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Event:
SMASH: Dankovich vs Drago
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Gable scores with a nice strike.
Golov misses with a two punch combination.
Gable scores with a hook.#TD2#
Golov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gable's guard.
Golov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Golov postures up in Gable's guard and throws a big left but Gable blocks it.
Gable pulls Golov in to control the position.
Golov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Golov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gable is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable is pulling down on Golov's head to control his posture. #T1#
Golov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gable bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Golov's guard. #REVR#
Golov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Golov is continuing to stall.
Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Golov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gable is one step ahead there.
Gable throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gable accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Golov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gable accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gable lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gable is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Golov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Golov wants to sweep but no luck.
Golov keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gable moves away from the strike by Golov.
Gable half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Gable moves out of range of the strikes.
Golov walks into a straight right hand from Gable.
Jab, jab by Golov - just one landing.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Golov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Gable throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Golov was covering up waiting for the punch and Gable finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gable accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Golov 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.
Gable throws an elbow that misses. Golov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gable's guard. Nice move by Golov!#REVB##T4#
Golov preventing the sweep.
Golov slips nicely into half guard.
Golov trying to control from half guard but Gable is working away.
Gable avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Golov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gable makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gable.
Gable is adopting a defensive guard.
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 Dan Gable will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Golov misses with a straight left.
Gable fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Golov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gable was covering up waiting for the punch and Golov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gable pushes Golov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golov throws an overhand right that lands on Gable's shoulder, as Gable tries to avoid the shot.
Gable throws a low kick, looking for Golov's leg but Golov calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Gable gets a takedown into half guard.
Gable works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gable looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gable lands a big shot there that rocks Golov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gable has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Golov's face.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gable throwing strikes here but Golov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gable misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Golov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gable working the ground and pound effectively.
Gable sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gable avoids the attempt from Golov to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gable cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've been hearing that Gable has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big strike lands for Gable! That's really hurt Golov and he's turned his back - Gable keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Gable jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gable!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dan Gable thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Veainu
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Gable closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickle circles away.
Nickle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gable avoids the body shot from Nickle.
Nickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gable shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nickle as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Gable looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nickle wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle pushes Gable off but Gable dives into side control.
Gable moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nickle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gable is controlling him well.#T1#
Gable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickle keeps working.
Nickle wants to get back to his feet but Gable drags him back down.
Gable tries to score with some ground and pound. Nickle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Gable working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nickle tries to escape but Gable is in control. #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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gable looks for a takedown but Nickle sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickle throws out the jab.
Gable fails with a takedown attempt.
Nickle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Gable clobbers Nickle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gable throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle counters with a right hand to the body.
Gable shoots in looking for a takedown but Nickle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gable's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nickle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickle lands with a shot to the body.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Gable moved out of range nicely.
Gable appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nickle lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Nickle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gable shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nickle pinned against the cage. Nickle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nickle wants to counter with a clinch but Gable pushes him away.
Nickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gable throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nickle's waist but Nickle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gable off to one side. #TD#
Gable closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nickle quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle is trying to stand.
We've been hearing that Gable has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dill Nickle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nickle lands a body shot.
Gable gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Nickle takes a swing at Gable's ribcage but misses.
Gable tries to counter with a takedown but Nickle is quick to defend against it.
Gable is looking to slow Nickle down with leg kicks.
Gable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable fails with the takedown.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gable falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Gable changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good shot there by Nickle.
Nickle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gable appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gable avoids the body shot from Nickle.
Nickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gable misses with a looping left.
Gable keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickle.#T2#
Nickle throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Gable counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nickle!
Nickle is pushing Gable's head away, looking to escape. Gable manages to hold on to the position though.
Dan Gable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gable tries for a kimura but Nickle is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Nickle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nickle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gable throwing shots but missing, from side control. #ES2#
Nickle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice takedown defense from Nickle. No joy for Gable on that attempt.
Dill Nickle seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Gable throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nickle was covering up waiting for the punch and Gable finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nickle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable shoots in for a double leg but Nickle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nickle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dill Nickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gable slips a jab and a cross from Nickle.
