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Event:
SPPS Evolution 4
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vakhvakhishvili!
Vakhvakhishvili clobbers Gable with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Vakhvakhishvili swings widly with a right hand
and Gable counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gable throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gable misses with a wild combination.
#KD# Gable steps into range and cracks Vakhvakhishvili with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Vakhvakhishvili flops backwards and Gable dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Vakhvakhishvili working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gable doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gable manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Vakhvakhishvili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gable is one step ahead there. Vakhvakhishvili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gable won't allow Vakhvakhishvili to sweep him here. Gable is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1# Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Vakhvakhishvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2# Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a triangle here but Gable uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB# Gable wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vakhvakhishvili, who protects the arm well. Vakhvakhishvili is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB# Gable thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Vakhvakhishvili is trying to improve his position. Gable looks up at the clock and then as Vakhvakhishvili takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gable smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2# Vakhvakhishvili takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Gable in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Vakhvakhishvili is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gable is putting a hurting on Vakhvakhishvili here, landing some big shots from side control. Vakhvakhishvili is still in real trouble! Can Gable finish him? Gable in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Vakhvakhishvili looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gable turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Gable! Daniel Gable gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 12
Date: Aug 24, 2023 |
#R1# Gable lunges at Banik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banik's hand. #CUT#It looks like Branko Banik has been cut. Banik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banik moves out of range as Gable strikes. Gable avoids the body shot from Banik.
#KD# Gable throws a left that rocks Banik and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gable dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Banik regain composure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Gable is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banik has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Gable is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banik has escaped the position, nice work there. Banik is looking for a sweep. Gable working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Banik takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Banik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gable off and has taken his back! Gable trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Banik is landing with strikes. Gable can't take much more of this. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Banik throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gable!
#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut. Gable's coaches at Ludus Gladiatorius have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Gable staying busy and making it hard for Banik to control. Banik punches Gable on the ear. Gable tries to escape the position.
Banik is raining down hard shots and and Gable has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Branko Banik! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Branko Banik made sure he mentioned BRAZEN - Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
HFC 57: Caceres vs Standifer
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1# Kadurov takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD# Kadurov looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kadurov postures up and lands a big shot to Gable's brow. Gable working a defensive guard here.
Kadurov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Kadurov is in close to Gable's body, working some short punches and elbows. Gable trying to keep a closed guard but Kadurov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kadurov cracks Gable with a solid left hand. Gable trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Gable is looking for a triangle but Kadurov pushes his legs off easily.
#T1# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kadurov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2# Gable working for a triangle but Kadurov defends it easily.
Gable tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kadurov with a nice head shot there. Gable can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kadurov controls the pace. Kadurov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gable for as long as he can get away with.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kadurov is in close to Gable's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# Kadurov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gable has locked up a guillotine! Gable's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kadurov is holding on here and Gable must be using up a lot of energy. Kadurov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gable gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Gable! An out of breath Daniel Gable thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 10
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1# Spong lands with an uppercut that bounces Gable off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut.#KD# Spong lands a big right hand that sends Gable crashing to the mat! Spong stays standing though and waves Gable back to his feet!#ROC#Gable is rocked! Spong closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Gable out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Spong! Jerome Spong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HFC 51:Taranin vs Caceres 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1# Kuzmitch throws the left hand but Gable avoids the punch easily. Kuzmitch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gable slips a straight right by Kuzmitch. Gable jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gable missing with a left hand there. Kuzmitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kuzmitch throws out a powerful jab. Kuzmitch lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut. Kuzmitch misses with a hook. Gable swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kuzmitch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gable has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gable misses with an uppercut
and Kuzmitch counters with a nice body shot. Gable throws a body shot but no joy. Kuzmitch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuzmitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gable.
Kuzmitch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1# Gable misses with a hook. Kuzmitch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Gable uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzmitch.
