids the body shot from O Brien.
Gino Gambini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Brien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Gambini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gino Gambini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gambini 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gino Gambini!
After winning the bout, Gino Gambini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: May 21, 2024

178 cm
26 yrs
175 lbs

188 cm
28 yrs
165 lbs