Gable half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gable or perhaps it was just good defense by Nickle, which made it look bad.
Nickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gable rather than just go for the knockout.
Nickle misses with a double jab.
Gable changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickle punishes Gable's body with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gable or perhaps it was just good defense by Nickle, which made it look bad.
Gable shoots for a double leg takedown but Nickle sprawls well. He's pushed Gable's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dill Nickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gable doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nickle counters with a left to the body.
Gable shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nickle pinned against the cage. Nickle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Gable moved out of range nicely.
Gable attempts a counter takedown but Nickle avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable tests Nickle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickle missing with a left hand there. Gable was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gable tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nickle swivels and escapes.
And Nickle tries to counter it with a takedown but Gable pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gable wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickle lands a nice shot that snaps Gable's head back.
Nickle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nickle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gable moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickle 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.
#TD#
Gable bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nickle wants to get back to his feet but Gable drags him back down.#SUB#
Gable wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickle, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Gable landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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 in side control, throwing shots but Nickle defends.
Nickle tries to escape but Gable is in control.
Gable tries to score with some ground and pound. Nickle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nickle wants to get back to his feet but Gable drags him back down.
Gable postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nickle bucks up and tries to throw Gable off but instead Gable has got his back!#ES2#
Nickle is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Gable off. It looks like it's working - Gable slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Nickle displaying calm under pressure there.
Gable looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickle is just out of range.#T3#
Gable shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Gable backs off Nickle throws a huge counter combo but Gable manages to avoid it all.
Nickle tries to bum rush Gable with a series of wild strikes but Gable uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gable shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nickle as he avoids it easily.
Nickle is looking for the big counter here.
Nickle looks to throw the jab but Gable is out of range.
Gable half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gable shoots in looking for a takedown. Nickle tries to sprawl out of it but Gable keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nickle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gable tries to move into range but Nickle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Nickle stuffs the takedown attempt from Gable. Gable gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickle scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle scores with a decent looking hook.
Dan Gable has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gable bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gable sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dill Nickle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nickle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dill Nickle!
During a confident post fight interview, Dill Nickle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Milissis slaps away a takedown attempt from Gable, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Gable shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Milissis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gable manages to move to mount!
Milissis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gable on the ground.
Gable putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gable working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable with good strikes from the mount here!
Milissis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T1#
Milissis trying desperately to get to his feet.
Milissis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gable raining down shots from the mount!
Gable with a couple of short strikes.
Gable lands a nice shot to the head.
Gable lands with some strikes.
Milissis is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB2#
Milissis wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Gable has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Milissis taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Gable!
Dan Gable made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DC 138: Karjalainen v Nagasaki
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Gable bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nadadora on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nadadora tries to get out of the position.
Gable misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gable trying to control the action but Nadadora is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gable wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nadadora, who protects the arm well.
Gable landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nadadora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gable connects with a decent elbow.
Gable looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nadadora is avoiding damage well.
Nadadora is trying to control Gable's posture but Gable avoids it.
Nadadora knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gable on the ground.#T1#
Nadadora is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gable has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nadadora trying to remain calm as Gable controls from the top position.
Nadadora defending against the ground and pound.
Gable content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gable in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gable scoring with punches and elbows. #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.
Nadadora seems a little lost for a moment, as Gable dominates the positioning.
Gable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nadadora keeps working.
Nadadora is letting Gable control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gable has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nadadora is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gable yanks on the arm and Nadadora is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gable.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Gable!
Dan Gable very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance 🔥 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
DC 134: Harris v Babcock
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Hang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gable tries a head kick but it misses.
Hang throws a shot to the body.
Gable throws an off balance right hand
and Hang counters with a body kick.
Gable takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gable misses with a left hand
and Hang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gable is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gable. That did some damage!
Kra Hang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hang slips under a jab.#KD2#
Hang lands a big head kick that sends Gable tumbling to the mat! Hang takes a step backwards and waves Gable back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Gable is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dan Gable has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable shoots and misses
and Hang counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kra Hang!