Gable missing with a left hand there. Kuzmitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice shot by Kuzmitch. Gable swings widly with a right hand
and Kuzmitch counters with a nice uppercut. Gable moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Gable misses with a hook. Kuzmitch ducked under it nicely. Kuzmitch ducks under a wild hook from Gable. A jab from Kuzmitch misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gable. Gable slips a jab from Kuzmitch. Kuzmitch cracks Gable with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Kuzmitch throws a quick inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gable swings for the body but Kuzmitch moves out of range.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Gable has knocked Kuzmitch down with a huge combo! Gable steps away and waves a wobbly Kuzmitch back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Kuzmitch is rocked!#T2# Kuzmitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gable throws out the jab. Kuzmitch is still on wobbly legs! Can Gable finish him? Some wild striking there from Kuzmitch.
Gable looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kuzmitch seems to have recovered his senses. Kuzmitch misses with a looping right. Gable rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuzmitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gable lands a jab-cross combination. Kuzmitch connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Gable is rocked! Kuzmitch batters Gable with a massive right followed by a huge left! Gable is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Kuzmitch lands a final crushing right hand to drop Gable to the mat with a gruesome thud! Kuzmitch is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Petr Kuzmitch! A very excited looking Petr Kuzmitch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC 81: McCork vs Bond
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1# Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gable counters with a stiff right hand. Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Gable.
Decent striking displayed by Rodriguez there. Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gable was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez. Gable circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2# Rodriguez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodriguez lands in his opponent's guard. Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gable preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Gable seems keen to control Rodriguez's posture. Gable keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully. #T1# Gable is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gable is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Gable 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. Rodriguez looking to pass the guard. Gable keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully. Gable keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gable working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Gable keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriguez is defended easily by Gable.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Gable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target. Sloppy strikes from Gable. Those never looked like landing. Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gable swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A jab lands there for Gable. Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gable throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range. Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Gable moves away and avoids it. Gable throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it. Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gable scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Rodriguez misses with a hook. Gable ducked under it nicely. Gable scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3# Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Gable sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Rodriguez throws the left hand but Gable avoids the punch easily. Horrible takedown attempt by Rodriguez or perhaps it was just good defense by Gable, which made it look bad. Daniel Gable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez. Gable misses with a two punch combination.
Rico Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rodriguez 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.
A jab from Rodriguez finds it's way through Gable's defenses. Gable digs a good hook to Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Gable cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rodriguez wants to clinch and Gable counters with a straight right hand. Gable lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Gable sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gable throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rodriguez tries to bum rush Gable with a series of wild strikes but Gable uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4# Gable lands a really nice looking cross but Rodriguez seems unphased.
It looks like Gable has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Gable bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodriguez's head backwards. Gable lands with a shot to the body. Daniel Gable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rodriguez misses with a right hand and Gable counters with a lovely straight right hand! No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt. A shot to the liver by Gable. Beautiful body shot. A punch lands to the side of Rodriguez 's head but he takes it in his stride. Gable throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2# Rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Gable is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Gable is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Gable dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch. Gable misses with a series of wild punches.
Gable throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses. Gable is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around? Gable throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Rodriguez forces Gable back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Gable breaks the clinch.
Gable misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Rodriguez instigates a clinch. Rodriguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Rodriguez looking to slow down the pace here. Gable has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
#TD2# Rodriguez gets control of Gable's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodriguez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rodriguez 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.#T1# Gable wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position. Gable is looking to stand up but Rodriguez won't let him. Gable won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here. #SUB2# Gable avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now. Gable wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving. Gable 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. Gable looking to pass the guard. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Gable wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Gable lands a right hook to the body.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Gable circles away and keeps his distance. Gable throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Gable darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Gable takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gable circles away. Gable gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodriguez. Gable circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gable cracks Rodriguez with a good jab. Gable avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3# Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gable circles away. Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Gable.
Gable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez. Gable misses with a straight right. #CL2# Rodriguez rushes Gable and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Gable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gable scores with a hook. Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gable manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Gable throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gable misses with a straight left. Gable lunges at Rodriguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodriguez's hand. Daniel Gable is winning the standup battle so far. Gable moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes. It looked like Gable was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodriguez.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gable creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A body shot lands from Rodriguez.
#T4# Gable blocking some punches.
Rodriguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gable has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodriguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Gable breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown. Daniel Gable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez. Gable fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it. Gable works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Gable misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez with the counter takedown but Gable avoids it easily.#CL2# Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Gable back into the cage.#BC# Gable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gable misses with the combination.
Gable slips under a jab. Gable throws a combination that misses #CL2# and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodriguez. #BC# Gable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rodriguez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gable's hands. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Gable dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gable tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gable to the ground. Gable escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut. Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Gable swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rodriguez fails to land the takedown. Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gable's waist but Gable gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side. Daniel Gable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez. Gable keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gable on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A lazy left from Gable finds it's target. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gable! Rodriguez is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Gable! Daniel Gable seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 78: Fermi vs Montrose
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1# Gable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gable misses with a series of wild punches.
Falandas feinted there with a counter leg kick. Gable misses with a combination
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut. Gable tries to score a power double leg takedown but Falandas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gable somewhat. Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Falandas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falandas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gable shoots in looking for a takedown but Falandas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gable's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Gable gets a clinch. #BC2# Gable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Falandas paws at him with a jab and circles away. Falandas lands with a shot to the body. Daniel Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gable fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gable fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Mertis Falandas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Gable.#T1##CL# Falandas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Falandas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gable backwards. Gable tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Falandas smiles and moves away.
Falandas cracks Gable with an open hand slap.#CL# Falandas moves into the clinch. Gable goes for a takedown in the clinch but Falandas prevents it.
Gable tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Gable avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage. Gable has Falandas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Falandas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falandas tries a knee to the head but Gable blocks it.
Falandas lands a nice shot to the body. #T2# Falandas presses Gable against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Falandas tries a knee to the head but Gable blocks it.
Falandas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gable blocks it with crossed arms. Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right hand to the side of the head by Falandas. Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
#TD2# Gable has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Falandas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Gable is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Falandas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Falandas covering up well and avoiding damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gable lands shots from the back. Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Gable has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Well, with Gable on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Falandas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2# Falandas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3##SUB2# Gable is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gable punishes Falandas with strikes from the back mount. Falandas covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2# Gable working for the choke. Gable has good solid back control here. #SUB2# Gable tightening his grip on Falandas, looking for the choke. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2# Gable looking to break Falandas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Falandas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gable will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2# Gable is persistently looking for the submission but Falandas is defending it well.
Gable has Falandas flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB2# Falandas is having to fend off submission attempts from Gable, who is looking to sink in the choke. Gable doesn't have the hooks in though and Falandas manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Falandas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Gable working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falandas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falandas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Gable will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Daniel Gable's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Gable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Gable throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Falandas counters by moving into the clinch. Gable tries to pull guard but Falandas forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Falandas misses with a knee to the head. Gable tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mertis Falandas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Gable. Gable is trying to break the clinch but Falandas is controlling him. A nice right hand lands inside from Falandas. A nice left hand lands by Falandas.
Falandas throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Falandas on the inside. Gable tries to pull guard but Falandas holds him up against the cage and eventually Gable drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Falandas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gable's efforts to push away. Gable tries for a takedown but Falandas manages to get underhooks.
Gable tries to pull guard but Falandas won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Falandas.
#T1# Gable tries to pull guard but Falandas forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Falandas lands a good knee to the midsection. Gable won't want to take too many of those. Gable blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Still in the clinch, Falandas scores with a nice short uppercut. Falandas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Falandas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gable backwards. Gable takes a knee to the side of the body. Gable is breathing heavily. Nice body punch from Falandas - that landed with a thud.
Falandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falandas connects with a knee to the head.