A very excited looking Kra Hang 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:
DC 126: Babcock v Korolev
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Belly lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Dan Gable has been cut.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Gable gets a double leg takedown into Belly's guard.
Gable slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Belly pulls Gable in close to his closed guard and prevents Gable from doing any damage or advancing position.
Belly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gable controls the pace.
Belly working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Belly seems keen to control Gable's posture.
Gable wants to pass the guard but Belly is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Belly throws a series of punches but Gable avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Belly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belly doesn't manage to clinch there - Gable circles away.
Belly throws out a loose jab but Gable uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Gable drives through with a takedown into Belly's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gable controlling from the top position. #T2#
Gable is looking to pass into half guard but Belly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belly is in guard.#REVB#
Gable has Belly pulled in close to control his posture.
Gable might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Belly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belly wants to control from the top but Gable keeps moving.
Gable pulls Belly in close to prevent any damage.
Gable trying to control the position.
#T3#
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gable is keeping the position for now.
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.
Gable has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Belly wants to control from the top but Gable keeps moving.
Gable is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gable sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gable prevents Belly from improving his position.#T4#
Gable takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gable's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Belly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gable's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gable's back!
Gable wants to escape the position.
Belly avoiding Gable 's attempts to control his hands.
Gable is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Belly is looking for the choke from the back position but Gable is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Belly is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gable is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jello Belly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Gable's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gable stuffs the takedown attempt from Belly. Belly gets slowly back to his feet.
Gable appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gable tries to score with a low kick but Belly moves his leg out of the way.
Belly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD#
Gable gets a double leg takedown into Belly's guard.
Gable wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
Gable throwing strikes from guard but Belly blocks nicely.
Gable throwing strikes from guard but Belly blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gable loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gable has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belly keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gable wants to pass the guard but Belly is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gable misses with a double jab.
Belly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gable circles away quickly and effectively.
Belly misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belly is defended easily by Gable.#T2#
Belly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belly cracks Gable with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Belly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gable.
Belly misses with a double jab.
Gable appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Belly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Gable finds it's way through Belly's defenses. #TD#
Gable decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belly wants to control the action here but instead Gable manages to pass to full mount!
Gable landing strikes from the mount and Belly is in trouble!
Belly is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Gable sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gable landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gable lands a couple of good shots and Belly has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Belly has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Belly grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gable punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB#
Gable tightening his grip on Belly, looking for the choke. #ES2#
Belly manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #T4##TD#
Gable scores with a takedown into Belly's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gable trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gable throws a strike but Belly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Belly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gable looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gable looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gable! #REVR#
Belly is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Gable's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Belly is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Gable lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belly doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Gable closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Belly's guard.
Gable tries to free his leg and advance position but Belly is retaining full guard.
Gable slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dan Gable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belly seems keen to control Gable's posture.
Belly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gable controlling from the top position. #T1#
Gable seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Belly for as long as he can get away with.
Gable working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gable paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Gable gets a takedown into half guard.
Gable not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Gable thows a huge punch but Belly dodges it nicely.
Belly gets back to full guard.
Belly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gable manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Gable is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belly defends well.
Gable looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Belly looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Gable wants to stand up but Belly is controlling him. #ES#
Gable pushes Belly off and gets back to his feet.
Belly throws a jab when Gable was well out of range.
A lazy body kick from Belly #TD#
and Gable counters with a shoot takedown. Belly fights it but they end up in guard.
Belly is pulling down on Gable's head to control his posture.
Gable works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gable lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gable winds up and cracks Belly with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Gable is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Belly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gable. #T4#
Belly wants to control but Gable is keeping busy.
Gable throwing shots but Belly is blocking nicely.
Gable is trying to control. Belly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gable trying to pass the guard but Belly defending well.
Belly pushes Gable off looking to stand but Gable dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gable thows a huge punch but Belly dodges it nicely.
Gable not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gable drops an elbow to the side of Belly's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Gable showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gable has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Gable!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dan Gable waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras.