Falandas presses Gable against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gable is trying to pull guard but Falandas has him pressed against the cage. Gable tries to pull guard but Falandas forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Falandas presses Gable against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Falandas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Falandas lands on the inside with an uppercut. Falandas scores with a shot to the side of Gable's head. #ROC#Gable is rocked! Mertis Falandas has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gable tries to pull guard but Falandas won't allow it.
Gable is still on wobbly legs! Can Falandas finish him? Gable fails to pull guard.
#T2# Falandas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gable seems to have recovered his senses. Falandas works on Gable's body with a couple of short punches. Falandas lands a good knee to the midsection. Gable won't want to take too many of those. Falandas scores with a hook to the body. Falandas lands a good knee to the midsection. Gable won't want to take too many of those. Falandas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gable is trying to pull guard but Falandas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Falandas lands a body punch. Falandas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Falandas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gable avoids it. Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Gable controls his hands.
Gable avoiding damage as Falandas throws knees to the body.
Gable is trying to pull guard but Falandas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Falandas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gable has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falandas scores with a shot to the side of Gable's head. Gable tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Falandas just stands there and leans against the cage. Falandas presses Gable against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Falandas lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3# Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas digs a right hand underneath Gable's ribcage. Gable let out a lung full of air as it connected. Falandas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Falandas lands a body punch in the clinch. Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Falandas.
Falandas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gable. Falandas digs a right hand underneath Gable's ribcage. Gable let out a lung full of air as it connected. Falandas lands a hook that snaps the head of Gable backwards. Falandas scores with a hook to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Falandas. Gable on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falandas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Falandas is pressed up against the cage. Gable has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falandas down to the mat. Falandas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Nice uppercut there from Falandas. Falandas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Good exchange - Falandas coming out on top. Gable has a takedown stuffed. Mertis Falandas is winning the standup battle so far. Falandas throws a nice inside leg kick. Falandas drops Gable with a straight right hand, right on the button! Falandas follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mertis Falandas! An out of breath Mertis Falandas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 72 - Queiroz vs Nourempi
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1# Gable has his takedown stuffed and Chai counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut. Gable tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Chai is looking to counter punch. Chai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chai wants it to stay on the feet. Chai is looking to counter with a body kick. We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Gable misses with a takedown attempt and Gable takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Eoin Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Gable. Gable will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2# Gable darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Gable perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2# Gable is looking for a kimura here.
Gable wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position. #T1# Gable content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Chai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gable on the ground. Gable is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gable sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chai defending well though. Gable not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2# Gable wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Gable is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2# Gable is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gable sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2# Gable is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gable has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Gable is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gable is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2# Gable in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chai tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Gable! During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Gable thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 68 - De Rossi vs Babula
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1# Gable moves out of range as Lake strikes. Gable wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Lake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gable. Gable ducks under a wild hook from Lake. Gable has a takedown stuffed. Lake now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Gable swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD# Gable changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2# Lake explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Lake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot lands for Gable. This has been an exciting period of action! Lake throws a jab but it's blocked by Gable. Lake misses with an uppercut. Daniel Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gable cracks Lake with a right hand to the side of the head. Gable shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lake sprawls well. Lake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gable gets slowly back to his feet. It seemed like Lake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Gable keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lake. Lake throws out a loose jab but Gable uses good head movement to avoid it. Gable takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gable shoots in but Lake avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gable tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lake defends well and Gable ends up having to push Lake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Lake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gable has him pressed against the cage. Lake is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gable tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lake just stands there and leans against the cage. Lake lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut.#BC2# Lake breaks the clinch.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Lake shows good takedown defense. #TD# Gable shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lake napping and manages to drive through into side control! Lake bucks up and tries to throw Gable off but instead Gable has got his back! Gable seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gable is riding his opponent, not letting Lake buck him off. #SUB# Gable looking for the RNC. A lull in the action here.