Jello Belly spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm hungry'. |
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Event:
DC 120 NYE 2
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Dead misses with a looping left.
Gable appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Gable lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dead doesn't seem phased though.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gable moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gable blocks a jab.
Gable appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gable circles away quickly and effectively.
Gable feinted with a counter takedown.
Gable attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gable connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dead. Dead circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gable connects with a right hand. Dead shakes it off.
Gable blocks a jab.
Gable appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dead falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Gable counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Gable is trying to get an arm triangle but Dead is defending well.
Gable controlling the position.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Dead is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gable working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gable has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gable tries to score with some ground and pound. Dead controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
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.
Gable misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gable slows the pace down.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ground and pound from Gable seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dead gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dead tries to roll over but Gable keeps him under control.
Gable looks to land a strike but Dead avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dead looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Dead working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Gable looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead has control of Gable's left arm, preventing Gable from doing any damage.
Gable preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gable sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dead's guard.
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 just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gable appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gable avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gable tries to counter with a takedown but Dead is quick to defend against it.
Gable ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Gable counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gable working over Dead with some ground and pound. Dead looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gable is thwarting Dead's attempts to control the position.
Dead tries to kick Gable off but Gable keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Gable is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead trying to control but Gable postures up.
#T1#
Dead is trying to stand.
Dead is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable trying to pass the guard but Dead defending well.
Gable passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gable lands a big shot there that rocks Dead but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Dead is trying to escape the mount.
Gable controlling from the full mount.
Dead has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dan Gable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gable seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dead for as long as he can get away with.
Gable in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#CUT#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Gable looking to control but Dead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dead wants to control but Gable is having none of it.#T3#
Gable takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing that Gable has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gable raining down shots from the mount!
Gable looking to control but Dead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Dead tries to lock up and control but Gable gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dead sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gable has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gable sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dead misses with a body shot.
Dead thuds his right hand into Gable's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Dan Gable has been cut.
Dead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gable.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Dead misses the jab.
Dead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead throws a hook but Gable blocks it.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Gable counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gable stays in close to Dead's body and controls the position.
Gable advances to half guard.
Gable is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Dead is trying to maintain the position but Gable is very close to passing his half guard.
Gable is keen to just control but Dead is a slippery customer.
Gable wants to pass to mount but Dead is defending the position.
Dead is staying active underneath Gable, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gable wants to free his trapped foot but Dead is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gable missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gable prevents Dead from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable controlling the pace.
Dead gets back to full guard.
Gable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now.
Gable loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gable connects with a single shot there.
Gable moves out of range as Dead strikes.#T3#
Jab from Dead.
Good standup being displayed there by Dead as he connects with a hook.
Gable moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gable slips a straight right by Dead.
Gable drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead sprawls and moves away.
Gable moves away from the strike by Dead.
Dead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Gable decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dead's guard.
Gable might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Gable drops back looking for a leg! Dead is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dead manages to kick Gable off! Gable jumps back into Dead's guard.
Gable sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gable.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dead holds on and takes a little breather.
Gable trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gable seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Gable.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gable, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Gable!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dan Gable thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DC 109: Pedersoli v Cholo
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gable sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gable keeps the fight on the outside.
Gable tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.#TD2#
Gable drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Gable passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gable in particular looking to stall.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gable won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gable working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gable can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Gable got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gable has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gable is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Gable 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.
Gable stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva is looking to stand up but Gable isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gable's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Gable is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gable manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Gable's guard.
Gable 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#
Silva's coaches at The Firm 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.#T2##SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Gable is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gable is working away from the top position though.
Gable prevents Silva from improving his position.
Gable stalling. #T3#
Gable is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gable is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gable's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gable's back!#SUB#
Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Gable manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Gable controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Gable avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva trying to control the position.
Gable controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gable passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva tries to buck Gable off but Gable is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Gable with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Maruim Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Gable shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gable changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva tries for a takedown but Gable sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maruim Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gable feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Gable changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Silva has his foot on Gable's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gable works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gable controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Gable defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. #T1#
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Gable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Gable postures up.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gable controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gable stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gable wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gable swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Gable changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gable fails to land the takedown.