Lake is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gable off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB# Lake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gable's arms. #SUB# Gable tightening his grip on Lake, looking for the choke. Lake is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3# Lake grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB# Gable working for a choke but Lake reverses nicely into Gable 's guard. Lake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Lake trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gable's guard.#SU2# Lake stands and steps away. Gable gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Lake scores with a decent looking hook. Gable tries to bum rush Lake with a series of wild strikes but Lake uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cody Lake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gable dives in for a single leg takedown but Lake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2# Lake breaks the clinch.
Gable walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Gable shoots in for a takedown but Lake shows good takedown defense. #T4##TD# Gable closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gable lands in his opponent's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lake wants to get back to his feet but Gable is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Lake keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully. Lake wants to stand up but Gable is controlling him. #SUB# Gable postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lake is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gable, into his guard. #REVB##SUB# Gable is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Lake dominated that round. The cut man is working on Daniel Gable's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Lake looks to land a right hand but Gable moved out of range. Lake getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Lake missing with a left hand there. Gable was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gable wants to clinch. A decent looking cross lands there for Lake. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Lake throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gable fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lake avoids it really well and circles away. Lake throws a looping overhand right but Gable ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Lake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Gable gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#Gable is rocked! Gable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lake. Oh Gable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lake throws a nice looking combination but Gable bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gable seems to have got his legs back now. Gable looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL# Gable fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lake, pushing him back against the cage. Gable is trying to pull guard but Lake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lake tries to break the clinch but Gable is controlling the position. #BC2# Lake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Lake misses. Gable wants to clinch up but Lake keeps it at a distance. Lake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Lake stuffs the takedown attempt from Gable. Gable gets slowly back to his feet. #T2##TD# Gable feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2# Lake is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Gable tries to pull guard but Lake won't allow it.
#BC2# Lake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lake lands with a right hand. Gable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gable shoots and misses and Gable takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Daniel Gable's cut is getting worse.#CL# Gable rushes Lake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Gable tries to pull guard but Lake holds him up against the cage and eventually Gable drops back down to his feet.
Lake tries to circle away but Gable has him pinned against the cage.#T3##BC2# Lake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lake has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Gable shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lake as he avoids it easily. Lake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice defenses there by Gable. Lake gets in close and tags Gable with a short punch that almost sends Gable to the mat! Oh Gable is in big trouble! He turns his back on Lake, trying to create some distance but Lake rushes him, striking wildly and Gable goes down! The referee tackles Lake into the cage to end the fight! Lake is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Lake! Cody Lake took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'See! That was to easy! Give me the title shot for the winner of Chimaev vs Ilmarinen because neither of them deserve it.
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Event:
HFC 57: Ilmarinen vs Lake
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1# Gable fails miserably with a takedown attempt. As Gable backs off Aphone throws a huge counter combo but Gable manages to avoid it all. Aphone with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut. Aphone cracks a nice hook into Gable's ribs. Aphone scores with a body shot.
Gable uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aphone. Aphone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Sloppy strikes from Aphone. Those never looked like landing. Gable tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aphone swivels and escapes. Aphone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gable was well out of range. Poor timing from Aphone. Aphone throws a right hand that Gable ducks under and follows up with a left that Gable also avoids with ease. A telegraphed right hand from Aphone misses the target. #TD# Gable shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aphone is trying to defend but Gable finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Gable is looking for a kimura but Aphone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gable to get the leverage. Aphone is looking to escape. Gable throwing shots but Aphone is blocking nicely. #T1# Gable wants to control but Aphone is keeping him busy. Aphone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gable has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Gable tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aphone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Gable prevents Aphone from standing back up.
#SUB# Gable is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Gable is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aphone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gable. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gable sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aphone defending well though. Aphone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gable. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Aphone is looking to escape.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Gable working Aphone over with strikes. Gable prevents Aphone from standing back up.