Maruim Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Gable with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gable paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva takes a swing at Gable's ribcage but misses.
Gable tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva leaves Gable with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gable swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Gable feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Gable uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch #TD2#
and Gable counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Gable avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gable has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gable is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gable avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva seems keen to control Gable's posture.#T4#
Silva is trying to control the position but Gable postures up.
Gable is stalling in the full guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gable.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Gable is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gable throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Gable sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gable jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Gable gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva has his foot on Gable's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gable works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva wants to sweep here but Gable controlling him for the moment.
Gable controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gable can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gable passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gable seems content to control.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Gable is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gable passes to side control.
Gable creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dan Gable has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Gable lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Gable tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silva's legs.
Silva is not content to let Gable control the position.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Gable happy to just control the position for now.
Gable works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Gable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Gable might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silva is trying to escape the position but Gable is controlling the position.
Gable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Silva is pushing Gable's head away, looking to escape. Gable manages to hold on to the position though.
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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva wants to clinch up but Gable keeps it at a distance.
Gable with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Gable fails with the takedown.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#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.
Gable avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maruim Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva tries to clinch but Gable moves out of range.
Gable keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Gable gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva advances to half guard.
Gable preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gable moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dan Gable is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gable controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Gable comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gable has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Gable!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dan Gable waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
DC 100: Vinge v Gora
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Piercer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gable manages to avoid it.
Gable throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gable uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piercer.
Gable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Piercer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gable connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Gable closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Piercer struggling a bit here.
Gable moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Piercer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Piercer wants to control but Gable postures up.
Piercer is trying to improve his position.
Gable trying to control the position but Piercer is working away.
You can see the frustration on Piercer's face as Gable controls the position.
Gable has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Piercer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gable is thwarting Piercer's attempts to control the position.
Piercer is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gable in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Piercer swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Gable counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gable.
Gable is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Piercer looking to control.
Piercer keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully.
Gable engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gable advances position into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Piercer is right now.
Piercer struggling a bit here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
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.
Piercer struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Piercer clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Gable drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Piercer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Piercer 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.
We've been hearing that Gable has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gable trying to control the position from guard on top but Piercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piercer wants to sweep here but Gable controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gable throwing strikes but missing.
Gable trying to control the position from guard on top but Piercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gable engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gable trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Piercer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Piercer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piercer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gable throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piercer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gable lands with a hook. Piercer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Piercer misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Gable counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gable.
Gable looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Piercer wants to sweep here but Gable controlling him for the moment.
Gable distracts Piercer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Piercer controls Gable momentarily but Gable frees himself.
Gable pushing down on Piercer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gable is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piercer can do to turn this around?#T3#
Piercer wants to get back to full guard.
Gable is thwarting Piercer's attempts to control the position.
Gable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piercer keeps working.
Piercer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gable jumps into side control!
Gable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piercer keeps working. #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.
Piercer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gable just content to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piercer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gable wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A cross from Gable lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piercer misses with a looping right.
Piercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gable was well out of range. Poor timing from Piercer.
Gable pivots, looking for a leg kick but Piercer is out of range and Gable settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gable throws a nice looking combination but Piercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gable walks into a left hand.
Piercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Piercer throws a lazy right hand but Gable sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Gable scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gable is looking to take a break and control but Piercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piercer can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer is not content to let Gable control the position. #T1#
Gable 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.
Gable working the ground and pound but Piercer is defending the strikes.
Piercer can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Piercer is looking for a sweep.
John Piercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Piercer is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gable tries to land a leg kick but Piercer saw it coming and moves away.
Piercer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Piercer as Gable shoots in.
Gable tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Piercer defends well and Gable ends up having to push Piercer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Piercer.
Gable is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Piercer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piercer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piercer pushes Gable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Piercer throws a head punch that misses.
Piercer tries a body shot but Gable blocks it.
Piercer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gable blocks a body shot from Piercer.
Gable goes for a takedown attempt but Piercer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Piercer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piercer looks to land a combination but Gable avoids it well.
Gable slips under a jab from Piercer.#TD#
Gable gets the takedown into side control.
Gable laying and praying for a moment but Piercer takes advantage and regains half guard.
Piercer is looking to control Gable's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Piercer avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB2#
Piercer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gable pulls his head out easily.
Piercer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gable lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Piercer hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gable can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Piercer is looking to escape.
Dan Gable is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gable controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Piercer.
I think Gable has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Gable!
Dan Gable really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance 🔥 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
DC 95: Bable v Savisto
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Nadadora misses with a combination
#TD#
and Gable counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gable controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable passes Nadadora's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora is controlling Gable's trapped leg to prevent Gable from advancing to side control.#T1#
Nadadora is trying to stand back up but Gable is controlling him
Gable sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nadadora tries to kick Gable off but Gable keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nadadora misses with a combination
#TD#
so Gable counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gable is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Gable is looking to work some ground and pound but Nadadora has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gable trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Gable controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nadadora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gable shoots in looking for a takedown. Nadadora tries to sprawl out of it but Gable keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nadadora manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nadadora defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gable.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Gable half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No joy there for Nadadora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gable shoots for a double leg takedown but Nadadora sprawls well. He's pushed Gable's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Gable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadadora.
Gable shoots for a double leg takedown but Nadadora sprawls well. He's pushed Gable's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gable throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nadadora.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
Gable has a takedown stuffed.
Rapido Nadadora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Gable counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gable trying to pass the guard but Nadadora defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gable in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gable has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 Dan Gable will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing.
Gable throws a chopping leg kick but Nadadora manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Gable counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gable.
Nadadora is wriggling around but Gable manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Gable throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gable thows a huge punch but Nadadora dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Gable seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gable's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gable uses his free foot to push down on Nadadora's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nadadora.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nadadora can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gable sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gable controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB#
Gable is working for a guillotine from mount but Nadadora frees his head quite easily.
Gable controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gable seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nadadora for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Gable drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nadadora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gable engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nadadora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dan Gable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gable controls the pace.#T1#
Gable is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadadora can do to turn this around?
Gable tries to free his leg and advance position but Nadadora is retaining full guard.
Gable slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gable shoots in and drives through. Nadadora sprawls well.
Nadadora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nadadora looks to land a combination. Gable sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rapido Nadadora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#It looks like Dan Gable has been cut.#T2#
Gable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadadora.
#TD#
Gable looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gable throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gable perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gable is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gable sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Ground and pound from Gable.
Gable is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gable trying to pass the guard but Nadadora defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gable in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nadadora throws a right hand that Gable ducks under and follows up with a left that Gable also avoids with ease.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Gable counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nadadora pushes Gable off but Gable dives into side control.
Gable staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Gable.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gable, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Gable!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dan Gable thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DC 89: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Gable shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gable showed some decent athleticism there.
Dilbrandt wants to control but Gable is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gable looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gable is thwarting Dilbrandt's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt is looking to get back to full guard here but Gable has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Dilbrandt is looking for a sweep.
Gable takes a little break here. Dilbrandt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dilbrandt is trying to improve his position.
Gable working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gable controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gable is working to tighten his grip on Dilbrandt's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dilbrandt has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gable is really squeezing tight and eventually Dilbrandt passes out! Gable breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Gable!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dan Gable waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
DC 78 Knightley vs Cartwright
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Gallahad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gable sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gallahad somewhat.
Gallahad doesn't manage to clinch there - Gable circles away.
Gallahad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gable as he jumps to the side.
Gallahad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gable throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gallahad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gable lands a jab-cross combination.
Gable scores with a nice right hand.
Gable scores with a nice head shot.
Good work by Gallahad as he checks the leg kick.
Gallahad takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Gable - just one landing.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gable!