Gable has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Gable thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Aphone is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Gable looking to ground and pound but Aphone is blocking nicely. Aphone is trying to stand. Gable raining down shots from the mount!#CUT#It looks like Olivier Aphone has been cut. Aphone is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gable working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Aphone is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Olivier Aphone's cut even more. Aphone tries to buck Gable off but Gable takes his back! Aphone is still in real trouble! Can Gable finish him? Aphone trying to get back to his feet but Gable is in full control for now. #SUB# Gable is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Aphone with him. Aphone is trying to defend but Gable has an arm under the chin now! Aphone grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Gable! An out of breath Daniel Gable thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Olivier Aphone was interviewed post fight and said 'i m done...'. |
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Event:
HFC 50: Ilmarinen vs Holly
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Gable closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vaknin to the mat! Vaknin manages to get full guard. Gable forces his way into half guard.#SUB2# Gable is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vaknin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Gable! Daniel Gable thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 42: Smith vs Armando
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Gable throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Gable decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gable accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jones keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully. #SUB# Gable drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Gable off! Gable jumps back into Jones's guard. Gable wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position. Gable prevents Jones from getting back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Gable drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Gable off! Gable jumps back into Jones's guard. Gable landing some decent shots from guard. #T1# Gable throwing strikes but missing. Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gable stops Jones from standing up. Gable postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow. #SUB# Gable drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gable jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gable 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. Gable is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth. Gable passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard. Gable keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2##ES2# Jones has one foot on Gable's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD# Gable scores with a takedown into Jones's guard. Gable has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB# Gable drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gable jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Jones being controlled here, momentarily. Gable is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. 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! Gable loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gable sitting in guard here, content to control. Gable passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Gable is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gable to get the leverage. #T3##SUB# Gable is trying for a kimura here. Jones looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gable wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Gable! Daniel Gable tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HFC 33: Wood vs Jiminez
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1# Gable scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gable shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Butcher as he avoids it easily. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Gable. #SUB2# Gable has an Americana. Butcher didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gable is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gable hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daniel Gable! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2022 |
#R1# Lisko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gable. Gable has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Daniel Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Gable closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lisko to the mat! Lisko manages to get full guard. Gable would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Lisko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Lisko keeping full guard, as Gable tries to pass. #SUB# Lisko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gable wants to control from the top but Lisko keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gable postures up in Lisko's guard and throws a big left but Lisko blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gable wants to control from the top but Lisko keeps moving. #SUB# Gable got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gable has managed to get both his arms back between Lisko's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Gable lying in Lisko's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lisko decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Gable taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Lisko! |
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Event:
Slavic FL 35 Morino - Misawa
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1# Gable is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Tagir Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circling - Gable throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL# Magomedov drives through and clinches with Gable against the cage.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gable pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gable closes the distance but Magomedov moves to the side and Magomedov counters with a one-two to the body. Gable's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gable scrambles back to his feet.#TD2# Gable looking to score a takedown here. Magomedov is defending well but Gable drives through and ends up in Magomedov's guard. Magomedov is wriggling around but Gable manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard. Gable is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gable on the ground. Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
#T1# Gable controlling the action here.#SU2# Gable decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Gable tries for a takedown but Magomedov circles away easily and Magomedov counters with a series of strikes. Gable will be more careful next time no doubt. Gable takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL# Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Gable trying to stall but Magomedov improves his position.
#BC# Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gable tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2# A punch lands to the side of Gable 's head but he takes it in his stride. Magomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magomedov wants it to stay on the feet. Gable fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Tagir Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Gable. Magomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gable moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gable tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gable fails in his attempt to clinch. Magomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gable shoots in but no luck this time. Magomedov digs a good hook to Gable's body.
Gable looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
And Gable tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out. Gable misses with a head kick.
Gable fails with the takedown and Magomedov counters with a left and a right that stings Gable. #T3# Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Gable doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Magomedov lands with a nice combination. Gable backs away looking to recover. Magomedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Gable is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Magomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Gable is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him? Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Magomedov cracks Gable with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gable falls to his knees and Magomedov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagir Magomedov! |
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