Gable throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gable moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gable ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1##TD#
Gallahad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gallahad lands in his opponent's guard.
Gallahad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gable is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gallahad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gable is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gable has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gable not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Gallahad looking for a guillotine here but Gable defends easily.
Gable showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Gallahad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gallahad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gable scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gallahad looking for a guillotine here but Gable defends easily.
#SUB#
Gallahad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gable can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Gable working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gable working some strikes from top position.
Gable stays in close to Gallahad's body and controls the position.
Gable trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gallahad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gable gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gallahad being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gable looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Gallahad is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gable has his hands clasped together but Gallahad extends and breaks Gable's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gallahad.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Auric Gallahad!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Auric Gallahad waved his t-shirt featuring Cobra Kai Supplements's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
AVKT 25: Reigning Fire
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Aloevera misses with the combination.
Gable rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Aloevera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aloevera working hard to break the clinch.
Gable blocks the elbow strike.
Aloevera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gable keeps control of Aloevera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aloevera lands a hook that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
Aloevera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gable blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Aloevera's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Gable works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloevera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gable has passed into side control.
Aloevera is trying to escape the position but Gable is controlling the position.
Aloevera struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing that Gable has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Gable postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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.
Aloevera is looking for a sweep.
Aloevera trying his best to control but Gable has mounted him.
Gable controlling from mount.
Gable seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aloevera for as long as he can get away with.
Gable connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Aloevera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aloevera throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gable. What's that going to do exactly?
Gable takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gable continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Gable.
Gable putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable controlling his opponent. #T3#
Aloevera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gable controlling the pace for now.
Gable raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Gable controlling the position easily from mount.
Gable's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gable looking to finish Aloevera with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aloevera!
Aloevera is trying to escape the mount.
Gable looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gable looking for a guillotine from mount but Aloevera is having none of it. #SUB#
Gable is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aloevera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aloevera shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Aloevera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gable connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aloevera scrambles back to his feet.
Gable is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aloevera can do to turn this around?
Gable misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Aloevera as Gable shoots in.
Dan Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aloevera throws the kick towards the body but Gable avoids it.#CL#
Gable gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aloevera is trying to break the clinch but Gable is controlling him.
Aloevera throws an elbow but it misses.
Aloevera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aloevera is trying to push Gable away but Gable has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloevera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gable is trying to drag Aloevera to the mat but Aloevera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aloevera wants to get back to striking at distance but Gable won't allow it.
#T1#
Gable wants to take the fight to the mat but Aloevera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've been informed that Aloevera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aloevera tries to break the clinch but Gable is controlling the position.
Aloevera lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Aloevera breaks the clinch.
Gable slips a jab and a cross from Aloevera.
Gable ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aloevera moves away.
Aloevera throws a counter combo.
Aloevera slaps away a takedown attempt from Gable, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Gable, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Gable throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aloevera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gable is in Aloevera's guard.
Gable trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aloevera manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB2#
Aloevera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gable looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gable looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gable! #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aloevera wants to get back to his feet but Gable drags him back down.#T2#
Gable controlling from side mount.
Further stalling from Gable.
Gable in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Gable controls the position from side control.
Dan Gable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aloevera tries to buck Gable off but Gable is having none of it.
Gable advances to mount.
Gable sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aloevera tries to hold on but Gable postures up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gable controlling from the full mount.
Aloevera can't escape the position.
Gable controlling the position easily from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gable is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Gable lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aloevera tries to lock up and control but Gable gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gable lands a nice shot to the head.
Gable putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Aloevera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gable walks into a straight right hand from Aloevera.
Gable tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aloevera defends well and Gable ends up having to push Aloevera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aloevera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Gable is trying to trip Aloevera. He has hold of a leg but Aloevera is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gable persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gable controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gable connects with a couple of short punches.
Gable scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aloevera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gable sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Aloevera working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gable staying out of range there.
Gable thows a leg kick but Aloevera checks it
and Aloevera counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Dan Gable has been cut.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Aloevera shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Aloevera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Gable misses. #T2#
Aloevera misses with a few strikes there.
Aloevera misses with a kick to the body.
Gable motions for Aloevera to come forward. Gable throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gable bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gable.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Aloevera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Gable shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aloevera is trying to defend but Gable finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aloevera wants to control but Gable is keeping busy.
#T3#
Gable working over Aloevera with some ground and pound. Aloevera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gable controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aloevera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aloevera looking to control.
Gable throws a big right hand that misses.
Gable's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gable wants to pass the guard but Aloevera is keeping the position.
Aloevera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gable showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arles Aloevera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aloevera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gable thuds his right hand into Aloevera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Gable clinches up against the cage.
Aloevera wants to get back to striking at distance but Gable won't allow it.
Aloevera is trying to break free.
Aloevera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Aloevera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gable throws a big shot that misses.
Dan Gable is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aloevera fakes the leg kick and cracks Gable in the body.
A punch combination from Aloevera misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arles Aloevera.
I think Gable has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Gable!
Dan Gable managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
AVKT 20: Brutal Explosion
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Kelvin cracks Gable with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kelvin cracks a nice hook into Gable's ribs.#TD#
Gable closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kelvin did well to prevent Gable getting side control.
Gable takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gable tries to pass to full mount but Kelvin defends it.
Kelvin wants to improve his position but Gable is controlling well.
Kelvin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gable with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kelvin trying to hold on to Gable's head to control him but Gable postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gable seems to be looking for submissions.
Kelvin wants to control but Gable is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Still in half guard, Gable seems content to control.
Kelvin is looking to control Gable's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kelvin avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Gable there. #SUB2#
Kelvin has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gable. Oh but Kelvin has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gable goes limp - he's gone! Kelvin jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrew Kelvin!
Andrew Kelvin is the new lightweight champion!
Andrew Kelvin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: Face meets Fist
Date: Mar 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Gable slips a jab from Guinness.
A punch combination from Guinness misses.
Guinness lands a glancing blow to the side of Gable's head.
Gable displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guinness throws out the jab.
Guinness 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.
Guinness on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Guinness has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Gable fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guinness sprawls well initially but Gable persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Guinness has hold of Gable's hands but Gable slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gable not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guinness has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gable is working away from the top position though.
Guinness 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.
Gable is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gable is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gable landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Gable is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guinness can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gable sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guinness defending well though.
Gable wants to take a breather but Guinness is having none of it.
Gable passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Guinness!
Gable raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Gable swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Gable!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dan Gable waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WFC 29: Halkias v Price
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Gable goes for a double leg but Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nurmagomedov continues to drive forward.
Nurmagomedov tries to break free but Gable pushes him back against the cage.
Gable has been working on his balance at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nurmagomedov.
Gable tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov being controlled against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurmagomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gable drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable preventing the sweep.
Gable connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Gable is looking to work some ground and pound but Nurmagomedov has wrist control.
Gable throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Gable controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gable rolls with it to try and escape but Nurmagomedov cranks on the arm and Gable is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want Rowan "Bean" Atkinson '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Paiwia cracks Gable with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dan Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gable drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paiwia pushes Gable off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gable is defended easily by Paiwia.
Gable throws a right hand that Paiwia ducks under and follows up with a left that Paiwia also avoids with ease.
Paiwia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gable's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paiwia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gable sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Gable shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gable was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paiwia gets back to half guard.
Gable seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gable working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Paiwia taking some punishment here, with Gable in his half guard.
Gable is trying to control the action in half guard but Paiwia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paiwia is pressing down on Gable's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Gable stopping the sweep attempt from Paiwia.
Paiwia punching from the bottom - just letting Gable know he's still in a fight.
Paiwia keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully.
Gable gets to his feet and stands over Paiwia, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Paiwia felt that one! Gable unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Paiwia from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gable!
Manny Paiwia was interviewed post fight and said 'He was Better tonight,but as always i will make comeback'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gable gets the takedown into side control.
Gable lands an elbow.
Washington is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A big shot lands for Gable! That's hurt Washington! Will he recover? Gable fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gable! |
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